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COVID-19 and the Potential Long-term Benefits of Electronic Notarization 1200 800 Alfred Ip

COVID-19 and the Potential Long-term Benefits of Electronic Notarization

The implementation of technology-driven procedures has undeniable advantages on the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall notarial practice. How could Hong Kong implement Remote Online Notarizations?

Family Law Journal – LexisNexis | Nimble evolution is the lifeblood of international family law 611 408 Hugill & Ip
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Family Law Journal – LexisNexis | Nimble evolution is the lifeblood of international family law

Simon Bruce and Alfred Ip’s article highlights the complexity of international family law, and the flexibility and nimbleness required of lawyers practicing in the area.

Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home 1200 811 Hugill & Ip
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Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home

Employers should always keep in mind data privacy risks: flexibility and clear response management procedures enable businesses to operate more smoothly, even when working remotely.

COVID-19: 100% Government-Guaranteed Financing for SMEs 774 718 Gary Wong

COVID-19: 100% Government-Guaranteed Financing for SMEs

The loans will facilitate SME’s cash flow during the coronavirus emergency, however the requirement of a ‘personal guarantee’ has implications that need to be fully understood.

COVID-19: Protecting Your Child’s Data Privacy 900 661 Hugill & Ip
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COVID-19: Protecting Your Child’s Data Privacy

Schools and parents should take all practicable steps to ensure that the devices, software, and apps used by children are protecting their personal data privacy. Children should also be given guidance such protection practices.

Hong Kong Announces Its New Online Dispute Resolution Scheme 1500 1125 Hugill & Ip
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Hong Kong Announces Its New Online Dispute Resolution Scheme

The Hong Kong Government announces its proposed Online Dispute Resolution scheme to allow some parties to deal with their COVID-19 related disputes online

Podcast S1E3 | Data Privacy: Legislation in Hong Kong, Data Breaches & Future Developments 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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Podcast S1E3 | Data Privacy: Legislation in Hong Kong, Data Breaches & Future Developments

Carmen Tang on increasing value of data and protection afforded by Personal Data Privacy Ordinance. Is legislation catching up and what developments expected?

Commercial Contracts and the Importance of the Force Majeure Clause 1600 1065 Christopher Hooley

Commercial Contracts and the Importance of the Force Majeure Clause

The COVID-19 pandemic has strengthened the critical importance of good business management and forward planning and of sound risk management in respect of all contractual and legal obligations

New Relief Measure During COVID-19 Pandemic: Hong Kong Launches Employment Support Scheme 1200 800 Adam Hugill

New Relief Measure During COVID-19 Pandemic: Hong Kong Launches Employment Support Scheme

The Hong Kong government takes unprecedented measures to ensure some 1.5 million workers continue to be employed and rolls out an unprecedented HK$80 billion relief scheme

Executing Wills During the COVID-19 Pandemic 1500 996 Alfred Ip

Executing Wills During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 has brought the issue to the foreground making people think about what can be done in advance to ensure that loved ones are protected and provided for if the worst happens. The first step to any estate planning is to draft a Will!

Remote Hearings for Civil Proceedings: Affect Legal System? 1080 810 Jonathan Gray

Remote Hearings for Civil Proceedings: Affect Legal System?

As other legal jurisdictions advance their use of technology, it is difficult to ignore growing calls to bring Hong Kong’s legal system into digital age.

COVID-19 and Smartphone Tracking: You’re Being Watched! 900 599 Hugill & Ip
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COVID-19 and Smartphone Tracking: You’re Being Watched!

During the current pandemic, governments must ensure that the methods used to track citizens are no more than necessary, proportional with the purpose, and legal. Transparency from authorities is key for data protection and safeguarding the trust in governments.

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