Do PRC Blocking Statutes Excuse Chinese Entities from US Discovery Obligations?
May 12, 2023 | BY
Hugo YeungChinese entities faced with a foreign discovery request may be prevented from complying due to PRC data transfer restrictions. How do U.S. courts address this conflict between new Chinese regulations and the need for document discovery in U.S. litigation?
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Summary
- U.S. courts will not excuse discovery obligations just because a foreign blocking statute puports to prohibit the disclosure of information.
- U.S. courts have consistently denied Chinese