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Legal updates and practical analysis for foreign companies involved in Xuzhou supplier disputes, manufacturing contract issues, international trade disputes, and commercial matters.
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Attorney Lyu from Xuzhou Warns of Traps in China’s “Small-Property-Right” Housing
Recently, I handled a case involving a lease dispute over“small-property-right housing”. The tenant wishes to retain me for an appeal in the second trial after losing the initial trial. The tenant had rented several storefronts from the landlord. The lease agreement specifically stipulated the compensation amount payable to the tenant if the landlord terminated the…
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Attorney Lyu reminds that personal loans should retain the other party’s identity information.
In China, when do business with a company, if disputes arise requiring litigation, China attorneys can obtain relevant corporate information from the China government. However, when entering contracts or conducting transactions with individuals—including lending money to individuals—you must obtain their ID number and registered residential address. Essentially, you need a copy of their ID card.…
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Attorney Lyu from Xuzhou Discusses the Liability of Shareholders for Debt Repayment Before their Capital Contribution deadline
When a company becomes insolvent before shareholders’ capital contribution deadlines expire, can creditors demand repayment from shareholders whose capital contribution deadlines haven’t yet expired? In China, we sometimes encounter situations where a company can no longer repay debts, one or two shareholders have promised to contribute capital but haven’t paid their capital contribution yet. Under…
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Attorney Lyu from Xuzhou Discusses Jurisdiction in Labor Arbitration
Today we’ll discuss jurisdiction in labor arbitration. I frequently receive inquiries about this topic, with many plantiffs unsure where to file their labor arbitration claims. Common scenarios include: someone says, “I was assigned by my company to work as a salesman in Xuzhou, but the company is based in Nanjing.” Others might say, “I work…
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Attorney Lyu from Xuzhou China Discusses the Risks of Partnering to Start a Company
Why You Shouldn’t Casually Partner with Others to Start a Company? China’s new Company Law and its accompanying interpretations are about to be released. These regulations outline numerous internal company procedures involving court litigation and arbitration. If multiple partners start a company together and later fall out, it can lead to significant legal complications—potentially endless…
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Attorney Lyu from Xuzhou explains that unsigned contracts may still be legally binding.
Is a contract valid without signatures in China ? Our common understanding is that a contract becomes binding once both parties sign it. But what if neither party signs the contract? In certain situations, a contract can still be valid even if one or both parties haven’t signed it. For example, suppose two parties negotiate…
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Attorney Lyu Reveals Who’s Signature Validates a Contract
In China, many civil disputes, parties often present promissory notes or agreements. However, many of these documents lack legal validity, with one key factor being that the wrong person signed or stamped them. First, when signing agreements with companies, documents bearing an official company seal generally hold legal validity. If a signature is present, it…
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Attorney Lyu from Xuzhou Explains the Difference Between Labor Relations and Contractual Relations in China
Let me explain the difference between labor relations and contracting relationships with an example. Consider a project manager at a renovation company who has worked there for several years. If the company owes this project manager wages, the project manager can file a lawsuit in labor court demanding payment of the unpaid wages. However, if…
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China family law: if custodial parent refuses visitation
After divorce, what should you do if the custodial parent refuses visitation? In China this issue frequently arises. Following a court judgment or mediated settlement, the custodial parent often denies the other parent‘s visitation rights as stipulated in the court order or mediation agreement. If you encounter this situation, you can first apply to the…
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Criminal bail in China
What is criminal bail? Criminal bail refers to the situation where a suspect, after being subjected to compulsory measures by the police, may be temporarily released from the detention center if the police determine that the release would not pose a threat to society. This is typically initiated through an application by a lawyer. Conditions…
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China Medical Aesthetic Disputes: Common Issues Explained by Attorney Lyu from Xuzhou China
In recent years, there has been a significant number of dispute cases arising from medical aesthetics. I have handled many such cases, representing patients who sue medical aesthetic institutions. One of the most common issues is that these institutions lack the necessary qualifications and operate without a license. A typical example is beauty salons, which…
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How long after the first trial verdict enforcement can be compelled in China.
After the first trial verdict, when can compulsory enforcement be applied? After the verdict, the court will deliver the judgment documents to both the plaintiff and the defendant. The 15-day appeal period is calculated from the date the later recipient receives the judgment. If neither the plaintiff nor the defendant appeals during this period,…