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Starting A School: Some Key Considerations
A brief look at legal and regulatory aspects for anyone who wants to enter greenfield primary education in India…
Modalities Of Execution Powers Of The NCLT
Sweeping powers are conferred upon the NCLT to enforce the execution of its order…
Goods And Services Tax Imperatives For E-Commerce
Goods And Services Tax Imperatives For E-Commerce
Human Resources In M&A Deals - A Critical Analysis
Any form of restructuring of business impacts human resources and hence, the need to address concerns related to human resources…
GST (Compensation To States) Act, 2017 Approved
GST (Compensation To States) Act, 2017 Approved
Suit Filed Against Trump's Administration Over Birth Control Regulations
On October 9, Washington’s attorney general reported that he would sue President Trump’s administration over its rollback of an ObamaCare requirement that employers include birth control coverage in their health insurance plans.
Microsoft President Says North Korea Behind Wannacry Cyber Attack
Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith stated that North Korea was responsible for the devastating WannaCry ransomware attack that affected 47 NHS trusts.
Flipkart Acquires Mobile And It Products Service Chain F1 Info Solutions
Flipkart, the Ecommerce major has acquired mobile phone and electronic products repair and services startup F1 Info Solutions as it seeks to enhance after-sales offerings. Flipkart has merged F1 Info Solutions with its subsidiary Jeeves, a third-party service provider for home appliances and furniture.
Quickdel Logistics Slaps ₹300-crore Legal Notice On Snapdeal
A ₹300 crore legal notice has been sent to Snapdeal founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, and Jasper Infotech, the entity which runs Snapdeal by Quickdel Logistics, the parent of GoJavas that had raised investment from Snapdeal.
Madras HC Gives Split Verdict In TRAI Vs Star India
On March 2, the Madras High Court referred to a third judge the petitions challenging Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI’s) March 2017 tariff order related to pricing of television channels offered as a bouquet, after a two-judge bench including Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice M Sundar delivered a split verdict in the matter.
As Indian Economy Goes Into Overdrive For GST Industry Witnesses Great Traction
The setting up of joint working groups is a welcome initiative by the government.
GST - A Good and Simple Tax to Comply?
Finalization of draft rules governing the new GST regime alone will be able to determine whether these are an added “boon or bane” for assessees.
The Good, Bad, and Challenges of the New Trade Mark Rules, 2017
This article looks at how the new Trade Mark Rules, 2017 fare in terms of streamlining the function of the Trade Marks Registry and embracing technology to expedite the process.
Role Of Competition Commission Of India In The Corporate Resolution Process: An Interplay
The acquisition of stressed assets or shares under the CIRP is not yet exempted from obtaining a clearance from the CCI
HDFC Life - Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
Legal Era Magazine throws light on the product portfolio, journey thus far and future plans of one of India’s leading lights in life insurance…
Accenture's Global Approach To General Data Protection Regulation Implementation
Because the GDPR applies to processing of personal data of individuals in the EU, regardless of where it is processed or stored, Accenture is addressing the new requirements across all geographies as a consistent, global standard to address client needs
Employee Misclassification The New World Order?
With several companies engaging a section of their workers as independent contractors, these companies are not complying with labor and employment laws in relation to such workers
Dispute Resolution In India Problems & Perspectives
The culture to be developed by legal professionals should be to emphasize rights as per the rule of law and not to impliedly drive the approaching public lose (a) focus of their rights on account of time taken to deliver results or (b) faith in the justice delivery system altogether
One Never Stops Learning As A Lawyer - Anand Pathak
One of the country’s most distinguished & sought after M&A and competition lawyers, in an exclusive interview with Legal Era Magazine
Legal Era
On June 6, Videocon Industries faced bankruptcy proceedings after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted a plea from lenders, led by SBI, against Videocon Industries Ltd, controlled by Venugopal Dhoot, to initiate a resolution process with a new owner to be found through a bidding process over the next 180 days.
RBI To Release Wallet Interoperability Rules In July
After the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) clearing safety aspects of digital wallets to bring them onto an interoperable platform, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is now all set to come up with operational guidelines for these wallets.
IBBI Guidelines For Appointment Of Interim Resolution Professionals
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) recently prescribed guidelines for the appointment of Insolvency Professionals as Interim Resolution Professionals or Liquidators.
PFRDA Proposes To Hike Pension Amount Under Apy To ₹10,000/Month
On June 12, a top official said that the government is considering a proposal to raise the pension limit under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) to more than ₹10,000 per month from the existing slab of up to ₹5,000.
Honors Achievers 2019
The two-day 8th Annual GENNEXT Business & Law Congress 2019 culminated in the 8th Annual Indian Awards 2018-19, where Legal Era Magazine felicitated leading legal practitioners, in-house teams, and law firms with Best-in-Class Awards categorized as: Law Firms, In-House, Individual, International, and Premier League. The glittering ceremony unfolded near the poolside lawns of Hotel Taj Lands End, Mumbai, India, on March 16
Lacunae In The Insolvency & Bankruptcy code: Call For The Third Amendment
Although the intent of IBC is undoubtedly right, its execution is a matter of concern
Key Amendment To India's Anti-Corruption Legislation
Has Significant Implications for Multinationals Doing Business in India
Interpretational Issues In IBC
Answers to these will contribute to the jurisprudence relating to corporate insolvency in India.
Data Security And Compliance How Far Would You Go?
How should companies go about ensuring that their compliance set-up and security are adequate as far as their own and customers’ confidential and business data and involvement of third parties is concerned.
Supreme Court's Role In Ease Of Doing Business: International Arbitration In Focus
The Supreme Court’s role as a policy court is inherent in its powers in interpreting laws, while at the same time recognizing that law-making is exclusively the preserve of the legislature.
Amazon Scouting For An Off-Line Partner In India
While fears of a retail invasion by the two giants, Walmart and Amazon, continue to haunt domestic retailers in India, the probable merger of Japan’s SoftBank and China’s Alibaba, giving rise to a third player, has given a ray of hope to small retailers in the online space at least