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Firm news, insights on new laws, and frequently asked questions.

24 2026-9

If a courier crashes into someone while delivering a package, is the courier company responsible for compensating the victim?

The courier injured someone while delivering the package, and according to Article 1191 of the Civil Code, the employer shall compensate for the injury. The company may seek reimbursement after making the compensation. For the franchising and crowdsourcing models, the subjects are different, and attention should be paid to the three-year statute of limitations.

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24 2026-9

Can workers receive double compensation for work-related injuries caused by third-party infringements?

When a third party infringes the worker's rights and causes work-related injuries, the worker can receive both work-related injury benefits such as disability allowances and civil compensation, but the medical expenses will not be compensated twice. According to Article 42 of the Social Insurance Law, the fund shall first pay the compensation and then have the right to recover the payment from the...

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24 2026-9

How to choose a lawyer for housing sales and purchase contract disputes?

When choosing a lawyer to handle disputes over housing purchase and sale contracts, you should pay attention to four aspects: professional expertise, similar cases, solutions, and fees. Henglue Law Firm once helped a buyer terminate the contract, retrieve a deposit of 200,000 yuan, and win compensation of 400,000 yuan for breach of contract.

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24 2026-9

What should I do if I find that the house has been sealed up during the transfer of a second-hand house?

The house that has been sealed up cannot be transferred. According to Article 38 of the Urban Real Estate Management Law, it is not allowed to transfer the ownership during the period of sealing up. If the contract was signed before the sealing up, and the buyer has paid the full amount and legally possessed the house, he/she can raise an objection to the enforcement. Otherwise, he/she can termina...

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24 2026-9

How to handle the notarization of property inheritance?

For the notarization of property inheritance, the following materials are required: a death certificate, a certificate of kinship, a property ownership certificate, etc. All the inheritors shall cooperate in the verification, and the notary office will issue the certificate within 15 working days. If there are disputes over the validity of the will, the inheritors may file a lawsuit to confirm the...

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24 2026-9

What should I do if the other party sells the house without my permission after purchasing it under someone else's name?

If the buyer of a house registered under someone else's name is sold by the registered owner without authorization, the buyer should determine whether he/she has acquired the property in good faith according to Article 311 of the Civil Code; contracts concluded through malicious collusion are invalid, and the buyer can request the return of the property. The buyer should immediately preserve the e...

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24 2026-9

Can the ownership of a property purchased under someone else's name be legally confirmed without a written agreement?

In the absence of a written agreement, the claim for ownership based on the borrowed name agreement can be proven by the capital flow records, the possession and use of the property, the holding of bills, and the communication records; real estate registration is a prerequisite for the effectiveness of property rights (Article 209 of the Civil Code), and the disposal of the property by the registr...

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24 2026-9

Can I apply for labor arbitration if the company refuses to sign a contract with me?

Not signing a contract does not affect the right to seek justice: the labor relationship is established from the date of employment (Article 7 of the Labor Contract Law), and the employee can claim double wages for up to 11 months (Article 82). The statute of limitations for arbitration is one year, and the employee's salary records and attendance records can all prove the existence of a labor rel...

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24 2026-9

Is it worth hiring a lawyer for labor arbitration?

For labor arbitration cases with large claim amounts, complex evidence, and where the employer has already hired a lawyer, it is more cost-effective to hire a lawyer; Henglue Law Firm successfully represented a case of late dismissal, demonstrating that gate records cannot be equated with attendance records, helping the worker obtain compensation of 398,231.66 yuan for unlawful termination.

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24 2026-9

What is the difference between labor arbitration and labor supervision?

The five differences between arbitration and supervision are: institutions, nature, scope, statute of limitations, and outcomes; the statute of limitations for arbitration is one year, with cases being concluded within 45 days without charging fees; the statute of limitations for supervision and investigation is two years; employees can first file a complaint for supervision when they are owed wag...

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24 2026-9

How to avoid employee labor arbitration?

To avoid employee arbitration, first ensure compliance with employment regulations: sign contracts within 30 days, pay salaries in full, and pay social insurance in accordance with the law; terminations must comply with the statutory circumstances set forth in Articles 39 and 40 of the Labor Contract Law and be supported by evidence from the employer. For terminations due to unpaid wages, compensa...

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24 2026-9

How much does it cost to sue someone for not repaying a loan?

The litigation acceptance fee for a loan of 100,000 yuan is 2,300 yuan, and it is halved to 1,150 yuan for simple or mediation procedures. If the plaintiff wins the case, the defendant will bear the litigation costs. The maximum preservation fee is 5,000 yuan, and the interest rate is capped at four times the LPR. The enforcement fees will be borne by the defendant.

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