From online privacy, to revised labor laws, to health care considerations, and more … here’s a roundup of recent legal advisories covering a broad range of issues on doing business in the People’s Republic of China. For your reference: Privacy in China: New Rule to Protect Personal Information (Dechert LLP): “The Standing Committee of the… Read more »
“At the same time the government approved [the Progress Energy Resources and Nexen] acquisitions of control by Asian-based SOEs, the Prime Minister announced important changes to Canada’s policy for reviewing investments in Canada by state-owned enterprises which clearly indicate that the rules of the game for SOE investment have changed.” (Osler) Earlier this month, Canada’s… Read more »
For your convenience, here’s a roundup of recent legal commentary and analysis on a broad range of issues facing companies doing business in and with China: Life Sciences Health Industry China Briefing – June 2012 (Reed Smith): “China’s new patent regulations allowing the government to force drug companies to grant compulsory licenses for generic versions… Read more »
Earlier this month, the U.S. Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) removed certain long-standing barriers to American investment in Burma. From law firm Venable LLP: “Eagerly awaited changes to U.S. financial and investment sanctions on Burma have finally arrived. U.S. businesses are now able to engage in new investment in Burma and provide financial services… Read more »
“The EB-5 program generally requires foreign investors seeking visas to invest $1 million in any venture in this country that will create at least 10 full-time jobs, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990…” [Ronald Shapiro] We’ve seen a recent uptick of interest in the EB-5 foreign investment visa. From law firms on JD Supra,… Read more »
