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Intellectual property rights in the age of AI: a comparative analysis of Chinese and us legal perspectives. [Blog post] (2023)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Intellectual property rights in the age of AI: a comparative analysis of Chinese and us legal perspectives. [Blog post]. Posted on Digital law Asia [online], 6 December 2023. Available from: https://digital.law.nycu.edu.tw/blog-post/upqxqv/

The landmark ruling by the Beijing Internet Court on the copyright infringement of AI-generated images heralds a new era in the legal treatment of artificial intelligence's creative outputs. This decision, the first of its kind concerning AI-generate... Read More about Intellectual property rights in the age of AI: a comparative analysis of Chinese and us legal perspectives. [Blog post].

Digital solidarity in action: paving the way for collective resolution of sovereign debt crises. [Blog post] (2023)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Digital solidarity in action: paving the way for collective resolution of sovereign debt crises. [Blog post]. Posted on Afronomicslaw: analysis, 24 November 2023. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/yrbx8ptx

In international law, the concept of solidarity is often framed in terms of mutual obligations and responsibilities primarily among states, particularly in times of crisis or need. Such a perspective is elaborated upon by the UN's Independent Expert... Read More about Digital solidarity in action: paving the way for collective resolution of sovereign debt crises. [Blog post].

"Smart contracts" versus "smart legal contracts": shifting terminology. [Blog post] (2023)
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MANTE, J. and MAK, C. 2023. "Smart contracts" versus "smart legal contracts": shifting terminology. [Blog post]. Posted on the RGU Law School Blog [online], 2nd October 2023. Available from: https://rgulaw.blog/2023/10/02/smart-contracts-versus-smart-legal-contracts-shifting-terminology/

The notion that smart contracts are not actually contracts is a common assertion found in various writings on the subject. Lawyers can be forgiven for being confused, given that "smart contracts" do not qualify as contracts in the conventional sense.... Read More about "Smart contracts" versus "smart legal contracts": shifting terminology. [Blog post].

The potential of trust law in sovereign debt restructuring. [Blog post] (2023)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2023. The potential of trust law in sovereign debt restructuring. [Blog post]. Posted on The CLS blue sky blog [online], 29 September 2023. Available from: https://clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu/author/charles-ho-wang-mak/

The interplay between sovereign debt defaults and legal frameworks has long been a subject of scholarly discourse and practical concern. Navigating this labyrinthine arena necessitates a rigorous understanding of various legal paradigms, one of which... Read More about The potential of trust law in sovereign debt restructuring. [Blog post].

Cross-border trusts in flux: understanding the implications of the EU's proposed insolvency directive for trustees. [Blog post] (2023)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Cross-border trusts in flux: understanding the implications of the EU's proposed insolvency directive for trustees. [Blog post]. Posted on Singapore global restructuring initiative (SGRI) [online], 25 September 2023. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/fn3prbuv

Insolvency law has emerged as a complex yet vital domain in a world increasingly entangled by complex financial transactions and obligations. It acquires a new layer of complexity when we turn our gaze towards cross-border insolvencies, and in the mi... Read More about Cross-border trusts in flux: understanding the implications of the EU's proposed insolvency directive for trustees. [Blog post].

Managing sovereign debt through international tax cooperation. [Blog post] (2023)
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MAK, C. 2023. Managing sovereign debt through international tax cooperation. [Blog post]. Posted on the RGU Law School Blog [online], 2 June 2023. Available from: https://rgulaw.blog/2023/06/02/managing-sovereign-debt-through-international-tax-cooperation/

Historically, sovereign debt is a complicated and diverse issue, with substantial repercussions for governments, corporations and individuals. States may incur debt in the form of bonds or other instruments in order to support public expenditure, and... Read More about Managing sovereign debt through international tax cooperation. [Blog post].

Navigating the multi-jurisdiction landscape of blockchain and competition law. [Blog post] (2023)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Navigating the multi-jurisdiction landscape of blockchain and competition law. [Blog post]. Posted on the Kluwer Competition Law Blog [online], 18 February 2023. Available from: https://competitionlawblog.kluwercompetitionlaw.com/2023/02/18/navigating-the-multi-jurisdiction-landscape-of-blockchain-and-competition-law/

Blockchain technology is a complex and innovative field that has raised questions about its potential impact on competition laws. As the use of blockchain increases, its unique characteristics - such as market power, interoperability, network effects... Read More about Navigating the multi-jurisdiction landscape of blockchain and competition law. [Blog post].

Competition law and blockchain in Hong Kong: regulating cryptocurrencies. [Blog post] (2022)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2022. Competition law and blockchain in Hong Kong: regulating cryptocurrencies. [Blog post]. Posted on the Kluwer Competition Law Blog [online], 19 December 2022. Available from: https://competitionlawblog.kluwercompetitionlaw.com/2022/12/19/competition-law-and-blockchain-in-hong-kong-regulating-cryptocurrencies/

The blockchain industry is undergoing tremendous development and expansion, with new applications and technology constantly appearing. In Hong Kong, blockchain-based industries and activities, such as cryptocurrencies, are gaining popularity and atte... Read More about Competition law and blockchain in Hong Kong: regulating cryptocurrencies. [Blog post].

What should come after the implementation of the mutual recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency between mainland China and Hong Kong? [Blog post] (2022)
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LAW, S.W. and MAK, C.H.W. 2022. What should come after the implementation of the mutual recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency between mainland China and Hong Kong? [Blog post]. Posted on the Singapore Global Restructuring Initiative Blog [online], 16 August 2022. Available from: https://ccla.smu.edu.sg/sgri/blog/2022/08/16/what-should-come-after-implementation-mutual-recognition-and-assistance-cross

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (Hong Kong) has recently developed a new mutual recognition framework that permits Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China (Mainland China) courts to collaborate on cr... Read More about What should come after the implementation of the mutual recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency between mainland China and Hong Kong? [Blog post].