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The New KSA Civil Code: Termination of Contracts

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Prior to the new Civil Transactions Law of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (referred to as the “KSA Civil Code”), there were no detailed rules on termination (or faskh) at law in Saudi Arabia. As with other areas of Saudi law,...more

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The New KSA Civil Code: Forming a Contract

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In our initial article in this series, we introduced the new Civil Code of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (referred to as the “KSA Civil Code”). This significant legislative milestone codifies the law governing the forming of a...more

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Introducing the New KSA Civil Code

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On June 19, 2023, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enacted the Civil Transactions Law (the “KSA Civil Code” or the “Code”) promulgated by Royal Decree M/191 dated 18 June 2023 (Dhul-Qi’dah 29 1444 AH). The Code, which enters into...more

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China Promulgates Its Long-Awaited Civil Code

The PRC issues a 1,260-article, comprehensive Civil Code covering all aspects of civil and business life in China. It becomes effective on January 1, 2021. China has passed its first-ever Civil Code, which will come into...more

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Clash of Civil and Common Law: Case Guidance System v. Stare Decisis

On May 13, 2015, the highest judicial institution in China, the Supreme People’s Court, issued the Detailed Rules of Implementation of the Provisions of the Supreme People’s Court on Case Guidance Work. This judicial...more

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