Dispute Resolution

By Jerry Yulin ZhangWebsite: www.haiwen-law.comTwo recent cases suggest that those intent on riding the goodwill of well-known trademarks are involved…

Issued: May 25 2005Main contents: The Circular clarifies the circumstances under which an employment relationship is deemed to be established if there…

Promulgated: May 20 2005Effective: October 1 2005Applicability: These Regulations apply to such protection and promotion work as administrative handling…

By Zha ZhengWebsite: www.freshfields.comOn May 25 2005, the Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate People's Court issued its opinion on a dispute regarding the copyright…

By Song HuangWebsite: www.haiwen-law.comA technology company desires to include a non-compete clause in the employment contracts of all incoming employees,…

Promulgated: June 18 2005Effective: August 1 2005Main contents: The Interpretations are composed of:1. Leasehold Grant Contract Disputes2. Leasehold Assignment…

This Circular further enhances the legal protection for workers. Employment relationships shall nonetheless be established in certain circumstances in the absence of a written employment contract.

As China's property market continues to advance, the shift from a state-centric to a market-orientated land transaction system has predictably given rise to numerous disputes. These latest Interpretations issued by the Supreme People's Court clarify the handling of disputes regarding state-owned land use rights, thereby furthering reform of the system.

These Interpretations concern with the application of the law in trials of state-owned leasehold grant or assignment disputes.