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The following cases from The Authorised Hong Kong Law Reports & Digest (HKLRD) service are now available on Westlaw HK:
- Mak Ka Hing v Pang Ming Chung, [2011] 1 HKLRD 347, CACV 215/2002, 28-Nov-03
- Ubamaka v Secretary for Security, [2011] 1 HKLRD 359, CACV 138/2009, 19-Nov-10
- Ageas Insurance Co (Asia) Ltd v Lam Hau Wah Inneo, [2011] 1 HKLRD 422, CACV 86/2010, 10-Dec-10
- Re Man Sham Chung Wui, [2011] 1 HKLRD 427, CACV 39/2010, 13-Dec-10
- HKSAR v Tang Zhuyan, [2011] 1 HKLRD 447, CACC 223/2010, 14-Dec-10
- Re Estate of Cheung Hung, [2011] 1 HKLRD 455, HCAG 12943/2009, 15-Dec-10
- Midland Business Management Ltd v Lo Man Kui, [2011] 1 HKLRD 470, HCA 1599/2010, 20-Dec-10
- Falcon Insurance Co (Hong Kong) Ltd v Flagship Underwriting Management Ltd, [2011] 1 HKLRD 489, HCA 312/2010, 22-Dec-10
- 香港特別行政區 訴 僑景實業有限公司, [2011] 1 HKLRD 496, HCMA 6/2010, 2010年3月10日
- HKSAR v Kindview Industrial Ltd, [2011] 1 HKLRD 501, HCMA 6/2010, 10-Mar-10
- 鄧秋悅 訴 傅劍波, [2011] 1 HKLRD 509, DCEC 28/2008, 2010年4月9日
- Tang Chau Yuet v Fu Kin Po, [2011] 1 HKLRD 519, DCEC 28/2008, 9-Apr-10
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The following cases from The Authorised Hong Kong Law Reports & Digest (HKLRD) service are now available on Westlaw HK:
- HKSAR v Wong Hung Ki, [2011] 1 HKLRD 183, CACC 424/2008, 11-May-10
- Parshad v Chit Hing Construction Engineering, [2011] 1 HKLRD 217, HCPI 604/2008, 17-Nov-10
- Hui Chi Ming v Koon Wing Yee, [2011] 1 HKLRD 260, HCA 1479/2009, 25-Nov-10
- Lion Capital LLP v Registrar of Trade Marks, [2011] 1 HKLRD 272, HCMP 192/2008, 26-Nov-10
- Secretary for Justice v Coroner, [2011] 1 HKLRD 283, HCMP 690/2009, 2-Dec-10
- Lim Jonathan v She Wai Hung, [2011] 1 HKLRD 305, HCA 391/2010, 6-Dec-10
- Do Ye Tong Doreen v Wai Hei Wan Wesley, [2011] 1 HKLRD 318, CACV 124/2010, 7-Dec-10
- 證券及期貨事務監察委員會 訴 鍾偉華, [2011] 1 HKLRD 325, HCMA 779/2009, 2010年5月7日
- Securities and Futures Commission v Chung Wai Wah, [2011] 1 HKLRD 330, HCMA 779/2009, 7-May-10
- 香港特別行政區 訴 李天生, [2011] 1 HKLRD 337, CACC 271/2009, 2010年6月30日
- HKSAR v Lei Tin Seng, [2011] 1 HKLRD 341, CACC 271/2009, 30-Jun-10
- Fok Chun Wa v Hospital Authority, [2011] 1 HKLRD A1, CACV 30/2009, 10-May-10
- Yao Man Fai George v Director of Social Welfare, [2011] 1 HKLRD A2, HCAL 69/2009, 21-Jun-10
- Deacons v Stanley Wu Chen Kuo, [2011] 1 HKLRD A3, DCCJ 1133/2010, 16-Jul-10
- HKSAR v Cheung Chi Wang, [2011] 1 HKLRD A4, HCMA 1021/2009, 30-Jul-10
- Secretary for Justice v Yu Yat Sang, [2011] 1 HKLRD A5, CAAR 2/2010, 23-Jul-10
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NEW: Westlaw HK Primary Upgrades Existing Subscribers’ Content
February 15, 2011 in Commentary, International, Legal Research, Westlaw HK Notices | Tags: Civil Procedure in Hong Kong: A Guide to the Main Principles, conflict of laws, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, New Developments, Princples and Practice of Civil Procedure in Hong Kong, Professional Conduct, Professional Conduct and Risk Management in Hong Kong, Risk Management, The Conflict of Laws in Hong Kong, The Hong Kong White Book, The Law of the WTO: China and the Future of Free Trade, Westlaw HK, Westlaw HK Primary | by Westlaw HK | Leave a comment
Westlaw HK have upgraded subscriptions for Law Firms, Barristers and Corporations to Westlaw HK Primary. This new enhanced subscription now gives access to even more authoritative content for the practitioner in Hong Kong.
The upgrade adds the following Commentary Titles to the subscription:
This complements the already existing online commentary comprising
New law firm, bar and corporate subscribers to Westlaw HK will automatically qualify for Westlaw HK Primary
Here we explain a bit more about each of the new Westlaw HK resources.
CIVIL PROCEDURE IN HONG KONG: A GUIDE TO THE MAIN PRINCIPLES
With the implementation of Civil Justice Reform on 2 April 2009, civil procedure in Hong Kong has entered a new era. Significant amendments have been made to the Rules of the High Court and other relevant legislation. Not only has Civil Justice Reform brought about marked changes to the way civil litigation should be conducted, but it also has begun and will continue to bring about a new litigation culture which is of crucial importance for achieving fair and cost-effective disputes resolution.
This book provides a user-friendly, simply written and laid out guide to the main principles of civil procedure in Hong Kong for students (including overseas students studying for the PCLL Conversion Examination in Civil Procedure) and practitioners who would like to gain a good general understanding of particular procedures quickly.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN HONG KONG
Professional conduct is a key area for all members of Hong Kong’s legal profession. To be part of a successful practice today, one is required to follow a set of rules of conduct and to perform effective risk management to achieve minimum exposure to a complaint or claim. All professionals have to follow their ethical guides to ensure the integrity of their profession.
Professional Conduct and Risk Management in Hong Kong is the first book of its kind to comprehensively cover the rules for all contentious and non-contentious matters. It promotes awareness and includes practical discussions and useful cases in relation to conduct and risk management. All members of the legal profession, from trainee solicitors to senior judges will find this to be the essential text for their daily business.
Written by practitioners for practitioners, this highly practical manual sets out the rules with comprehensive discussion. There is extensive discussion of useful cases, disciplinary hearings and the authors have called upon their day-to-day experiences. In addition, risk management rules are also covered. For the first time a broad approach has been taken. This book covers not only barristers and solicitors, but other lawyers such as in-house counsel, legal officers, foreign lawyers and judicial conduct, as well as other professionals such as accountants.
Key Benefits
THE CONFLICT OF LAWS IN HONG KONG
The Conflict of Laws in Hong Kong is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the body of law which governs the approach of the Hong Kong civil courts to the selection of governing law and the determination of jurisdiction in cases with a cross-border element (including mainland China and Taiwan as well as foreign countries).
The Hong Kong courts’ approach was originally based on English law but has diverged enormously as a result of statutory changes and a strong body of Hong Kong case law. As a result, it can be very hard for even a specialist to work out the precise position under Hong Kong law for example the author includes a chapter on Exceptions from Ordinary Principles.
Hong Kong’s importance as a global financial centre makes this text an essential reference for all lawyers involved in cross-border transactions in contexts as varied as commercial deals, litigation, family law, insolvency, trusts and estates.
THE LAW OF THE WTO: CHINA AND THE FUTURE OF FREE TRADE
This landmark work traces the development of WTO law from GATT to Doha. It sets out, in one complete and authoritative volume, the Organisation’s basic principles and their practical application in relation to trade in goods, services, agriculture and textiles.
The Law of the WTO: China and the Future of Free Trade offers an in-depth analysis of important WTO case law over the past 50 years, and provides full coverage of China’s legal obligations, regional trade agreements and CEPA, subsidies and countervailing duties, anti-dumping, intellectual property rights and dispute resolution.
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