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Latham & Watkins LLP

Asia Regulatory Update Newsletter - December 2023

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As ESG regulation in Asia develops at an increasing pace, Latham lawyers give an update on noteworthy developments across the region covering the second half of the year. ...more

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Emerging Asia powering ahead with decarbonisation agenda

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Asia is at the forefront of the global challenge to balance economic development, climate adaptation and mitigation, and energy security. The region is diverse, dynamic and pragmatic, facing both the risks and opportunities...more

K&L Gates LLP

Arbitration in Asia Mini-series: The Shanghai Outlook

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As part of a mini-series exploring arbitration in Asia, Ian Meredith (K&L Gates, London) speaks with Dr. Mingchao Fan, the Executive Vice President of the Shanghai Arbitration Commission (the Commission), regarding...more

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Allen & Overy and Standard Chartered launch guide to payment regulations in Asia

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Allen & Overy and international banking group Standard Chartered have today launched the first Guide to Payment Regulations for corporates and fintech customers navigating the evolving payments landscape in eight key markets...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Regulatory Updates in Asia ESG - August 2023

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As ESG regulation in Asia develops at an increasing pace, Latham lawyers give an update on noteworthy developments across the region....more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

How Far Can Injunctions Go? Part I: The Extraterritorial Reach of Trademark Injunctions from Hong Kong to China

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Foreign brand owners whose brands are being infringed in other countries may have an avenue to pursue extraterritorial injunctions. In this two part post, we examine how two courts: one in Hong Kong and the other in the U.S....more

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U.S. Government Seeks Public Comments on Implementation of Xinjiang Regional Import Restrictions

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On January 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published a notice in the Federal Register requesting public comments on the implementation of the new regional import restriction affecting goods from the...more

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President Biden Signs New Law Requiring U.S. Blockage of All Imports Made Wholly or Partly in Xinjiang, China

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President Biden signed into law on December 23 legislation that will, for the first time, require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to detain all imports that are made wholly or partly in the Xinjiang Uyghur...more

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PRC Companies in International Arbitration (VII): Who shall bear the arbitration costs?

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Our previous article raised the issue that costs of commercial arbitration are pretty high in Hong Kong. Then who should bear the costs at the end of the arbitration?...more

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PRC Companies in International Arbitration (Series VI): Is third-party funding feasible?

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As mentioned in our previous article, the costs of commercial arbitration in Hong Kong are pretty high. Third-party funding, however, could be one of the possible solutions for companies to consider....more

Foley & Lardner LLP

“Clean Green” to Counter Belt and Road

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Last week, Bloomberg News reported that the Group of Seven nations (G7) intends to launch an alternative to China’s “Belt and Road Initiative” when they meet later this week in Cornwall, England. The strategy is expected to...more

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International Arbitration by PRC Companies (Series 3): Is it costly to arbitrate in Hong Kong?

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In this part of our ongoing series, we will examine the costs of arbitration in Hong Kong and if it is expensive as thought. Arbitration costs mainly comprise of two parts: solicitors’ fees and the costs attributable to...more

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PRC Companies in International Arbitration (Series 2): Interim Measures Arrangement between Mainland and HKSAR and its Practical...

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On April 2, 2019, the Supreme People’s Court of the PRC and the Department of Justice of Hong Kong signed the “Arrangements concerning the Mutual Assistance in Court-Order Interim Measures in Aid of Arbitral Proceedings by...more

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PRC Companies in International Arbitration (Series 1): Introduction and Background

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With the rapid development of China’s national economy, more and more PRC companies will enter occasional disputes with foreign partners in international business dealings. Depending on their bargaining positions during the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Next Four Years in International Business

Over the past few weeks, we have been speculating on the international trends and tides we expect to see in the next four years under a new U.S. presidential administration. So that you can enjoy our prognostications (before...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Nota Bene Episode 105: Asia Q4 Check In: Asia Continues Marching Forward Post-Pandemic with Paul Kim

Our Asian markets expert, Paul Kim, joins the conversation with updates on the recovery efforts post-pandemic in Asia. We further explore China’s rise as a dominant figure in the world economy, the impact of the U.S.-China...more

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Nota Bene Episode 88: Asia Check In: COVID Recovery, China’s National Security Law for Hong Kong, and Navigating a U.S.-China Cold...

Almost five months after the first signs of the coronavirus outbreak in Asia, we’re checking in with our Asian markets expert, Paul Kim, to hear about the latest legal and economic developments in the fight against COVID-19...more

Hogan Lovells

Containing the corruption and fraud virus

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COVID-19 is changing the nature of corruption and fraud. The risks they bring are mutating, and the pandemic is drastically altering the way such risks are detected and mitigated. ...more

White & Case LLP

The FIDIC Yellow Book Subcontract: Opportunities in Asia?

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Late last year, the Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils1 ("FIDIC") launched the First Edition Conditions of Subcontract for Plant and Design-Build (the "Yellow Book Subcontract"). The Yellow Book Subcontract is...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Merger Review Procedures Undergo Global Modifications

The global spread of the novel coronavirus has disrupted everyday life all over the world and imposed significant difficulties on the business community. Antitrust merger reviews — and the authorities who conduct those...more

International Lawyers Network

COVID-19 and Intellectual Property

Despite the COVID-19 closures and cancellations, some governmental intellectual property offices have not extended deadlines, so parties should remain mindful that protections for individuals and businesses should not be...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

PE Trends In The Healthcare And Education Sectors In Asia

Healthcare and education are generally seen as resilient sectors due to their counter-cyclical characteristics. In light of the economic and socio-political instability around the world, recession resistant investments in...more

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How Will The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact Your Law Firm?

As the COVID-19 Virus begins to impact law firms and the legal profession, you might be wondering what to do next. As of Sunday night, March 8, there have been reports of lawyers at two firms who have tested positive for the...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - February 2020 #2

Energy-Related CO2 Emissions ‘Flatlined’ Last Year, IEA Says, Raising Hopes About Climate - "Global emissions remained at approximately 33 gigatonnes in 2019 despite the world economy growing by 2.9%, the IEA said." ...more

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More Trade and Investment Disputes Anticipated as Asia Economy Grows (Chinese Version)

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Dispute resolution in Asia has witnessed marked developments this year. Hong Kong, although still an important center for arbitration hearings, is facing increased competition from other jurisdictions, especially Singapore. ...more

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