Electronic employment contracts are signed via special formation platforms
July 30, 2021
Legal
State Council unveils strict rules barring for-profit tutoring companies; MIIT launches six-month campaign targeting internet industry bad practices; and UBS launches family trust services for wealthy clients
July 26, 2021An early resolution mechanism is in place for pharmaceutical patent disputes. Artificial intelligence medical software products are defined. Rules for registration of patent pledges are revised.
July 23, 2021Network product providers are required to promptly report security vulnerabilities
July 23, 2021Listings of data processors outside China may be subject to cybersecurity reviews
July 23, 2021Andrew Sim and Alanna Rennie of Baker McKenzie discuss the key provisions of the new Judicial Interpretation on plant variety rights (PVR), which will encourage more consistent rulings by the people's court and grant stronger judicial protection to PVR holders in China
July 22, 2021Contractual clauses dealing with the consequences of sanctions might be deemed as sanctions implementation or enforcement, potentially in violation of the new anti-foreign sanctions law
July 22, 2021China's much-anticipated national carbon trading market sees carbon price rise on first day of trading; MIIT, CAC forbid sharing of cybersecurity vulnerabilities information with overseas entities; and Biden administration adds dozens more Chinese companies to export control blacklist
July 19, 2021Overseas listings of data processors will be subject to cybersecurity reviews. Network product providers are required to promptly report security vulnerabilities. Electronic employment contracts are signed via special formation platform.
July 16, 2021SAMR prohibits business operators from using standard clauses to limit liability
July 16, 2021
