Policy tweak
The Draft Data Centre Policy 2020 is much needed for the digital economy, but could benefit from single window clearance, economic incentives and protections against misuse of dataCash-strapped
Lawyers are feeling the pinch as clients weighed down by the pandemic push for lower legal fees.Reach for the sky
Blue skies await aviation sector once it flies past the current turbulencePulling the plug
New FDI cap on digital media leaves unanswered questions and raises concerns over its implementationWill it work?
The government is working to implement newly codified labour laws, but how will they fare in a transformed working environment? Ragini Rastogi reportsMoving targets
With IP infringers shifting pirated content to mirror websites following takedown orders, Delhi High Court has started allowing dynamic injunctions to block new means of broadcasting the materialProfit v losses
As an elusive covid-19 vaccine draws closer, big pharma is licking its lips at the monetary potential of what could be a virtually limitless ongoing global demand. But governments may use compulsory licensing regulation to tilt the scale towards affordability as the death toll escalatesProtection in paralysis
With India’s legal enforcement machinery neutralised by lockdown, infringement activity has climbed to an all-time high. What can IP owners do to stay afloat?Crisis point
Faced with the greatest challenge in recent memory, law firms are ripping up the rule book in their battle for survivalBillions on the line
Vodafone has won a crucial arbitration award on huge tax demands, but can the government afford to let this dispute go?All rise
Advocates and court administrators are navigating the technology and direction of virtual courts like never before, but is enough being done to make these forums smooth and accessible?Destination disinvestment?
Selling off public sector enterprises could be the key to strengthening a sluggish economy. Will a new privatization drive succeed where earlier attempts have failed?Evolving doors
A reluctance to opt for litigation during the pandemic has seen new opportunities for arbitrators and other alternative dispute resolution practitionersGreener pastures
What is the best way for a law firm to manage the exit of a star partner? Six senior lawyers share their viewsJust virtually
The pandemic has pushed courts to undergo a technological evolution, but is it working?A cut above the rest
The leading international law firms for India-related mattersThe power of persuasion
A critical part of a lawyer’s job is being a good negotiator. It requires people skills, well-ordered priorities and a positive approach to doing businessWhat’s blocking the chain?
Blockchain can be a disruptive technology for the administration of smart contracts in the financial sector if some regulatory hurdles are clearedCreative synergy
High-quality protection of intellectual property (IP) is a crucial factor for companies to succeed in today’s competitive world. An effective IP strategy built together can aid the organization to manage its IP portfolio and attain a significant portion of the earningsKeeping competitors at bay
It is well-settled law that a non-compete obligation in an employment contract in India is unenforceable after termination of the employment. However, an acquirer in an M&A transaction can require a promoter to not compete with the business that he is sellingMost Popular
Indian Law Firm Awards 2020
In this difficult and dynamic environment, India Business Law Journal’s editorial team was once again tasked with selecting the winners of the Indian Law Firm Awards. Our decisions are based on thousands of nominations and endorsements received from in-house counsel, other senior corporate executives and legal professionals around the world, as well as hundreds of submissions from Indian law firms
The International A-List 2020
Of the hundreds of lawyers around the world who claim to be India experts, which ones are leading the field? To find out, India Business Law Journal sought answers from a large number of professionals, mainly experienced lawyers at Indian law firms and India-focused in-house counsel around the world.
Correspondents
Breach of natural justice not always fatal
Features
The A-List 2020
India Business Law Journal reveals the country’s top lawyers and legal icons in 2020
Cash-strapped
Lawyers are feeling the pinch as clients weighed down by the pandemic push for lower legal fees.
Practitioner’s perspectives
Enforcements add a new dimension to M&A
Acquisitions through enforcement of pledged shares have become a feasible route, with courts playing a supportive role
New era for justice delivery
Despite the flaws, the advantages of virtual courts mean they should continue even after the pandemic has abated
Left without remedy
Creditors are in need of a credible mechanism for the resolution of covid-19-related distress until the suspension of the corporate insolvency resolution process is in place
Vantage point
Policy tweak
The Draft Data Centre Policy 2020 is much needed for the digital economy, but could benefit from single window clearance, economic incentives and protections against misuse of data