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Internet Service Providers and its Liabilities under Indian Law
Author:Advocate Rachit Gupta Internet Service Provider (ISP) is an entity that connects people to the Internet and offers additional services such as website development and hosting. An ISP has the necessary equipment and telecommunications line access to serve as a point of presence on the Internet in the geographic area served. To deliver con...
Comprehensive Law Guide on Accidental Claims in India
The Motor Vehicle Act, 2019 provides provisions regarding compensation for losses a person or others (third parties) suffer as a result of a motor vehicle accident. These losses can be categorized as damages to third parties or damage to self including one's own vehicle. The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal is responsible for efficiently hearing the...
Liability of a Director in Cheque Bounce Case
The honesty and integrity of the parties involved in a commercial transaction is crucial for its smooth operation. When a bank dishonors a check, it causes significant loss, injury, and inconvenience to the payee, and undermines the credibility of the business transaction. A company, being an artificial person, acts through its directors and office...
All you need to know on E-way Bills
INTRODUCTION: India's e-way bill system aims to streamline the process of complying with India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) rules by providing a single invoice for all transportation transactions during a fiscal year. Vendors can now upload documents such as invoices and purchase orders electronically, and customers can track their shipments...
Top 10 Legal Judgments That Will Improve Your Logistics Business
1. Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. V. ACST & E-Cum Proper Officer Circle Baddi The court held that the small typographic errors in the e-way bill while generating it is a minor error and it does not cause any reason to be intercepted by the authorities. Mistake of entering the distance between Pondicherry to Himachal Pradesh as 20 Kilometers instead...
What is Service Charge, and what does the Government say about it?
MEANING OF SERVICE CHARGE The tax system in India is an extensive one. There are many types of taxes that one has to pay as an upstanding citizen. Taxes are of two types: 1. direct tax: includes Income Tax, Wealth Tax, Gift Tax etc. 2. Indirect tax: including GST, Sales Tax, VAT, etc. Apart from these two types of taxes, there are other t...
Pro-Bono Legal Services in India
PRO BONO PUBLICO Pro Bono Publico, often abbreviated to Pro Bono is a Latin phrase meaning “for the public good”, Pro Bono Publico is not understood by its actual meaning, rather, Pro Bono has become synonym to free legal aid. Pro Bono are the professional services provided in the public interest to persons in need. Though these services can vary...
Legal Awareness | Triple A Solution by Lawyered
Creating Legal Awareness Ignorance of the law is no excuse (ignorantia Juris non-excusat). Even a layman is required to have a basic knowledge of the law. A basic understanding of one’s rights and duties makes a person legally empowered and capable of standing his rights and the greater cause of justice for him or the society. Legal awareness is ...
Advertising for lawyers
Introduction: The right to advertise is not guaranteed to the Indian Lawyers. In fact, the right to publicize or exhibit their work to solicit clients is statutorily prohibited. According to Rule 36 enunciated by the Bar Council of India, when read along with section 49 (1)(c) of the Advocates Act, 1961, imposes a complete ban upon the right to ad...
Triple A Solution | Awareness | Accessibility | Affordability
Triple A Solution : Awareness, Accessibility and Affordability in terms of Legal Empowerment The Indian Constitution rests much upon the basic underline aspect of providing affordable means to access justice. Not only this, but it also thrives on creating awareness regarding the fundamental rights enshrined under it. A lack of legal knowledge i...
Physical Possession of the Documents | Not compulsory
PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF THE DOCUMENTS - NOT A COMPULSION ANYMORE There is no need to carry the physical document while you are driving!!! The Transport Department of the Delhi Government recently issued a notice clarifying that now the drivers need not carry the physical copy of the driving documents like Driving License and Vehicle Registration C...
Covid-19 Death | Procedure for claiming ex-gratia | Delhi
COVID-19 DEATH | PROCEDURE The scheme provides for one-time assistance to the family members of deceased primary bread winner (male/female) of a household. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. Age of the deceased should be between 18 to 60 years, i.e. death of the “bread earner” has occurred while he/she was in the age group 18-60 years. “Bread earner” is d...
Fintechs 一 opening road for increased financial inclusion in India
Fintech businesses in India include a wide range of services, including payment financing, personal financial management, and regulatory technology. Without a doubt, the vast population of the country, the growing number of online users, and the government's efforts to make the country digital are creating countless new chances for Fintech and new...
Women and Banking
Banking सेवाये हमारे समाज का एक अनिवार्य हिस्सा है। Bank खाते और online Banking के बिना, कई काम करना काफी mushkil हो सकता है, जैसे कि धन जमा करना और निकालना, बचत, निवेश, Bills का भुगतान, credit card के लिए apply करना, और भी बोहत कुछ। ऐसे समय की कल्पना करना मुश्किल है जब महिलाओं को अपने नाम पर Bank खाता रखने की अनुमति नहीं थी। पहले Bank महिलाओं को ...
Club Rule | Download Free Templates
1. What is a Club Rule? A club is an association of people who have a common cause or interest-such as running a village hall, a gardening club or a type of sport. They may also be a charity . 2. Why is it important? a. It determines the club member and committee. b. All members of clubs abide by club rules both written and unwritten. c. ...
"Legal Compliance Audit Checklist by NBFC for Granting Loans"
A money foundation is referred to as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). Under the Companies Act 2013, it is a type of organisation that accepts loans and advances, obtains stocks or offers, rents, and does chit business. NBFCs are classified as Investment Companies, Loan Companies, and Finance Companies. The Reserve Bank of India supervises t...
#EnablingFutureLawyers on Career in Judicial Services with Adv. Pratyush Raj
Presenting a one-of-its-kind month long talk show for chancellors/Vice-chancellors to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance of legal knowledge and how it is equipped in the students. The next episode brings toge...
#EnablingFutureLawyers on "Important skills every lawyer should develop" with Adv. Khushnuma Khan
Presenting a one-of-its-kind month long talk show for chancellors/Vice-chancellors to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance of legal knowledge and how it is equipped in the students. The next episode brings toge...
"Decoding Human Thoughts" By Swati Kumari & Drivya Jain
Humans - the most unpredictable organisms that exist on the planet Earth. Every person is different not by the face but by their thoughts, their behaviour, their actions. Unlike other living beings, it was hard to categorize humans according to specific behavioural patterns. Avoiding eye contact means a person is hiding or lying, shaking legs means...
"Our Privacy Is Not Private Enough"
Data protection laws are a set of laws, rules, policies and regulations which help in maintaining the privacy of a certain individual and govern that no personal data of any individual comes out in public without their consent and also deals with the penalties of such offences. The Right to Privacy has been recently recognized as a fundamental ri...
In conversation with Adv. Rajeshwari Hariharan
Lawyered is pleased to have a conversation with Ms. Rajeshwari Hariharan and we are immensely happy to introduce her demonstrated knowledge of 27 years in the fields of Intellectual Property Law. Adv. Rajeshwari Hariharan has been bestowed with the title of Trademark Star and Leading Patent Lawyer. Her seasoning of patent law with command in trial...
#EnablingFutureLawyers on Career in judicial services with Adv. Shaubhik Gupta
Presenting a one-of-its-kind month long talk show for chancellors/Vice-chancellors to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance of legal knowledge and how it is equipped in the students. The next episode brings toge...
#EnablingFutureLawyers on Importance of choosing correct specialization with Adv. Gaurav Deshpande
Presenting a one-of-its-kind month long talk show for chancellors/Vice-chancellors to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance of legal knowledge and how it is equipped in the students. The next episode brings toge...
#FoundersSpotlight on Confidentiality and Liability of co-working spaces with Adv. Shikhar Garg
Lawyered is pleased to announce its new series #FoundersSpotlight. In this series, we bring together advocates and startup founders to discuss legal issues faced by entrepreneurs everyday and various strategies to overcome them. The next episode brings together Adv. Shikhar Garg, Advocate & Founding Partner, SAMANVAYA LAW & PARTNERS and Mr. Raunak ...
Co-working Spaces: Reinventing Indian office market in pandemic times #FoundersSpotlight with Adv. Pratik Harsh
Lawyered is pleased to announce its new series #FoundersSpotlight. In this series, we bring together advocates and startup founders to discuss legal issues faced by entrepreneurs everyday and various strategies to overcome them. The next episode brings together Adv. Pratik Harsh, Advocate, Founder & Partner, Vidhinyas Solicitors & Associates and Mr...
#EnablingFutureLawyers on Importance of management skills in the life of law students with Adv. V Bovan Cherian Varkey
Presenting a one-of-its-kind month long talk show for chancellors/Vice-chancellors to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance of legal knowledge and how it is equipped in the students. The next episode brings toge...
#EnablingFutureLawyers on Legal education system in India with Adv. Sunny Shah
Presenting a one-of-its-kind month long talk show for chancellors/Vice-chancellors to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance of legal knowledge and how it is equipped in the students. The next episode brings toge...
"What to Look for in a Reliant Estate Planning Lawyer"
An estate lawyer is an essential professional for planning a good future for all your possessions and assets. The lawyer also helps you with various family and distribution planning and takes care of matters subsequent to your death according to your will. This means that an inexperienced or generalized lawyer won’t be able to handle the complicate...
#FoundersSpotlight on Legalities faced by coworking spaces post pandemic by Adv. Dilraj Rohit Sequiera
Lawyered is pleased to announce its new series #FoundersSpotlight. In this series, we bring together advocates and startup founders to discuss legal issues faced by entrepreneurs everyday and various strategies to overcome them. The next episode brings together Adv. Dilraj Rohit Sequiera, Advocate, High Court of Karnataka & JUSTITIAA and Mr. Vidur ...
Reinventing Indian office market in pandemic times for remote workers #FoundersSpotlight by Adv. Tushar Kumar
Lawyered is pleased to announce its new series #FoundersSpotlight. In this series, we bring together advocates and startup founders to discuss legal issues faced by entrepreneurs everyday and various strategies to overcome them. The next episode brings together Adv. Tushar Kumar, Advocate, Independent Legal Practitioner and Mr. Yogesh Thore, Founde...
Legalities related to coworking spaces in India #FoundersSpotlight with Adv. Prateek Mishra
Lawyered is pleased to announce its new series #FoundersSpotlight [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/foundersspotlight]. In this series, we bring together advocates and startup founders to discuss legal issues faced by entrepreneurs everyday and various strategies to overcome them. The next episode brings together Adv. Prateek Mishra, Advocate & Foun...
Marketing management and Legal functions #EnablingFutureLawyers with Adv. Madhura Akolkar
Presenting a one-of-its-kind month long talk show for chancellors/Vice-chancellors to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance of legal knowledge and how it is equipped in the students. The next episode brings toge...
Legal Mentors - Startup Support Point
Setting up a startup too, needs planning to execute. A person who would guide you through the initial stages of your company and help you put a stepping stone in building your brand for the future. Your path finder, who would carve you into the entrepreneur you want to become. So, take this door to find your mentor as we are glad to welcome Gau...
Concept of Tele Law #AMALawyered by Adv. Narendra Jain
Lawyered presents the next clip in its Ask-Me-Anything series, in association with Adv. Narendra Jain Question: Describe the concept of Tele Law.
#EnablingFuturelawyers on Importance of public relation management with Adv. Antriksh Bhaskar
Presenting a one-of-its-kind month long talk show for chancellors/Vice-chancellors to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance of legal knowledge and how it is equipped in the students. The next episode brings toge...
#EnablingFuturelawyers on Human rights and technology with Dr. (HC) K V Omprakash
Presenting a one-of-its-kind month long talk show for chancellors/Vice-chancellors to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance of legal knowledge and how it is equipped in the students. The next episode brings toge...
#EnablingFutureLawyers on Law and Economy by Adv. Dhruvik Patel
Presenting a one-of-its-kind month long talk show for chancellors/Vice-chancellors to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance of legal knowledge and how it is equipped in the students. The next episode brings toge...
#EnablingFutureLawyers on Lawyers and Management by Adv. Ujwal Phasate
Lawyered is pleased to announce its new series #EnablingFutureLawyers [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/enablingfuturelawyers] . This series is brought with a perspective to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance ...
#EnablingFutureLawyers on Law and Management by Adv. Jaydeep Mehta
Lawyered is pleased to announce its new series #EnablingFutureLawyers [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/enablingfuturelawyers] . This series is brought with a perspective to know the present scenario of legal education and how the students are preparing themselves for the betterment of the nation.This series of events is to bring out the importance ...
#QuoteUnquote on the story of permanent commission for lady officers in the armed forces by Adv. Somya Singh
Lawyered [http://www.lawyered.in] presents the next video in its brand new video series: #QuoteUnquote. Recently there has been a lot of buzz around permanent commission for women officers in the armed forces. Watch Adv. Somya Singh [https://www.lawyered.in/lawyer-profile/somya-singh-1812/] break down the issue, discuss the facts and share both sid...
Lawyered presents #F2FLawyered on "Career Options for Law Students"
Lawyered [https://www.lawyered.in/admin/] presents the next edition of #F2FLawyered [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23F2FLawyered] on "Career Options for Law Students" Lawyered presents to you the second edition of its exclusive video series that brings legal luminaries #Face2Face for deliberations and candid talks on burning legal ...
Virtual Legal Roadshow - Career After Law in Fintech
Lawyered presents its FIRST EVER virtual legal roadshow dedicated for the student community. We have some very senior experienced lawyers to talk about 'Career After Law'. Panelists: - Mr. Tushar Tarun [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAGrtYABd_dfHeMm-V6S1RuE_8Th7GN7uDk], General Counsel, Razorpay [https://www.linkedin.com/company/razorpay/] - Ms. ...
"What The Anti-Trust Suit Against Google In America Means For India" - By Kushal Sarkar
CO-AUTHOR- ADITI DAS The United States Office of Justice has recorded an antitrust claim against Google for illegally imposing a business model. The division says Google’s conduct hurts competition and shoppers and decreases the capacity of unused imaginative companies to create and compete. It is the foremost important imposing business model cas...
A new revolution in legal insights | #F2FLawyered on "FINTECH 101"
Lawyered [https://www.lawyered.in/] presents to you its brand new video series that brings senior advocates, in-house counsels and other legal lumineeries #Face2Face for deliberations and candid talks on latest developments and insights in the world of law! As the world today stands at the cusp of finance and technology, we are delighted to launch...
#F2FLawyered on "FINTECH 101" | A new revolution in legal insights
Lawyered [https://www.lawyered.in/] presents to you its brand new video series that brings senior advocates, in-house counsels and other legal lumineeries #Face2Face for deliberations and candid talks on latest developments and insights in the world of law! As the world today stands at the cusp of finance and technology, we are delighted to launch ...
KNOCK, KNOCK! Technology at the Legal ‘Front Door’
Author : Himanshu Gupta [data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAASwAAAEsCAYAAAB5fY51AAAgAElEQVR4Acy953MjW5Peydts2iabvPQgCYAEDQjQ+ybZ9N6b9t5c+77vSDuhXc0qYo0UGk2MJqTVfpYUit3/NBVPnnqqsg4LINi3Z6QPGXnOKQMQRP3wZJ6sU1UHlwU5vCrK4c24HFwXZf+qEBr6O9djoW1f5WX30rOLgmydj8nmWf6WlRrfPstLkm2cjkopWz8ZkafHw7ds43hYrHGftaMhga0Hxv7qYU5oT0177WBQVvfK28rugDzZGZSl3U...
How to Counter Fake News by Aishwarya Mishra
HOW TO COUNTER FAKE NEWS BY AISHWARYA MISHRA INTRODUCTION The spread of fake news content is now very common. The purveyors of such news and the tools that are being made available because of technological developments have made it widespread. Earlier, governments, political and influential figures were the only ones who were able to manipulate ...
Prime Legal: Revolutionizing The Legal Industry By Augmenting The Typical Methods Of Advocacy
By Ayantika Mondal Among Indian law firms that have left an indelible impression on our minds, Prime Legal, the brainchild of Ayantika Mondal and Anik has stood for its expertise in various sectors like Anti-dumping and International Trade & WTO, Corporate & Commercial/FDI, Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency, Capital Markets & Securities Laws, C...
MSMEs: What The Government Is Doing To Help The Sector That Is Worst Affected By the Covid 19 Pandemic
By Aman Kaushik MSMEs stands for micro, small and medium enterprises. All those enterprises whose investment is not more than 1 crore and turnover more than 5 crore fall in the category of micro-enterprises, whose investment is not more than 10 crore and turnover 50 crores are considered small enterprises and those with an investment of 50 crores ...
Lex Comply- Knowledge Dossier (21 July 2020)
* Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 * 10-07-2020 * Direction No. B-29016-ROGW-IPC-VI-2020-21-2371-2413- Harmonization of classification of industrial sectors into red, orange, green and white category [https://lexcomply.com/pdfview3.php?file=8673] * Central Goods and Service Tax Act 2017 * 13-07-2020 * ...
Post Covid-19 Digital Shift Of Legal Practice By Kishan Dutt Kalaskar
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way different industries work and the legal field is no exception to this rule. The introduction of technology has changed the way we think and work and this pandemic has given us multiple reasons to use technology to work and tools like Artificial Intelligence (AI), digitization and e-contracts have had an ...
#Mentorhours by Lawyered & LAWyersclubindia on 'How to Overcome the Impact of Covid19'
Lawyered [https://www.lawyered.in] presents the next edition of #MentorHours [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23MentorHours] in collaboration with LAWyersClubIndia [https://www.lawyersclubindia.com/] on 'How to Overcome the Impact of Covid19: A Legal Analysis'. ASK YOUR QUESTIONS IN THE DISQUS SECTION BELOW.
#MentorHours by Lawyered on 'Moot Court vs Actual Courts'
Lawyered [https://lawyered.in/] presents the next edition of #AskMyMentor on 'Moot Court Vs Actual Court' The webinar was conducted by Advocate Neetu Singh, Chamber no. 319 lawyers chamber building rohini court, New Delhi ASK YOUR QUESTIONS IN THE DISQUS SECTION BELOW.
Lex Comply - Knowledge Dossier (10 July 2020)
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Tamil Nadu Rules, 1983 * 01-07-2020 Office Order No. TNPCB-P&D-2020- Extension of validity of Consent to Operate-Authorization till 30-09-2020 [https://lexcomply.com/pdfview3.php?file=8582] Bihar Goods And Service Tax Act 2017 * 02-07-2020 Bihar Ordinance No. 10-2020- Bihar Taxat...
Punjab Rent Act 1995 | Protection of Tenants against Eviction
THE PUNJAB RENT ACT 1995: TREADING ON THIN ICE BY AMIT JAIN Rent Legislations are subjected to harsh criticism and a constant discussion has been going on over the years related to the advantages and disadvantages of rent laws in India. While the proponents of rent control laws claim that the rent control legislation gives protection of tenants ag...
Proposed Jio-Microsoft JV to Herald a New Age in India’s Digital Transformation & Global Leadership
Author : Dr. Vinod Surana, Managing Partner (PhD in International Telecommunication cum Convergence Regulations) [http://www.lawindia.com/images/SSIA.gif] Jio has been strategically trying to advance its position by tying up with global technology giants. A look at the latest developments: News of a Jio-Microsoft alliance: Reports indicate Mi...
Post-Pandemic (R)evolution – The Rise of India By Dr. Vinod Surana and Dr. Malvika Mehta
[http://www.lawindia.com/images/SSIA.gif] INTRODUCTION The Covid-19 pandemic is going to have a devastating long-term impact on the world. It has not only taken the lives of many but also fractured the back-bone of economies globally. Countries have been forced to close borders, cease international trade and isolate themselves economically and s...
Protection of Rights of Minority Shareholders
Who is a Minority Shareholder? Minority rights in company law The term 'Minority Shareholder' is not defined under any law. However, when one refers to Section 235 (Power to acquire shares of rights of minority dissenting shareholders) and Section 244 (Right to apply for Oppression and Mismanagement) of the Companies Act, 1956, a minority sharehol...
Why Are Interns Important To A Law Firm?
Author - Ankita Sinha > "Law Interns sails like a fresh floating wave in the Ocean of Law Firms" Law is something which can not be static over the years. Amendments are the soul of the law, which requires time to time trending makeovers for international recognition as well. To meet such international standards, A law firm must be requiring fres...
Internship: What Do Interns At Law Firms Do?
Author - Muskan Bansal The word “internship” is some of the things law students start hearing from their first year of school of law and it stays important right till the end. First-year law students often wonder if there is any point in doing an internship since they don’t know enough to contribute to a firm. Interning at a law firm is a golden o...
What Do You Learn from Law Internship? Legal Intern Responsibilities
Author - Aastha Jain Learn what a legal intern is, what they do, and the meaning of a legal intern. Find answers to your questions about legal internships and discover what law interns do to gain experience. In this article, we shall discuss legal intern meaning and what do legal interns do?. What is a legal internship for law students? * Be...
Vakalat & Affidavits To Be Filled To Move The Supreme Court
High Court of Karnataka on Minimum Wages As you are aware the Honorable Divisional Bench of the High Court of Karnataka has passed an Order dated 13th April 2020 on the Writ Appeal made by Employers challenging the Order of the Lower Bench of the High Court. The Division Bench has said that Considering the present situation (Covid 19- lockdown), ...
State Of Locked Down : Indian Consumer By Advocate Sravya Kopparapu
Author - Sravya Kopparapu INTRODUCTION All of us keep ourselves up to date with the latest news, thanks to Covid-19. A small virus has brought mankind to its knees. Earning bread and butter had become difficult with the outbreak of Covid-19. Despite the gradual relaxation of lockdown, everyone’s efforts for survival remain. For many, ordering es...
Liabilities and Responsibilities w.r.t. Social Media Platforms By Advocate Govind Chaturvedi
Author: Govind Chaturvedi 1. [https://prod-lawyered.s3.amazonaws.com/media/blogHome/articleImages/social-media_small.jpg]Is a tweet protected by copyright? Section 13(1) of the Indian Copyright Act 1957 states that copyright subsists in "original in "original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works." However, there has to be so...
General Counsels’ In-house Challenges - Cost Reduction Road Map FY 20-21
Author - Nitin Jain, Partner CURRENT SCENARIO: As many General Counsels (“GCs”)/ Legal Counsels are a part of Board Room meetings and in the current circumstances one of the key topic of discussion is that of overall cost reduction and reduction in budgets. Each department Head is expected to reduce cost of their department by various ways and m...
Law Internship Certificate Online Courses for Law Students
For the benefit of its law-student members, Lawyered brings to you a series of courses by Enhelion, its Legal Edu-Tech Partner. 1. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR YOU? * Certificate Courses by Law firms (at 10% discount) * Enrol in one course and one certificate course free * Guaranteed Internship for the first 50 subscribers * Assured Internship f...
Contractor – Owner Relationship And Commercial Courts Act - Understanding with the help of an illustration
A, a civil contractor enters into a contract with B, a owner of a vacant site to construct a commercial complex. The contract involves construction of a three storied commercial complex at a total cost of Rs.2.5 Cr, to be completed within a period of 18 months from the date of commencement. B, accordingly hands over possession and makes initial ...
MCA Relaxation Due To Covid-19 Under Companies Act 2013
MCA RELAXATION DUE TO COVID-19 UNDER COMPANIES ACT 2013 Author - Rajeesh Ramachandran and Rudraksh Bhatt [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/W2SWgaq2PTXP7Dmv22k3MTUPK3i6Kd6PSybiAwCpecz2_uqscJpPq7rrkB80HjpVHzyaXIXtMdkWobABKTc8YEj99X1m4rMw4YmRy2dor3l4iw6-hPH_3GEBr1LQiKKxmwHYs3le=s0] We all are aware of the threat posed by COVID-19 pandemic to th...
Analysis of the Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020
Authors – Rashi Suri, (Managing Partner) and Dikshita Damodaran, (Associate) Upscale Legal [http://www.upscalelegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/UPSCALE-LOGO.png] INTRODUCTION The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (hereinafter “MCA”) vide a general circular [http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/pdf/Circular12_30032020.pdf] no. 12/2020 on March 30, 2020...
Force Majeure- The Best Solution for Covid-19? Myth or Reality
**Article by Madhavan Srivatsan and Khizer Qureshi -- Law Office of Madhavan Srivatsan** During these lockdown days on account of Covid-19, majority of businesses are facing turbulent times and may continue to face the same even after the lockdown, something, which is a common knowledge even to a common man. In order to prevent the losses and dam...
#MentorHours on Common Legal Issues Faced By Startups by Advocate Nishant Nigam
Lawyered [../../../../../] in collaboration with #supremeincubator [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23supremeincubator] organised Online #MentorHours [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23MentorHours] for Startups and Entrepreneurs on common legal issues faced by Startups & Entrepreneurs by Advocate Nishant Nigam [../../../...
FinTech Laws & Regulations in India | FinTech License
FINTECH LAWS & REGULATIONS IN INDIA Author - Anupam Prasad FinTech is a combination of finance and innovation. Its substantial reliance on innovation—specifically, the Internet—prompts a more noteworthy requirement for guidelines as online money-related transactions are inclined to various security dangers. Further, the FinTech space is presented...
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs Company Law Committee submitted a report on Companies Act amendments to Finance Minister
Author - Dhanesh Rale The Company Law Committee, which had been established to track the progress consequent towards the passing of Companies Act 2019, had presented its report to the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman. The Committee had been established in September 2019 through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to decriminalize the provis...
#AMALawyered Why is Private Public Partnership considered to be a failure or unviable model in India by advocate rashi suri concession law
Lawyered [../../../../../] presents Advocate Rashi Suri [../../../../../lawyer-profile/rashi-suri-1736/], Managing Partner - Upscale Legal on Private Public Partnership [../../../../../legal-disrupt/articles/revitalizing-the-ppp-associated-issues-and-related-solutions-by-advocate-rashi-suri/]#PPP in Ask-Me-Anything #AMALawyered [https://www.youtube...
Analyzing The Nexus Between Huawei Crisis And Indian Telecom Sector
Author - Advocate Divyam Agarwal and Associate Shereen Abdin In present-day world innovation has become the most significant piece of human life, a human can't make do without innovation. Through innovative personality and innovation, the human had created cell phones, which makes everyday life simple. In present, China is one of the main makers o...
Right to Seek Solitude
Author - Associate Zarmeen Jahan INTRODUCTION With a multitude of 1.2 billion individuals, India is a multi-social, multi-phonetic, multi-strict and multi-ethnic mainstream nation. India is likewise the most delegate vote based system which chooses roughly 3 million individuals in the neighbourhood self-government bodies - mutiple/3 of them bein...
Profession Options for Lawyers
LAW AND LAWYERS The legal profession is one of the oldest jobs in the world and it requires thorough dedication, confidence, loyalty and intelligence to be a lawyer. Many of us question what does this job offers that it made world leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Barack Obama choose it. A degree in law is a highly respected degree and helps the pur...
Yatesh Kumar Goel - Legal Point on TV Channel
Legal opinion on property related matters by Mr Yatish Kumar Goel, Advocate, GCS in the programme 'Legal Point' on Haryana News tv channel.
Peer to Peer (P2P) Financing: A Prosperous Future in Microfinance
Author - Associate Shereen Abdin Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is a moderately new type of elective account that can possibly altogether improve the progression of business subsidizing to British private ventures. P2P Lending, in any case, is only one of an entire host of new account alternatives that have all of a sudden blasted onto the scene. Belo...
NBFC: A Detailed Understanding
Author - Associate Shereen Abdin PRESENTATION Nonbanking financial companies (NBFCs) assume an essential job in advancing comprehensive development in the nation by serving the different budgetary need of those clients who are barred by banks. They give imaginative administrations to MSME part fitting their best prerequisites generally those who...
Begin An Independent Venture In India
Author - Associate Shereen Abdin Starting a business is truly ‘serious business’. There are a thousand things to manage and get stressed about when going in for any kind of private venture. In any case, one of the most significant and interesting point while beginning another organization is to get your business legitimately enlisted or else you'l...
Role & the Scope of NBFC in India
Author - Associate Shereen Abdin In recent years, the rise of the scope of NBFCs in India has become predominant and contributed considerably to the financial progress of the country by being the largest receiver of funds. Many small ventures have emerged with the view of encouraging different types of investments. The major reason for the sudden ...
#MentorHours at 91springboard by Advocate Krishna Venkat (19th-September-2019)
Lawyered and 91 springboard [https://www.91springboard.com/], Lotus, Andheri East, Mumbai conducted #MentorHours on 19th September 2019 on 'Decoding Budget 2019 & The Legal Perspectives'. The session was delivered by Advocate Krishna Venkat [../../../../../lawyer-profile/krishnavenkat-1266/]. Advocate Krishna Venkat talked about various aspects of...
The Shakeout In The Money Related Markets
Author - Associate Shereen Abdin The shakeout in the money related markets, the hesitance of banks to loan, and battling shadow banks have activated vulnerabilities, blocked controllers and befuddled financial specialists. This veils a dull however noteworthy irregularity; the nonappearance of a bankable model to fund framework. The circumstance c...
Advisors In Start-ups And Early Stage Companies
Author - Associate Sanjani Shah A lot of people prefer to become an entrepreneur. There are new start-ups emerging in the country almost every month. Many people give it a shot. Some of them survive while some of them are shut due to several reasons. One of the most important things to consider while opening a start-up is hiring an advisor or an a...
Complete Guide for Promissory Estoppel Contract Law in India
COMPLETE GUIDE FOR PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL CONTRACT LAW IN INDIA Author - Associate Kantika Mukherjee The promissory estoppel doctrine is based on the principles of justice, fair play, as well as a good conscience. The doctrine of promissory estoppel in administrative law is that when one individual with the intention of creating or affecting lawful...
Minimum Public Shareholding To 35%; Impact On The Public Companies
Author - Associate Sanjani Shah Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget proposal to increase 35 percent public shareholding in listed businesses from 25 percent, if executed. It may possibly compress liquidity in the secondary market and might result in the downfall revenue to the government in the long-term capital gains tax. As, many multin...
Top 7 Benefits of Choosing a Legal Career
Author - Associate Shereen Abdin If you need to turn into a legal counselor, at that point, remember that you need to buckle down to arrive at a decent level in your vocation. To start with, you need to experience numerous long stretches of a thorough investigation plan, at that point your preparation in the law office to refine and clean your apt...
Are Junior Lawyers Wasting Time When they do Marketing Activities?
Author - Associate Shereen Abdin You have to charge. The odds are that you have to record around 6 – 8 billable hours every day, consistently. In the lawful calling, there are a unique number of assignments that, in spite of being mandatory, are not billable. Thus, with regards to a 10-hour workday (for some that are a short day, I know) attemp...
8 Requirements for Writing a Legal Article that will Get Read
Author - Associate Shereen Abdin With so much practice, how can it be that legal counselors are so horrible at composing articles? It is safe to say that we are apathetic, narrow-minded, and nearsighted? I don't think so – I believe no one's at any point revealed to you how to compose an article that will get read. Attorneys get the opportuni...
Key Legal Checklist for Buying a Property By Advocate Kanchan Khatana
Author - Advocate Kanchana Khatana and Shereen Abdin Property purchasing can regularly be chaotic! While a few nations have rearranged the method of purchasing property, including the validation of possession archives by the legislature. In the Indian setting, the way toward recognizing the correct property is laden with a few dangers, legitimat...
Importance and Significance of Law in Society
IMPORTANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF LAW IN SOCIETY AUTHOR - ASSOCIATE SHEREEN ABDIN The law is relevant for the general public(relevance of law in society) for it fills in as a standard of lead for residents. It was likewise made to accommodate legitimate rules and requests upon the conduct for all residents and to support the value of the three part...
#MentorHours at India Accelerator by Advocate Khyati Dhuparr (1st-August-2019)
Lawyered and India Accelerator [https://www.indiaaccelerator.co/], Gurgaon conducted #MentorHours on 1st August 2019 on 'Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace'. The session was delivered by Advocate Khyati Dhuparr. Advocate Khyati Dhuparr talked about various aspects of Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women such as, 'what amounts to sexu...
8 Reasons Why Your Cheque Dishonoured Or Bounced
Author - Associate Aswini Ramesh WHAT IS DISHONOUR OF A CHEQUE? IN WHAT SITUATIONS A BANKER CAN DISHONOUR THE CHEQUES? (The Article aims to provide answers to what is dishonoured cheque - in what situations a banker can dishonour the cheques or what can be the reasons for dishonour of cheque or why cheque is dishonoured?, dishonor of cheque ...
The Biggest Confusion and How Law Students and Young Lawyers Fall Victim to it
Author - Associate Shereen Abdin Is it to win moots? Is it to score a lot of imprints in tests? Is it to get the LLB degree and take a crack at the bar? Is it to find a new line of work in a major law office? Is it to get increased in value by your seniors and companions? Is it to get an LLM from Oxford or Harvard? It is exceptionally ...
How is Vacation Bench Crucial especially in countries like India?
Author - Associate Aliza Abdin In a country like India where thousands of cases are heard every day in the Supreme Court, the highest judicial court of India and the final court of appeal it is practically impossible for the SC to go on a vacation for weeks leaving hundreds of important cases pending. In case of extreme urgent matters, the litigan...
What Are Fast Track Courts in India | Advantages & Disadvantages
WHAT ARE FAST TRACK COURTS IN INDIA? WHAT ARE FAST TRACK COURTS IN INDIA? We have heard of the High Court, Supreme Court as well as district courts in India. But via this article we will come to know about another concept of courts. So what are fast track courts? & what are advantages and disadvantages of fast track courts? These are special k...
Guidelines on Anti- Money Laundering Standards and Combating the Finances of Terrorism
Author - Associate Aliza Abdin What is money laundering? Money Laundering is the basic term which is used to describe money earned by money launderers through illegal activities like drug trafficking, currency smuggling or terrorist funding, it is also regarded as dirty money and the launders try to cover up their tracks by making it look like it ...
Stay by High Court on Directors Disqualification and Striking off of Company Name By Dr. Gubbi S Subba Rao
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA) -Govt of India issued a public notice of names of 3,09,614 Directors of Indian Companies associated with the companies that failed to file financial statements or annual returns in the MCA21 online registry for a continuous period of three financial years 2013-14 to 2015-16 in terms of provisions of section 16...
#MentorHours at Indiqube, Bengaluru by Advocate Snigdha Sharma
Lawyered and Indiqube [http://www.indiqube.com/], Bengaluru conducted #MentorHours on 20th June 2019 on 'Legal Aspects of Fundraising'. The session was delivered by Advocate Snigdha Sharma. Advocate Snigdha Sharma talked about various legal aspects which are important for Startups and SMEs to understand and consider while raising funds. Lawyered...
An Exposition of Hearing Dates by Advocate Shraddha Gupta
Author - Advocate Shraddha Gupta and Mr. Pavan Kumar When a case is filed in any court, it takes considerable time for the case to conclude. It is usual parlance for courts to fix dates for taking up next steps in the matter and such dates fixed by the courts are referred to as “date of hearing”. While each date of hearing may not necessarily mea...
#MentorHours at Ikeva, Mumbai by Advocate Mansi Patel
Lawyered and Ikeva [https://www.ikeva.com/locations/mumbai/powai/], Mumbai conducted #MentorHours on 14th June 2019 on 'Legal Compliances for Startups and SMEs'.The session was delivered by Advocate Mansi Patel. Advocate Mansi Patel talked about various legal compliances which are relevant for Startups and SMEs including compliances related to Ta...
#MentorHours at Daftar Cowork, Delhi by Advocate Jitender Ahlawat (1st-June-2019)
Lawyered and Daftar Cowork [http://www.daftarcowork.com/], Delhi conducted #MentorHours on 1st June 2019 on 'Common Legal Issues faced by Startups & SMEs'. The session was delivered by Advocate Jitender Ahlawat. Advocate Jitender Ahlawat talked about various aspects of laws which are relevant for Startups and SMEs and the common legal issues that...
#MentorHours at Ikeva, Hyderabad by Advocate Abha Kashyap (31st-May-2019)
Lawyered and Ikeva [https://www.ikeva.com/locations/hyderabad/banjarahills/], Hyderabad conducted #MentorHours on 31st May 2019 on 'Cyber Security Laws'.The session was delivered by Advocate Abha Kashyap. Advocate Abha Kashyap talked about various aspects of cyber laws and cyber security which are important for startups to better protect themselv...
10 Animal Rights Laws Every Indian Should Be Aware Of
Author - Associate Nupur Mehrotra We can define animal law as the mixture of both statuary and case laws that effects the life of the non-human animal. We can also define it as the liberation of the animal. The animal right law is an idea constituted to ensure that the animals are not treated in a non-humane manner and are safe and secure. It is v...
10 Most Important and Famous Civil Cases in India
10 MOST FAMOUS AND IMPORTANT CIVIL CASES IN INDIA AUTHOR - ASSOCIATE RUNA JASIA Many Indian court judgments are remembered as historical events because of the popular cases in India. India is a developing country, and it is essential to make necessary changes according to the needs of the people, and our judiciary system plays an important rol...
#MentorHours at Fume Coworking by Advocate Varun Pathak (20-May-2019)
Lawyered and Fume Coworking [https://www.fumecoworking.in/], Delhi conducted #MentorHours on 20th May 2019 on 'Common Legal Issues faced by Startups & SMEs.The session was delivered by Advocate Varun Pathak. Advocate Varun Pathak talked about various aspects of laws which are relevant for Startups and SMEs and the common legal issues that they fa...
Lesser Known Laws in India
{The lesser known laws in India} Author - Associate Runa Jasia {The lesser known laws in India} There are many laws which are not even known in India. People of India don’t even know that they are breaking laws and rules by doing such an act. Lesser known laws in India: 1. Littering {The lesser known laws in India} Making streets untid...
#MentorHours at Fume Coworking by Advocate Kanchan Khatana (21-May-2019)
Lawyered and Fume Coworking [https://www.fumecoworking.in/], Gurgaon conducted #MentorHours on 21st May 2019.The session was delivered by Advocate Kanchan Khatana. It was a one to one Mentor session where Advocate Kanchan Khatana spoke with a number of Startups and SMEs and gave her expert opinion on various legal areas and answered their legal q...
#MentorHours at Commune Coworks by Advocate Karthik Raghavan (16-May-2019)
Lawyered and Commune Coworks [http://www.communecoworks.com], Bengaluru conducted #MentorHours on 16th May 2019 on 'Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace'.The session was delivered by Advocate Karthik Raghavan. Advocate Karthik Raghavan talked about various aspects of the laws on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women like 'what amounts ...
#MentorHours at Co-Offiz by Advocate Faris Mohd (15th-May-2019)
Lawyered and Co-Offiz [https://co-offiz.com], Preet Vihar conducted #MentorHours on 15th May 2019 on 'Common Legal Issues faced by Startups & SMEs"..The session was delivered by Advocate Faris Mohd. Advocate Faris Mohd talked about 'legal aspects of fundraising, things to consider while choosing the right form of business structure, taxation and ...
#MentorHours at TeamUp Cowork by Advocate Sunitha Narahari (8th-May-2019)
Lawyered and TeamUp Cowork [https://www.teamupcowork.com], Ghaziabad conducted #MentorHours on 8th May 2019.The session was delivered by Advocate Sunitha Narahari. It was a face-to-face session where Advocate Sunitha Narahari spoke with a number of Startups and SMEs and gave her expert opinion on various legal areas and answered their legal queri...
How to Sue a Bank for Negligence in India
HOW TO SUE A BANK FOR NEGLIGENCE IN INDIA Author - Associate Runa Jasia People deposit the amount of money and conduct transactions from their bank account. People do believe blindly in their bank branch. There are government bank and private ones. It is unfortunate when a bank cheats its customers. People go there to save the money of their lif...
The Ultimate Legal Guide For Startups in India by Advocate Kritika Srinivasan
THE ULTIMATE LEGAL GUIDE FOR STARTUPS IN INDIA Author - Advocate Kritika Srinivasan and Associate Runa Jasia “A startup is a company initiated by individual founders or entrepreneurs in search for a repeatable and scalable business model. Founders design startups to effectively develop and validate a scalable business model. Hence, the concepts o...
What Is Corporate Social Responsibility?
Author - Associate Runa Jasia CSR stands for Corporate social responsibility. It is a type of international private business self-regulation. In general terms, it is a business model that helps a company contribute to society and their community. While at one point it could have been called an internal organizational policy, with the new interna...
EVM Machines Foundation and Myths Debunked
Author - Associate Runa Jasia EVM stands for Electronic Voting Machine. It is used for giving votes to the political candidate who stands up for an election contest during that particular year in India. Voter cast their votes according to their choice of the candidate. Generally all citizens of India vote during Lok Sabha elections, state election...
Legal Acts Knowledge Dossier by LexComply
The Statutory Updates given below are updates for the following acts: -Companies Act, 2013 -Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 -Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 -Environment Protection Act and Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary movement) Rules, 2016 -Foreign Direct Investment in India as per FDI Policy (FDI) -Income Tax Act, 196...
#MentorHours at Swadeshi Startup Summit by Advocate Abhishek Singh (27-Apr-2019)
Lawyered partnered with Swadeshi Startup as the 'Outreach Partner' for Swadeshi Startup Summit 2019 [http://www.swadeshistartup.in/events/5/summit-gurugram]. The event was held on 27th April 2019 at IILM University, Gurugram. The objective of this event was to bridge the gap between Startups and the Ecosystem. Advocate Abhishek Singh, was a Keyno...
#MentorHours at Clowork by Advocate Abha Kashyap (26-Apr-2019)
Lawyered and CloWork, Hyderabad conducted #MentorHours on 26th April 2019. The session was delivered by Advocate Abha Kashyap. Advocate Abha Kashyap spoke with a number of Startups and SMEs and gave her expert opinion on various areas of law and answered their legal queries connecting with them directly in a one-on-one session. Advocate Abha Kash...
10 Options When Your Clients Refuse To Pay You
Author: Associate Runa Jasia Lawyered is the perfect place to find answers to any legal issues you may have concerning non payment of invoices in India. We provide legal advice and action for those dealing with customers refusing to pay for work done or services rendered. This article is for the situation and tells you what to do when a client do...
#MentorHours at Incuspaze by FCS Anupam Jaiswal (24-Apr-2019)
Lawyered and Incuspaze [https://www.incuspaze.com/], Lucknow conducted #MentorHours on 24th April 2019. Mr. Anupam Jaiswal delivered the session. The session focused on Legal Issues faced by Startups and SMEs. Mr. Anupam Jaiswal talked about the following: * Legal aspects of fundraising * Importance of protecting IPR * Taxation Laws Lawyere...
#MentorHours at India Accelerator by Advocate Abha Kashyap (23-Oct-2018)
Lawyered and India Accelerator conducted #MentorHours on 23rd October 2018. The session was delivered by Advocate Abha Kashyap. The session focused on ‘Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace’. Advocate Abha Kashyap talked about the duties of the employer to create a respectable work environment, rights of the working women, conse...
#MentorHours at Nimble Coworking by Advocate A. Venayagam Balan (5-Oct-2018)
Lawyered and Nimble, Gurgaon conducted #MentorHours on 5th October 2018. The session was delivered by Advocate A. Venayagam Balan. The Session talked about various laws which are relevant for Startups and SMEs, including: · Formalizing a business structure · Importance of Founders Agreement · Business Licenses · Underst...
Legal Acts Knowledge Dossier by LexComply - 22 April 2019
· The statutory updates given below are the update for several acts such as the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017, Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011(FSSAI), The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and The Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 a...
#MentorHours at Ikeva by Advocate Alok Sonker (22-Jan-2019
Lawyered and Ikeva, Mumbai conducted #MentorHours on 22nd January 2019 at Ikeva, BKC, Mumbai. The session was delivered by Advocate Alok Sonker. The session talked about various topics and issues related to Corporate Law like: • Forms of Incorporation • Taxation • Importance of protecting Intellectual Property • Contracts • Employment L...
#MentorHours at Ikeva by Advocate Kashu Shubhamoorty (29-Jan-2019)
Lawyered and Ikeva, Gurugram conducted #MentorHours on 29th January 2019. The session was delivered by Advocate Kashu Shubhamoorty. The session talked about ‘legal mistakes made by Startups’. Here are a few highlights of what was discussed in the workshop: • For the Un-Incorporated entities: what is the most suitable form of incorporation f...
#MentorHours at Ikeva by Advocate Prashant Kumar (22-Jan-2019)
Lawyered and Ikeva conducted #MentorHours on 22nd January 2019 at Ikeva, Kavuri Hills, Hyderabad. The session was delivered by Advocate Prashant Kumar. Advocate Prashant Kumar discussed what is more important? ‘Less compliances’ or ‘more growth opportunities’ while choosing the right form of incorporation for a startup or SME. The workshop ...
#MentorHours at Ikeva by Advocate Harshal Joshi (29-Jan-2019)
Lawyered and Ikeva, Bengaluru conducted #MentorHours on 29th January 2019. The Session was delivered by Advocate Harshal Joshi from Joshi & Associates Here is what the attendees could take away from the session: • Importance of Standard contracts, Co-Founder Agreement, Consultant Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements. • Labor Law compli...
#MentorHours at Ikeva by Advocate Krishna Venkat (29-Jan-2019)
Lawyered and Ikeva, Powai, Mumbai conducted #MentorHours on ‘Common Legal Mistakes’ made by Startups on 29th January 2019 at Ikeva, Mumbai. The session was delivered by Advocate Krishna Venkat from Anoma Legal. Here are a few highlights of what was discussed in the session: • How effective ‘Legal Management’ is more than just paperwork? ...
#MentorHours at Skootr Offices by Advocate Nishant Nigam (19-Feb-2019)
Skootr Offices and Lawyered conducted a workshop on 'Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace' on 19th February 2019 at Skootr, Gurgaon. The workshop was delivered by Advocate Nishant Nigam. The workshop dealt with: * Employee Sensitization * Employer's Duties under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act * Role of Internal C...
#MentorHours at Incuspaze by Advocate Ashima Puri on (22-Feb-2019)
Incuspaze and Lawyered conducted #Mentorhours on 'Cyber Laws and Insolvency' on 22nd February 2019 at Incuspaze, Gurgaon. The workshop was delivered by Advocate Ashima Puri. The 'one-on-one' mentor session dealt with queries relating to the following topics: * The Information Technology Act * Types of Cyber Crimes * Protection from Cyber ...
#MentorHours at GoHive by Advocate Jyoti Ravi Sachdeva (22-Feb-2019)
GoHive and Lawyered conducted #MentorHours on 'Legal Issues faced by Startups & SMEs' on 22nd February 2019 at GoHive, Gurgaon. The workshop was delivered by Advocate Jyoti Ravi Sachdeva from JRS ASSOCIATES. Legal mistakes can doom even the best SMEs & Startup concepts, in this workshop Advocate Jyoti Ravi Sachdeva talked about such mistakes an...
#MentorHours at CoWrks by Advocate Abha Kashyap (28-Feb-2019)
CoWrks and Lawyered conducted #MentorHours on 28th February 2019 at Cowrks, Chennai. The workshop was delivered by Advocate Abha Kashyap .The workshop dealt with the following topics: * Determining the suitable corporate form. * Angel Tax & Double Taxation * Intellectual Property Rights * Legal aspects of Funding * Employment Laws * Trade S...
#MentorHours at 603-The Co-working Space by Advocate Nitin Jain (1-Mar-2019)
Lawyered and 603 The Co-Working Space, Mumbai conducted #MentorHours on 1st March 2019. The session was delivered by Advocate Nitin Jain and Archana Balasubramanian from Agama Law Associates. The Session dealt with the ‘Common legal mistakes made by Startups and SMEs’ and ‘Legal Aspects of Fundraising’. Lawyered thanks 603 The Co-working Sp...
#MentorHours at 91springboard by Advocate Nitin Jain (13-Mar-2019)
Lawyered and 91springboard Bangalore [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7602589/] conducted #MentorHours [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=%23MentorHours] on 13th March 2019. The session was delivered by Advocate Nitin Jain [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAANFRdEBs4DOfleWozUaWvlbNAaGYwFkSv4/] and Archana Balasubramanian [https://www....
#MentorHours at Ashoka University by Advocate Apoorv Sarvaria (17-Mar-2019)
Lawyered [https://www.linkedin.com/company/6440262/] and Ashoka University conducted #MentorHours [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=%23MentorHours] on 'Prevention of Sexual Harassment of women at workplace', on 17th March 2019. The session was delivered by Advocate Apoorv Sarvaria. Lawyered thanks Ashoka University and Advocate A...
#MentorHours at 91springboard by Advocate Khyati Dhuparr (20-Feb-2019)
91springboard Delhi NCR and Lawyered conducted a workshop on 'Taxation and Related Party Transactions' on 20th February 2019 at 91springboard, Gurgaon. The workshop was delivered by Advocate Khyati Dhuparr from Dhuparr & Associates. The workshop dealt with the following topics: * -What is a 'startup' under the law? * -Tax exemptions and benefit ...
#MentorHours at WeWork by Advocate Neeraj Dubey (19-Mar-2019)
WeWork and Lawyered conducted #MentorHours on 19th March 2019 at WeWork, Bangalore. The workshop was delivered by Advocate Neeraj Dubey. The workshop dealt with the following topics: * -Data Protection * -Labor Laws * -Investment Agreement * -Laws affecting technologies * -Legal Compliance's Lawyered thanks Advocate Neeraj Dubey & WeWork for...
#MentorHours at WeWork by Advocate Alok Sonker (16-Apr-2019)
Lawyered and WeWork, Mumbai conducted #MentorHours on 16th April 2019. The session was delivered by Advocate Alok Sonker. It was a one-on-one general advice session to help Startups and SMEs with their legal queries and to educate them on the relevant laws. Lawyered thanks WeWork and Advocate Alok Sonker for being a part of the Mentor Hour session...
#MentorHours at iKeva by Advocate Prashant Kumar on (12-Apr-2019)
Lawyered and iKeva, Bangalore conducted #MentorHours on 12th April 2019. The session was delivered by Advocate Prashant Kumar. The session delved into types of cyber crime, process to lodge complaints and procedure thereafter, Do's and don'ts to avoid criminal liability, and other #legalaspects related to cyber crime. #Lawyered thanks #Ikeva and Ad...
Legal Issues Faced by Startups in India
LEGAL ISSUES FACED BY STARTUPS IN INDIA Author: Advocate Mr. Apoorv Sarvaria and Associate Rishima Rawat Running a startup is in itself a challenge. It is important to minimize risks and avoid conflicts wherever possible. An important area where startups seem to falter is the legal aspect of running a business. Failure to meet all legal requireme...
Key Statutory Updates
KEY STATUTORY UPDATES Author – LexComply [https://lexcomply.com/] Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 10-01-2019 Notification G.S.R. 19(E)- Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Rules, 2019 [https://lexcomply.com/pdfview3.php?file=6448] Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 10-01-2019 Notification G.S.R. 20(E)- Drugs and Cosmetics (Second Amendment) Rules, 2019...
Is Corporate Law Only About Drafting Agreements?
Author: Prerna Oberoi and Associate Rishima Rawat The general perception of corporate law is that it involves drafting various legal agreements such as joint venture agreements, shareholders agreements, licensing agreements and government contracts. Since this work depicts a major portion of the practice of corporate law, it leads one to think tha...
An insight into Business Partnership and Strategic Development
An insight into Business Partnership and Strategic Development You might’ve heard about the transformative impact of partnership in diverse fields and how it’s significance allows you to follow the approach of pareto principle in your workspace. For many of those, who are not aware of this term, ‘Pareto Principle’ states that, for many events, rou...
How to Choose the Right Insolvency Professional for Your Company
INSOLVENCY? Author - Rahul Dhote [../../../../../../lawyer-profile/rahul-dhote-1186/] and Associate Shristi Keshri The term insolvency means a situation where the debtor is unable to pay off his debts; as his liabilities exceeds his assets. It is a state of financial distress where an individual/entity is unable to raise enough funds to pay off ...
Why Legal Tech Is Seeing Such Gradual Adoption Rates
Why Legal Tech Is Seeing Such Gradual Adoption Rates The traditional legal industry as we know it is now undergoing a deep transformational phase and entering the technological domain. The legal industry is widening its horizons by digitalizing itself. Legal technology or Legal tech is the new toy and the legal industry looks game for it. Legal t...
#MentorHours at Springhouse by Advocate Madhavan Srivatsan (29-Nov-2018)
Lawyered [http://www.lawyered.in] along with Springhouse Co-working [https://springhouse.in/coworking-space-gurugram/] conducted an educational legal workshop for Startups on 29th November 2018. The workshop was delivered by Mr. Madhavan Srivatsan [../../../../../lawyer-profile/madhavansrivatsan-1147/]with a view to educate the startups on the rele...
Free Legal Advice: A Government Mandate
The Indian constitution promises equality for all and these rights extend to free legal advice as well! But this was not always the case. Less than half a century ago, Indian citizens were left stranded to their own devices, legal aid a faraway dream. It seemed like the law only applied to those in power and with the financial power to afford it fo...
Generic Drug Dispute
What is a Generic Drug? United States Food and Drugs Administration which regulates drugs, gives license, defines Generic drug as a drug product that is comparable to branded drug product in dosage, form, strength, route of administration, quality and performance, characteristics and intended use. Non-proprietary name or generic name is the name ...
How corporate lawyers can help your startup
Corporate attorneys are the next biggest thing for startups in India. But before I tell you why this is the case, let me quickly explain the difference between a corporate lawyer and a trial lawyer. While both types of lawyers have the same legal training, lawyers that specialize in organizational workflows and corporate law are essentially termed ...
Free legal advice on corporate law and IBC
You may have heard the term, ‘bankruptcy’ tossed around by financial institutions and media outlets to describe the poor state of affairs of an organization. In the simplest of terms, bankruptcy refers to the legal status of a person or organization, in which they are unable to repay debts to creditors. Bankruptcy is declared by the person/company ...
Find the best Employment and labour law lawyers in Gurgaon
It’s the duty of every organisation to treat all its employees fairly. The government understands the same and labour laws are a way of ensuring this fair treatment. There are several state and central employment compliances and labour laws that a company needs to follow since their breachment can cause prosecution and concerned authorities can als...
Corporate lawyers in Delhi - HR Policy
Running a successful company also comes with a set of responsibilities. It is vital for an organisation to have a comprehensive HR policy and procedures. Since employment law is also dynamic and ever changing, it becomes essential to update your HR policy every now and then. It is always advised to get your policies drafted by an experienced corpor...
Corporate Lawyers in Mumbai
Is it necessary to hire a lawyer when you’re starting a new business? Most certainly. Hiring a corporate lawyer when venturing into a new business is as essential as hiring an architect while constructing a new house. All your legal policies should be tailored to fit your needs and that can only be done by a professional. Whether you’re looking for...
Find the top corporate lawyers in Gurgaon
Hiring a lawyer for business is an extremely important task, no matter how confusing or unnerving it is. Nothing and no one can replace the advice of an expert and legal work isn’t just a mere formality: it helps you gain confidence and reduces all kinds of risks that could come your way. However, the traditional way of finding lawyers can be time ...
NET Neutrality Regime in India
Net neutrality generally means that the Government and the internet service providers treat all data available in the internet equally and non-discriminatively. It implies that there is no biased and discriminative pricing of data products and services based on the type of data available in the internet, thereby not giving any preferential treatmen...
How Partnership Clarity in the Early-Stages Increases your Immunity
Author: Diksha Singh WHAT IS A 'PARTNERSHIP'? A partnership is an agreement in which two or more parties are involved in the management and operation of the business. It can be of two types such as limited liability partnership and a general partnership commonly known as unlimited liability partnership in which the liability of the partners are ...
DELHI Government to Set up Police Complaint Authority to Hear Complaints Against Police Misconduct
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Spend More than ₹5 Lakh on Wedding, Contribute 10% to Underprivileged. Proposes New Bill.
In what is a revolutionary step towards equality and curbing the mindless and extravagant showing off of wealth, a bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to put a cap on expenditure on weddings. This bill was proposed by MP Ranjeet Ranjan, wife of Bihar MP Pappu Yadav. It proposes to put a limit on expenditure on the matrimonial event at Rs. 5 lakh....
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