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First non-Korean secretary-general at KCAB International
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Make your nominations now for Taiwan Law Firm Awards
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India’s arbitration dilemma
Arbitration is favored for commercial disputes, but judicial review remains debated
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Charting a course with AI regulation
Asia is moving to regulate generative AI to prevent misuse while leveraging its business potential
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ACC bats for Indian GCs’ recognition, highlights benefits
ACC urges recognition of general counsels under the Advocates Act
Lee & Ko onboards new international arbitration co-head
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Parag Chaturvedi joins Fox & Mandal as associate partner
Parag Chaturvedi joined Fox & Mandal as an associate partner to strengthen its dispute resolution practice
Kaustubh Nandan Sinha takes on GC role at Jaypee Infratech
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Karan Mitroo joined JSA as an equity partner with 15 lawyers, including partners Purvi Dabbiru, Kartikeya Dubey, and Ankita Parasar
Korean firm DLG sets up Bangkok JV in first for Thailand
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Interstate captive power plants finally get verification framework
CEA introduces framework to verify interstate captive power plants
DPDP rules inch forward but bring challenges
The Digital Data Protection Rules, 2025, tackle privacy but raise consent and security challenges
Digital piracy in the Philippines
The 2025 Philippine elections stress respecting IP laws, especially on copyrighted music
Role of technology and AI in transforming M&A deals
Lawyers have adapted practice methodologies in response to evolving technology
Energy developments on renewables
South Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan are developing legal frameworks for renewable energy
Exploring Japan’s economic security promotion act
The Japan Economic Security Act of 2022 regulates critical materials and technologies
A regulatory update on data privacy
Regulations for personal data privacy are being implemented in the Philippines, Taiwan, and India
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Insolvency: from crisis to reform
China’s slowing economy highlights insolvency challenges, including outdated laws, cross-border issues, and resistance to change
Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers plus 15 legal icons
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Higher aims
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BVI premier targets Asia markets, China business
BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley boosts China investment ties while securing new growth in Asia amid geopolitical shifts
Loopholes close for Singapore’s corporate service providers
Singapore's 2024 bill requires CSPs to conduct due diligence to fight money laundering, with penalties for non-compliance
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IBLJ Regional Law Firm Awards: Call for submissions!
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Trouble ahead
Asia faces legal and regulatory uncertainties in 2025 due to global and regional challenges
Hui Zhong makes Singapore foray in latest expansion move
Hui Zhong Law Firm expands globally with a new Singapore office, strengthening its international dispute resolution network
Japan’s TMI breaks into Australia with JWS alliance
TMI Associates expands to Australia via an alliance with JWS, setting up a Sydney desk
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Updated pro bono guide supports Singapore needy
Updated pro bono guide launched by SCCA, PBSG & DLA Piper to support Singapore’s needy
JILA celebrates annual in-house awards
JILA honored excellence at the annual In-House Legal Awards in Tokyo
ICCA plots 2025 agenda amid membership surge
The ICCA outlines its 2025 agenda after a 40% membership surge
ACCHK strengthening compliance awareness
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Lexicon: 150
Lexicon's 150th column celebrates Chinese legal pioneers in common law jurisdictions, reflecting on their lives & achievements
Service by public notice
This column explains when court documents may be served via public notice, such as posting in newspapers
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