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International Law,
Family

Apr. 2, 2013

Chinese companies face hurdles in US

Since U.S. business law is infinitely more developed than Chinese business law, being unprepared for the differences may have catastrophic monetary and even criminal consequences.

Evie P. Jeang

Managing Partner, Ideal Legal Group, Inc.

international family law

2880 W Valley Blvd
Alhambra , CA 91803-1858

Phone: (626) 569-1882

Fax: (800) 914-1142

Email: ejeang@ideallegalgroup.com

Southwestern Univ Law School

Evie is founder of Ideal Legal Group, a boutique family law firm, and Surrogacy Concierge, a full-service agency for the surrogacy and fertility needs of growing families. As an attorney licensed to practice law in California and New York, she has over 15 years of experience in the areas of international family law and surrogacy law.

Bowing during introductions, exchanging gifts, a few karaoke songs, a handshake and then a subpoena to appear in court?! Sadly, this may be the unfortunate road taken by Chinese companies who use a traditional Asian style of contract negotiations when dealing with their U.S. counterparts. Thousands of Chinese companies enter the U.S market every year hoping to grow their business internationally. However, the complex intricacies of the U.S. legal system and cultural barriers have resulte...

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