The folks over at BusinessInsider were kind enough to post the presentation from Nomura Chief Economist Richard Koo's speech to George Soros' Institute for New Economic Thinking this weekend. The presentation lays out in clear detail how the U.S. and Europe are in the midst of a balance sheet recession. Koo draws comparisons between the Japanese example, exhibited from … [Read more...]
The BRICfast Club: A Series of Posts Dedicated to Brazil, Russia, India and China (Part II)
India Needs Massive Investment in Physical Infrastructure to Catch China Growth This is the second in a series of posts dedicated to the BRIC countries. While the late John Hughes would have appreciated the titular tribute to his Breakfast Club classic, the series is meant to stimulate a robust discussion among those interested in the subject. For the uninitiated, BRIC is an … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property and Avoid Outsourcing Pitfalls
Define. Scrutinize. Monitor. About 11 years ago my firm was retained by a large computer company to file a claim against an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) based in Taiwan for theft of trade secrets. Our client had retained the OEM to manufacture what was then the first “all-in-one” motherboard. I’ll spare you the technical details but this … [Read more...]
Are You Sure Your China Business Operations Do Not ViolateThe Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ? Don't Be an Unwitting FCPA Violator
Its incredible how every business discussion these days centers on China. While the U.S. and Europe struggle to get things moving, China continues to dominate the world's leading economic indicators. GNP. check. GDP. check. FDI. check. As more U.S. companies shift production to China, competitive forces have upped the ante for businesses to deliver the best price … [Read more...]
Official World Holidays for 2010 (Cajun Nation Included)
Because my international practice involves working with folks all over the world, I keep a keen eye on world holidays and do my best to schedule my work around them. This is one of the best ways I can show my respect for other cultures. The folks overseas always appreciate the extra attention to detail and you will be amazed how far this will take you in building long … [Read more...]