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Employment Law Update: changes to Japan's Employment Laws effective from 1 April 2013
On 1 April 2013, Japan's minimum retirement age increased to 65 years, with further restriction on scope to refuse re-employment after an earlier company …
IP-rich Japanese companies may face new competition issues in Europe: CJEU's decision in AstraZeneca
Japanese companies that enjoy a dominant position in a particular market in Europe are likely to be aware that they are subject to high standards of …
Further clarification of the Hong Kong courts' jurisdiction to wind up unregistered overseas companies
In a judgment handed down on 6 March 2013, the Hong Kong High Court elaborated on the guiding principles the court will follow when determining whether …
Singapore Court of Appeal sets aside injunction against Maldivian state-owned company in airport dispute
The Singapore Court of Appeal has set aside an interim injunction granted by the High Court against a Maldivian state-owned corporation (“MACL“), by …
Further success for banks in Hong Kong Courts in defending investment mis-selling claims
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance today handed down its judgment in DBS Bank (Hong Kong Limited) v San-Hot HK Industrial Company Limited and Hao …
New Guide to New Rules - Practical Guidance on Direct Marketing in Hong Kong
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data issued the latest guidance note on the new direct marketing rules ("Guidance Note") under the Personal Data …
Vertical agreements - a hot topic in Asian competition law enforcement
On 22 February 2013, two provincial branches of National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China ("NDRC") (Guizhou Price …
Securing IP through employee non-compete obligations
IP protection in China requires the implementation of various strategies. The imposition of post-termination non-compete obligations on employees who …
Hong Kong Court of First Instance decides whether Billionaire has bequeathed her fortune as an absolute gift or a charitable trust
In its decision of 22 February 2013 the Court of First Instance ("CFI") decided that, on its true construction, Nina Wang's Will gave her considerable …
Recent Singapore High Court decision on arbitration clause controversial in light of 2012 ICC Rules
The Singapore High Court (the “Court“) considered whether an arbitration clause which stipulated that disputes were to be settled by arbitration under …
Hong Kong trusts law reform takes a step forward
After a number of years in gestation, the Trust Law (Amendment) Bill was gazetted on 8 February 2013. The Bill is widely regarded as a necessary …
Hong Kong Court of Appeal refuses leave to appeal in the Grand Pacific v. Pacific China case
The Court of Final Appeal ("CFA") in Hong Kong has refused to interfere with the leading judgment on the setting aside of arbitral Awards in Hong Kong. …
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