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Conducting Investigations and Discovery in China: What Companies Need To Consider in Preparing for New Policies

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 04.03.25

In a recently published Corporate Counsel article, “Conducting Investigations and Discovery in China: What Companies Need to Consider in Preparing for New Policies,” Crowell’s John E. Davis and the Zhong Lun Law Firm’s Gary Gao (Jun Gao) discuss the need for companies with operations and data in China to prepare for increased governmental scrutiny and civil actions, and provide tips for effectively responding to cross-border demands for data in such pressurized circumstances.

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Client Alert | 4 min read | 08.29.25

Gender-Affirming Care Targeted for Potential False Claims Act Enforcement

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