ArticleCourts Tend to Weighs More on ‘Usage’ Than On Registration of MarkThe basic facet of a trademark is to express the bondage of the product with the manufacturer/user of the mark. IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleForeign Investment In Indian Construction Industry"With the advent of globalization and liberalization in real estates and construction industries, it is essential to have in place a comprehensive legal framework not only to minimize the disputes and risks attached, but also to encourage global investors".IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionS&A Law Offices
ArticleProperty & Real Estate News - 24 November 2017The newsletter includes links to recent media releases, reports and a case relating to Australian property & real estate.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
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ArticleSpeculative Buyer/Investor, Not A Financial Creditor Neither An Allottee, Under IBCRecently, the NCLAT in an appeal filed by Naman Infradevelopers Pvt Ltd ("Appellant") against Metcalfe Properties Pvt Ltd ("Corporate Debtor") under Section 61 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016...IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringDhaval Vussonji & Associates
ArticleInterim Injunction Vacated in View of Phonetic and Visual DivergenceLikelihood of confusion is propounded to arise in situations where consumers are likely to be confused or mislead about the origin of two similar marks, used by two different entities. IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleLegal Position In India Pertaining To Infringement Of Right To Publicity Of A CelebrityEvery individual has a right in the publicity value of his personality, identity and persona. IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleRedesigned Taxation On Reconstitution / Dissolution Of The Firm – A New Jeopardy?Under the erstwhile provisions of the Income tax Act, 1961 ("the Act"), where the partner withdrew money from capital account with the partnership firm, there was no provision to tax the same...IndiaTaxVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleCryptoassets – Regulation And Risk. Plus Ca Change?Cryptoassets – Exchange tokens, utility tokens and security tokens: What are they? How do they work? Are they safe? How do I know they are safe? United KingdomTechnologyDAC Beachcroft LLP
ArticleFTC Pursues Crackdown On Employee NoncompetesEarlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched unprecedented challenges to noncompete provisions in employment contracts through both rulemaking and individual enforcement actions.United StatesAntitrust/Competition LawBracewell LLP
ArticleAppeals Court Temporarily Bars Mass Firings At CFPBThe U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has upheld a temporary injunction issued by Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia...United StatesFinance and BankingBallard Spahr LLP
ArticleDOJ Lawyers, National Treasury Employees Union Attorney Square Off In Appeals Court Over CFPB FiringsDespite massive attempted layoffs and cancellation of third-party vendor contracts, the Trump Administration did not and does not intend to shut down the CFPB...United StatesFinance and BankingBallard Spahr LLP
Article'Court' For Extension Of Arbitrator's Mandate – A Legal Quandary"The hallmarks of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ("Arbitration Act") are – (i) party autonomy; (ii) minimum judicial intervention; and (iii) expeditious disposal of cases.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleThe Landmark Reforms Of The Consumer Credit Regime- HMT's Phase 1 Consultation On The Reform Of The Consumer Credit Act And Its Next Steps For The Regulation Of Buy Now Pay LaterLast month was significant for developments in consumer credit regulation. The two pivotal publications from HM Treasury (HMT) that we had been waiting for with bated breath were finally published on 19 May 2025.United KingdomConsumer ProtectionAddleshaw Goddard
Article25 Attorneys Named 2021 Best Lawyers And Five Identified As "Ones To Watch"Pryor Cashman is pleased to announce 23 partners, one senior counsel, and one counsel have received the distinction of 2021 Best Lawyers.United StatesLaw Department PerformancePryor Cashman LLP
ArticleCommercial Driver’s License Compliance Clash: Court Rulings, State Crackdowns, And Federal EnforcementA fast-moving clash between federal regulators, state motor vehicle agencies, and the courts is reshaping who can legally hold and keep a non-domiciled commercial driver’s license (“CDL”).United StatesImmigrationSeyfarth Shaw LLP
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ArticlePersonality Trademark And Its Growing SignificanceThis article explores the growing significance of personality trademarks in protecting the identities of public figures in the era of social media and Artificial Intelligence. IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys