Month: February 2025

Hogan Lovells Expands Singapore Team With Data Privacy Partner Charmian Aw Global law firm Hogan Lovells has reinforced its Singapore presence with the appointment of data privacy and cybersecurity lawyer Charmian Aw as a partner in its global regulatory and intellectual property practice. Aw joins from Squire Patton Boggs, bringing nearly two decades of experience

Adnan Sundra & Low Expands Disputes Practice With Six-Lawyer Team Leading Malaysian law firm Adnan Sundra & Low has strengthened its dispute resolution practice with the addition of a six-lawyer team from boutique firm Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership (STSP). The team is led by managing partner Sudharsanan Thillainathan, who joins as an equity partner.

NCLAT Rules: Section 7 Must Be Decided First If Section 54C Application Is Filed After 14 Days The NCLAT New Delhi bench, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan (Judicial Member) and Mr. Barun Mitra (Technical Member), has ruled that when an application under Section 54C of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is filed more than 14

Delhi High Court Sends Too Yumm’s Infringement Case Against Haldirams To Mediation The Delhi High Court has referred to mediation a lawsuit filed by Guiltfree Industries, the manufacturer of Too Yumm, accusing Haldirams of copying the distinctive packaging of its “Bhoot Chips” product. The suit alleges that Haldirams’ ‘Takatak Bhoot Chilli’ packaging is a “slavish

Andhra Pradesh High Court: Pleadings On Suppression Of Facts And Wilful Evasion Of Tax Essential For Invoking S.21(5) Of VAT Act The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the suppression of material facts must be clearly pleaded in an assessment order for Section 21(5) of the Act to apply, extending the limitation period for

SEBI Probes LS Industries’ $1 Investment Turning $328.6 Million Dubai-based investor Jahangir Panikkaveettil Perumbarambathu profited significantly from selling shares, raising concerns about FEMA violations The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) barred Himachal Pradesh-based LS Industries, its promoter Profound Finance, and four other entities from trading after allegations of fraudulent activities and stock price

New Zealand Rugby Sues Ineos For Dumping Sponsorship Deal Stated that the British multinational failed to pay its first installment of the 2025 fee New Zealand Rugby has stated taking legal recourse against British chemicals giant Ineos, accusing it of abandoning a sponsorship deal. Owned by billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, Ineos has stakes in a string

Northwest Natural Appoints Megan H. Berge As New Deputy General Counsel Northwest Natural Holding Company has announced the appointment of Megan H. Berge as its deputy general counsel and corporate secretary, as well as the general counsel of NW Natural Gas Company, effective March 3. Berge joins NW Natural from the international law firm Baker

Court Grants Svamaan Financial Services Relief In Trademark Infringement Case The Delhi High Court has granted a temporary injunction in favor of Svamaan Financial Services Private Limited, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) providing microfinance loans, to prevent trademark infringement by other businesses using the ‘SAMMAAN’ formative name in their logos. Justice Amit Bansal observed that

Supreme Court Upholds Arbitral Award Holding Husband Jointly Liable For Wife’s Stock Market Losses In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has held that an oral contract establishing joint and several liability falls within the scope of an arbitration clause. A Bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Sandeep Mehta upheld an arbitral award against a