YOUSAF AMANAT & ASSOCIATES ENGAGED BY SERIOPLAST ITALY
The Firm was recently engaged by Serioplast Italy a global manufacturing company for plastics. The Firm advised the company on a variety of matters including employment law, tax, matters concerning the State Bank of Pakistan and Customs issue.
The Interplay Between IBC Moratorium and Criminal Liability Under Section 138 of the NI Act: In light of Recent Judgement Passed In ‘Rakesh Bhanot Vs. Gurdas Agro Pvt. Ltd.
A. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its landmark ruling Rakesh Bhanot v. Gurdas Agro Pvt Ltd[1]. delivered on 01 April 2025, clarified the relationship between insolvency moratoriums and criminal liability for dishonoured cheques.
Challenges in licencing the production and trade of weapons: Lithuania
Until recently only the state had the right to produce and trade Category A weapons. According to Lithuanian legislation, Category A weapons include weapons used for military purposes[1].
The Governance Structure for Ghanaian Businesses
This article examines the governance structures of various business entities in Ghana, such as Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Companies Limited by Shares, Companies Unlimited by Shares, Companies Limited by Guarantee, and External Companies.
Changing Regulatory Landscape for HFCs in the Debt Market
1) Introduction Housing Finance Companies (“HFCs”) play an essential role in the Indian financial ecosystem by providing loans to individuals and businesses for purchasing, constructing, or renovating residential properties. HFCs are a significant contributor to the growth of the housing sector, and their role in boosting the economy is critical, especially in a developing country …
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AI Update – AI Inventorship: IP High Court in Japan Rules AI Cannot Be Listed as Inventor
Executive Summary A recent ruling has reinforced that judicial interpretation alone cannot extend inventorship to AI systems under existing patent law. On January 30, 2025, the Japanese Intellectual Property High Court ruled that AI-generated inventions cannot receive patent protection under the current Japanese patent law. [1] The Court held that the current Patent Act only …
FDI screening in Algeria : sectorial approach does not preclude activity-specific scrutiny
Introduction: “Fide Sed Cui Vide” or -in a more prosaic style -“trust does not exclude control”. This deep-rooted principle has governed the set-up of an Investment Screening Mechanism (ISM) in most countries in the world eager to protect strategic autonomy in sectors considered essential. ISM first appeared in the United States, Canada and Australia in …
-Amendment to Guidelines on Competition Compliance Programs-
On April 23, 2025, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) announced and implemented the amendment to the “Guidelines on the Operation and Evaluation of Competition Compliance Programs (CP)” (Competition CP Guidelines).
UNDERSTANDING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT REGULATIONS IN NIGERIA
ARTICLE WRITTEN BY THE TRUSTED ADVISORS INTRODUCTION Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations are integral to understanding the mechanisms governing foreign direct investment in Nigeria. These regulations are important for potential foreign investors to study to understand how their investments may be managed and to ensure compliance with the local laws and regulations.
Coronavirus vs. Construction (CEE Legal Matters, 2020)
The coronavirus pandemic has been affecting both domestic and international trade and commerce around the world.