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An Ideal Platform For Technology Law Evolution

As technology pervades our work, play and leisure, it will bring several changes that we cannot even imagine today. We must start thinking what new laws, enforcement and dispute resolution frameworks will be needed…

Navigating The UKs Financial Services Regulatory Landscape

The regulatory environment is a fierce one, but the risks can be managed if investors focus on four imperative issues: culture, regulatory relationships, governance and people

The Aftermath Of Essar Steel Judgment

A look at the purport of the judgment passed by the NCLAT…

DPIIT And CBDT On Angel Tax: Will Ideas Transform Into Action?

The policy initiatives taken by the DPIIT need to be also backed up by startup friendly tax administration by the CBDT to ensure that the startups survive and thrive in difficult economic conditions.

Legality Of Second Mortgage During Subsistence Of First English Mortgage

The provisions of Sections 81, 82, 91 and 94 of the TP Act clearly recognize the concept of second mortgage and are not excluding English mortgage from the concept of second mortgage

RBI Relaxes Restrictions On Foreign Lending

The succession of rule changes is response to a growing appetite for Indian companies to look abroad for funding and investment, and will be welcomed by international debt funds

Main Legal Issues In International Business Expansion - A French Perspective

Establishing a presence in or breaking into a foreign market cannot be done overnight as it can represent a real risk for any company that is not adequately prepared or that has not chosen the legal structure or approach best suited for its expansion project and the target market.

Liberalization & Globalization

For business regulatory and reputational risks in a globalized marketplace

Opportunities In Defense Manufacturing As Government Unveils Strategic Partnership Model

Fostering constructive partnership with the Indian private defense industry is considered not just a sound economic option but a strategic imperative to minimize dependence on imports and infuse self-sufficiency in defense manufacturing; however, only time will tell if the strategic partnership model has the desired effect

Current Risk Management Position In India

The risk management function is set to become increasingly important over the next decade where shareholders will look to add value to their business and protect customers

Carry Cash Risk Your Reputation!

As a rule, individuals should only travel with large amounts of cash when it is absolutely necessary, otherwise using the banking system wherever possible

Downside Protection: Not Merely A Lip Service Anymore

Indian Courts Are Strongly Heading Towards an Approach That Discourages Indian Parties From Using Regulatory Compliances as a Defense for Resisting Contractual Obligations 

Independent Directors

The role of independent directors is considered pivotal to the company’s growth and effective management in today’s day and time

Evolving Hr Law - Giving GCs Sleepless Nights?

GCs will need to increasingly focus on HR strategies and HR lawyers will have to be more proactive, responsive, accessible, businessoriented and innovative.

IBC And MSME Insolvency

Since the majority of MSMEs facing insolvency are more likely to liquidate and not go into reorganization/restructuring (by virtue of their size), frameworks should not only focus on reorganization/ restructuring, but also on expeditious liquidation mechanisms

Dispute Resolution - From A Multi-jurisdictional Perspective

If potentially contentious issues are governed by predictable rules and effective dispute resolution mechanisms, there is far greater possibility of avoiding litigation or arbitration and achieving reasonable, costefficient results

What Does Brexit Portend For The UK

A look at the impact of UK severing ties with the EU on trade, foreign direct investment, various sectors of the British economy, and in general the future of British citizens

Works Contract And Its Relevance Under GST Regime

It looks like controversies around works contract are here to stay for some time and the Government will have to tackle this old demon in the new GST regime.

Judgment Analysis

This judgment will put an end to the habit of parties taking advantage of the non-exclusive jurisdiction clause with regard to courts for interim relief even after deciding on the seat of arbitration.

Moratorium Under Insolvency & Bankruptcy Proceedings

Read on to understand implications of moratorium on lenders who have taken certain forms of collateral/security interest, including security of assets of corporate debtor against whom insolvency proceedings have been initiated…

Ratio Decidendi Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code

While IBC consolidates scattered and unstructured jurisprudence on insolvency prevalent in the past, in view of various interpretational issues, one is bound to witness a whirlwind of judicial pronouncements that will result in the development of IBC jurisprudence in days to come

Deadly 'Blue Whale Challenge' Banned

The central government has banned “Blue Whale Challenge” (‘deadly’ online game, in which the final task requires the player to commit suicide).

Hawaii's Island Air Files For Liquidation, Renders 400 Jobless

Hawaii's Island Air Files For Liquidation, Renders 400 Jobless

Prez Trump Signs Resolution To Nullify Arbitration Rule

On November 1, President Donald J. Trump signed a resolution passed by Congress to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Arbitration Rule.

Regulation Of Mining In India: A Pathway To Achhe Din!!

Policy & regulation of mining should reflect commercial responses to market signals and address the need for recognizing mining as an industry to enable focused and free growth of the natural resources sector in India.

Black Money Crackdown

Linking Offshore Structures To Tax Evasion: A Case Of Mistaken Identity.

The IBC And Interim Finance: Potential Developments Based On DIP Lending Experience

While the market for interim finance in India is relatively undeveloped, based on experience with DIP lending in the United States, interim finance’s super-priority status, the potential for “priming” existing secured lenders and the high rates of interest on offer suggest this area will attract substantial interest from nontraditional players, existing lenders and new lenders…

Higher Education Sector In India: Bird's-Eye View

In a continuation, the series looks at key regulators that grant access and continuity to higher education institutions in India

Of Law And Livelihood

The Shivashakti Sugars Limited vs Shree Renuka Sugars Limited judgment has very lucidly raised the importance of economic welfare of india to attain the status of a developed nation and that the Courts must contribute in the capacity best suited them.

Transformative Metamorphosis Under Copyright Law

Transformative works form the bedrock of the doctrine of “fair use” as such works offer and assure breathing space within the precincts of the law