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How regulating green hydrogen will play a big role in government plans for energy independence

Insolvency process tightens

Our survey finds widescale acceptance of legaltech among firms, but some resistance remains

National in-house counsel bodies in Asia see wisdom in joining hands with resourceful larger counterparts

Japan investment regulations

Regulation chips in to spark Japan investment

By Pradeep Ratnam, Anshuman Singh and Samad Ali, Kochhar & Co.
CCI's deal value threshold proposal
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Smart technology grants quick access to answers about India’s legal market

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FEATURES

The green scheme

India strides towards a green energy future, aiming to lead in global green hydrogen production

Tapping innate strengths

Law firm management professionals boost support functions and can play an important advisory role in succession planning

Touching down on workplace evolution

By Shashank Jain and Ayushi Yadav, TATA SIA Airlines (Vistara)

Beyond navigating employment laws, in-house counsel are ensuring their organisations grasp forward-looking inclusion issues to create an attractive workplace

Final frontier, first opportunities

India’s successful moon mission has shone a light on the expanding involvement of private companies in space. The afterburners are being applied to previously held up projects

Reward for invention

Inventor remuneration laws are needed to increase the number of patents filed in the country, writes Balwant Rawat, the head of IP at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India

Self-policing fintech

India’s banking regulator wants the fintech sector to form self-regulatory organisations

Eyes on the Middle East

A common vision for growth has helped the India-UAE trade relationship to scale new heights

Mixed signals

Domestic opposition to opening of legal market gives foreign law firms pause for thought

The Test

While curbs and regulation of the burgeoning online gaming industry are necessary, has the government gone too far?

VANTAGE POINT

Tapping innate strengths

Law firm management professionals boost support functions and can play an important advisory role in succession planning

Touching down on workplace evolution

By Shashank Jain and Ayushi Yadav, TATA SIA Airlines (Vistara)

Beyond navigating employment laws, in-house counsel are ensuring their organisations grasp forward-looking inclusion issues to create an attractive workplace

Reward for invention

Inventor remuneration laws are needed to increase the number of patents filed in the country, writes Balwant Rawat, the head of IP at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India

CORRESPONDENTS

Assignment of trademarks reversed by NCLT’s Kolkata bench

By Manisha Singh and Anvita Sharma, LexOrbis

Flexible data law protects children from changing technology

By Ashima Obhan and Anubhav Chakravorty, Obhan & Associates
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The clouds of Rainbow Papers roll away

By Karthik Somasundram, Bharucha & Partners
tax reform economy

Tax reform leads to a developed economy

By Mukesh Butani and Seema Kejriwal, BMR Legal
Technology transfers in India

Transfer of technology is a taxing matter

By Gautam Khurana and Abhishek Hans, India Law Offices
new data law shortcomings

Beyond the hype: Shortcomings of new data law

By Mathew Chacko, Aadya Misra and Ada Shaharbanu, Spice Route Legal
Defendants-Rights-Balanced

Defendants’ rights better balanced in interim injunctions

By Manisha Singh and Omesh Puri, LexOrbis
IBC over Electricity Act

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code prevails over Electricity Act

By Mani Gupta and Aman Choudhary, Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors
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Spread the news of media investment growth

By Rohit Jain and Nitish Mawkin, Singhania & Co
data even more personal

Data about to become even more personal

By Mathew Chacko and Aadya Misra, Spice Route Legal
CCI publishes draft regulations on settlements

CCI publishes draft regulations on settlements, commitments

By Modhulika Bose, P&A Law Offices
write-offs framework

Regulation is not writing off write-offs

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal
Japan investment regulations

Regulation chips in to spark Japan investment

By Pradeep Ratnam, Anshuman Singh and Samad Ali, Kochhar & Co.
korean brands make up cosmetics market

Korean brands will make up the cosmetics market

By Rajat Prakash, Siddharth Mahajan and Naina Chandok, Athena Legal

EXPERT BRIEFINGS

Zero tolerance on inaction by intermediaries regarding content harmful to children

By Pravin Anand, Vaishali Mittal and Siddhant Chamola, Anand and Anand

Delhi High Court shoots down YouTube’s ‘mere passive observer’ stand, write Pravin Anand, Vaishali Mittal and Siddhant Chamola of Anand and Anand

Managing founder disputes in startups

By Nitu Agarwal, YNSS Law Offices

Investors must safeguard themselves from potential disputes arising between founders by having a strong encompassing agreement in place that foresees all possible scenarios

Navigating global privacy laws: Best practices

By Sreenidhi Srinivasan and Mayank Takawane, Ikigai Law

With privacy laws in rapid development around the world, businesses with global ambitions must implement an effective data strategy and improve ‘data hygiene’ within their organisations

Proxy wars in patent litigation: Not always a viable strategy

By Pravin Anand and Vaishali Mittal, Anand and Anand

A recent decision by the Competition Commission of India has put the lid on infringers with frivolous patent allegations

Rainbow Papers judgment: Clouds loom over IBC

By Soumitra Majumdar and Utkarsh Bandhu, JSA

By recognising the state government as a secured creditor, the Rainbow Papers judgment exposes the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to incongruous uncertainty

Time for pre-grant opposition process review

By Archana Shanker, Anand & Anand

INTELLIGENCE REPORTS

Delisting Roadblock?

SEBI’s fixed-price mechanism to face challenges as the 90% delisting threshold remains for companies

Glimpses of the Road Ahead

'State of the Legal Market' survey finds that AI, specialist firms, discerning clients and the paired trends of fragmentation and consolidation are preoccupying the legal community

Full speed ahead

India Business Law Journal is pleased to present its selection of the top 15 foreign law firms for India-related work

The International A-list 2023

IBLJ identifies the top India-focused international lawyers who have led billion-dollar deals and won over clients

Indian Law Firm Awards 2023

We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms

ChatGPT and legal

With the rage that it has quickly become, what can we learn about ChatGPT and the legal profession? 

AROUND THE REGION

Japan anti-bribery enforcement trends

By Kengo Nishigaki, Nobuhiro Matsuo, and Patrick Forman, GI&T Law Office

The gloves are off to keep the nation’s reputation spotless

Thailand’s top 100 lawyers 2023

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top performers of Thailand legal profession

Philippine e-commerce protections

By Editha R Hechanova, Timothy J David and Allan V. Badillo, Hechanova & Co Inc

The Philippine economy has shifted up a gear as a growing middle class flexes its online buying power

The shifting sands of India’s indirect taxes

By Rajat Bose, Ankita Bhasin and Ankit Sachdeva, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Crackdowns, exemptions, reviews, and payment orders – India’s GST laws are pulling taxpayers in many directions at once

Japan Law Firm Awards 2023

Asia Business Law Journal shines a spotlight on the exceptional performance of top law firms in Japan, highlighting their excellence and impact in the legal field

A comparison of Jersey foundations and trusts

By Rachel Yao, Carey Olsen

With the enactment of the Foundations (Jersey) Law 2009, many high-net-worth families in Asia are looking for the best way to protect their long-term financial positions

Moving with purpose

What do stellar young lawyers talk about when they consider their career developments? 

The corporate straight and narrow

Hang Dongxia, vice chairman of Juneyao Medical, explores the key issues and classic missteps in achieving good corporate governance

A battle of wits

China is emerging as a leader in legaltech as it reforms and modernises its legal frameworks

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