Environmental Laws | Business Litigation | Corporate Accountability Overview: Taking on China's Global Polluters When communities from Fujian to the farmlands of Guinea and Ecuador are poisoned by pollution, Jingjing Zhang is often right beside them—fighting back through the power of law. Dubbed “China’s Erin Brockovich,” Zhang has spent over two
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Cross-Border Data Under Fire: China’s Landmark PIPL Ruling Sends Message to Multinationals
Personal Information Protection Law | Asia | Society Overview: Data Transfers Under Scrutiny In a case that has sent ripples through international compliance circles, the Guangzhou Internet Court has issued a pivotal ruling under China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). The decision is the first of its kind to directly
Trade Wars Take Root: China Initiates Legal Action Over Canadian Canola Imports
International Trade Law | Global Trends | Politics Introduction: East and West Collide Amid growing geopolitical tensions and protectionist undercurrents in global trade, the People's Republic of China has launched a formal legal challenge against Canada concerning its restrictions on certain Chinese imports—escalating into a broader trade war centered on
Court Clears Path for Shareholder Suit to Proceed Against Lafarge Africa Over Huaxin Cement Sale
Corporate Law | Business Litigation | Africa Introduction: A Deal Under Legal Fire In a high-stakes corporate litigation unfolding in Lagos, Lafarge Africa Plc has failed in its attempt to block a lawsuit that could stall or potentially derail its controversial sale to Chinese multinational Huaxin Cement Ltd. A Federal High Court
AI Disclaimers in Global Ad Campaigns: Drafting for Multijurisdictional Compliance
Advertising & Marketing Law | Global trends | Technology Introduction: Campaign Disclaimers As generative AI reshapes global marketing, advertisers are increasingly deploying synthetic voices, AI-generated models, and algorithmically scripted copy in international campaigns. But the legal landscape surrounding AI disclosure requirements is anything but uniform. From mandatory disclaimers in the EU
The Lawless Pause: Trump’s TikTok Delay and the Return of the Dispensing Power
National Security | Global Trends | Constitutional Law In an extraordinary use of executive discretion, President Donald Trump has repeatedly directed the Department of Justice not to enforce a law he himself signed—the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary-Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA)—which mandates that TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, divest from the app
Huawei Must Face U.S. Racketeering Case, Judge Rules
Criminal Accountability | National Security | Global Tech Tensions A U.S. district judge has denied Huawei Technologies’ attempt to dismiss a sweeping 16‑count federal indictment, including charges of racketeering, wire and bank fraud, and trade‑secret theft. The ruling ensures the Chinese telecom giant will undergo a full criminal trial, highlighting longstanding
$24 Billion Default Judgment: Missouri Holds China Accountable for COVID PPE ‘Hoarding
Foreign Sovereign Immunity | State Litigation | Diplomatic Fallout On March 7, 2025, a federal judge in Missouri granted the state a $24 billion default judgment against China—finding it liable for concealing early COVID‑19 data and hoarding personal protective equipment (PPE). The monumental ruling stems from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s lawsuit
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