Legal Information

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

24 2026-9

How can enterprises draft legally valid and effective labor contracts?

The employer shall sign a written labor contract with the employee within one month after employment, and all necessary clauses must be included in the contract. If the contract is not signed within the prescribed time limit, the employer shall pay the employee twice the normal wage for up to 11 months, and the contract shall be deemed to be a contract of indefinite duration after one year.

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24 2026-9

Can I apply for arbitration in the event of a contract dispute?

Commerical contract disputes require an effective arbitration clause, and the arbitration decision is final; labor disputes apply the principle of "arbitration precedes litigation", with a one-year statute of limitations and free arbitration. These two types of procedures should not be confused with each other.

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24 2026-9

What are the risks if an employee handbook is illegal?

The employee handbook cannot be used as a basis for dismissal if it has not undergone a democratic process or been made public; in the case of illegal dismissal, the employer must pay compensation equivalent to twice the economic compensation, and the worker may apply for arbitration within one year.

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24 2026-9

What should companies do when it's difficult to collect accounts receivable?

The collection of accounts receivable can be combined with reconciliation letters, lawyer's letters, payment orders, preservation and enforcement; pay attention to the three-year statute of limitations and the two-year enforcement statute of limitations, and the signing of the reconciliation letter can interrupt the statute of limitations.

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24 2026-9

Can a civil litigation lawyer handle enforcement matters on behalf of their clients?

A lawyer can handle the application for enforcement and the entire enforcement process on behalf of the client. The statute of limitations for applying for enforcement is two years. After the final enforcement, the lawyer can investigate the debtor's assets, add shareholders to the enforcement process, and resume enforcement. Professional representation can significantly increase the recovery rate...

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24 2026-9

Is it worth suing for a small amount of debt?

For cases involving debts of less than 10,000 yuan, the acceptance fee is only 50 yuan, and the fee for summary procedures is reduced by half. After winning the case, the losing party will bear the cost. For small claims litigation, the first-instance and final-instance trials usually take about two to three months, so it's important not to let the statute of limitations exceed three years.

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24 2026-9

How can enterprises recover their accounts receivable through legal means?

Receivables are subject to a three-year statute of limitations, and debt collection and reconciliation can interrupt the statute of limitations. First, a lawyer's letter can be sent, then a lawsuit can be filed and an application for property preservation can be made. After winning the lawsuit, an application for forced execution can be made to recover the payment.

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24 2026-9

How to protect one's rights when a house is identified as an unauthorized construction and is subject to demolition?

If a house is identified as an unauthorized construction and subject to forced demolition, the owner can file for reconsideration within 60 days after receiving the punishment decision and file a lawsuit within 6 months; the forced demolition must be announced with a deadline for self-demolition, and if the procedure is illegal, the owner can apply for state compensation.

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