Dispute Resolution

Timothy Bickham, Wendy Wysong and Ali Burney of Steptoe & Johnson review the new rules relating to the export of semiconductors from the United States and the impact this will have on tech companies’ existing and future business operations and how IP contracts will be affected.

While U.S. regulators are pushing for more transparency and audit quality of Chinese firms listing on U.S. stock exchanges, some plaintiffs firms still see high risks for investors.

Shenzhen issues rules for the country's first register of personal bankruptcy administrators

The Supreme People’s Court has made a ruling in what has become China’s first patent linkage case. Fang Qi and Danlei Wu of Fangda Partners examine the potentially far-reaching implications of this significant decision

Zhenyu Ruan, Yangdi Zhao of Baker McKenzie FenXun (FTZ) Joint Operation highlight notable legal developments in the three main legal areas of the virtual world called the metaverse, namely cryptocurrency regulation, NFT copyright infringement and data privacy

Research casts doubt on US-listed Chinese companies' ability to list in Hong Kong; Grocery delivery company in legal trouble following collapse; new rules on convertible bonds

A U.S. prosecutor has raised concerns over China’s data retention policy. Another foreign brand, Manolo Blahnik, wins its case in a two-decade-long trademark fight. The CAC imposes a fine of more than RMB 8 billion on Didi for serious violations of national and data security.

Jianwei (Jerry) Fang and Runyang Liu of Zhong Lun Law Firm discuss how to invoke reciprocity for a foreign judgment in China, and explore what recent court decisions reveal about China’s approach toward recognizing and applying reciprocity.

Liability for damages shall be borne for ecological and environmental destruction in addition to criminal liability

Cindy Zhen of Hui Ye Law Firm takes a close look at China’s first court decision relating to non-fungible tokens, and finds it may have a significant impact on the country’s digital landscape