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Attorney Champions Enhanced Collaboration Between Mainland China and Macao

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Beijing, China – High-profile lawyer Liu Zhao has spent significant chunks of his career fostering closer ties between China’s mainland and Macao. His efforts come amidst Beijing’s growing focus on consolidating relationships with its special administrative regions, a crucial part of its national strategy. Liu, who is originally from mainland China, has emphasized the importance of enhancing legal and economic relationships between the mainland and Macao. Through his work, he aims to provide insightful guidance on cooperation projects and further integrate Macao’s unique socio-economic fabric with the vast opportunities available across China. Macao, which returned … Read more

New Chinese Law Further Erodes Separation Between Hong Kong and Mainland

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Hong Kong’s reputation as a global business hub is expected to be further tarnished with the implementation of a new law that gives Chinese courts the power to enforce rulings in commercial disputes. The law, which comes into effect today, aims to reduce the need for re-litigation in civil and commercial disputes that have a connection to mainland China. However, critics have expressed concerns that this move erodes the differences between the legal systems of Hong Kong and mainland China. International companies have traditionally chosen to base themselves in Hong Kong due to its access … Read more

Controversial Climate Change Lawsuit Sparks Debate over $3 Million Expenditure on Mainland Lawyers

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – The state of Hawaii is set to allocate more than $3 million to hire mainland lawyers in defense against a climate change lawsuit filed by local children. The Attorney General’s office argues that the outside legal assistance is necessary, but a retired state Supreme Court justice disagrees, calling it a waste of money. Last year, fourteen young individuals teamed up with local and national environmental lawyers to sue the state. In response, the state hired the services of Morgan Lewis and Bockius, a mainland law firm, and is seeking $3.25 million from … Read more