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ArticleIndia’s Accession To Madrid Protocol: Bless Or Mess!In a significant development, India has joined the Madrid Protocol and with India's accession the purpose of transforming the Madrid Protocol into a system with truly global reach is another step closer.IndiaIntellectual PropertyPSA
ArticleShould Comparative Advertising Be Allowed?The Delhi High Court by its judgment dated August 21, 2013 dismissed the injunction petition filed by Colgate against Pepsodent. IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentPSA
ArticleWorkplace Sexual Harassment: Are Laws Really The Savior?With more and more women joining workforce, ensuring an enabling working environment for women that is safe and secure has become a key concern, not only for their employers but also for the government.IndiaEmployment and HRPSA
ArticleRes-Subjudice In ArbitrationIn commercial transactions, disputes are governed by agreements between the parties.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPSA
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ArticleAbuse Of Dominance: Even Non-Profit Organizations Not Exempted!All enterprises in the markets need to adopt fair practices while doing business. A fair competition promotes efficiency, encourages innovation, facilitates better governance and ensures availability of goods at an affordable price. IndiaAntitrust/Competition LawPSA
ArticlePrivate Placement Of Securities: New Laws, Better LawsWhen it decides to increase its capital, speed and fewer procedural requirements are two factors which are always of concern to a company.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawPSA
ArticleThe Dichotomy Between The Companies Act And The IBC ResolvedOver the years, ever since the IBC came into force, there has been ample litigation addressing different elements of the "waterfall" mechanism prescribed in section 53 therein whereunder the secured creditors have the highest standing.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawPSA
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ArticleCheque Dishonor – SC Redefined Jurisdiction Of CourtsThe perplexity over jurisdiction of courts in cheque bouncing cases has finally been resolved by the three judge bench of the apex court in Dashrath Rupsingh Rathod v State of Maharashtra & Anr.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPSA
ArticleUnilateral Arbitral Appointments And Their Waiver: Supreme Court Settles The LawFor decades, Indian arbitrations carried a quiet paradox. Disputes meant to be decided by neutral adjudicators often began with one party holding the unilateral power to appoint the sole arbitrator. IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPSA