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Asia corporate update: Hong Kong Listing Rules; disclosure of use of proceeds; latest PRC developments
DLA Piper's Asia corporate newsletter looks at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's new disclosure requirements for subsidiaries acquired during the trading record period; HKEx guidance on the disclosure of the intended use of proceeds; the latest PRC developments; and more.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Stock Exchange Listing
Four rules for interacting with healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific region
Facing legal sanctions and cultural gaffes is often a reality when dealing with healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific. This briefing from Baker & McKenzie details the regulations and traditional practices governing interactions with healthcare professionals across the region.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Health Care
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China steps up regulation on public bidding activities
China's bidding laws provide an evolving framework for tendering and bidding on major government investment projects. With a new set of implementing regulations, the State Council has recently adopted a major set of new procedures affecting developers and contractors.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Accidental disclosure of employee data in Hong Kong - liabilities and action points
In the past, there have been a number of situations in which some employee data has been accidentally disclosed to other members of staff. In this briefing, DLA Piper outlines potential liabilities and the steps which should be taken if employee data is accidentally disclosed.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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China focuses legislative attention on attracting overseas talent and fighting illegal immigration
As China looks to update its laws to attract overseas professionals, it is also pursuing stronger enforcement measures to fight illegal immigration. Such measures include an improved visa policy, strengthening of border control, and the establishment of detention facilities for foreigners.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 14 May 2012 | Practice Area: Immigration
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Hong Kong passes new legislation on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing
With effect from 1 April 2012, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance aligns customer due diligence and record-keeping requirements in Hong Kong with the prevailing international standards of the Financial Action Task Force. DLA Piper outline the new key requirments.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 14 May 2012 | Practice Area: Anti Money Laundering
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Asia Pacific guide to public-private partnerships
With USD billions of infrastructure required in the Asia Pacific region, this comprehensive guide highlights how governments are turning to Public-Private Finance as a means of utilising private sector investment to deliver infrastructure and economic stimulus.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 10 May 2012 | Practice Area: Project Finance
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Australia's Budget spreads the benefits of the boom... but not to foreign investors
The 2012-13 Australian Budget was handed down on 8th May. The promised company tax cuts have been scrapped and the tax burden for foreign investors has been increased. This briefing from Baker & McKenzie's Sydney office discusses how the changes will affect businesses, especially foreign investors.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 10 May 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
China marches toward third revision of trademark law
This article outlines the key proposed changes to the PRC Trademark Law, including provisions that may eventually streamline applications for multiple classes, requirements for showing actual use of a trademark when making damage claims, and the doubling of statutory compensation for infringement.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 09 May 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
Making your mark in China - how to protect intellectual property
A string of disputes in the Chinese courts have proven damaging to some global brands. Wragge & Co's China-based IP team provide an overview of the legal pitfalls surrounding the registration of Chinese language and Chinese character trademarks translated from the English or European trademarks.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 08 May 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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