Rethinking Regulation: SEBI’s Proposal for Alternative Investment Funds

[Vanshika Sharma and Divyanshu Kumar are 4th year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) students at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad] The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has put forward a consultation paper that aims to create a new breed of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) schemes restricted to Accredited Investors (AIs) and governed by a lighter-touch regulatory framework. The proposal published in August

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Samsung owes Pictiva Displays $191.4 million in damages for patent infringement

Samsung owes Pictiva Displays $191.4 million in damages for patent infringement Samsung stated that it intends to appeal the verdict Patent owner Pictiva Displays is owed $191.4 million in damages by Samsung Electronicsfor infringing two U.S. patents covering organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology, a Texas federal court jury has said. The jury was convinced by

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Verizon-Amazon Web Services pact to expand fiber network and power AI apps

Verizon-Amazon Web Services pact to expand fiber network and power AI apps Deepens their long-standing association on private mobile edge computing American telecommunications company Verizon has entered a deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build high-capacity fiber routes connecting AWS data centers. This will strengthen infrastructure for the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI)

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Grab Holdings surpasses analysts’ expectations on consumer outlay

Grab Holdings surpasses analysts’ expectations on consumer outlay Gains traction among users seeking a one-stop shop for daily mobility and requirements Singapore-based multinational technology firm Grab Holdings has surpassed the expectations of analysts for the third-quarter revenue. Its third-quarter revenue for the deliveries segment stood at $465 million, compared with estimates of $470 million. The

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DNLU Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha Honoured by AIIMAS for Outstanding Contribution to Mediation

New Delhi, November 05, 2025 – Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, has been felicitated by the Association for India International Mediation and Arbitration Services (AIIMAS) for his outstanding contribution to the field of mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The honour was conferred during AIIMAS’s 5th Anniversary Celebration,

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Baker McKenzie Advised Buruj Cooperative On Its Successful Merger With Medgulf

Baker McKenzie Advised Buruj Cooperative on its Successful Merger with Medgulf The global law firm Baker McKenzie has advised Buruj Cooperative Insurance Company (Buruj) on its successful merger with the Mediterranean and Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Company (Medgulf), approved by the general assemblies of both companies on 23 October 2025. “This transaction reflects the growing

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Delineating “Speculative Investors” for the IBC: Safeguarding Rights of the Homebuyers

[Karan Latayan is a Professor of Law and Kavya Lalchandani an Assistant Professor of Law, both at Jindal Global Law School] The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) was introduced almost a decade back with an intent to revive and aid the sick businesses by resolving their financial distress. The design and purpose of the IBC was not

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