Products purchased from U.S. e-commerce platforms may be useful in Chinese intellectual property litigation, but simply obtaining and shipping a sample to China may not be enough. This article highlights key issues involving evidentiary foundation, preservation of electronic and physical evidence, and the formal requirements that may apply to U.S.-based evidence used in Chinese proceedings.

When Amazon sellers receive a U.S. intellectual property complaint, the first step should be to identify the type of right asserted, preserve relevant evidence, and assess the actual infringement risk before responding. This article outlines key considerations as well as the documents sellers should prepare.

This article outlines the business structures available to California startups, with a practical comparison of LLCs and corporations and the key considerations involving liability, governance, taxation, financing, and foreign ownership.

The Supreme Court’s latest ruling confirms that birthright citizenship remains protected in the United States. A child born on U.S. soil is generally a U.S. citizen at birth, regardless of the parents’ immigration status. However, the decision does not eliminate immigration compliance risks related to visa applications, entry statements, and related matters.

Security deposit disputes are common after a tenant moves out. This article explains California’s 21-day rule, when landlords may deduct cleaning or repair costs, what documentation landlords must provide, and what tenants can do if a deposit is wrongfully withheld.

A federal court vacated the Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee, finding that the payment requirement functioned as an unauthorized tax and violated administrative law requirements. This article explains the ruling, its impact on employers, and why H-1B policy risks remain important for companies planning U.S. hiring or expansion.

Before signing a contract in the U.S., it is important to look beyond price and service terms. This article explains three common contract issues to watch for: hidden “boilerplate” provisions, arbitration and attorney’s fees clauses, and termination or cancellation restrictions.