The Times They Are A-Changing – Bob Dylan
On the first day of his second term of office, President Donald Trump issued ten Executive Orders and Proclamations seeking to change the face of US Immigration Law and Policy.
Comparing PECA 2016 and the Personal Data Protection Bill 2023: A Critical Analysis of Cybercrime and Data Privacy Laws in Pakistan
INTRODUCTION The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 or more commonly known as the PECA presently appears to be Pakistan’s answer to all things related to the internet and cyber space. In an era where digital technology permeates every aspect of life, the rise of cybercrime presents a significant challenge for governments worldwide. Pakistan addressed …
FUND ME IF YOU CAN: THE WORLD OF ARBITRATION FINANCING
Arbitration has become the preferred mode of dispute resolution in commercial disputes due to its efficiency, confidentiality, and party autonomy.
Missing Beneficiary: the Courts and Benjamin Orders
Estate administration can be a complex and time-consuming process, particularly when a beneficiary is missing. Executors, Administrators, and trustees have a legal duty to distribute an Estate according to the deceased’s Will or intestacy laws, but when an heir cannot be found, the process may be stalled indefinitely.
Data Protection Laws in India: Tackling Compliance Challenges under the DPDPA, 2023 & draft DPDPR, 2025
INTRODUCTION The enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023, and the publication of the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (DPDP Rules), marks a significant development in India’s data privacy framework.
Judgment rendered by the Grand Panel of the Intellectual Property High Court on March 19, 2025, regarding the patentability of compositions which contemplate medical procedures both before and after manufacture
Introduction On March 19, 2025, the Grand Panel of the Intellectual Property High Court (the “IPHC”) rendered their judgment in a patent infringement case. The court reversed a Tokyo District Court’s judgment and found that the defendant had infringed the plaintiff’s patent.
Update: A Second Court Decision addressing Patent Linkage and Unfair Competition
Introduction As reported in NO&T IP Law Update No.8, on October 28, 2024, the Tokyo District Court issued a decision in a case involving a biosimilar manufacturer seeking a preliminary injunction against a patent holder (Samsung Bioepis Co. Ltd. v. Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Patents: – The Principle of Territoriality: Two Notable Judgments of the Supreme Court of Japan rendered on March 3, 2025
NEW JUDGMENTS – Principle of Territoriality and Infringement of Japanese Patent Rights regarding “Network-Related Inventions” 1. Summary The Supreme Court of Japan rendered two unprecedented judgments on March 3, 2025, addressing the application of the principle of territoriality of patents to cross-border activities.
Accessibility in the sportlight: what operators need to know under law no. 232/2022
As part of the European Union’s broader efforts to promote equality and eliminate barriers to participation in the digital economy, the legal framework on accessibility will soon become binding for a wide range of service providers, including those active in the gambling sector.
Groundbreaking Labour Disputes Court Ruling in Cyprus on Pension Rights of Employees on Indefinite Contracts
In a groundbreaking decision issued by the Cyprus Labour Disputes Court on 27/3/2025, application 260/2018, it was recognized for the first time that employees on indefinite contracts fall within the scope of European Directive 1999/70/EC and can invoke unfair discrimination concerning their pension benefits.