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No room for one-off settlements post CIRP
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Ameet Datta sets up ADP Law after 13 years at Saikrishna
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Investors favor local assets over global ones, showing home bias
To infinity and beyond in space and M&A
India’s space industry is evolving as reforms and private interest open launches beyond ISRO
Government power disrupted in power supply dispute
The Electricity Act, 2003, aimed to limit government control over electricity supply
Telecom cybersecurity necessary but should not be burdensome
The Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, are now in force
Definitive ruling on arbitration seat and venue
Freedom to choose arbitration seats is key to party autonomy, as reaffirmed in Arif Azim Company Limited v Micromax Informatics FZE
AI does not absolve data privacy responsibility
SEBI’s amendments require regulated entities using AI/ML tools to ensure data privacy and compliance
Navigating crossroads: Balancing MSME protections and banking regulations
The Supreme Court's judgment in M/s Pro Knits v Canara Bank bolsters MSMEs in financial distress
Battle over whether information public or private
India's AI discussions focus on LLMs, standards, AI safety, and IndiaAI programme costs and benefits
India’s 2025 budget unveiled
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Future Legal Leaders 2025
In an era where robust leadership is vital for success in the legal sector, India Business Law Journal recognises the rising stars of India’s legal community
Try not to breathe
Delhi's severe air pollution is deadly and costly, impacting even lawyers and advocates, writes Aditya Rangroo
Privacy paradox: A digital dilemma
The DPDP Act ushers in data protection. Though rules aren't effective yet, companies must catch up, writes Rajiv Malik
Edtech’s legal landscape
Regulations for edtech compliance are changing, and one expert is urging businesses to get up to speed
Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier
Outlaw fraudsters are hitching a ride as digital payments soar in india
The young ones
How law firms are coming to terms with young lawyers who are motivated by more than ambition and job security
CIRP involving merger needs CCI approval, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court ruled that CCI approval is required for insolvency plans involving mergers or acquisitions
MeitY seeks feedback on AI governance guidelines
MeitY has invited public input on AI governance guidelines
IBBI issues guidelines on appointing insolvency professionals
IBBI has issued guidelines for insolvency professionals appointed as resolution professionals, liquidators, and trustees
India secures USD850m in ADB green, manufacturing loans
India secured two ADB loans totaling USD850 million for green infrastructure and manufacturing supply chains
Court addresses international nature of arbitration
Delhi High Court ruled on whether arbitration awards qualified as ICA, limiting judicial review compared to domestic arbitration
Supreme Court clarifies classification of debt
India’s Supreme Court ruled that a debtor’s pledge under a DoH is a financial debt under the IBC
No room for one-off settlements post CIRP
Settlements are a key tool in commercial dispute resolution
Hands off my property
The Supreme Court upholds the state's authority to regulate private property for public welfare while protecting property rights
Financial aid
ICICI Bank GC Nilanjan Sinha suggests bankers avoid litigation to recover funds from loan defaults and resolve disputes
The case for TPF
Corporate counsel Sushant Mahajan examines third-party litigation funding in India, comparing it to more accepted practices in developed jurisdictions
Balancing K-AI
South Korea's AI Basic Act, effective in 2026, balances innovation and regulation for law firms
Knowing is half the battle
China-UAE trade growth drives unique arbitration challenges for Chinese companies
A comparison of developments in healthtech
South Korea boosts drug development; Russia tackles telemedicine and data protection
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A comparison of laws on anti-bribery
China and Japan prioritize strengthening laws and enforcement to combat bribery and corruption
Comparison of legal developments in private equity
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The A-List 2024-25: Growth Drivers
China Business Law Journal highlights Chinese and international lawyers who drove key market-shaping deals and projects this year
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