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Friday, September 3rd, 2010Source: Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog
Our guest bloggers this month will be Colin Lancaster ‘93 and 3L Kristen Scheuerman. Many thanks to our August guests Mary Wagner ‘99 and 2L Peter Curran.
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How To Win Over The Chinese Consumer. What Happens In The Store May Not Stay In The Store.
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Source: China Law Blog
This post was written by Stephanie Henry, a Harris & Moure legal assistant.
In a Harvard Business Review blog post, entitled, China’s In-Store Wars, Max Magni and Yuval Atsmon contend that to win over the Chinese consumer, you need to get in on the ground floor – literally:
As many as 45% of Chinese consumers make purchase decisions in real time....while “56% of Chinese consumers told us that the information they get at retail outlets is essential to make up their minds. Compare this percentage to the only 41% of Chinese consumers who credit television advertising with the same value. These results mean that your retail marketing strategy must account for the influence won or lost on store floors.
Magni and Atsomn advocate using the following four strategies to boost China retail sales and to win over the Chinese consumer:
1. Prioritize. Covering more of the Chinese market will not necessarily translate into winning more consumers; it could just leave you overextended and financially strained. Magni and Atsmon cite to Unilever's China success and call for initially focusing on key outlets:
Many multinational companies, seeking to grow rapidly in the Chinese market, stretch budgets (and supply chains) to cover the large...
How Risky Is China?
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Source: China Law Blog
Excellent post by Rich Brubaker of the All Roads Lead to China blog on his discussion with Neal Beatty entitled, "Identifying, Measuring, and Taking Action on the Risks of China." It is the kind of post every company doing business in or even with China should read.
The post sets out an amazingly comprehensive (yet blissfully concise) list of risks businesses face in China:
- Compliance & integrity issues: internal fraud (kickbacks and conflicts of interest are most common)
- Corruption & Graft: recognized by the government in Beijing as a serious issue in China. And now an increasingly serious issue in the US and UK with the growing impact of anti-corruption laws.
- IP issues - counterfeiting, internal theft of critical information, and the protection of your trade secrets are major issues
- Business partners: Who really is your prospective JV partner? How did they accumulate their wealth? Does your partner or key staff have undeclared family or business connections to a competitor or supplier?
- Political and regulatory risks – this is largely more of a strategic, ‘big picture’ issue, but companies who lose touch with the prevailing political pressures affecting their industry can find themselves exposed to problems or...
In ‘Doo-Wop’ Case, 3rd Circuit to Consider ‘Prevailing Party’ Fees Issue
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Source: Law.com - Newswire A court battle over rights to the names of two 1950s doo-wop groups has sparked an appeal that could have far-reaching effects in civil rights litigation. The 3rd Circuit has granted en banc rehearing to decide the proper test to determine a plaintiff's entitlement to attorney fees as the "prevailing party." The underlying battle started when New Jersey officials threatened to take action against a music promoter who was using the two groups' names in a concert series -- a position the state later reversed. Read the rest of the...
Federal Circuit Applies Recent High Court Case to Find Successor Liability
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Source: Law.com - Newswire The Federal Circuit has ruled that a defendant's successor companies are liable for an $8 million default judgment in a patent infringement case. The panel rejected the district court's decision to apply South Korean law concerning successor liability, ruling that New Jersey law should apply because Daewoo Electronics' U.S. subsidiary has headquarters in New Jersey. The court cited a recent U.S. Supreme Court case that deemed that the laws of a company's "principal place of business" should apply to transactions. Read the rest of the...
DOJ Files Suit Against Office of Controversial Ariz. Sheriff
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Source: Law.com - Newswire The Department of Justice is stepping up its investigation into the office of controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a nationally known opponent of illegal immigration. DOJ attorneys filed a complaint Thursday in federal court, alleging that Arpaio and his staff have obstructed their investigation into whether the sheriff's office is discriminating based on national origin in its police practices and jail operations. A lawyer for the sheriff's office said he has tried to cooperate with the Justice Department. Read the rest of the...
Sometime Girlfriend Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Attorney, After Eviction Filing
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010Estate Planning Essential Documents
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Source: SettlementBoard.com When you are preparing a will or trust to administer your estate upon death, every person should consider implementing the following legal documents to ensure that your affairs are properly handled during your lifetime when you are preparing for your estate planning in Jacksonville. Durable Power of Attorney This document would appoint another person, known [...] Read the rest of the...
With Clemens Prosecution, Has the Government Gone Too Far?
Friday, September 3rd, 2010The Just Compensation that you Deserve from Workers Compensation Lawyer in Knoxville
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Source: SettlementBoard.com It is a frustrating time deciding whether or not to file for a workers compensation lawsuit and receive the just compensation that YOU deserve. Scheduling consultations with Knoxville workers compensation lawyers and debating whether it is worth it can be extremely overwhelming. Remember, getting fired is an option if you decide NOT to file. If [...] Read the rest of the...
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010$1.5 Million Settlement for Fall Occurring At Work Resulting In Controlled Seizure Disorder
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Source: SettlementBoard.com In a confidential settlement, Jason M. Welborn and The Gaar Law Firm obtained a $1.5 million settlement, following mediation for a head injury, which resulted in a controlled seizure disorder. The plaintiff was employed at a pipe yard, and while working for his employer, he was required to traverse a dilapidated roof. While moving from [...] Read the rest of the...
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