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An employee with 110,000 RMB annual salary but no written contract suffered a workplace injury. The legal team claimed double wages under Labor Contract Law …
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The Civil Code Article 35 limits guardians to disposing of minor property only for the minor's benefit. A mortgage for a parent's business loan was held void.
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A software distribution dispute with imprecise licensing terms led to litigation. Patent holders must define license scope, exclusivity, and termination prov…
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A Chinese court voided a mortgage on a minor's property used for a parent's business loan. Under the Civil Code, guardians cannot encumber minor property exc…
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A 100,000 RMB deposit dispute reached an Intermediate People's Court. The appellate court affirmed joint liability for the refund. Haiyang Zhang examines str…
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A disputed agreement had vague performance obligations, unclear payment conditions, and undefined termination cause. Precision in drafting reduces litigation…
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A lessor recovered unpaid rent, equipment return, and damages from a defaulting contractor. Chinese courts enforce lease agreements as binding legal obligati…
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An installment sales buyer defaulted after initial payments. The case highlights the importance of clear payment schedules and default provisions.
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A Shanghai hit-and-run victim with Level 9 disability received over 490,000 RMB. The award covered medical expenses, lost wages, disability compensation, and…
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Mergers and acquisitions in China present challenges beyond valuation models. A software agency dispute shows how M&A due diligence must cover contractual co…
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Foreign nationals in China may not be fully aware that certain behaviors considered minor scuffles or public arguments in their home countries can constitute…
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In a significant development for China's criminal justice system, the minor criminal record sealing pilot program was expanded nationwide in 2026, allowing e…
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