Canada unveils national AI strategy: Key commitments, regulatory gaps, and what’s missing
On June 4, 2026, the Government of Canada released AI for All: Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, a 50-page, multi-billion-dollar plan positioning Canada as a global AI leader across six strategic pillars (protecting Canada/democracy, empowering Canadians, powering prosperity, sovereign AI infrastructure, scaling Canadian AI, and international partnerships) and five priority sectors (health/life sciences, energy/natural resources, transportation, …
DLA Piper advises Aurion Resources in its acquisition by Agnico Eagle
DLA Piper advised Canadian exploration company Aurion Resources Ltd. in its acquisition by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Canada’s largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world, for aggregate consideration of approximately CAD$481 million.
Peru’s insurance authority proposes a regulation on parametric insurance
Peru’s Superintendency of Banking, Insurance, and Pension Fund Administrators (SBS) has released for public comment a draft regulation that would approve the Parametric Insurance Regulation and amend provisions on the marketing of insurance products and internal audits.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: A Wake-Up Call for Hong Kong Landlords in the UK
Navigating the end of “no-fault” evictions, strict compliance deadlines, and the shifting tax landscape for overseas property investors The UK property market has long been a favoured destination for Hong Kong investors. Over the past few years, the number of Hong Kong residents letting out property in Britain has surged, with recent data suggesting they …
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FREEHOLD CONVERSION OF NAZUL LAND: LEGAL LOOPHOLES, ADMINISTRATIVE IRREGULARITIES AND THE GROWING THREAT OF LAND MAFIA
Abstract Nazul land constitutes one of the largest repositories of public property in India. Historically vested in the Government through escheat, confiscation, acquisition, lapse, or succession from colonial authorities, Nazul lands were intended to serve public purposes and governmental functions. However, the policy of converting leasehold Nazul land into freehold ownership, introduced in several States …
From Human Fault to Algorithmic Accountability: Tort Law in the AI Era
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way decisions are made across critical sectors worldwide. This shift from automation to autonomy presents significant challenges for traditional tort law, which has historically been built around concepts such as human fault, foreseeability and direct causation.
Finality of Arbitral Awards and Judicial Intervention in India: Lessons from the Supreme Court’s Jabalpur Corridor Decision
Introduction Arbitration has emerged as the preferred dispute resolution mechanism for commercial parties seeking speed, confidentiality, technical expertise and finality. The success of any arbitration regime depends not only upon the quality of arbitral proceedings but also upon the willingness of courts to respect arbitral autonomy and limit judicial intervention.
Navigating GSTAT Appeals: Procedure, Pitfalls, and Practical Insights
Introduction The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) represents one of the most significant developments in India’s indirect tax dispute resolution framework since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax regime in July 2017. Established under Section 109 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (“CGST Act”) and backed by the constitutional framework …
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Setting Up a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India: Legal and Regulatory Framework
Introduction India has emerged as one of the world’s leading destinations for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with multinational corporations increasingly establishing captive centres to manage global operations, technology development, research and development, finance, legal support, data analytics and business process management functions.
The Evolving Nature of Free Consent in Contemporary Contract Law
Introduction The principle of free consent is one of the cornerstones of contract law and plays a fundamental role in determining whether an agreement qualifies as a valid and enforceable contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. A contract becomes legally binding only when the parties enter into it voluntarily and with a clear understanding …
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