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Recent Developments in India-related arbitration
Herbert Smith Freehills has issued its latest Indian International Arbitration e-bulletin. The e-bulletin considers some significant decisions of the …
Public consultation begins in Hong Kong on standard working hours
On 28 January 2014, the Standard Working Hours Committee launched a public consultation exercise on working hours in Hong Kong. The introduction of …
Injunctions and Trade Secrets
The English High Court recently considered the test to be applied when deciding whether to grant an interim injunction against a former employee to …
The new Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority Enforcement Division
A new Enforcement Division has been set up by the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) with effect from 2 January 2014. The new …
Gifts made in contemplation of death
Ordinarily, a Will would govern what happens to assets on a death. Donatio mortis causa is an exception to that rule, which provides a …
"You're fired" – Lawful termination of employment contracts and employee rights in Hong Kong
Given the absence in Hong Kong of an 'unfair dismissal' regime similar to that which exists, for example, in the UK and Australia, the termination of an …
Chinese Supreme People's Court Announces Mandatory Publication of Court Decisions
For decades, the reasoning applied by Chinese judges in reaching their decisions has been a mystery to many. Historically, Chinese court judgments …
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