Frequently Asked Questions

24 2026-9

What should I do if the other party explicitly says they won't fulfill the contract during its execution?

If the other party clearly states in advance that they will not perform the contract, this constitutes an anticipated breach of contract. According to Article 578 of the Civil Code, the party may directly hold the other party accountable. Article 563 of the Civil Code allows the party to terminate the contract. The right to terminate the contract must be exercised within one year. It is recommende...

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24 2026-9

How to determine the legal validity of an electronic contract?

Electronic contracts have the same legal effect as paper contracts: Article 14 of the "Electronic Signature Law" stipulates that reliable electronic signatures have the same legal effect as handwritten signatures and stamped signatures; the statute of limitations is 3 years, and it is important to retain the original data.

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24 2026-9

Is the contract valid if it's only stamped but not signed?

The contract is also valid if it is only stamped: Article 490 of the Civil Code stipulates that the contract is established by either signing, stamping, or affixing a fingerprint; if one party has performed the contract and the other party has accepted it, the contract is also valid, and the party can file a lawsuit within the three-year statute of limitations.

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24 2026-9

Is the family legal advisory service charged on an annual basis?

Family law consultants are usually charged on an annual basis, with fees determined through market-based negotiations and typically ranging from thousands of yuan to tens of thousands of yuan per year. The contract can be terminated at any time in accordance with Article 933 of the Civil Code, and fees will be settled according to the terms of the contract.

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24 2026-9

Can individuals hire family law consultants? Are the fees expensive?

Individuals can sign a family advisory contract with law firms: the basic annual package starts from thousands of yuan, and the mid-range package costs between thousands and over 10,000 yuan. For families with more than a few legal needs per year, the annual package is usually more cost-effective than paying by the hour.

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24 2026-9

How to choose between a part-time legal consultant and a full-time in-house lawyer in a company?

When selecting a legal service provider, consider the volume of legal work and the depth of professional expertise. For basic legal work, it is advisable to hire external consultants, as their annual fees are generally lower than the comprehensive employment costs of in-house lawyers. For medium-sized and large enterprises, it is better for in-house lawyers to handle daily legal affairs, while con...

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24 2026-9

What are the confidentiality obligations of legal advisory services?

According to Article 38 of the Law on Lawyers, consultants are required to keep state secrets, trade secrets, privacy, and information that clients do not wish to disclose confidential; the obligation does not cease with the termination of the engagement, and clients can seek compensation and hold consultants accountable for leaking confidential information.

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24 2026-9

Do the services of an enterprise legal advisor include representation in court?

Whether the consultant includes appearing in court shall be subject to the provisions of the contract: according to Article 29 of the Lawyers Law, the consultant shall provide services as agreed; the annual fee of a regular legal consultant usually covers non-litigation matters, and appearing in court generally requires a separate power of attorney and separate charging.

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24 2026-9

Is it considered a work-related injury if an intern gets injured at the workplace?

Generally, internships at school do not constitute labor relations and are not subject to work-related injuries. Claims against the unit and the school should be made based on personal injury compensation; injuries during the probationary period after graduation are considered work-related injuries, with a one-year time limit for identification, and any exemption clauses are invalid.

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24 2026-9

Who will compensate for the injuries sustained by people who bravely act to uphold justice?

When a person who acts bravely and courageously is injured, they should first seek compensation from the infringer. If the infringer flees or is unable to pay compensation, the beneficiaries should provide appropriate compensation; injuries sustained during emergency rescue and disaster relief are considered work-related injuries, and those who are recognized as having acted bravely and courageous...

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24 2026-9

Is it considered a traffic accident if someone is hit by a car in a residential area?

For traffic accidents that occur within residential communities, the following procedures shall be followed: - For open residential communities, the case shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of the Traffic Accident Handling Regulations. - For gated residential communities, the case shall be handled in accordance with Article 77 of the Road Traffic Safety Law. - Compulsory motor...

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24 2026-9

Who should bear the cost of medical accident appraisal?

There are rules for sharing the appraisal fees: if it is a medical accident, the hospital will pay it; if it is not a medical accident, the applicant will pay it. In litigation, the applicant pays the appraisal fees in advance and shares them according to the proportion of responsibility. If the applicant disagrees with the conclusion, he/she can apply for a re-appraisal within 15 days.

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