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Amendments extend reach of India’s anti-bribery law

By Manoj Kumar, Hammurabi & Solomon

Ease of doing business: Uneasy reporting of FDI

By Vaibhav Kakkar and Snigdhaneel Satpathy, L&L Partners

Smart cities mission meshes with communications policy

By Sharath Chandrasekhar and Soujanya Gollapudi, HSA Advocates

Serial filing of divisional patent applications in India

By Joginder Singh, LexOrbis

Decision marks another step widening the arbitration net

By Karthik Somasundram and Shreya Gupta, Bharucha & Partners

Issuance of FAQs clarifies GST on financial services

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal

Clarity needed on contract or job worker manufacturing

By Sourav Kanti De Biswas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Well-known red sole, not even a trademark?

By Omesh Puri and Dheeraj Kapoor, LexOrbis

Procedure not to bar right to renew trademark

By Naman Jain, LexOrbis

Timely ordinance replies to resolution process feedback

By Manoj Kumar, Hammurabi & Solomon

Supreme Court aims to end delays in corruption cases

By Karthik Somasundram and Sneha Jaisingh, Bharucha & Partners

Restrictions eased for related-entity lending

By Soumyajit Mitra and Kawaljeet Kaur, SNG & Partners

Security creation under revenue sharing contracts

By Harsh Arora and Loveleen Singh, HSA Advocates

Challenges ahead for policy on digital communications

By Rahul Goel, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Cryptocurrency circular: Unintended consequences?

By Arun Prabhu, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Proposed amendments may require deal restructuring

By Aayush Kapoor and Karuna Thapa, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Changes herald new era for corporate governance

By Manoj Kumar, Hammurabi & Solomon

Foreign funds pouring into affordable housing projects

By Vishwanath Pratap Singh and Srabanee Ghosh, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Ministry’s move mystifies financial services sector

By Devyani Dhawan and Mohit Yadav, SNG & Partners

Combating cybersquatting menace to virtual existence

By Abhigyan Ashok, LexOrbis

Significance of clause for patent indemnification

By Chandrasekhar Raju, LexOrbis

Foreign portfolio investors: New bond rules a surprise

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal

Toll, operate and transfer: Highways deal a good start

By Anjan Dasgupta, HSA Advocates

Jurisdiction issue solved for executing arbitral awards

By Karthik Somasundram and Shreya Gupta, Bharucha & Partners

Framework harmonized for resolution of stressed assets

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal

Changes needed to support real estate project financing in India

By Ramya Hariharan, Saswata Mitra and Subhro Bhattacharya, HSA Advocates

SEBI pricing norms for merger schemes

By Promode Murugavelu and Karthika Menon, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Patents: Benefits of alliance of academia and industry

By Pankaj Musyuni, LexOrbis

Indian legal position on limiting effect of preambles

By Dinesh Kumar Sharma and Aniruddh Singh, LexOrbis

Has enforcement of awards been put on the fast track in India?

By Karthik Somasundram and Sneha Jaisingh, Bharucha & Partners

Judgments resolving issues facilitate resolution process in India

By Aditya Vikram Dua and Satish Anand Sharma, SNG & Partners

Will an arbitration clause exclude a consumer forum?

By Trinath Tadakamalla and Manvi Adlakha, Phoenix Legal

Revised restructuring norms: Impact on project loans

By Avinash Kumar Khard, HSA Advocates

Innovation and patent protection for startups

By Pankaj Musyuni, LexOrbis

The defence of acquiescence in disputes over trademarks

By Abhigyan Ashok and Aniruddh Singh, LexOrbis

Steps in press note enhance India’s allure for investors

By Vaibhav Kakkar and Debarpan Ghosh, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Court allows enforcement of Daiichi Sankyo award

By Shreya Gupta and Sneha Jaisingh, Bharucha & Partners

Commercial implications of steps to prevent bank fraud

By Manoj Kumar, Hammurabi & Solomon

Regulation of outsourcing finally extended to NBFCs

By Shruti Rajan and Rutu Gandhi, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Restrictions on refinancing eased for select borrowers

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal

Bidding guidelines aim to address wind project bankability

By Rahul Arora and Abhinav Mishra, HSA Advocates

‘Order of preference’ and the growth of reinsurance

By Shailaja Lall and Ashish Teni, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Can designs law protect graphical user interface?

By Omesh Puri, LexOrbis

Trademark precedents: An evolving landscape

By Dheeraj Kapoor and Shilpi Jain, LexOrbis

Instruments and options available under FDI route

By Apurva Jayant and Vishakha Panchangam, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Why India needs a regime for the pricing of minerals

By Manoj Kumar, Hammurabi & Solomon

French anti-corruption law: Highlights and implications

By Kunal Gupta, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Money laundering bail restrictions struck down

By Deepak Biswas and Sneha Jaisingh, Bharucha & Partners

Resolution regime needed for financial sector entities

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal

Insolvency ordinance: A boon or a bane?

By Amit Ronald Charan and Satish Anand Sharma, SNG & Partners

Conundrum of funding for insurance companies

By Roopal Kulsrestha, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Clearer policy needed on cross-border share swaps

By Vikrant Kumar and Naren BS, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Corporate branding key to stronger enforceability

By Dheeraj Kapoor and Aniruddh Singh, LexOrbis

Boards must plan to meet EU data protection norms

By Manoj Kumar and Shweta Bharti, Hammurabi & Solomon

Individual liability and the role of compliance officers

By Shruti Rajan and Garima Joshi, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Rule change urged to allow insolvency proceedings halt

By Deepak Biswas and Sneha Jaisingh, Bharucha & Partners

Draft directions a boost for electronic trading platforms

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal

Developing infrastructure: Is a revival on the cards?

By Amitabh Sharma, HSA Advocates

Warranty and indemnity insurance: What can it do?

By Faraz Khan and Aishwaria S Iyer, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Court differs with view that all publicity is good

By Raashi Jain, LexOrbis

FDI policy: What is needed to draw more investment?

By Deepak THM and Vivek Pareek, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Supreme Court resolves disputes over ‘dispute’

By Sneha Jaisingh and Shreya Gupta, Bharucha & Partners

Business perspectives of mines and minerals regime

By Manoj Kumar, Hammurabi & Solomon

New liquidation waterfall: A sea change for creditors

By Satish Anand Sharma and Aditya Dua, SNG & Partners

Revisiting gift policy: Key lessons to keep in mind

By Kunal Gupta, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Information utility: A vital cog in the code

By Rahul Sud and Satish Anand Sharma, SNG & Partners

Will easier M&A for stressed companies cause any stress?

By Yogesh Chande, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Impact of moratorium on troubled project vehicles

By Sushmita Gandhi and Bhargav Kosuru, HSA Advocates

Business in India and insolvency laws

By Manoj Kumar and Shweta Bharti, Hammurabi & Solomon

Corporate bond investment limits: Changes make sense

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal

FDI Policy, 2017: Decoding ambiguities

By Dipti Lavya Swain and Srabanee Ghosh, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Directorship, employment and copyright ownership

By Dheeraj Kapoor, LexOrbis

Know your customer and Aadhaar: The way forward

By Shruti Rajan and Rohan Banerjee, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Right to privacy case ruling reveals spectrum of opinion

By Sneha Jaisingh and Shreya Gupta, Bharucha & Partners

Tri-party repo directions: A boost for corporate bonds

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal

Stressed project loans: Will banks have to take a haircut?

By Anjan Dasgupta and Malav K Virani, HSA Advocates

New cross-border regime: Analysis and observations

By Divi Dutta and Anant Gupta, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

John Doe orders bring light in dark age of digital piracy

By Aprajita Nigam, LexOrbis

Processing of FDI proposals: What will the new era hold?

By Kanchan Sinha and Sanya Parmar, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Talaq, talaq, talaq is gone: Instant divorce invalidated

By Sneha Jaisingh and Shreya Gupta, Bharucha & Partners

Privacy verdict by top court: Implications for business

By Manoj Kumar and Pathik Arora, Hammurabi & Solomon

Real estate test for the new insolvency code

By Rahul Sud and Satish Anand Sharma, SNG & Partners

Absolution under the FCPA: Keys to getting a declination

By Kunal Gupta, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Key concerns for minority investors in listed companies

By Puja Sondhi and Sumeet Singh, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

Pilot project for developing inland ports across India

By Anjan Dasgupta and Ajoy Halder, HSA Advocates

Compliance issues under insider trading regulations

By Shruti Rajan and Gazal Rawal, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Employees’ power to act as and nominate arbitrators

By Vivek Vashi and Parinaz Vakil, Bharucha & Partners

New act poses challenges for real estate project financing

By Rahul Sud and Aditya Vikram Dua, SNG & Partners

Banking ordinance: Sound step or halfway measure?

By Sawant Singh, Aditya Bhargava and Sriram Ramachandran, Phoenix Legal

Cruz City ruling: ‘Option’ for downside protection

By Damini Bhalla and Gargi Bohra, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Grants of punitive damages signal growing IP protection

By Omesh Puri and Abhigyan Ashok, LexOrbis

Outbound mergers: A welcome step forward

By Aseem Chawla and Shruti Singh, Phoenix Legal

Practical implications of trading window closure

By Puja Sondhi, Aayush Kapoor and Aakanksha Dalal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

Executive and legal regime fight against counterfeiting

By Dheeraj Kapoor, LexOrbis

‘Dispute’ meaning settled for corporate insolvency cases

By Vivek Vashi and Utkarsh Srivastava, Bharucha & Partners

Changes needed to attract defence sector investment

By Alina Arora and Parth Singh, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Real estate lenders should explore debt for asset swaps

By Amit Ronald Charan and Kanika Malhotra, SNG & Partners

World Bank sanctions: Is India Inc prepared?

By Kunal Gupta, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Pushing the case for energy storage policy formulation

By Rahul Arora and Abhinav Mishra, HSA Advocates

Wholesale and long-term finance banks proposed

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal

Zee and Sony in copyright combat over reality show

By Aprajita Nigam, LexOrbis

Court’s power to appoint arbitral tribunal detailed

By Vivek Vashi and Aditi Bhansali, Bharucha & Partners

Board evaluation: A step towards greater governance

By Shruti Rajan and Rohan Banerjee, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Force majeure provisions in project contracts

By Pranjal Bora and Rakesh J, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Digital financial services: Challenges for regulation

By Amit Aggarwal and Rahul Sud, SNG & Partners

Healthy business opportunities

By Vandana Pai Bharucha and Aakanksha Pagnis, Bharucha & Partners

Letter of comfort: How does it differ from a guarantee?

By Vikramaditya Kapoor and Tania Khullar, SNG & Partners

Arbitral tribunal’s amended power to appoint a receiver

By Vivek Vashi and Aditi Bhansali, Bharucha & Partners

Recent regulatory measures to boost Start-up India plan

By Kanchan Sinha and Gagan Ahuja, Luthra & Luthra

Cross-border mergers under the Companies Act, 2013

By Divi Dutta and Anant Gupta, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

CCI discusses factors that led to record high penalty

By Manjula Chawla, Ritika Ganju and Tushar Thimmiah, Phoenix Legal

Smart Cities Mission needs innovative financing models

By Ramya Hariharan, HSA Advocates

Celebrity endorsement in the Consumer Protection Bill

By Aniruddh Singh, LexOrbis

Dynamism endures

By Iqbal Khan and Natasha Shroff, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

Intermediaries rejoice after key appeal win by Myspace

By Daksh Kumar, LexOrbis

Smart City Mission: The challenges ahead

By Soumya Kanti De Mallik and Siddhanth Pandey, HSA Advocates

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