Legal Information

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

24 2026-9

How are legal advisory services charged?

Generally, legal consultants charge on a yearly basis (about 10,000 to 80,000 yuan per year), or on a per-case or hourly basis (hundreds to thousands of yuan per hour), with special services priced separately and the final quote determined after a face-to-face consultation.

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24 2026-9

Why do companies need year-round legal advisors?

The long-term legal advisor covers four major risks including contracts, labor, accounts receivable, and compliance. Preventive review is much more cost-effective than litigation in the future; the rules of breach of contract compensation and double salary also force companies to comply with regulations in advance.

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24 2026-9

What are the items and standards for personal injury compensation?

The compensation for personal injury includes items such as medical expenses, loss of income, nursing care expenses, and disability compensation; the compensation for disability and death is calculated based on the per capita disposable income of urban residents over a period of 20 years, and is the same for urban and rural areas. The statute of limitations is three years.

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24 2026-9

What should I do if I'm injured by a falling object from a height and can't find the person responsible?

For cases where the infringer cannot be identified after an object falls from a height, the users of the building that may have caused the accident shall provide compensation. If the property management fails to fulfill its obligation of ensuring safety, it shall bear responsibility according to its fault. The victim should immediately report the case to the police to preserve evidence and file a ...

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24 2026-9

How to claim compensation if a hospital misdiagnoses and delays treatment?

A claim for misdiagnosis requires that the medical party be at fault and that there be a causal relationship between the misdiagnosis and the harm caused; the medical records should be copied and sealed immediately, and the degree of participation should be determined through a medical malpractice appraisal. The claim should be made according to the proportion of responsibility, and the statute of...

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24 2026-9

What should I do if the other party is fully at fault for the traffic accident but refuses to pay compensation?

If the other party is fully at fault but refuses to pay compensation, you can first file a claim with the compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance and commercial third-party liability insurance. If the compensation is insufficient, the fully at fault party shall bear the responsibility. Keep the accident identification document and invoices, and file a lawsuit within the three-year statute of ...

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24 2026-9

How can buyers protect their rights if second-hand house sellers breach their contract?

If the seller breaches the contract, the buyer may request the seller to continue with the transfer of ownership or terminate the contract and claim compensation; the court will generally support the buyer's claim for the loss of the price difference based on the appraised value; if the down payment does not exceed 20% of the total price, the party receiving the down payment must return twice the ...

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24 2026-9

What should I do if the other party refuses to return the house after purchasing it under someone else's name? Can I sue to assert my ownership rights?

When purchasing a house under someone else's name, you can sue to assert ownership or request cooperation in the transfer of ownership; the key evidence includes the agreement of purchasing the house under someone else's name, the investment certificate, and the certificate of possession and use; the statute of limitations is three years, which highlights the high risk of purchasing public housing...

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24 2026-9

Can I withdraw from the purchase if the developer fails to deliver the house on time?

If the house is not delivered within three months after being reminded, the buyer can terminate the contract and withdraw from the purchase; if the delay is so serious that the purpose of the contract cannot be fulfilled, the buyer can withdraw from the purchase, get a refund, and claim compensation. The statute of limitations is three years, and some owners have already been awarded a full refund...

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24 2026-9

How to resolve the deposit dispute in second-hand housing transactions?

Three steps to resolve deposit disputes: Apply the liability rules stipulated in Article 587 of the Civil Code; prepare a fixed deposit receipt and evidence of breach of contract; and seek legal protection through consultation, mediation, and litigation. The statute of limitations is three years, and the deposit and breach of contract penalties cannot be claimed simultaneously.

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