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What are A-B contracts in China
Many of our business friends sometimes sign two contracts for one matter. The first contract is to comply with legal requirements, while the second contract represents the true intentions of both parties. In practice, the second contract is the one actually executed. For example, the first contract may be an employment agreement, while both parties…
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How should a company name its trademark in China
When registering a trademark for the first time, how should a company name it? Generally, when a company registers a trademark for the first time, it will use its own company name to register the trademark. For example, Caterpillar Inc. registered the “Caterpillar” trademark, and Toyota registered the “Toyota” trademark. However, there are special cases…
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After voluntarily withdrawing a lawsuit, will the litigation fee be refunded?
After voluntarily withdrawing a lawsuit, will the litigation fee be refunded? If the plaintiff voluntarily withdraws the lawsuit from the court, then according to the law, half of the litigation fee already paid will be refunded. If the litigation fee has not yet been paid, it will no longer need to be paid. I am…
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China’s New Social Insurance Rule
Today, September 1, 2025, marks the official effective date of the new social insurance regulations. Even prior to this, many small and medium-sized business owners have consulted me, expressing concerns such as, “We are a small business. If we pay social insurance in full compliance with the law, we will operate at a loss every…