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China's World Trade Compliance
Thank you, members of the Commission, for the honor of addressing such a distinguished and thoughtful panel. Industrial subsidies in China derive from governmental dominance of the economy and from various factors including the central, provincial and municipal governments' strategic goals, patronage, and corruption. The subsidies include direct and indirect components that affect both the top and bottom lines of industrial operations. My statement stems from research that I have conducted over the last 7 years on business in China, some of which has been published in my book, The Chinese Tao of Business: the Logic of Successful Business Strategy (John Wiley & Sons). Answers to specific concerns follow.
In what form and in what industries do subsidies exist in China?
State subsidies flow into State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) although some well-connected private firms also benefit from indirect subsidies such as Special Market Information. In 2002, the state controlled half the industrial output and SOEs still account for 35% of urban employment. Almost all of China's heavy industry and much of its technology lies in governmental hands. The government controls about a third of China's economy through SOEs in key sectors such as defense and utilities. The State Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Committee (SASAC) directly manages the top 190 or so SOEs, the biggest of which have international stock-market listings.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.