Retail Trade and Distribution

Public outrage at Canada Goose's discriminatory return policy; SEC rules implement submission and disclosure requirements for U.S.-listed foreign companies; e-cigarettes to be regulated as a tobacco product

Compliance advice that recognizes business necessities is crucial for effective in-house work

Apps are required to inform users of third party use of their personal information

Senior legal counsel discusses how IP rights must be proactively and creatively defended. China's strict scrutiny of its jewelry industry may further tighten, with specific AML rules expected to arrive in the near future.

CNIPA differentiates patent and advertising violations

E-commerce orders are exempted from stamp tax

Draft E-Commerce Law accords greater protection to IP rights holders

Contractual 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

SAMR prohibits business operators from using standard clauses to limit liability