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Follow legal developments in China, Switzerland and the European Union. Understand what has changed, who may be affected and why it matters for cross-border cooperation, responsible business and public rights. Every explanation connects you to its original sources.
A book review published on Conflict of Laws .net analyzes Lemuel L. Lopez's comparative legal work on choice of forum clauses in Asia, detailing how common law and civil law jurisdictions—including mainland China, Hong…
Status unclear11 October 2026
Chun Yuen Engineer (HK) Company Limited was fined $60,000 at Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts on October 8, 2026, for violating the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance following a fatal 2025 accident during roof waterproofing…
Court judgment11 October 2026
The redeveloped Huanggang Port officially opens on October 12, 2026, introducing a co-location arrangement with 'collaborative inspection and joint clearance' between Hong Kong SAR and Shenzhen. Under the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area…
Rules in force11 October 2026
Hong Kong Customs collaborated with the North District Council, Police, Department of Health, and Housing Department on October 7, 2026, to conduct anti-illicit cigarette publicity in Sheung Shui, highlighting statutory penalties and the Duty…
Rules in force11 October 2026
The European Court of Justice addresses whether requiring a monetary deposit to stand as a candidate in European Parliament elections is compatible with EU law and under what specific conditions.
Status unclear11 October 2026
Two public rental housing residents in Hong Kong SAR were convicted and sentenced to prison by the Kwun Tong Magistrates Courts for falsely claiming no domestic property ownership in violation of the Housing Ordinance.
Court judgment11 October 2026
The Hong Kong Department of Justice has welcomed the Ministry of Justice's release and implementation of new measures regularising the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Legal Professional Examination and Practice.
Rules in force11 October 2026
The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft Mai Po and Fairview Park Outline Zoning Plan (OZP No. S/YL-MP/10), establishing a statutory planning framework for approximately 1,148 hectares and incorporating rezoning for private…
Adopted legislation11 October 2026
In an article published on the European Law Blog, Mr. Matteo Reed analyzes the Court of Justice's July 2026 judgment in Hortis. The piece addresses whether employment laws protecting workers follow their actual physical…
Court judgment10 October 2026
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has closed its May 2025 injunction against SOLOCAL MARKETING SERVICES after the company implemented automated and human verification controls to check user consent gathered by third-party data brokers.
Regulatory guidance10 October 2026
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has called on governments and international policy processes to deliver clear and sustained policy signals on clean energy transition, mitigation, adaptation, and finance ahead of COP31.
Status unclear10 October 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, acting for the HKSAR Government, published a tentative six-month issuance schedule for HKD and RMB institutional Government Bonds and re-appointed 13 Primary Dealers for a two-year term.
Regulatory guidance10 October 2026
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