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China’s New Commercial Mediation Framework: A Turning Point For Dispute Resolution
On Dec. 19, 2025, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China approved the Regulations on Commercial Mediation (New Regulations), creating the country’s first dedicated administrative framework for commercial mediation. This milestone follows the May 2025 launch of the International Organization for Mediation—the world's first permanent intergovernmental organization dedicated to mediating international disputes, initiated by China and headquartered in Hong Kong.
United States Litigation
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JAMS
Podcast
Debt Sales 101 Mini-Series — Episode 3: Who Buys Debt And How Deals Are Structured (Podcast)
This episode explores the critical factors that drive debt sale transactions, from buyer selection and portfolio evaluation to deal structuring and risk allocation. Learn how buyers assess legal, regulatory, and commercial risks when purchasing charged-off debt, and discover why understanding these dynamics is essential for successful debt sale programs.
United States Finance
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Ballard Spahr LLP
Article
Significant Changes For Australian Competition And Consumer Laws: Doubling Of Penalties To AU$100 Million (Per Offence) And Unfair Trading Practices To Be Prohibited
Parliament has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026 (Amendment Bill). The Amendment Bill doubles the maximum civil and criminal penalties for breaches of both the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) and certain sections of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
United States Anti-trust
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K&L Gates LLP
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