PCAOB accuses PRC authorities of not allowing inspection and investigations of audits; E-commerce live streamer "Viya" fined USD$210 million for tax evasion and social media accounts suspended; and credit card regulation on the horizon
SAMR sets forth criteria for calculating illegal income
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
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
