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ModerateJul 28, 2026Force Majeure Clauses: Critical Dispute Driver in Asia
Force majeure clauses have emerged as a central point of contention in commercial disputes across Asia, reflecting the region's vulnerability to unpredictable disruptions and the critical importance o
| Asian Legal Business#force-majeure#contract-law#supply-chain-disputes
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 24, 2026China's Maritime Code Overhaul Creates Compliance Crisis for Global Carriers
China's comprehensive Maritime Code revision—the first major overhaul in over 30 years—became effective on May 1, imposing mandatory legal provisions on all international sea cargo contracts involving
The Loadstar#china-maritime-code#international-shipping#regulatory-compliance
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 1, 2026TQL Broker Transparency Case Heads to Appeals Court Oral Arguments
A landmark legal dispute over broker transparency is advancing to oral arguments at the U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia on September 11, with significant implications for the entire fr
FreightWaves#broker-transparency#freight-brokerage#regulatory-dispute