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Risks intensify for foreign companies in China
Foreign companies need to take steps to counter increased risks in China as Chinese lawyers wake up to the rewards of whistleblowing in the US.
Scams on foreigners predicted to grow in China
The number of scams perpetrated on foreign investors in China 'will increase and continue to get more sophisticated', according to Dan Harrris of Harris Moure.
Shanghai boosted by new arbitration guidance
The publication of rules governing arbitration cases in the free trade zone which is being piloted in Shanghai is expected to boost the attractiveness of the area to foreign investors.
Shanghai licence for Appleby
Appleby, the offshore firm, has become the first offshore law practice to obtain a licence to offer offshore legal services in China.
China marks change of focus on green laws
China is introducing major changes for the first time in 25 years to its environmental protection laws.
China approves Nokia sale to Microsoft
Chinese authorities approved Nokia's plan to sell its cell phone business to Microsoft.
Chinese lawyers tortured by police
Three Chinese lawyers have given details of torture that was inflicted upon them over two weeks as they sought to protect clients within the banned Falun Gong spiritual movement.
Zhong Lun moves into China top three after Beijing add-on
The 700-lawyer Chinese firm Zhong Lun believes that it moves 'firmly' into the China top three after taking on a team of 22 partners and 140 staff in Beijing.
Chinese lawyer tortured to death
A 30-year old lawyer from East Turkestan has died after being held by the authorities and, when released to her family, being unable to stand and being covered in 'wounds all over her body'.
China regs look set to push up employment costs
Outsourcing to China looks set to become slightly less enticing this month as an amendment to the Labour Contract Law reduces room for manoeuvre for employers.
Top Japanese firm opens in Shanghai
Japan's largest law firm, Nishimura & Asahi, has been given a licence to open in Shanghai by the Chinese Ministry of Justice.
EY acquires Shanghai law firm
Accountancy giant is pushing into legal services in China through the acquisition of Chen & Co, founded in 1998 by Frank Chen.
China reveals hand on possible record Qualcomm fine
Chinese regulators have given more details of the mysterious investigations which have been made into US chip-maker Qualcomm and which could lead to a US$1b record fine.
Court clash highlights Australian-Chinese legal battles
A decision in a Melbourne court has shown how difficult relations can be between Australian mine-owners and Chinese companies exporting from the country.
Australian IP firm opens in Shanghai
Sydney-based Spruson & Ferguson believes it has become the first Australian IP firm to open up in China through its late January launch in Shanghai.
Chinese regulator likely to flex muscles on Qualcomm fine
The world's biggest chip maker for cellphones, Qualcomm, looks set to be hit with a record fine in China of over US$1b in a sign which will worry other foreign businesses.
Chinese lawyers make mutual protection pacts
Chinese lawyers working in human rights or defence against judicial abuse are making mutual assistance agreements in case they are disbarred or arrested and prosecuted.
Other activists go on trial as Chinese sends lawyer to jail
The Chinese human rights lawyer who has acted in the baby powder scandal and urged the rule of law, Xu Zhiyong, has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Beijing No 1 Intermediate People's Court.
Lawyers stay out of spotlight in China tax controversy
The role of accountancy firms and large banks has been exposed in the establishment for offshore tax shelter for the Chinese elite - but lawyers keep a much lower profile.
Duane Morris opens office in Shanghai
The 700-lawyer US practice Duane Morris is opening a five-lawyer office in Shanghai, targeted particularly at Chinese companies expanding outwards.