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2026.02.05

Handling Cross-Border Inheritance with Missing Singapore Testament: Case Study of Longan Guangzhou's Major 2025 Business Achievement

As high-net-worth individuals increasingly have cross-border factors in wealth allocation, identity planning, and work-life balance, combined with the trend of Chinese enterprises going global, disputes involving foreign testaments handling mainland property have been continuously increasing. Under this growing reality, properly using testaments to achieve post-mortem property arrangements presents a complex and significant topic for exploration.

2025.08.25

Analysis of the Zong Family Trust Dispute: An In-Depth Interpretation from the Perspective of Hong Kong Trust Law

Attorney LIANG Hongxuan and HUANG Enlin provides an in-depth analysis of the Hong Kong High Court's judgment on asset preservation and disclosure orders in the Zong Qinghou family trust dispute ([2025] HKCFI 3355). Although this case involves a procedural ruling with substantive proceedings to be conducted in Mainland China, it comprehensively demonstrates the flexible application of common law trust principles in determining nominee holding relationships, constructive trusts, the "three certainties" standard, and the "capital preservation trust" structure. The article重点 argues the innovative application of Section 21M of the Hong Kong High Court Ordinance in cross-border interim relief, highlighting Hong Kong's procedural advantages over Mainland China in preservation mechanisms and its ability to balance jurisdictional power. Combined with Hong Kong's mature common law trust tradition, modernized Trustee Ordinance, low-tax advantages, and independent professional judicial environment, this case not only provides important precedent guidance for complex cross-border family wealth传承 and asset protection but also fully demonstrates Hong Kong's institutional advantages and strategic value as an Asian trust center, offering highly certain legal solutions for high-net-worth individuals to achieve wealth security, risk isolation, and跨 jurisdictional rights maximization.

2025.08.22

Hong Kong's Stablecoin Ordinance: HKD 25 Million Registered Capital + Full-Process License Control, Digital Finance Rules Set for Reshaping!

Hong Kong's Stablecoin Ordinance came into effect on May 30, aiming to fill the regulatory gap for virtual assets through comprehensive chain-wide compliance controls. The core of the Ordinance lies in establishing a strict licensing system, requiring issuers to have a minimum paid-up capital of HKD 25 million, implementing 100% independent segregation of reserve assets with redemption at par value at any time, and mandating compliance requirements such as anti-money laundering reviews, periodic audit disclosures, and prohibition of interest promises. The enactment not only effectively prevents financial and money laundering risks and protects investor rights but will also promote the sustainable development of the stablecoin industry on a compliant track, consolidate Hong Kong's status as an international financial center, and set a benchmark for global stablecoin regulation. Future applications are expected to deepen in areas such as cross-border payments and digital finance, while promoting international regulatory coordination.

2025.07.22

The GENIUS Act Arrives: What Changes Await the Stablecoin Market?

The U.S. Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, aimed at regulating the rapidly growing stablecoin market. The Act brings "payment stablecoins" under regulatory oversight, stipulating that only licensed bank subsidiaries or qualified state/federal issuers may issue them, implementing a "state + federal" dual-track system. Core requirements include: stablecoins must be 100% backed by low-risk assets such as U.S. dollar cash and short-term Treasury bonds; issuers must strictly disclose reserve composition and redemption policies, and undergo regular audits; stablecoin holders enjoy priority repayment rights in bankruptcy liquidation; business scope is restricted and misuse of user data is strictly prohibited; issuers are subject to the Bank Secrecy Act, with enhanced anti-money laundering compliance, and non-compliant foreign stablecoins are strictly restricted from entering the U.S. The Act is expected to enhance market transparency, protect investor rights, and consolidate the dollar's position, but high compliance costs may increase market concentration, sparking debate on balancing financial innovation and risk regulation.

2025.06.12

Practical Application of Insurance Trusts in Wealth Inheritance for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Attorney LI Dingbang systematically explores the application of insurance trust in wealth management. It first introduces the development background, establishment threshold, and regulatory status of insurance trusts, comparatively analyzing domestic Models 1.0 to 3.0 and operational mechanisms in the US, Japan, and Taiwan. Second, it elaborates on the core advantages of this instrument in tax planning, asset segregation from creditors, professional asset management, and flexible distribution. Then, drawing on practical cases, it identifies existing legal gaps in preventing beneficiary moral hazard, arrangements for the settlor's incapacity or incompetence, and post-mortem estate management, proposing comprehensive planning through supporting legal tools such as agreed guardianship and notarized wills. Finally, it emphasizes that the commercial optimization of insurance trusts requires cross-industry collaboration, and lawyers should play a key role in legal structure design and personalized wealth inheritance planning.

2025.05.12

Practical Research on Arbitration Judicial Review (Part 3): A Comparative Study of the Similarities and Differences Between Applications for Revocation of Arbitration Awards and Applications for Non-Enforcement of Arbitration Awards, and Issues Concerning System Articulation

Introduction: Generally speaking, domestic arbitration is divided into commercial arbitration and labor dispute arbitration. This series of articles on practical research into arbitration judicial review only explores commercial arbitration, namely arbitration arising from 'contract disputes and other property rights disputes between citizens, legal persons, and other organizations as equal subjects' as stipulated in Article 2 of the 'Arbitration Law of the People's Republic of China' (hereinafter referred to as the 'Arbitration Law').

2025.02.14

Application of Anti-Suit Injunctions in Hong Kong Matrimonial Litigation and Case Analysis

Introduction: Cross-border marriages are now very common. When divorcing parties initiate divorce proceedings in different jurisdictions, issues of jurisdiction conflict may arise. Regarding whether Hong Kong courts have jurisdiction over a divorce case, according to Section 3 of the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap. 179) of Hong Kong laws, Hong Kong courts have jurisdiction over divorce proceedings under that Ordinance in the following circumstances: 1. On the date when the petition or application is made, any party to the marriage has Hong Kong as their domicile; 2. During the whole period of three years immediately preceding the date when the petition or application is made, any party to the marriage has been ordinarily resident in Hong Kong; 3. On the date when the petition or application is made, any party to the marriage has a substantial connection with Hong Kong.

2024.10.23

After the 'Pay-If-Paid' Clause Ruling: How Should General Contractors Respond?

Following the Supreme People's Court publishing three back-to-back clause judicial cases on July 26, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a judicial interpretation on August 27, 2024, on the validity of terms where large enterprises agree that payment is conditioned on third-party payment when contracting with SMEs. This article examines the background and practical implications for general contractors.

2024.07.17

The New Arrangement for Mutual Recognition and Enforcement of Civil and Commercial Judgments Between Mainland China and Hong Kong

The Arrangement signed by the Supreme People's Court and the Hong Kong SAR Government and related supporting documents (Cap. 645 and Rules) took effect on January 29, 2024. This Arrangement establishes a more comprehensive mechanism for mutual recognition and enforcement of civil and commercial judgments between Mainland China and Hong Kong, significantly reducing the cost of repeated litigation and relaxing application standards. It operates in parallel with the existing Cap. 597 rather than directly replacing it. Compared with the old regime, Cap. 645 eliminates the requirement for choice of court agreements, relaxes restrictions on Mainland court levels, changes "final judgment" to "effective judgment," expands the scope to non-monetary judgments, and adopts a negative list model. In practice, Mainland judgments require active application for registration in Hong Kong and are divided into two stages—recognition and enforcement. Applicants should be aware of exceptions, time limits, and should investigate and preserve the judgment debtor's assets in advance.

2024.06.20

Legal Effects of Contractual Automatic Termination Clauses

In practice, contracts often include clauses providing for automatic termination upon conditions or timeframes. This article analyzes the legal effect of such clauses, examining whether contractual termination rights require notice, the consequences of non-exercise, and available remedies when termination rights expire.

2024.06.04

Analysis of Private Digital Currency Regulation in China

With the widespread adoption of blockchain technology, private digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have garnered increasing attention. As a emerging financial instrument, private digital currency exhibits characteristics distinct from traditional legal tender, posing significant regulatory challenges for financial authorities. This article examines the regulatory framework for private digital currencies in China, analyzes existing regulatory gaps, and proposes policy recommendations.

2024.04.09

Exploring the Application of Offshore Testamentary Trusts in Mainland China — Taking the "Father's Trust" Case as an Example

Attorney LI Dingbang first elaborates on the institutional advantages of testamentary trusts in wealth传承, personalized property planning, and expanding the scope of beneficiaries. It then uses the "Father's Trust" case as an example, pointing out that the trial court erroneously equated foreign notarization with domestic Chinese notarization, and in determining the applicable law for the trust, ignored the parties'明确 choice of California law, directly ordering the transfer of trust property to the beneficiary, contrary to the settlor's intent and trust jurisprudence. The author analyzes this from the perspective of the Law on the Application of Laws to Foreign-Related Civil Relations and relevant comparative law experience, arguing that foreign-related testamentary trusts should fully respect party autonomy,优先 apply the chosen governing law, and legally recognize the trustee's formal ownership of trust property. The article concludes that when handling such cross-border testamentary trust disputes, courts should balance respect for party autonomy with the maintenance of judicial sovereignty, leveraging professional expertise to achieve safe and effective cross-border asset arrangements.

2024.03.20

Legal Risks of Celebrity Pet Endorsements

Celebrity pet endorsements have emerged as a new marketing phenomenon where celebrities use their pets to endorse products. While effective for marketing, this practice raises several legal questions regarding advertising compliance, consumer protection, intellectual property, and celebrity image rights. This article analyzes the legal risks associated with celebrity pet endorsements.

2024.02.14

Commercial Insurance and Divorce Property Division

In divorce proceedings, commercial insurance products including life insurance, health insurance, and investment insurance are increasingly common marital assets. This article analyzes how different types of commercial insurance are treated in divorce property division, including the characterization of policy rights, cash value分割, and insured benefits.

2023.12.13

A Study on the Effect of Cessation of Interest Accrual When the Surety Becomes Bankrupt Before the Principal Debtor

Attorney WANG Jianqiang examines whether the effect of cessation of interest accrual in bankruptcy proceedings extends to the principal debt when the surety, but not the principal debtor, becomes bankrupt. The author argues that this effect should not extend in reverse to the principal debt, primarily on the following grounds: legislative intent and judicial practice indicate that the acceleration and cessation of interest on the guaranteed claim only target the surety itself and do not affect the continued performance of the principal debt; the rule of cessation of interest in bankruptcy is a mandatory special provision, strictly limiting its application to the debtor entering bankruptcy proceedings; from the perspectives of preventing collusive debt evasion by related parties, protecting creditors' legitimate rights, and maintaining commercial integrity, the principal debtor should not be exempted from subsequent interest and penalty interest due to the surety's bankruptcy. The article further clarifies that the conclusion of the surety's bankruptcy proceedings does not extinguish the principal claim, and the creditor has the right to continue pursuing recovery from the principal debtor for the unpaid principal, interest, and various expenses not satisfied in the bankruptcy distribution. Finally, the article calls for a clear definition of the boundary of the cessation of interest effect on guaranteed claims in bankruptcy practice to balance the interests of all parties and protect the legitimate rights of creditors.

2023.12.06

Civil Litigation Strategy for Bond False Statement Disputes

Bond false statement civil litigation refers to civil liability actions brought by investors against bond issuers, underwriters, and other responsible parties under Article 85 of the Securities Law, where false statements in bond prospectus documents cause losses to investors. This article analyzes the essential elements, litigation procedures, and key strategies for such cases.

2023.12.05

The Impact of Consolidated Bankruptcy on the Determination of Bond Issuer Independence

Attorney SUN Wei analyzes the practical relationship between the determination of consolidated bankruptcy of affiliated enterprises and the review of bond issuer independence. It first reviews the "asset, financial, personnel, business, and organizational structure" independence principle and strict information disclosure obligations in bond issuance. It then points out that the statutory condition for substantive consolidation in bankruptcy—"high degree of人格混淆"—significantly overlaps with the standard for determining lack of independence of bond issuers. On this basis, the article further explores the due diligence responsibilities of intermediaries at the issuance stage, clarifying that if人格混淆 existed at the time of bond issuance and intermediaries failed to discover it, they may face joint and several liability for false statements or material omissions. The full text aims to clarify the negative impact of bankruptcy rulings on bond issuer independence and the compliance and liability boundaries of various parties.

2023.11.14

How to Determine the Guarantee Period When Its Stipulated Start Date Precedes the Maturity Date of the Principal Debt?

Regarding the validity of a clause stipulating the start of the guarantee period earlier than the date of maturity of the principal debt, this article, referencing Article 692 of the Civil Code, points out that although such a situation is generally deemed as no agreement in principle, in practice, the validity of the agreement should be determined based on the end date of the guarantee period: the provision on the start date is invalid because it violates the principle of accessory nature of guarantee and should be legally corrected to the date of maturity of the principal debt, while the agreement on the length of the period or the end date remains valid. Drawing on judicial cases and legal analysis, the article explores the typified application rules for such clauses, pointing out that an excessively short guarantee period may be deemed invalid for violating the principle of good faith, and offers practical suggestions that the start of the guarantee period should be stipulated on or after the date of maturity of the principal debt, and the length of the period should be moderate to avoid legal risks.

2023.11.06

Consumer Protection Pathways in Medical Beauty Disputes

With the rapid expansion of the medical beauty market, the core dispute arising from related legal cases is whether the Consumer Protection Law applies. In judicial practice, most courts, based on the nature of medical beauty services as consumer spending, the for-profit nature of such institutions, and the equal civil relationship between parties, support the application of this law, enabling consumers to claim punitive damages with significantly higher compensation amounts than in general medical damage disputes. A minority of courts insist on defining it as medical behavior and exclude its application. The author argues that non-therapeutic medical beauty services constitute lifestyle and spiritual consumption aimed at fulfilling aesthetic needs and should be explicitly included within the scope of the Consumer Protection Law to strengthen consumer rights protection, penalize non-compliant institutions, and promote standardized industry development.

2023.10.25

An Equitable Re-Interpretation After the Second Instance Loss of the Zhang Lan Family Trust "Piercing" Case — Resulting Trust is a Required Course for Offshore Family Trusts

In June 2023, the Singapore Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal by Zhang Lan and her affiliated companies, upholding the first-instance judgment appointing receivers over the bank accounts involved in the family trust. The legal basis for the final judgment is the "resulting trust" principle of the common law system. The court did not directly find the trust invalid but, through comprehensive审查 of the trust documents, abnormal fund flows, and the parties' attitudes toward asset freeze orders and other objective facts, determined that Zhang Lan had not completed the transfer of equitable interests in the bank account funds when establishing the trust, effectively retaining beneficial ownership. This case profoundly reveals a new type of legal risk in offshore family trust practice: under the dual ownership system of common law, merely transferring shares of a holding company does not automatically transfer the equitable interests in the underlying assets (such as bank accounts) held by the company. High-net-worth individuals establishing offshore trusts must fully understand the institutional differences between common law and civil law systems, strictly comply with the formalities and delivery requirements for transferring equitable interests, and timely complete asset transfer procedures to avoid trust "piercing" or asset enforcement due to delivery defects.

2023.10.20

Commercial Lease Disputes: Landlord Strategy Guide

Commercial lease disputes are common in business operations. This article analyzes landlord strategies in commercial lease disputes from a legal perspective, including common dispute types, legal remedies available to landlords, litigation strategies, and practical recommendations.

2023.09.14

Legal Nature and Validity Determination of Memoranda and Letters of Intent

Memoranda and letters of intent are extremely common in commercial transactions. Their legal nature and validity depend not on the document title but on the specific content and whether the parties demonstrate an intention to be bound. Judicial practice typically categorizes them into three types: (1) Negotiating documents—lacking or ambiguous key terms with no expression of intent to be bound, not creating contractual effect, only imposing a duty of good faith negotiation; (2) Preliminary contracts—clearly stipulating the future conclusion of a formal contract, binding on both parties, with breach giving rise to preliminary contract liability; (3) Formal contracts—with specific and clear content and conditions capable of performance, directly establishing substantive rights and obligations, with breach giving rise to liability for breach of contract. In determining the nature, courts comprehensively examine the completeness of terms, genuine contracting intent, and actual performance. Article 495 of the Civil Code no longer presumes such documents to be preliminary contracts, reflecting more rigorous legislation. Parties should specify core transaction terms as clearly as possible and clearly define the document's nature and liability for breach to prevent legal risks.

2023.08.31

Analysis of Unlawful Prize Sales

In market economy, operators often conduct prize sales to attract consumers and expand sales. Legitimate prize sales help convert potential purchasing power into actual purchasing power and positively contribute to prosperous market economy. However, unlawful prize sales may deceive and mislead consumers damaging consumer rights, or destroy fair competition秩序 damaging competitors' interests.

2023.08.10

Civil Code Provisions on Reduction of Damages for Malicious Breach

Article 585 of the Civil Code provides that if the agreed liquidated damages are lower than造成的损失, the aggrieved party may request the court or arbitration institution to appropriately increase. This article analyzes the application of the damage reduction rule in cases of malicious breach, examining court practice and strategic considerations.

2023.08.01

Interpretation and Analysis of World Bank New Business Environment Assessment Project: Secured Transactions Section

In May 2023, the World Bank released the new business environment assessment project. As an internationally authoritative comprehensive evaluation mechanism covering market access, labor, enterprise, financial transactions, trade, and dispute resolution, careful analysis is timely.

2023.06.08

Behind the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: Analysis of Financial Supervision Necessity and Behavioral Strategies

On March 9, Silicon Valley Bank experienced a classic bank run when customers attempted to withdraw $42 billion in a single day. This article examines the causes of the bank's collapse and analyzes the necessity of financial supervision from behavioral and regulatory perspectives.

2023.05.26

E-Commerce Platform Dispute Resolution and Legal Compliance Guide (Part III) — Tort Disputes Between Consumers and Platforms

Click the text below to read the previous two articles: E-Commerce Platform Dispute Resolution and Legal Compliance Guide (Part I) — Contract Disputes Between Platform Operators and Merchants; E-Commerce Platform Dispute Resolution and Legal Compliance Guide (Part II) — Service Contract Disputes and Online Shopping Contract Disputes Between Platforms and Consumers

2023.05.25

General Provisions on Contracts in the Civil Code: Banking Contract Implications

The Civil Code's General Provisions on Contracts establish fundamental principles applicable to banking contracts. This article analyzes key aspects relevant to banking transactions, including contract formation, performance obligations, breach remedies, and special considerations for financial contracts under the Civil Code framework.

2023.05.16

Should the Manager Be Liable When a Contractual Fund Is "Insolvent"?

Attorney WANG Zhifeng, set against a dispute over pledged-style financing repurchase, explores whether the manager of a contractual fund should bear liability for satisfaction when the fund is "insolvent." The article points out that a contractual fund does not have independent legal personality; its relationship with the manager is essentially a trust relationship. Fund assets are legally independent from the manager's own assets. External debts arising from fund operations should in principle be borne by the fund assets themselves. The manager is only liable with its own assets when it breaches its management duties or has material fault. Additionally, the counterparty securities firm, knowing that the transaction subject was the fund and having participated in the entire transaction and settlement process, should assert its claims directly against the fund assets. In conclusion, the manager in principle does not bear joint and several liability for satisfaction. Specific liability determination requires comprehensive assessment based on the facts of each case and whether the manager fulfilled its fiduciary duties.

2023.04.28

Offshore Trust 'Thunder Prevention' Guide — An Equity Law Interpretation of Mrs. Zhang's Overseas Family Trust Being 'Pierced'

Mrs. Zhang's overseas family trust was 'pierced' by Singapore High Court decision, causing widespread concern. This article provides an equity law interpretation of the case, analyzing why the trust was pierced based on resulting trust principles rather than 'excessive control' or 'settlor power boundaries' as commonly reported.

2023.04.20

E-Commerce Platform Dispute Resolution and Legal Compliance Guide (Part II) — Service Contract Disputes and Online Shopping Contract Disputes Between Platforms and Consumers

I. Main Legal Relationships: Consumers depend on platforms for online transactions, so they need to register accounts on platforms. When registering, users must sign user agreements and service agreements, and comply with various rules published by the platform, establishing a service contract relationship. In this service contract relationship, the platform only provides platform services, not product sales or service providers.

2023.04.12

Practical Research on Arbitration Judicial Review (Part 2): Exploring Judicial Review Standards for 'Whether the Parties Have an Arbitration Agreement'

Introduction: Generally speaking, domestic arbitration is divided into commercial arbitration and labor dispute arbitration. This series of articles on practical research into arbitration judicial review only explores commercial arbitration, namely arbitration arising from 'contract disputes and other property rights disputes between citizens, legal persons, and other organizations as equal subjects' as stipulated in Article 2 of the 'Arbitration Law of the People's Republic of China' (hereinafter referred to as the 'Arbitration Law').

2023.03.17

E-commerce Platform Dispute Resolution and Legal Compliance Guide (I) – Contract Disputes Between Platform Operators and Merchants

Attorney YE Peng and GUO Xiaoxi systematically reviews the service contract legal relationship between merchants and platform operators on e-commerce platforms, established through入驻 agreements. It focuses on three common types of disputes: platform penalty disputes based on platform rules, settlement payment disputes, and subrogation recovery disputes after the platform's advance compensation. For each type, the article clarifies the burden of proof, key issues in dispute, and adjudication rules, and provides compliance recommendations based on the Civil Code and other regulations, covering platform rule publication and notification, electronic contract validity assurance, payment business qualification review, transaction authenticity supervision, and明确 stipulation of subrogation rights. It concludes by addressing the determination of competent courts for contract disputes, offering practical guidance for platform compliance operations and merchant rights protection.

2022.12.19

Nature and Validity of Deficiency Compensation as Credit Enhancement for Asset Management Products – A Study Based on the China Merchants Bank v. Everbright Capital Contract Dispute Case

Using the China Merchants Bank v. Everbright Capital case as a sample, this article systematically analyzes the legal nature and validity determination rules of "deficiency compensation" arrangements in bank wealth management products, based on the Civil Code and relevant judicial interpretations. The article points out that deficiency compensation can be legally characterized as a guaranty contract, joinder of debt, or an independent contract depending on the agreement's wording and transaction structure. In terms of validity review, judicial practice focuses primarily on whether internal corporate decision-making procedures have been followed, whether the arrangement constitutes a prohibited rigid redemption in asset management business, whether it employs lawful forms to conceal illegal purposes in circumventing regulation, and considerations of public order and good customs under the increasingly stringent regulatory environment. Generally, courts tend to respect the principle of party autonomy in commercial matters and原则上 recognize the validity of deficiency compensation provided by independent third parties or junior investors in structured transactions. However, when the manager or issuer of an asset management product provides a rigid redemption commitment, or when the arrangement substantively constitutes regulatory arbitrage that undermines financial security, it is often deemed invalid. Financial institutions should strictly standardize transaction structure design and strengthen compliance review in practice to prevent defects in the validity of such agreements.

2022.11.22

China First, World Second: Hisense's World Cup Marketing and Legal Compliance

Hisense's 'China First, World Second' slogan at the FIFA World Cup sparked significant discussion. This article examines the marketing strategy's legal compliance aspects, including trademark law compliance, advertising law requirements, comparative advertising rules, and international marketing regulations in different jurisdictions.

2022.11.08

Interpretation of Guangdong Province's "Implementation Rules for the Supervision and Administration of Financial Leasing Companies"

Attorney HUANG Enlin interprets the "Implementation Rules for the Supervision and Administration of Financial Leasing Companies in Guangdong Province" officially issued in August 2022. The article notes that the Rules clarify the industry self-regulatory functions of the Guangdong Financial Leasing Association, strengthen substantive review of the business models and profitability sustainability of proposed companies. Core regulatory requirements include: strict prohibition of outsourcing core businesses such as credit review and lending of qualifications; prudent conduct of batch business with natural persons and rental loans; limitation of lease assets to固定资产 with clear title, substantially restricting complex sub-leasing transactions; complete elimination of exemptions for related-party transactions, strictly adhering to the corporate governance recusal system; addition of compliance obligations for customer complaint handling and personal information protection; and significant refinement and strengthening of major event reporting mechanisms. Overall, the Rules precisely respond to industry concerns, demonstrate the prudential orientation of local financial supervision, and will profoundly reshape the compliance system and future development landscape of financial leasing companies in Guangdong Province.

2022.09.29

The Tail of a Contract: Function and Ceremony

Attorney HONG Shihong explores the tail-end clauses of contracts, taking the notice clause as an example. It points out that although such clauses are often regarded as standardized templates, they have critical legal functions in triggering default remedies and determining litigation outcomes. The article emphasizes that legal professionals should avoid blindly applying boilerplate clauses and should instead engage in meticulous drafting and management based on specific transaction contexts and performance facts. Otherwise, procedural defects and loss of substantive rights may easily occur. Additionally, through the evolution of U.S. anti-forced labor clauses and judicial precedents, the article reveals the political and commercial games behind legal texts, advocating that Chinese enterprises should proactively negotiate clauses that serve their interests in foreign-related contract negotiations to promote equal and mutually beneficial international economic and trade cooperation.

2022.08.02

When First Seal and Subsequent Seizure Coexist, How Should the Court Dispose of Property?

Against the backdrop of the Supreme People's Court's 2022 "Notice on Properly Handling Issues Related to the Effect of Subsequent Seizures," this article systematically analyzes the rules for property disposal and distribution when first seal, subsequent seizure, and priority claims coexist in enforcement proceedings. The article points out that the new Notice clarifies the formal effect of subsequent seizures and their binding force on the first-sealing court. For ordinary claims, courts apply proportional distribution rules based on the debtor's nature and property sufficiency. Whether the first-sealing creditor can receive a larger share remains controversial in practice. For priority claims, after satisfaction of the first-sealing priority claim, the剩余 proceeds should be transferred to the subsequent seizure court. When the first-sealing court fails to act for over 60 days, the subsequent priority claim court may request transfer of enforcement authority. For cases where the first-sealing court has not yet entered enforcement, the judicial trend favors allowing the subsequent seizure court to request transfer of disposal authority when the first-sealing court has not acted for an extended period, while emphasizing the need to protect the first-sealing creditor's lawful rights. The article concludes with practical recommendations for first-sealing and subsequent seizure creditors on proactively following procedures, actively communicating, and safeguarding rights in accordance with law.

2022.07.20

Analysis of Purchaser's Objection Rights in Enforcement Proceedings

When a third party claims ownership of property that has been seized or auctioned in enforcement proceedings, they may raise objections to the execution. This article examines the legal framework and procedures for third-party purchasers to assert objection rights in enforcement proceedings.