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Amendment of Chinese Civil Procedure Law Concerning Foreign Affairs

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The above amendments have further expanded the jurisdiction of Chinese courts over foreign-related civil litigation cases, which makes it more convenient for Chinese citizens to sue and respond to lawsuits in Chinese courts and better safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens and enterprises.

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Overview of the 2023 Amendments to Chinese Civil Procedure Law

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Background China’s Civil Procedure Law was enacted in April 1991 by the Fourth Session of the Seventh National People’s Congress. However, no substantial revisions were made to the provisions concerning foreign-related civil litigation. Since then, it had undergone four revisions in 2007, 2012, 2017, and 2021. Jurisdiction 2.1

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Shell litigation in the Dutch courts – milestones for private international law and the fight against climate change

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As was briefly announced earlier on this blog , on 29 January 2021, the Dutch Court of Appeal in The Hague gave a ruling in a long-standing litigation launched by four Nigerian farmers and the Dutch Milieudefensie. Climate change and related human rights litigation is undoubtedly of increasing importance in private international law.

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German Federal Court of Justice: Article 26 Brussels Ia Regulation Applies to Non-EU Defendants

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By Moses Wiepen, Legal Trainee at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm, Germany In its decision of 21 July 2023 (V ZR 112/22), the German Federal Court of Justice confirmed that Art. In general, following the procedural law principle of actor sequitur forum rei , the Canadian trust should be brought to court in Canadian courts.

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How to become a paralegal if you have a law degree

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Completing a degree would have given you a great foundation knowledge of academic law but in order to be a professional paralegal, you should learn about practice and procedure. These include the ‘Right of Audience’ which is the right to present your client’s case to the court, and the right to conduct litigation.

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Virtual Hearing in China’s Smart Court

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The pandemic causes serious disruption to litigation. In 2015, the Provisions of the SPC on Several Issues Concerning Registration and Filling of Cases provides the People’s courts should provide litigation services including online filing. [1] In China, mediation is part of the formal litigation procedure. Background.

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The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich

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Ashley is a Sessional Instructor for the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant Programs at McEwen University, and she has over 16 years of experience in the legal industry. Ashley’s dedication to supporting future legal professionals shines through her teaching and mentorship. This is what you’ve been looking for!

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