The ROC strike back at the crowd funding model
Indian equity crowdfunding platforms are under scrutiny after the Registrar of Companies, NCT of Delhi and Haryana penalized two companies that had raised funding via the crowdfunding platform Tyke. The ROC held that the use of such platforms by companies for fundraising constitutes a contravention of Section 42(7) whereby a private placement issue and subscription […]
IPR Newsletter April 2023
Did you know that Artificial Intelligence assisted works cannot be granted copyright protection? Read about this and much more in our IPR newsletter for the month of April 2023 which highlights all the intriguing updates and the emerging legal issues in this domain, happening in India and around the world. For more information, get […]
Tech Newsletter for April 2023
Our Tech Newsletter for April 2023 makes for an interesting read – get legal insights into everything from IT amendment rules to ChatGPT-4 & concerns over AI. Our Partner, Anupam Shukla For more information, get in touch with our Partner Anupam Shukla, Associate Vedika Shah or Paralegal Shreya Masalia Read Full Newsletter below
Can brands create exclusive retail zones in India?
Apple has launched its first retail store in India at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex under an Exclusive Retail Zone agreement with Jio World Drive. Our Partner, Anupam Shukla speaks with Business Standard on #TheMorningShow to discuss exclusive arrangements and their treatment under India’s competition law. Check out the video below –https://lnkd.in/dFfE2zPa
Concerns Over New IT Amendment Rules 2023 on Fact Checking
Check out our Partner, Shoubhik Dasgupta‘s thoughts on ‘shell companies’ and the lack of a specific definition under Indian law in an article by The Daily Telegraph. You can read the article here – https://lnkd.in/gNcMsaAB #PioneerLegal #MediaBuzz #ShellCompany #CorporateLaw #IndianLaw #OECD #EconomicOperations
Anti-money laundering laws to apply in Cryptocurrencies; positive move towards regulating the Sector by the Govt.
As the Indian government introduces new regulations for the cryptocurrency sector, businesses must adapt quickly to avoid legal action. Our Partner, Anupam Shukla, explains what this means for the industry in a recent article by The Economic Times. #PioneerLegal #MediaBuzz #cryptocurrencyregulations #antimoneylaundering #PMLA #KYCrequirements #digitalcurrency
Grievance Panels : Friction with Social Media to Rise
Our Partner, Anupam Shukla shares his views on the effectiveness of the Grievance Appellate Committees proposed to be instituted pursuant to the new amendments to the IT Rules. This article was published by Financial Express (India). Check out the link to know more – https://lnkd.in/dV9TQbFR #PioneerLegal #MediaBuzz #GreivancePanel #socialmedia #misinformation #content #contentcreators #law #legalupdates #legalindustry
Ratan Tata sets up a new Endowment Trust
Our Partner, Anupam Shukla shares his thoughts on Ratan Tata’s creation of a new personal endowment trust and its potential implications for estate planning and funding future charitable endeavours. Read the full article by Economic Times now – https://lnkd.in/d2FRKNXz #PioneerLegal #MediaBuzz #RatanTata #TataTrusts #EstatePlanning #CharitableGiving #TataTrusts
New Alternatives to Pre-installed Google Apps may dent handset sales
Our Partner, Anupam Shukla discusses the fallout of the CCI order against Google and how the same will impact smartphone manufacturers and users. Read the full article here – https://lnkd.in/dK5wUbwT #PioneerLegal #MediaBuzz #GoogleApps #SmartphoneSales #EconomicTimes #TechnologyTrends
TATA Trust opts for Endowment Funding Route
Here’s what our Partner, Anupam Shukla has to say regarding endowment funds and their effectiveness. Check out the insightful article by The Economic Times here – https://lnkd.in/dFBSg–d #PioneerLegal #MediaBuzz #TataTrusts #Philanthropy #EndowmentFunding #CharitableSpending
