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ArticleTamil Nadu Online Gaming Regulation OrdinanceWe bring you the latest chapter in the ongoing struggle around regulating online gaming and ‘Real Money Gaming' in India. In 2021, you will remember, the state of Tamil Nadu...IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentBTG Advaya
ArticleCOVID-19: Judicial Pronouncements Payment Of Wages And Termination During Lockdown The Government of India issued an order on 29 March 2020 directing all employers to pay full salary to employees and workers and prohibiting termination for the duration of the pandemic-driven...IndiaCoronavirus (COVID-19)BTG Advaya
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ArticleEngaging Temporary Contract Workers In IndiaTemporary staffing arrangements are an attractive option for foreign companies seeking to operate in India, especially where the business needs require flexibility and the foreign company...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawBTG Advaya
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ArticleSEBI's ESG Bonds Framework Prompts Early Market Response From L&TWithin weeks of the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") introducing its Framework for Environment, Social, and Governance ("ESG") Debt Securities (excluding green debt securities) ("ESG Framework")...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawBTG Advaya
ArticleUpdate: Companies Act Amendment October 2023The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") on the 27th of October 2023 notified two major amendments to rules under the Companies Act, 2013.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawBTG Advaya
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ArticleMind Over Matter – Prioritising Employees' Mental HealthThe COVID-19 pandemic brought employee mental health to the forefront. Remote work, social isolation, and job insecurity lead to increased stress and anxiety in employees.IndiaEmployment and HRBTG Advaya
ArticleAn Introduction Of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Their Legal Frameworks And Copyright OwnershipNFTs in recent times have gained a tremendous amount of attention along with the evolution and fame gained in the Cryptocurrency field, NFTs can be the next recognized digital unit. IndiaIntellectual PropertyBTG Advaya
ArticleInventions By Artificial Intelligence: Patentable Or Not?As per Section 6 of The Patents Act, an application for a patent can be made by any person claiming to be the true and first inventor of the invention. IndiaIntellectual PropertyBTG Advaya
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