Asia-PacificWednesday, September 3, 20259:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Hong Kong and China Standard Time (UTC+8)11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10)USTuesday, September 2, 20256:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7)
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On 6 August 2025, the High Court of Australia (Australia’s most senior court) handed down the landmark decision in Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29, reshaping the risk environment for global employers who make redundancies in their
On 1 January 2024, Foreign State Immunity Law of The People’s Republic of China (“FSIL”) came into effect, changing and clarifying the position of sovereign immunity under the laws of Hong Kong and mainland China.
Before the FSIL, the sovereign
In light of recent disputes, international construction firms are rethinking how they draft force majeure and price escalation provisions to better address tariff-induced cost increases. While traditional force majeure clauses often focus on physical impossibility or natural disasters, they should now explicitly
You may have a judgment from a United States court against a Chinese company, and are about to contemplate the possibility of enforcing it in the far east. Prior to the commencement of your enforcement journey, perhaps you wonder if
Asia-PacificTuesday, June 17, 202510:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Hong Kong and China Standard Time (UTC+8)12.00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10)U.S.Monday, June 16, 20257.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7)
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In today’s global workplace, managing sexual harassment complaints is no longer a matter confined to a single jurisdiction. As companies expand across borders, their legal obligations become increasingly complex. A recent Seyfarth Shaw webinar brought together employment law experts from
On May 21, 2025, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoins Bill, establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins–cryptocurrencies whose value is tied to an external asset or commodity. This marks an important step in positioning Hong Kong as a progressive hub for digital finance.
On February 13th 2025, Supreme People’s Court of The People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) issued the Reply on Validity of Agreements by Hong Kong and Macao-Invested Enterprises Registered in Mainland Cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to Choose Hong
President Trump has issued three executive orders imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China effective February 4th. Canada has responded with retaliatory tariffs on imports from the U.S. On February 3rd, the U.S. and Mexico reached a
