May 2024

Client a realtor stated to a potential tenant family that the landlord prefers to lease the apartment to single or a couple without children. Potential tenant filed the complaint for housing discrimination with Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD). We acknowledge the inappropriateness of the statements. The case was successfully settled by MCAD mediation without any monetary damage. The realtor and landlord agree to attend anti housing discrimination classes, such that they will treat all tenant candidates equally.

Our client company imports lab equipment. The US Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) assessed a substantial damage. The reason is that client failed to provide the imported equipment for inspection. In fact, client's customs agent did not notify client to comply with this inspection request promptly. Client requested relief, but was rejected by CBP. Our office examined the CBP rules, appealed damage mitigation based on a ground CBP did not apply. CBP agreed to reduce the damage to only 10% of the initial assessment.

An employee for a biotechnology company client refuses to return certain valuable equipment to the employer after being terminated. We issued a cease and desist letter. The employee immediately delivered the equipment to the employer.

Engagements

On April 22 and April 23, Attorney Echo Wang and Attorney Yun Cheng delivered business incorporation presentations in Chinatown and Quincy. The presentation was part of tax and business seminars. It was the first time IRS bilingual agents from California facilitated public tax education within the Chinese community in Massachusetts.

On May 1, 2024, Lion's Law staff and friends celebrated AAPI at Fenway Park! We enjoyed scrumptious Korean dishes at Sojuba Boston followed by Red Sox game with Giants. Lions dance and Asian food are on display in the park. Massachusetts AAPI Commissioner Gary Yu pitched the first ball. What a night!

Upcoming Corporate Incentive Strategies Seminar

May 7th, 8:30 PM EDT

Startup founders, managers, and employees, do not miss this opportunity to learn about the mysteries of stock option. On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, on 8:30 PM, Lion's Law and Commerce and Finance Law Office Suzhou (通商律师事务所苏州办公室）will co-host a Zoom seminar discussing legal issues of stock options for startups. The seminar will be facilitated in Chinese. Click HERE to get the zoom info.

Upcoming US-China Patent Law seminar

Patent is the front and center of intellectual property right for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and high-tech companies. It is particularly crucial for businesses have cross-border R&D activities. Explore the differences and similarities of patent application, enforcement and recent case development in the US and China. The presentation will be delivered in Chinese. Join the US-China Patent Law seminar hosted by Lion's Law Group, Global Law Office, Proskauer and Hsuanyeh Law Group, PC on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 8:30 PM.

Past Seminar Videos

Click here to watch Lion's Law Immigration Partner Le Ye speeches on EB-1A and EB-2 NIW, EB-5 and H-1B, L-1 and Other Employment Based Visas.

Interested in Startup in China? Click here to watch Entrepreneurship Serials.