Authored by: Huang Ling , Liu Cheng , Xu Jing , Wang Xinghua (Owen) , Xu Jiaxing (Jason) , Liu Ning and Fang wei
In September 2025, the Zhejiang Provincial Administration for Market Regulation released the Guidelines on the Protection of Trade Secrets of Artificial Intelligence Enterprises (the “Guidelines”). Although issued at the provincial level,
Germany has kicked off a new Pharma and MedTech Dialogue that aims to develop new policies and regulatory reform proposals to re‑establish Germany as a competitive, innovation‑friendly location for life sciences R&D and manufacturing. The outcome of this dialogue shall be the basis for a new German Pharma and MedTech Strategy.
Cambodia vs. Guatemala for Manufacturing
For U.S. companies making labor-intensive products and looking to exit China, Cambodia and Guatemala come up repeatedly as lower-cost alternatives. I am bullish on Guatemala, but cautious on Cambodia.
This is not because Cambodia cannot manufacture. It can. The issue is control. Cambodia’s risk profile is harder to manage and
At a Glance:
As proposed, the DNA would bring major changes to the EU’s digital infrastructure and telecom framework. In particular, the EC inter alia proposes to introduce the following:
A copper network switch off by 31 December 2035 (earlier in regions where 95% fibre coverage would be achieved, and affordable retail connectivity would be
Explore key UK civil fraud & business dispute trends for 2026: AI regulation, litigation funding reforms, procedural changes, APP fraud liability & deceit claims.
Paying a Finder’s Fee When Raising Capital in the United States: The Success Fee Trap
When raising capital in the United States, companies often run into a common, very avoidable legal problem: paying a “success fee,” “commission,” or “finder’s fee” to the person who introduced an investor.
It feels fair. Someone made a valuable connection,
Authored by: Seagull Song and Wang Mo
In December 2025, the Hangzhou Internet Court held that the defendant, a generative AI service provider (the “Defendant”), was not liable for generating AI “hallucinations,” finding that the Defendant had fulfilled its reasonable duty of care, such as applying the common technological measures widely used in the AI
The authors wish to thank Joshua Saunders for his contributions to this post.
In February 2025 we reported on the UK government consultation on potential changes to UK copyright legislation in light of AI, Clock is Ticking for Responses to UK Government Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence | Global IP & Technology Law Blog
Navigating change in financial services requires foresight and agility. As regulatory landscapes evolve and new technologies reshape risk and compliance, institutions must proactively assess how these developments affect their operations, governance, and growth strategies. Our latest insights explore critical developments, from Canada’s Federal Budget 2025 and its implications for operating models and tax strategies, to
