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The Indian copyright arena has continued to witness controversy over royalties for songs played during wedding ceremonies and related social events. The root of the tussle between copyright collective management organizations such as PPL and Novex and end users lies in Section 52(1)(za) that exempts works performed or communicated to the public during bona fide

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised Anzen India Energy Yield Plus Trust on Strategic Acquisition of a Majority Stake in 12 Solar Portfolio SPVs The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Anzen India Energy Yield Plus Trust in connection with its strategic acquisition of a majority stake in 12 solar project special

Khaled Al-Marri & Partners advised Inox Clean Energy on acquisition of SkyPower MENA The Emirati law firm primarily based in Dubai, UAE, Khaled Al-Marri & Partners acted as UAE legal counsel to Inox Clean Energy Limited, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, in connection with its acquisition of SkyPower MENA. The firm advised on

Former Addleshaw Goddard Partner Jasem Alanizy Joins Akin Gump as Senior Counsel Jasem Alanizy has been appointed as Senior Counsel in the Riyadh office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. He joins the firm as it continues to strengthen its corporate and M&A capabilities in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving legal and business landscape.

Squire Patton Boggs advised PASHA Real Estate on first U.S. investment in ultra-luxury Hyde Park resort The full-service global law and lobbying firm, Squire Patton Boggs advised PASHA Real Estate Group on its first-ever investment in the United States, acquiring a majority stake in a new destination resort project in Hyde Park, New York. The

Khaitan & Co advised Salesforce on acquisition of Momentum The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised Salesforce, Inc. on the Indian law aspects of its proposed acquisition of Momentum, a leading conversational insights and revenue orchestration platform. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of Salesforce’s fiscal year 2027,

                                                                                It is entirely in the fitness of things that the Karnataka High Court in a learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Emeka James Iwoba and Anr vs State of Karnataka and cited in Criminal Petition No.11347 of 2025 that was reserved on 05.02.2026 and then finally pronounced on 04.03.2026 has mandated enforcement

Natixis Corporate and Investment Bank Promotes Leila Sassi to Managing Director, Head of Legal Middle East & CCA Natixis Corporate and Investment Bank has announced the promotion of Leila Sassi to Managing Director, Head of Legal Middle East & CCA. Leila Sassi has been with Natixis since 2014, serving as Head of Legal – Middle

Brookfield Properties Promotes Nitesh Bhasin to Senior Vice President – Legal Nitesh Bhasin has been elevated to the role of Senior Vice President – Legal at Brookfield Properties, marking a significant milestone in his leadership journey within the real estate and legal domain. In this expanded role, he will continue to lead legal strategy, regulatory

WIPO Academy, the Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA), and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) are inviting applications for the annual Advanced International Certificate Course (AICC) on Intellectual Property Asset Management for Business Success. Registration for AICC’s IP Panorama 2.0 course is currently open on the