Copyright issues involving font files
May 2, 2018
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.
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.