According to the Supreme Court, the act of using a font itself does not constitute infringement of a copyright, but the act of “implementing” a font file does.
Regulatory enforcement and opaque corporate structures major concerns for compliance professionals
May 2, 2018
Anti-bribery and corruption risks are expected to stay the same or worsen during 2018, but regulators remain the top worry.
Vehicle Import Business Licence required in Vietnam
May 2, 2018
Decree 116 regulates the statutory conditions of vehicle manufacture, assembly, import and warranty & maintenance services.
Asian-mena Counsel (April 2018): Deals of the Year 2017 Results plus LegalTech, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, In-House Insights and Updates from across Asia and Africa….
April 27, 2018
The April 2018 edition of Asian-mena Counsel magazine is available here. Including Deals of the Year 2017 results; Q&A with In-House Counsel; LegalTech; and Corruption & Anti-Briobery Articles among others…
Indonesia: fines for late merger notification
April 25, 2018
The Indonesian Competition Authority again fines companies for late merger notification, with more likely to follow …
UAE: Off-plan sales: risks and rewards
April 25, 2018
Great deals can be found in Dubai’s off-plan real estate sector, but it is critical that prospective buyers do their homework …
India: Supreme Court update
April 25, 2018
Supreme Court refers the question to determine the liability of the consignee or steamer agent in respect of ground rent charges to be paid to the port trust to a larger bench …
Book launch: The Green Door by Stefan Gannon
April 25, 2018
The Hong Kong author and in-house lawyer is launching a collection of stories for the young and not so young.
The new UAE Pledge Law
April 18, 2018
Promulgation of regulations that make registration available.
Exchange control laws of India: Compounding of contraventions
April 18, 2018
India has a complex exchange control regulatory mechanism that investors often find it difficult to comply with.
Corporate Social Responsibility
April 10, 2018
There is a growing realization among the corporates that business growth along with positive community/social impact is now an expected goal …
Validation of European Patent in Cambodia
April 10, 2018
On 1st March 2018, the Agreement on Validation of European Patent (the “Validation Agreement”) enters into force in Cambodia …
New Mining Regulations for Thailand
April 10, 2018
On 30th January 2018, the Ministry of Industry issued a new notification regarding prohibited actions for foreigners …
Canada: Selected Tax Measures in the Federal Budget 2018
April 10, 2018
Canada’s 2018 Federal Budget contains significant proposals to amend the Income Tax Act and the Excise Tax Act while also providing updates on previously announced tax measures and policies …
The Singapore International Commercial Court considers when witnesses may give evidence by video link
April 4, 2018
The decision in Bachmeer Capital Limited v Ong Chih Ching and others is of practical importance given the regularity with which cases before the SICC feature evidence of foreign witnesses.
India’s voyage to formulation of data protection law
April 4, 2018
While regulators across the US, EU and China already have comprehensive legal frameworks to protect data and privacy, India is lagging behind.
UAE: Part-time work
April 4, 2018
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued the new regulations addressing part-time employment.
Kroll: Opaque ownership fastest-growing concern for compliance professionals
April 4, 2018
Less than 25 percent feel highly confident in their program’s ability to address these risks.
Understanding “Business Transfer”
March 28, 2018
When investing in a business in Vietnam, an investor may prefer to cherry-pick a specific part of the business rather than buying the entire company …
Visionary Client Service Provider of the Year 2018
March 28, 2018
A total of 18 service providers are competing for the three separate categories.
Preparing for GDPR
March 28, 2018
In May, Europe’s new General Data Protection Regulation will subject companies from all over the world to its own strict data privacy standards.
China’s newly amended Anti-Unfair Competition Law changes the rules of the game
March 26, 2018
On November 4, 2017, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (the NPC) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) approved and published amendments to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL) that substantially change the previous law enacted in 1993 (the AUCL 1993) …
Philippines: Proposed rules and regulations on crowdfunding
March 26, 2018
Crowdfunding (CF) platforms have proven to be a popular way to solicit charitable donations and to raise funds for projects or business ventures …
Process and issues in dual listing or cross listing of Malaysian-incorporated listed companies
March 26, 2018
Dual listing is when a company’s shares are listed on two or more different exchanges in addition to its domestic exchange for the purpose of adding liquidity to the shares and allowing investors greater choice in where they can trade their shares …
India: Impact of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017
March 26, 2018
With the assent of the President on January 3, 2018, the much-awaited Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Amendment Act), which provides for simpler provisions but stringent penalties, has finally seen the light of the day …
Increasing importance of African regulatory issues for M&A, trade and investment
March 26, 2018
It is important to remember that Africa is not a country but consists of 54 sovereign states and a huge diversity of cultures, customs, languages, ethnic groups and religions …
Vietnam: New law supports start-ups and SMEs
March 26, 2018
On June 12, 2017 the National Assembly of Vietnam issued Law No. 04/2017/QH14 on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (the SME Support Law), which took effect on January 1, 2018 …
Ordinary wages in Korea
March 26, 2018
Calculation of ordinary wages in Korea can have a profound impact on an employer’s labour costs, as ordinary wages are used to calculate other benefits and compensation, including overtime, compensation for unused annual paid leave and severance pay.
Singapore gets serious in fight against bribery and corruption
March 26, 2018
Conducting joint investigations and joint enforcement actions with foreign authorities may become a new norm …
Deploying AI in the legal department
March 21, 2018
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the face of global legal practice and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future …
Hongye Zhao, Nike
March 21, 2018
We talk to the legal vice-president for Nike Greater China about his role and the challenges of managing a China legal team for a high-profile multinational company …
Recent changes regarding trading rights of Foreign Invested Enterprises
March 21, 2018
During the past 11 years, Decree 23 has been a barrier to the trading activities of foreign investors in the Vietnam market, especially in the retail industry.
