Mayer Brown today announces the elevation of 65 lawyers to partner and counsel. The group comprises 42 lawyers who have been promoted to partner, and 23 who have earned the counsel rank.

The long-awaited Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance Cap 645 (Ordinance) will come into operation on 29 January 2024. The Ordinance will provide a more comprehensive mechanism for reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters between Hong Kong and Mainland China. Aside from an increase in certainty and predictability for parties, we can expect to see a reduction in time and legal costs spent on cross-boundary enforcement of judgments.

On October 4, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 616, which amends California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) and expands paid sick leave requirements for employers in California. In this Legal Update, we examine the provisions of the bill and its future effects on California businesses, including what employers will want to know to stay compliant with HWHFA.