Cultural Heritage Protection | Preservation Law | Society A coalition of four pro‑Tibetan cultural organizations in France has initiated legal proceedings against Musée Guimet, accusing the prominent Parisian museum of deliberately obscuring Tibet’s distinct cultural identity by renaming its “Nepal‑Tibet” gallery to “Himalayan world” and removing explicit references to “Tibetan art.” Claim
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Hong Kong’s NSL Crackdown: Majority Unjustly Arrested
Disproportionate Enforcement | Legal Erosion | Global Response On the fifth anniversary of Hong Kong's National Security Law (NSL), Amnesty International revealed that over 80% of individuals prosecuted under the law were unjustly charged for exercising free expression. This alarming statistic spotlights systemic abuse of justice and highlights the serious legal
US Law Firms in Asia: Retrenchment and Realignment
Strategic Retreat | Regional Repositioning | Rise of Local & Hybrid Players Over the past two years, a significant shift has occurred in the global legal market: numerous major U.S. law firms have reduced or closed their offices in China, Hong Kong, and other Asian jurisdictions. This movement is not merely
KPMG–ZICO Law Merger in the Era of Industry Transformation
Global Legal Transformation | Talent Dynamics | Multidisciplinary Competition The KPMG–ZICO Law merger, finalized in December 2022, is not just a regional legal expansion—it epitomizes profound shifts reshaping the global legal landscape. Across continents, legal services are being redefined by advanced technologies, new delivery models, and evolving client needs. This integration
Eratex, H&M and Uniqlo Supplier, Faces $924M Debt Lawsuit
Corporate Liability | Supply Chain Law | International Trade Case Background Indonesian textile manufacturer PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex), a key supplier to global brands including H&M and Uniqlo, has been embroiled in significant financial turmoil. The company was declared bankrupt by an Indonesian commercial court in October 2024 after failing to
Litigating the Haze: South Sumatrans Bring Landmark Environmental Suit Against Plantation Giants
Environmental Law | Global Trends | Society | Asia In what could become a watershed moment for environmental litigation in Southeast Asia, twelve residents from Palembang and surrounding areas in South Sumatra, Indonesia, have filed a citizen lawsuit against three major pulpwood plantation companies. The suit alleges environmental destruction and
Landmark Transgender Rights Case Challenges Psychiatric Abuse in China
Human Rights | Medical Malpractice | Society | Asia In a groundbreaking decision that could reshape the legal landscape for LGBTQ+ rights in China, a Chinese court ruled in favor of a transgender woman, Ling’er, awarding her compensation for undergoing involuntary electroshock therapy at the behest of her family and
Meta Files Lawsuit Against Developer of ‘CrushAI’ Nudify App Over Platform Abuse
Case Law | Technology Regulation | Privacy Rights Meta Platforms, Inc. has initiated legal action against Joy Timeline HK Limited, the developer of the controversial AI-powered app “CrushAI,” which uses generative technology to produce non-consensual fake nudes—often referred to as “nudify” images. The lawsuit, filed in Hong Kong, accuses the
Mega Tankers, Mega Responsibility: Japan’s New Oil Shipping Giant and the Legal Imperatives for Ocean Protection
Asia | Business | Maritime Law | Environmental Regulation In a bold display of technological leadership, Japan has launched the world’s largest oil tanker, a next-generation Ultra Large Crude Carrier (ULCC) capable of transporting over 4 million barrels of crude oil in a single voyage. Developed by a consortium of Japanese
