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University of Washington School of Law

1996

Business Organizations Law

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China's Company Law: Practicing Capitalism In A Transitional Economy, Anna M. Han Jul 1996

China's Company Law: Practicing Capitalism In A Transitional Economy, Anna M. Han

Washington International Law Journal

As China embarks on the road to transform itself from a planned economy to one in which market forces play an increasingly important part, the corporation will play a critical role in this transformation. By outlining past and existing economic policies, this article explores how these newly sanctioned corporations will operate in China's changing economy and points outs some of the difficulties which the Chinese will encounter. The article also recommends some steps necessary for the Chinese economy to fully enjoy the benefits of efficiently operated corporations.


Revising Washington's Corporate Practice Of Medicine Doctrine, Lisa Rediger Hayward Apr 1996

Revising Washington's Corporate Practice Of Medicine Doctrine, Lisa Rediger Hayward

Washington Law Review

Current Washington law prohibits the corporate practice of medicine. The courts have interpreted this doctrine to prohibit the employment of physicians by any entity, other than a professional corporation or health maintenance organization, even if the corporation only performs business functions. This Comment discusses the corporate practice of medicine doctrine in Washington and its usefulness in the modem health care environment. It argues that two of the doctrine's underlying justifications are effectuated more sensibly by current regulatory provisions and that the doctrine should be retained only to prevent lay interference with physician autonomy in medical decisions. This Comment recommends that …