Law Digest

Loans granted by lenders to borrowers for car purchase, including second-hand vehicles.

The first national e-commerce legislation in China deals with two key areas: enforceability and legal effect of data messages and electronic signatures and their verification.

Types of financial instruments allowable for money market funds investment, and the requirements on the money market fund porfolio.

Guideline for the issuance, investment ratio, investment term, risk control and compliance procedures in relation to insurance company's subordinated debt investment.

Issued: July 9 2004Effective: as of date of issueInterpreting authority: Specific application of the Procedures shall be interpreted by the Shanghai Municipal…

Effective date for final judgments and rulings on criminal cases.

Insurance companies are now allowed to invest in convertible corporate bonds.

Limitation period for arbitration after the termination of employment contract.

Issued: June 30 2004Effective: as of date of issueInterpreting authority: State Administration of Foreign ExchangeApplicability: "Trade credit" means assets…