China's government is actively seeking ways to tackle income distribution inequalities, pressuring foreign businesses to reconsider unionisation and collective bargaining practices
The landmark Ningbo decision last year saw China – for the first time and through the Zhejiang court – enforce two PRC-seated awards granted by a foreign arbitral institution. Here, the case handler analyses the arbitration proceeding, offers insights and ponders the possibility of non-Chinese arbitration institutions being able to administer in China
China's insurance regulator has been busy in recent months, releasing a series of legislation that widens investment channels for insurance capital and provides risk management guidelines to insurance funds. The horizon is bright for insurance companies and those benefiting from the fresh injection of capital
With a new interpretation released by the people's court, there is further fine-tuning to the handling of labour dispute cases. In addition to offering new rules on the burden of proof and reining in employees from liberally suing employers, the new interpretation importantly recognises a consensus between parties that declare their true intent
With a new interpretation released by the people's court, there is further fine-tuning to the handling of labour dispute cases. In addition to offering new rules on the burden of proof and reining in employees from liberally suing employers, the new interpretation importantly recognises a consensus between parties that declare their true intent
Last month, I had a wonderful time in Beijing attending our annual China Outbound Summit and hosting the CLP Awards 2010. The JW Marriott venue was impeccable…
As an option for raising cash, IP pledge financing is becoming increasingly more attractive. However, as companies begin to swap their IP rights for loans from banks or financial institutions, there are several issues both sides need to be aware of
New provisions from the Supreme People's Court demonstrate the government's cognisance of the increasing complexity in settling disputes involving foreign-invested enterprises.
Conducting smooth negotiations with the Chinese can be tricky with unexpected cultural and linguistic nuances, among other concerns. Here, two experts from Zhong Yin Law Firm and Bryan Cave share their insights on how to best manage the process
As government authorities begin to more stringently examine companies seeking HNTE certification for the first time or a renewal, intellectual property rights ownership and the commercialisation of technology take centre stage