August 2026
DCW Monthly: August 2026
Every industry eventually meets the bill for a problem it saw coming and filed away for later. Michael Byrne, IIBLP&
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China’s revision of its Maritime Law which took effect 1 May 2026 not only ushered in enhancements of parties’ rights and obligations in maritime activities but also clarified the legal status for electronic records to bring it in alignment with the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR).
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