DISPUTE DIGEST
Determining penalties in live-streaming contract disputes
This article takes a dispute over a certain live-streaming contract as an example to showcase how the amount of penalties in such cases is determined in arbitration
Fixing misperceptions on seats and places of hearing
A common question is: can a Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) hearing can take place in Shanghai or Beijing?
Procedures in event of arbitration party’s death
Procedures in event ofarbitration party’s death
FEATURES
Broadening your counsel
As businesses expand across borders, general counsel share the journey and confront myriad legal tests
Power moves
Partners at Chinese and international law firms analyse changes under the new registration-based listing regime as the momentum shifts on going public
Look before you leap
The GC of a large state-owned enterprise outlines how companies should assess country-specific risks during cross-border investment
Shaking off the rust
Northeastern China’s legal market eyes new fronts for growth and reflects on how to shake off the rust
The future is?
Senior in-house counsel and practitioners dissect their real-use arsenals of legaltech including AI
Don’t settle, be nimble
We spoke with Jomarie Fredericks, the 2023 INTA president, about upcoming events, her goals, and how to balance with her GC responsibilities
Law imitates art
When legal professionals look for inspiration or diversion, where do they turn?
Insights for Chinese companies protecting brands overseas
Wang Kan, IP director at Raycan, shares his medical imaging firm’s experience in intellectual property protection
ChatGPT and legal
Legal head at a crypto firm discusses how the legal profession should handle its relationship with ChatGPT
AROUND THE REGION
Singapore swing
The harmonious blend of common law traditions and bustling commerce is transforming the Lion City into a beacon of legal excellence
Counsel in command
The role of Japanese in-house lawyers has undergone a remarkable shift in recent times, says the president of the Japan In-House Lawyers Association
Expansive counsel
Regional in-house counsel reveal top tips on managing legal teams, networking, and assisting foreign investment
A regional comparison of ESG regulations
Growing awareness of the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards is pushing companies around the globe
A comparison of M&A laws
Asia M&A booms with government incentives and global investor interest. To compete, dealmakers must keep current on trends and regulations
Pursuit of parity
With a South Korean committee for women arbitrators firmly in place, we seek expert views on the way forward for arbitration in the country
Driving ESG compliance in the Philippines
Learn how ESG compliance in the Philippines and foreign supply chain due diligence laws impact businesses, and why it's crucial to navigate this landscape in the global marketplace
Tiger’s eye
Malaysia has shown inner strength to overcome multiple recent trials, emerging as a contender for global investment and learning to prosper despite troubles in regional and global theatres
