Legal

• Laying off is hard to do

  Before starting any programme of mass lay-offs in China, companies must be aware of the legal issues and the appropriate procedures to follow. By Nancy Sun and Kirsten Gao, Minter Ellison, Shanghai.

  March 17, 2009

• Cutting your losses when restructuring China operations

  Foreign companies are contemplating how to restructure their loss-making or low-profit China operations. There are several good options available, and several unwise choices, too. By Ghislain de Mareuil and Julie Tong, DLA Piper, Shanghai.

  March 17, 2009

• Shanghai Municipality, Several Implementing Opinions on the «Shanghai Municipality, Provisions on Encouraging the Establishment of Regional Headquarters by Multinational Corporations»

  上海市关于《上海市鼓励跨国公司设立地区总部的规定》若干实施意见

  Shanghai offers financial incentives to multinational headquarters.

  March 17, 2009

• First loans made under new acquisition financing rules

  CDB and Bank of Communications help support deals

  March 17, 2009

• Trade body urges banks to be socially responsible

  Government continues promotion of sustainable development

  March 17, 2009

• State Council confirms reporting requirements for mass lay-offs

  “Loopholes” in law may lead to employers being overruled

  March 17, 2009

• QDII products to invest independently overseas

  Regulator will be watching closely

  March 17, 2009

• Regulator to allow direct equity invesment by banks

  Rule change may provide more support for public and private companies

  March 17, 2009

• US court begins hearing Wahaha case

  Latest episode highlights importance of control of IP rights

  March 17, 2009

• Six provinces chosen for pilot bond scheme

  Local governments will soon have a new way to raise money

  March 17, 2009