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Zhongtian Daily Must-Read: Giving Red Envelopes to Parents Doesn't Count as Support! Court Refuses, Orders Sister to Pay 1.45 Million Yuan; Lawyer Li Yusheng Explains Support Obligations and Support Cost Sharing

News Link: According to news reports, a dispute arose among family members over the cost of supporting their parents. One party claimed to have given their parents red envelopes (gifts of money), purchased supplements, or incurred related expenses. However, the court ultimately ruled that these expenditures do not necessarily equate to legally mandated support payments. Such cases are quite common in family disputes, especially when parents age, require long-term care, or experience increased medical or living expenses. Siblings often argue about "who provides more care," "who pays more," and "whether past red envelopes count as support payments." Attorney Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that supporting parents is not merely a matter of morality or kinship…

First hearing in FTV's case involving obstruction of military service! ENERGY's Chang Shu-wei pleads guilty, apologizes, and requests probation. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng explains obstruction of military service and pleading guilty to request probation.

News Link: According to news reports, the case of celebrities evading military service continues to attract public attention. Energy member Chang Shu-wei, involved in the draft evasion case, admitted to his crime and apologized to the public during his first court appearance. The report indicates that the prosecution initially sought imprisonment, while the defense argued for leniency and probation, citing factors such as the defendant's post-crime attitude, family burdens, and work situation. The reason these cases have sparked discussion is not only because the individuals involved are public figures, but also because they involve issues of military service fairness, document authenticity, criminal responsibility, and court sentencing. For the general public, common questions in similar criminal cases include:…

Ximending Donuts Splits Up! Original Team Claims They Take Everything Back from the Store, Refuting Lawyer Li Yusheng's Explanation of Trademark and Copyright Infringement Standards.

Ximending Donuts Split Up! Original Team Accuses Them of Taking Over the Business | CTS News Link: A famous donut shop in Ximending, known for its long queues, has recently been embroiled in a business dispute! Employees accuse a landlord, with whom they had a partnership, of kicking out the entire team to take over the business, even continuing to use the trademark, in an attempt to monopolize the brand. This allegedly forced the original team to change their name to "Liang Liang Cui" and open a new shop nearby. However, the accused "Yi Cui" donut shop refutes the accusation, stating that they were never the landlord, but rather partners from the beginning, and the termination of their partnership was due to accounting issues. Fidelity Law Firm's Li Yusheng...

The "Ko Wen-je Clause" removes the requirement for collusion and detention; legal experts criticize it as increasing the difficulty of investigation. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng explains the requirements for detention and the impact of removing the requirement for collusion with accomplices or witnesses.

"Ko Wen-je Clause" Removes Detention for Collusion; Legal Experts Criticize: Increased Difficulty in Investigations | TVBS News Reporter Tsai Ping-hung News Link: The Taiwan People's Party caucus will schedule a review of the draft amendment to the "Criminal Procedure Code" next week, but the relevant amendments have already sparked backlash from the legal community, who believe it will increase the difficulty of prosecutions and affect the safety of grassroots law enforcement personnel. However, Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang said that the amendment content is exactly the same as the article proposed by then-Legislator Lai Ching-te in 2008! Attorney Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that this amendment mainly focuses on two major changes: first, removing the detention requirement for "collusion with accomplices or witnesses"; second, significantly reducing…

A drunk woman was dragged home by her neighbor and "disappeared for 20 minutes." Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the burden of proof for victims of crimes such as picking up a drunk woman, sexual harassment, and forced indecency, suggesting CCTV footage can be used as evidence.

A drunk woman was dragged home by her neighbor and "disappeared for 20 minutes." A lawyer says CCTV footage can be used as evidence. | FTV News reporter Huang Enlin. News Link: Continuing to follow this suspected case of "picking up a drunk woman"! The woman accused a male resident from upstairs of forcibly taking her home while she was drunk. She claimed that she only sobered up and escaped after about 20 minutes. She decided to sue the man for sexual harassment, unlawful confinement, intimidation, and assault. However, how to prove the 20 minutes she disappeared? The lawyer said that it's possible to infer whether the man committed any illegal acts from outside CCTV footage. An elderly man in red was walking around the community hall; he was accused by the female resident of taking advantage of her while she was drunk…

Zhang Gangwei has been indicted again! He is accused of defrauding banks of 3.5 billion yuan in loans related to unfinished construction projects. Lawyer Xu Wanwei explains the potential criminal liabilities related to violations of the Commercial Accounting Law and the Banking Law.

Chang Kang-wei Indicted Again! Allegedly Embezzling NT$3.5 Billion from Banks for Unfinished Project | TTV News Reporter Tsai Chang-yu News Link: Former Far Eastern Air Transport Chairman Chang Kang-wei was sentenced to 14 years in prison for allegedly embezzling NT$3.5 billion from Far Eastern Air Transport. Some of his charges have been finalized and he is already serving his sentence. Now, he has been accused of fraudulently obtaining loans from banks. Prosecutors found that due to issues with fund allocation, Chang Kang-wei directed his company, "Hua Fu Construction," to sell 15 plots of land in Tamsui to He Feng Tai through sham transactions to develop the Taipei Jun Tian Xia project, fraudulently obtaining NT$3.5 billion in loans from banks. Of this, NT$500 million was misappropriated for his own use. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office today (5th) concluded its investigation and indicted him for violating the Banking Act. Fidelity Law Firm…

The Ministry of Justice will remove provisions regarding the "reserved portion" in the inheritance of siblings' estates, as explained by lawyer Li Yusheng, concerning the validity of wills and reserved portions in civil law inheritance.

Ministry of Justice to Remove "Special Reservation" Clause for Sibling Inheritance | Mirror News Reporter Gong Pinrou News Link: In response to changes in modern society and the majority of public opinion, the Ministry of Justice announced yesterday (June 2nd) the removal of the "special reservation" clause for inheritance from the Civil Code, and the addition of draft amendments such as "special contributions." The Ministry of Justice pointed out that the revised law will be more in line with modern family life and emphasizes respect for testamentary freedom. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that after the removal of the special reservation for siblings, the testator's authority to dispose of their estate in a will expands, no longer bound by the regulations governing the special reservation for siblings; in practice, the courts…

The former site of Shanghai Tianlu Hospital was ordered to pay 2.01 million yuan in damages for occupying Renji Hospital land after the lease expired. Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the calculation of return of leased property and unjust enrichment after the termination of the lease agreement.

The former site of Shanghai Lao Tian Lu, a famous braised food shop in Ximending, Taipei, was ordered to pay NT$2.01 million in damages for occupying land belonging to the private Taipei Renji Hospital. The lawsuit sought to have the building demolished and the land returned. Shanghai Lao Tian Lu lost the first instance trial and subsequently moved out, returning the land. However, the two parties still disputed compensation for the land rent. After an appeal, the High Court ruled on the 3rd that Shanghai Lao Tian Lu must pay over NT$2.01 million in damages. The case is appealable. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that this case involves unauthorized compensation after the termination of a land lease agreement…

Urban legend: It's better to be killed by a truck than maimed. Legal experts reveal the terrifying consequences. Truck accidents resulting in death are frequent! A fair compensation of 3 million – Lawyer Liu Yiling explains the standards for calculating damages.

Urban Legend: Killing a Victim in a Truck Accident is Better Than Crippled; Legal Experts Reveal Horrifying Consequences. Frequent Truck Accidents! A Fair Compensation of 3 Million NTD Becomes an Urban Legend | Sanlih News Reporters Yu Tao and He Mengzhe. News Link: In many past truck accidents, the victims were almost always killed by being run over twice by the wheels. There are even rumors that sometimes drivers intentionally do this because they believe "killing is better than crippling," as the compensation will be significantly reduced. Industry insiders have confirmed that drivers in the past did indeed have a similar mentality, but with the widespread use of surveillance cameras, this egregious behavior has gradually disappeared. Lawyers also point out that intentional…

Ma Ying-jeou's glorious past is still vivid in our minds; his later years are marred by family turmoil, a truly lamentable situation. His family members have filed for a declaration of assistance – Attorney Li Yusheng explains the procedure for filing a declaration of assistance and the standards judges apply for.

Ma Ying-jeou's glorious past is still vivid in memory, but his later years are marred by family turmoil, a truly heartbreaking situation. His family has filed a lawsuit against him. Dai Xialing, choked with emotion, revealed that Ma's eyes were red at the time. A review of Ma Ying-jeou's presidency in 2015: The 81-second handshake between Ma and Xi Jinping | Sanlih News reporter Liao Pin-jun. News link: In 2015, former President Ma Ying-jeou met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Singapore. That 81-second handshake was arguably one of the most glorious moments of his political career. However, 11 years later, this former head of state is embroiled in internal strife, with even his health being scrutinized, as his family has filed a lawsuit against him…

The store owner in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, admitted to negligence in locking security doors, promising to improve the situation on the same day. Attorney Li Yusheng explained the violation of the Building Act and Fire Safety Act, and the associated liabilities.

Department store in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, locks emergency exit; business owner admits oversight, corrected the same day | CTS News reporters Huang Rou-rong and Fang Qinian. News Link: Each floor of the building is equipped with emergency exits to facilitate the evacuation of people in emergencies. However, some members of the public discovered that the emergency exits of a well-known department store next to Zhongshan MRT station were locked with large padlocks and could not be opened normally, sparking online discussion. In response, the department store stated that it was because staff on site did not follow standard operating procedures to open the doors. The issue was immediately corrected during a routine inspection that afternoon, and the store will strengthen training and increase the frequency of inspections in the future. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated…

Following a petition for a "supporting declaration," it is rumored that Ma Ying-jeou called his elder sister's lawyer, stating that family members must provide evidence. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng explains the procedures and legal requirements for filing a supporting declaration.

Following a petition for a "supplementary declaration," Ma Ying-jeou reportedly called his elder sister's lawyer, stating that family members must provide evidence. The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation is embroiled in a financial discipline case, and the matter has escalated. It is understood that the Ma family has filed a petition with the Taipei District Court for a "supplementary declaration," which, if successful, could affect Ma Ying-jeou's position as chairman of the foundation. It is rumored that Ma Ying-jeou immediately called his elder sister, Ma Yi-nan. However, lawyers analyze that in addition to the family needing to provide evidence of Ma Ying-jeou's mental instability, judges, in principle, will also require the respondent to undergo a mental evaluation in supplementary declaration cases. Fidelity Law Firm lawyer Li Yu-sheng…