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China Tightens Regulations on Investing Insurance Funds in Shares of Listed Companies

China Tightens Regulations on Investing Insurance Funds in Shares of Listed Companies

March 8, 2017

The entire Chinese economy, including its insurance industry, has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Speculative investments have become an inevitable byproduct of this growth. One of the most well-known examples of a risky insurance company investment was the bitter takeover battle by Evergrande and Baoneng for control of China Vanke Co. Ltd. (Vanke), China’s biggest real property company (by sales).

Considerations for Foreign Travelers to the U.S. Under the New Administration

Considerations for Foreign Travelers to the U.S. Under the New Administration

March 8, 2017

Travel to the United States, with its new immigration enforcement-minded administration, will require foreign travelers to be even more aware of the rules governing border protection, and take advantage of the travel programs still available to ease the inspections when entering the United States.

Leasing Retail Stores in New York City

Leasing Retail Stores in New York City

March 8, 2017

New York City is a fascinating and dynamic retail market. It is also one of the most competitive and challenging, requiring a careful and methodical approach to leasing to avoid potential commercial and legal pitfalls

Post-Election Update on Cuba

Post-Election Update on Cuba

March 8, 2017

Prior to President Trump’s inauguration, and in an effort to continue normalizing U.S.-Cuba relations, President Obama ended the "wet-foot, dry-foot" policy which since 1995 has granted Cubans who touch American soil the right to stay and get on a faster track to U.S. citizenship.

Rules of the (International) Road

Rules of the (International) Road

March 8, 2017

Going international is a complicated undertaking. Your specific situation and concerns will determine the steps required. Some issues you must consider as you contemplate international operations.

Tightening the Tax Screws on International IP Structures

Tightening the Tax Screws on International IP Structures

March 8, 2017

For many years prudent international tax planning for multinational enterprises has included structures designed to minimize global taxes by developing or holding intangible property (IP) in foreign subsidiaries located in low-tax jurisdictions.

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