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  • SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, AIaaS, and More: A Legal Primer on Popular Software Models (Updated for 2026)

    In today’s hyper-evolving digital landscape, software (and now AI) powers virtually every business. Since the original 2023 version of this primer,...
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  • Navigating the Perils of Debt Financing: Lessons from Elon Musk’s Insights on Capital Constraints

    In the realm of high-stakes innovation and corporate strategy, few figures command as much attention as Elon Musk, the Chief Executive Officer of...
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  • Tesla’s Dry Electrode Battery Breakthrough: Technological Triumph, Patent Protections, and Legal Implications

    In early 2026, Tesla made headlines with a major advancement in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology. The company announced it had successfully...
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  • Navigating Tax Risks in International IP Licensing: Substance, DTTs, and Intermediary Structures

    In the global landscape of intellectual property (IP) management, licensors frequently utilize intermediary entities in low-tax or treaty-favorable...
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  • Navigating Foreign Market Entry: Tax, Legal, and Structural Strategies

    In our increasingly interconnected global economy, businesses looking to expand into new markets—whether in developed economies like China or the US,...
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  • Enforcing Foreign-Seated Arbitral Awards Abroad

    The 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (“NYC” or the “Convention”) remains a cornerstone of...
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  • China’s Panda Bond Market: Opportunities for Issuers and Yield-Seeking Investors

    With Western markets largely closed and sanctions pressure persisting, China has signaled its readiness to grant Russian companies access to the...
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  • Redomiciliation to Hong Kong: Requirements and Process

    As a follow-up to our publication of 27 May 2025, which provided a general overview of redomiciliation opportunities in Hong Kong, this article...
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  • Hong Kong Opens the Door to Redomiciliation

    As of May 23, 2025, a new law in Hong Kong allows foreign companies to transfer their registration to the jurisdiction without liquidation or...
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  • Navigating the Grey Zone: Cryptocurrency Mining with Self-Generated Electricity in Russia

    As cryptocurrency mining gains traction globally, Russia has emerged as a key player, balancing economic opportunities with energy constraints due to...
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  • Application of VAT in Cryptocurrency Mining in Russia: Legislative Changes of 2024 and Current Issues

    As of January 1, 2025, Russia has implemented an updated regulatory framework for the taxation of digital currency operations, including...
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  • The Market for Lemons and High-End Legal Advice: Why Top Lawyers Are Worth the Investment

    I recently stumbled across a tweet mentioning George Akerlof’s seminal work, “The Market for Lemons,” and my curiosity was piqued. Akerlof’s...
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