最高法发布典型案例：依法平等保护民营企业和企业家合法权益

Group 1 - The Supreme People's Court has released 12 typical cases to protect the legitimate rights and interests of private enterprises and entrepreneurs, aiming to optimize the legal environment for the healthy and high-quality development of the private economy [1] - The typical cases emphasize the principle of equal legal protection, encouraging innovation among researchers and guiding private enterprises to operate in a standardized manner [1] - In a case involving a contract dispute between a company and a hospital, the court ruled that the hospital's argument for not fulfilling payment obligations due to fiscal constraints was invalid, ordering the hospital to pay the company the owed amount plus overdue interest [1] Group 2 - A case regarding a cable company and a construction company determined that a "back-to-back" payment clause favoring large enterprises over small and medium-sized enterprises was invalid, thereby protecting the rights of small private enterprises [1] - In a corruption case involving a business development manager from an internet company, the court imposed penalties for non-state employee bribery, reflecting a strict stance against corruption in emerging sectors and serving as a warning to internet company staff [1] - The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of fair judicial practices to protect the rights of private enterprises and promote the healthy development of the private economy [2]