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Gina Braden

Gina Braden is a trained and experienced Administrative Assistant. Ms. Braden earned her BA degree in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. Ms. Braden has over 13 years of litigation experience focusing mainly on intellectual property (patent litigation), insurance … Continue reading

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Qianli Yang

Qianli Yang earned her LL.B in one of the most prestigious law schools in China—the Law School in Renmin University of China, Beijing.  During her studies at Renmin University of China, Ms Yang was honored to receive several scholarships because … Continue reading

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Who Is Whose Alter Ego, and Does It Matter?

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Understanding Litigation for the Chinese Business Community in the Bay Area

As we all know, the San Francisco Bay Area is a prosperous commercial center on the U.S. West Coast integrating a variety of businesses from different parts of the world, including mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The economic ties … Continue reading

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Alternatives to Lawsuits

In our previous article on the litigation system in the United States, we commented that Chinese prefer to resolve legal disputes through harmonious and peaceful means without the intervention of third parties and the court system. While it may appear … Continue reading

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Why Have a Will? What’s a Trust Good for?

About 20 years ago, it was said on a radio talk show, hosted by a lawyer, that nearly 50% of the people who should know better, namely, lawyers, die without a will. You have probably heard the story that former … Continue reading

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Christopher Land

Christopher Land earned his law degree from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, and his bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies also from the University of California, Berkeley. He is licensed to practice in California, Massachusetts, … Continue reading

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John A. Kithas

JOHN A. KITHAS was born in Ogden, Utah and was educated at the University of Utah. Mr. Kithas graduated in 1971 with a degree in Economics and a Certificate in International Relations. In 1974, Mr. Kithas graduated from the University … Continue reading

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