Reports of toxic toothpaste, tainted pet food, contaminated seafood and now lead paint in toys have continued to raise fears among US consumers about the…
Parties to foreign-related contracts have been free to choose which country's law govern their contracts - except where PRC law is mandatory. The new Provisions provide better guidance on deciding the governing law of the contract.
Recently, there has been discussion of a possible law on personal information protection in China. What would it mean for companies doing business in China?
This law aims to regulate futures trading, to protect parties involved in such trading, and to promote the development of the futures market. Part Two covers the establishment of futures exchanges, as approved by the State Council's futures regulatory authority. Part Three deals with the formation of futures companies. Part Four sets out the basic rules of futures trading. Part Five provides a self regulatory system for the futures industry. Parts Six and Seven are concerned with the checks and control system, and legal liability of violators.
Private equity experts say that despite several high-profile deals falling through, the market for such deals in China remains attractive. In a report…
The article explores available options to extend the full protection under the 'new generation' of bilateral investment treaties to otherwise unprotected investors.