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24 2026-9

What should be paid attention to when transferring wealth across borders?

For foreign-related inheritance, the statutory inheritance shall be governed by the law of the decedent's habitual residence at the time of death, and the real estate shall be governed by the law of the place where the real estate is located. It is recommended to arrange a combination of wills, trusts, and insurance and to properly file tax returns.

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24 2026-9

How should a request for the return of a child abducted across borders under the Hague Convention be submitted?

According to the Hague Convention of 1980, an application for the return of the child to the central authority of the contracting state where the child is located should be submitted. In principle, the child should be returned within one year after being taken away. The application materials should include a guardianship certificate and evidence of the child's removal.

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24 2026-9

How to set up an equity distribution option pool in a company?

The option pool typically reserves 10% to 15% of the equity before financing, and the options are issued through a limited partnership platform or held by the founder on behalf of the company. It is recommended that the bylaws and shareholder agreements simultaneously stipulate the vesting period, the exercise price, and the rules for repurchasing shares upon departure.

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24 2026-9

What aspects should be addressed in the prevention and control of contract risks in enterprises?

The prevention and control of contract risks involves four key steps: conducting due diligence on the counterparty's qualifications before signing the contract, formalizing key clauses during contract negotiation, maintaining written records during contract performance, and promptly issuing notices and seeking legal protection after a breach of contract. The emphasis should be on prevention rather...

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24 2026-9

What should I do if the other party breaches the contract and refuses to compensate me?

If the other party breaches the contract and refuses to make compensation, you can file a lawsuit for compensation in accordance with Articles 577 and 585 of the Civil Code after sending a written notice to preserve evidence. If necessary, you can apply for property preservation; and after winning the lawsuit, you can apply for compulsory enforcement if the other party refuses to perform the oblig...

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24 2026-9

In the distribution of company equity, how can founders maintain control of the company?

The control relies on the proportion of shares, the design of the articles of association, and the arrangement of agreements: maintaining more than half or two-thirds of the voting rights, and stipulating the voting rights arrangement in the articles of association in accordance with Article 65 of the Company Law, supplemented by voting rights entrustment and concerted action agreements.

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24 2026-9

How to hold a party to a corporate contract accountable for breaching the contract?

If a party breaches the contract, they may, in accordance with Article 577 of the Civil Code, claim for the continuation of performance and compensation for losses, and, in accordance with Article 585, claim for the breach of contract penalty; if no agreement can be reached, they may proceed with arbitration or litigation in accordance with the contract, and pay attention to the three-year statute...

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24 2026-9

How can Henglue Law Firm's corporate legal consultants help enterprises avoid contractual risks?

Henglue Enterprise Legal Consultants prevent contract risks throughout the entire process by conducting pre-review, implementing control measures during the contract execution, and providing remedies after the contract is breached: reviewing the qualifications of the contracting parties and the breach-of-contract clauses, keeping records of contract performance, and promptly issuing notices of def...

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24 2026-9

What does hiring a criminal consultant mean for corporate executives?

Criminal consultants provide executives with pre-decision review, clarification of the boundaries of criminal liability, and crisis response; the unit crime is subject to a double-penalty system, and the directly responsible supervisors may be held accountable. Preventive control is far superior to remedial measures taken after the fact.

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24 2026-9

How to evaluate the professional competence of criminal legal consultants?

The evaluation of criminal legal consultants focuses on five aspects: criminal case-handling experience, familiarity with the spectrum of corporate crimes, ability to provide compliance solutions, response and confidentiality mechanisms, and fee standardization. The emphasis is on prevention and control rather than remedial measures after the fact.

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24 2026-9

What is the statute of limitations for personal injury compensation claims?

The statute of limitations for personal injury compensation litigation is three years, calculated from the date when the victim knows or should have known that his rights have been infringed and the obligee's identity has been determined. The maximum protection period is 20 years. The statute of limitations can be interrupted by a reminder or a lawsuit, so it is crucial to assert one's rights in a...

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24 2026-9

How to claim compensation for the cost of the second surgery to remove internal fixation devices?

The removal of internal fixation devices is a subsequent treatment expense. If it is determined by a medical certificate or appraisal that it will inevitably occur, it can be claimed together with other expenses, or a separate lawsuit can be filed after it actually occurs. Work-related injury victims who suffer from recurrence of old injuries continue to enjoy work-related injury medical benefits.

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