FEATURES
Layers of uncertainty
The protocol amending India-Mauritius tax treaty impacts a key FDI route to India
Spice wars
Credit for iconic Indian dish results in courtroom dispute between two restaurant chains
Pause
Government halts Google Play’s delisting of Indian apps amid dispute over service fees
Punching the clock
Katherine Abraham queries legal professionals about the value of long work hours sparked by an elderly billionaire's remarks, igniting debate
Deals of the Year 2023
India Business Law Journal reveals 50 standout deals and disputes of 2023, and the law firms that successfully concluded them
In-house Counsel Awards 2023-24
In-house counsel and corporate legal teams honoured by their peers for outstanding legal work. Katherine Abraham reports
Gathering dust
The practical challenges of tackling decades-old cases that have come up for hearing
Stirring up a hornet’s nest
Disputes lawyers take up the cudgels over unpopular ruling on unstamped arbitration agreements
Weighing the future
India's future legal leaders show what it takes to stand out to clients and industry peers
VANTAGE POINT
Jumping through hoops
Foreign-owned Indian companies face hardships in making mandatory CSR contributions to NGOs
Falling through loopholes
Equity crowdfunding platforms need to be watched closely to save investors from pitfalls
Arbitration: A global game
Senior advocate Satvik Varma examines court’s stance in enforcing foreign arbitral awards
EXPERT BRIEFINGS
Shielding your marks
This article attempts to provide a brief overview of the current climate surrounding trademark enforcement mechanisms in India
Hershey’s v. Atul Jalan: Scope of ‘first sale’ doctrine in TM infringement
Chocolate maker has day in court over damage to brand from party selling its expired products
Late but worth the wait? Decoding Ericsson v Lava verdict
The recent FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) rate-setting decision from Delhi High Court (DHC)
Data Privacy Guide
Everything you need to know to understand and comply with India’s new data protection regime
INTELLIGENCE REPORTS
Rolling with the punches
The top foreign firms that have overcome adversity and emerged as the go-to choice for India matters
The International A-list 2024
At a time of heightened M&A activity, IBLJ identifies leading international advisers who are key for getting deals done in India
Indian Law Firm Awards 2024
We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms
Victory for SEPs
Court awards highest ever damages in IP ruling over fight between telecoms players
Any hangups?
India’s telecoms act updates an outdated regime but brings with it privacy and implementation concerns
2024: Spheres of influence
With China slowing, India and the Middle East factor heavily in legal experts’ predictions of key trends that will shape 2024
AROUND THE REGION
China Business Law Awards 2024
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2023
Joining forces
Foreign investment is welcome in joint ventures, however each jurisdiction has its own unique rules
Doing right, Doing good
Recent trends in three Asian markets demostrate need for corporate governance
Pump up the volume
How do accomplished in-house counsel effectively spread the legal message within their own organisations?
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers
We reveal our choices of the nation's top lawyers and, for the first time, we also introduce our selection of Legal Icons for Japan's legal sector
Competition mission
An analysis of four Asian jurisdictions offers the latest legal information on local competition practices
Rescue Remedies
We explore bankruptcy law systems in mainland China and India, and Hong Kong courts on winding-up arguments
