As more U.S. and Chinese companies enter into business relationships, contractual arbitration provisions are becoming more important. Susan Leader, Brett Manisco, and Kristen Chin of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld consider the differences between US and Chinese litigation in court and private arbitration.
The Supreme People's Court (SPC) 2017 Annual Report on Intellectual Property not only serves asguidance for the lower courts but also provides insight for predictable outcomes of future disputes.
A new judicial interpretation issued by the Supreme People's Court will help level the playing field for foreign investors seeking court review of governmental actions.