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Corporate Compliance

Sanctions, export control, data, IP, and labor compliance for outbound companies.

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1989 - 2026

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World Intellectual Property Organization · 10 records

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International Organization Material

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Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements (2005)

This convention enhances certainty in international commercial litigation by supporting exclusive choice-of-court clauses and promoting recognition and enforcement of resulting judgments.

Hague Conference on Private International Law · May 24, 2026

United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Text

UNODC-hosted UNCAC text serves as the core legal framework for anti-corruption prevention, criminalization, international cooperation, money-laundering coordination, and asset recovery.

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · May 24, 2026

WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT)

The WIPO Copyright Treaty updates core copyright obligations for the digital environment and cross-border IP protection under multilateral IP governance.

World Intellectual Property Organization · May 24, 2026

Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA)

MiCA establishes a unified EU framework for crypto-asset issuance, stablecoins, service providers and market conduct in digital finance.

European Union · May 24, 2026

The FATF Recommendations

The FATF Recommendations form the core global standard for anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and counter-proliferation financing compliance.

Financial Action Task Force · May 24, 2026

Basel III: international regulatory framework for banks

Basel III is the core global prudential framework for bank capital, leverage and liquidity standards with ongoing significance for cross-border financial regulation.

Basel Committee on Banking Supervision / BIS · May 24, 2026

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Foreign-Related Legislation Regulation / Departmental Rule Official English

Rules on Countermeasures Against Foreign States' Unlawful Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

The 2026 State Council rules establish mechanisms for identifying unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction, a malicious entity list, prohibition orders, countermeasures, and judicial remedies.

Authority
The State Council of China
Date
Apr 7, 2026
Foreign-Related Legislation Law English summary

Cybersecurity Law of the PRC (2025 Amendment)

The Cybersecurity Law and its 2025 amendment form a core framework for cyberspace governance, critical information infrastructure protection, data export security, and cyber compliance.

Authority
National People’s Congress / National Laws and Regulations Database
Date
Oct 28, 2025
Official Chinese English summary
Scholarship Scholarship English summary

Extraterritorial expansion of foreign data law and the Chinese paradigm

The article examines extraterritorial data-law regimes in the United States and Europe and proposes a Chinese paradigm for data-law extraterritoriality and blocking mechanisms.

Authority
Chinese University Humanities and Social Sciences Online
Author
Lin Fuchen
Date
Jun 17, 2025
Official Chinese English summary
Foreign-Related Legislation Regulation / Departmental Rule Official English

State Council Regulations on Resolving Foreign-Related Intellectual Property Disputes

The 2025 State Council regulations provide mechanisms for overseas IP information services, warnings, enterprise capacity building, domestic service and evidence procedures, and countermeasures against unfair treatment.

Authority
The State Council of China
Date
Mar 13, 2025
Scholarship Scholarship English summary

The extraterritorial effect of China’s anti-sanctions law

This Shanghai University of International Business and Economics Law Journal article studies the extraterritorial effect of China’s anti-sanctions law through jurisdiction, application, and comity.

Authority
Journal of Shanghai University of International Business and Economics
Author
Youyou Jiang
Date
Jan 10, 2025
Official Chinese English summary
Foreign-Related Legislation Regulation / Departmental Rule Official English

Regulations on Network Data Security Management

State Council Decree No. 790 details network data processing, personal information protection, important data, and cross-border network data security rules, effective January 1, 2025.

Authority
The State Council of China / Ministry of Justice
Date
Sep 24, 2024
Foreign-Related Legislation Regulation / Departmental Rule English summary

Provisions on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows

The CAC provisions adjust China's mechanisms for data export security assessment, standard contracts, and personal information protection certification to facilitate lawful data flows.

Authority
Cyberspace Administration of China
Date
Mar 22, 2024
Official Chinese English summary
Scholarship Scholarship English summary

Improving the Law-Based Business Environment through Foreign-Related Legal Services

Mo Jihong’s People’s Forum article places foreign-related legal services within the foreign-related rule-of-law workflow and discusses paths for improving legal services and the business environment.

Authority
People’s Forum Academic Frontiers
Author
Mo Jihong
Date
Mar 6, 2024
Official Chinese English summary
Scholarship Scholarship English summary

Scope, Force, and Improvement of China’s Blocking Rules from a Foreign-Related Rule-of-Law Perspective

The article focuses on the scope, contractual effects, and improvement of China’s blocking rules, relevant to sanctions, countermeasures, compliance, and overseas interest protection.

Authority
Open Journal of Legal Science
Author
Huang Huikang
Date
Mar 1, 2024
Official Chinese English summary
Foreign-Related Legislation Regulation / Departmental Rule English summary

Implementing Rules of the Patent Law (2023 Amendment)

The 2023 amended implementing rules support patent-system reform, including applications, examination, open licensing, and international applications relevant to foreign-related IP disputes.

Authority
State Council / National Laws and Regulations Database
Date
Dec 11, 2023
Official Chinese English summary
Leadership Speeches and Policy Documents White Paper / Report Official English

Global AI Governance Initiative

China’s Global AI Governance Initiative calls for balancing development and security, joint governance, responsible AI, and international cooperation in emerging technology governance.

Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China
Date
Oct 20, 2023
Leadership Speeches and Policy Documents White Paper / Report Official English

China’s Law-Based Cyberspace Governance in the New Era

A 2023 SCIO white paper on China’s cyber legislation, law enforcement, cyber justice, data governance, and international cooperation in law-based cyberspace governance.

Authority
State Council Information Office / Xinhua
Date
Mar 16, 2023
Leadership Speeches and Policy Documents White Paper / Report Official English

White Paper: China's Export Controls

The State Council Information Office white paper explains China's export control positions, legal system, modernization of governance, and international cooperation.

Authority
State Council Information Office / The State Council of China
Date
Dec 29, 2021
Foreign-Related Legislation Regulation / Departmental Rule English summary

Regulations on the Administration of Technology Import and Export

The regulation governs technology import and export contracts, licensing for restricted technologies, and registration mechanisms relevant to cross-border technology transactions and IP licensing.

Authority
National Laws and Regulations Database
Date
Nov 29, 2020
Official Chinese English summary
International Organizations and Global Governance Treaty / Convention Official English

OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions

The Convention is the first multilateral legal instrument focused on supply-side bribery involving foreign public officials and is a central reference for cross-border anti-corruption compliance.

Authority
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Date
Nov 21, 1997
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements (2005)

This convention enhances certainty in international commercial litigation by supporting exclusive choice-of-court clauses and promoting recognition and enforcement of resulting judgments.

Authority
Hague Conference on Private International Law
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Text

UNODC-hosted UNCAC text serves as the core legal framework for anti-corruption prevention, criminalization, international cooperation, money-laundering coordination, and asset recovery.

Authority
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance Treaty / Convention Official English

Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights as Amended

TRIPS is the central multilateral text in global intellectual property governance, setting minimum standards on copyright, trademarks, patents, geographical indications, trade secrets and enforcement.

Authority
World Trade Organization
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance Treaty / Convention Official English

Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

The Madrid Protocol is the core legal text of the international trademark registration system, enabling trademark protection across multiple jurisdictions through a single filing.

Authority
World Intellectual Property Organization
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance Treaty / Convention Official English

Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration

The Lisbon system protects appellations of origin and geographical indications through international registration, with the 2015 Geneva Act modernizing and expanding that framework.

Authority
World Intellectual Property Organization
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance Treaty / Convention Official English

Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure

The Budapest Treaty requires contracting parties to recognize microorganism deposits with international depository authorities for patent procedure purposes, making it a key rule in biotech patent practice.

Authority
World Intellectual Property Organization
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance Treaty / Convention Official English

Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled

The Marrakesh Treaty creates mandatory copyright limitations and exceptions for blind, visually impaired and print-disabled persons, facilitating accessible formats and cross-border exchange.

Authority
World Intellectual Property Organization
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023)

Leading international soft-law instrument on responsible business conduct for multinational enterprises, covering human rights, environment, business integrity, disclosure and supply-chain due diligence.

Authority
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises

Important OECD policy instrument on international investment governance and the broader framework within which the OECD Guidelines for multinational enterprises operate.

Authority
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy

Important ILO normative text directed to multinational enterprises, governments and social partners, covering employment, training, working conditions, industrial relations and responsible business conduct.

Authority
International Labour Organization
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023

Benchmark international soft-law text on corporate governance covering shareholder rights, board responsibilities, disclosure, sustainability and market integrity.

Authority
G20 / Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing

This regulation forms the core of the EU’s AML single rulebook, setting out customer due diligence, beneficial ownership transparency, internal controls and rules for higher-risk scenarios.

Authority
European Union
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

Directive (EU) 2024/1640 on the mechanisms to be put in place by Member States for the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing

This directive provides for Member State-level AML/CFT mechanisms, including FIUs, beneficial ownership registers and cooperation among competent authorities.

Authority
European Union
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

FATF Guidance on Beneficial Ownership and Transparency of Legal Arrangements (2024)

This FATF guidance addresses beneficial ownership and transparency of legal arrangements such as trusts, serving as a key implementation reference for Recommendation 25.

Authority
Financial Action Task Force
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

FATF Guidance on Proliferation Financing Risk Assessment and Mitigation

This FATF guidance addresses proliferation financing risk identification, internal controls and mitigation, with strong relevance to export controls, sanctions compliance and financial sector screening.

Authority
Financial Action Task Force
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

EBA Guidelines on the Use of Remote Customer Onboarding Solutions

These guidelines focus on remote identification and customer due diligence processes, providing important official guidance for cross-border digital onboarding, KYC and anti-fraud controls.

Authority
European Banking Authority
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

USPTO Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) – Fast Track Examination

This USPTO page is a practical portal for the PPH, explaining how applicants may seek accelerated examination in the United States based on allowable claims found by a partner office.

Authority
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy

The UDRP is the core rule-set for addressing cybersquatting and trademark-based disputes in generic top-level domains and remains one of the most important foundational rules for cross-border domain name disputes.

Authority
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

ICANN Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy

These rules govern the procedure for UDRP cases, including notice, response, decision-making and implementation, and serve as the direct procedural framework for domain dispute practice.

Authority
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

WIPO Guide to the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP)

This guide systematically explains the scope, evidence, procedure and WIPO case-administration process under the UDRP and is a high-frequency official reference in domain dispute practice.

Authority
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
Date
May 24, 2026
International Organizations and Global Governance International Organization Material Official English

ICANN Trademark Clearinghouse for Rights Holders

The Trademark Clearinghouse is a core rights protection mechanism in the new gTLD space and underpins systems such as sunrise registrations and trademark claims notices.

Authority
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Date
May 24, 2026