Mon, 31 Aug 2020 Insights Meng Yu 余萌
This study, commissioned by China International Commercial Courts (CICC), provides an assessment of force majeure rules in multiple jurisdictions. Seven study reports are available online.
COVID-19
Sun, 23 Aug 2020 Insights Guodong Du 杜国栋 , Meng Yu 余萌
In June 2020, China's Supreme Court issued the third COVID-19-related judicial document, addressing limitation period, force majeure as well as the trial of maritime cases and letter of credit cases.
Sun, 16 Aug 2020 Insights Guodong Du 杜国栋 , Meng Yu 余萌
In May 2020, China's Supreme Court issued the second COVID-19-related judicial document, addressing the issues in contract disputes, finance disputes, and bankruptcy cases.
Sun, 09 Aug 2020 Insights Guodong Du 杜国栋 , Meng Yu 余萌
In Apr. 2020, China's Supreme Court issued the first COVID-19-related judicial document, addressing the issues of force majeure, labor disputes, and limitation of action.
Sat, 11 Apr 2020 Insights Jian Zhang 张建
How would Chinese courts view arbitral awards where foreign tribunals reject a force majeure claim connected to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 Insights Guodong Du 杜国栋 , Meng Yu 余萌
China adheres to the doctrine of absolute immunity.
Mon, 24 Feb 2020 Insights Guodong Du 杜国栋
After a two-month fight against the coronavirus, 'it's time to amend the laws', says China's legislature, as it decides to impose a total ban on eating wildlife.
Wed, 19 Feb 2020 News Guodong Du 杜国栋 , Meng Yu 余萌
Chinese judges, litigants, and lawyers have to participate in the case trial through online video at their homes, due to quarantine measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Sun, 16 Feb 2020 Insights China Laws Portal Team
Not all wildlife is protected, but due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, China is about to amend the Law to ensure the protection of more wildlife.
Thu, 13 Feb 2020 Insights Guodong Du 杜国栋
'Yes' to the force majeure question, as Chinese courts would say in disputes arising from contractual performance affected by COVID-19-related control measures.