15 Minutes of Chinese Law Fame

15minutes4u is user-friendly, although some questions on Chinese law take
more than 15 minutes to answer.

A recent post on Lost Laowai highlights 15minutes4u, a Web site offering free advice for expatriates on the Chinese judiciary system. (Note that it's free, but users must register their email addresses.) The founders of 15minutes4u "estimate through practice and experience" that 85% of "China's law or its legal environment" can be answered in "15 minutes of a legal professional's time." I did a quick search of the site's "Recent Questions" and found a total of 103 questions, only nine of them unanswered. Here are examples of question titles: "How to get in touch with wealthy Chinese people?" "Can I import used cars to China?" "Where can i find a flat?" "how to establish a company in USA?" And my personal favorite: "living in China, i am an australian." Many of the questions, however, required more than the suggested 15 minutes to answer. Finally, as any admirable attorney would advise, read the fine print. I enjoyed this line from their disclaimer: "...the information and responses provided on 15minutes4u.com are NOT intended to be legal advice or intended to substitute for professional legal opinions or advice..." If you try it, I'd appreciate a comment about your experience below.

Also, a great source for advice on Chinese business law is the China Law Blog.