The Hong Kong/mainland China interim measures arrangement has been in force for over three years, and parties are beginning to realize its significance. Jue Li and Joel Evans of DaHui Lawyers examine the practical procedural requirements of the arrangement and its context within the PRC legal mechanism
Sanctions are an increasing area of business risk for those doing business with Chinese enterprises. Jianwei (Jerry) Fang and Chuchen (Julie) Hou of Zhong Lun Law Firm analyze so-called sanction-proof clauses and how they could assist businesses in China seeking to negotiate their ongoing business relationships.
China's data security laws lead to increasing costs for firms; CFIUS clarifies rules regarding the "completion date" for filing and requests for information from foreign investors; fewer firms are choosing Hong Kong for international arbitration due to the National Security Law
For some patent holders, the new system will present multiple benefits. But others are likely to be leery of the power that the Unified Patent Court wields to nullify patents across multiple jurisdictions.
Hangzhou Court applies copyright and unfair competition law to protect virtual human intellectual property in the absence of specific legal provisions; Hong Kong's loosened cryptocurrency rules attract Chinese state-owned banks; and increased regulatory scrutiny pushes Chinese investment in Europe to an 8-year low
Chinese 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?
ChatGPT has dramatically changed the world of AI and has profound implications for technology and human development. But can the legal system keep up and ensure appropriate protection of the intellectual property rights involved? Fang Qi and Danlei Wu of Fangda Partners explore this question
China has launched its first cybersecurity review of a foreign semiconductor firm; New Zealand refuses to award a summary judgment on enforcing a Chinese ruling; and Chinese government officials are trying to boost foreign investment amid a loss in investment interest from American firms.
A recent report shows Chinese after-school tutoring companies listed in the U.S. have especially been under heightened scrutiny both by U.S. plaintiffs firms as well as the Chinese government.