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China closes 'notorious' pirate search engine
One of China's biggest and most visited illegal content search engines has been shut down, just weeks after being added to a US blacklist of major copyright offenders.
Dacheng leads booming rise of China firms in Asia
China's growing role as a regional legal powerhouse was confirmed today by figures showing its law firms dominating Asia in terms of boots on the ground.
China to beef up trademark protection law
Patent and brand protection in China could soon become easier following an announcement that the Beijing authorities are to crack down on infringements in the jurisdiction.
Californians expand in China with third office
Silicon Valley stalwarts Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati expanded its reach in China this week by opening in the capital, Beijing, the firm's third outpost in the jurisdiction.
China takes patent filing pole position
China has overtaken the US as the world jurisdiction filing the most patent applications, according to UN figures released this week.
Chinese payment system to 'revolutionise' trade
The introduction of the China international payments system (CIPS) will have a 'revolutionary impact' in pushing the renminbi as a major world currency, according to a report released today by London magic circle law firm Linklaters.
China to appoint first lawyer as chief judge
China is to name its first lawyer to head the country's Supreme People's Court in a move that throws out the tradition of appointing lay-people to the role.
Top Chinese lawyers form all-star firm
The Anjie law firm is launching next month in Beijing headed by 12 senior lawyers from eight of China's top law firms.
Chinese firm in $10 million US funds fraud claim
A Beijing law firm and one of its former partners are facing a law suit in the US for allegedly embezzling $10 million from a range of investment funds.
Wang Lijun sentence highlights 'harsh' legal environment
A lawyer imprisoned for 18 months after being detained in a 'clean up' in the Chinese city of Chongqing has lashed out at the 'prejudice and inequality' he claims are rife in the country.
CMS set for Beijing launch
London-based franchised legal and tax services firm CMS has today announced the opening of a Beijing office, which will initially focus on the life sciences sector.
Eversheds receive green light for Beijing launch
Two law firms have announced plans to open in Beijing. London-based law firm Eversheds has secured a licence for its long-planned Beijing office whilst US's Kirkland & Ellis is applying for a licence.
Chinese increase lawyer access
The Chinese police have agreed to allow lawyers and suspects in detention centres to use the phone or internet to make appointments.
Suspended death sentence for Chinese lawyer
Gu Kailai -- the lawyer wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai -- was earlier this week handed a suspended death sentence for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood.
Eversheds -- Beijing opening 'imminent'
London-headquartered international law firm Eversheds is expecting the official nod to open an office in Beijing later this year.
Feuding arbitrators spark China contract uncertainty
The Shanghai and Shenzhen branches of China's main arbitration body have been suspended in an on-going dispute between rival factions, casting worrying doubt over existing investor contracts.
US law firm fights Chinese brand clash
A Chinese law firm is suing US-based legal practice Jones Day in an on-going dispute about the firms' brands.
Chinese lawyer charged with murder of businessman
Gu Kailai -- the lawyer wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai -- has been charged with the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood, according to local news reports.
Leading maritime firm sets sights on Beijing opening
London-headquartered international shipping specialist law firm Ince & Co it is to open an office in Beijing, it's third in China, the practice announced yesterday.
Law firm iPad claim winner sues Proview
Proview Technology is being sued by its own law firm - Beijing-headquartered Grandall Law Firm - over its failure to pay the lawyers a share of its recent Apple patent settlement.