Legal 60

School of Law and Public Policy, Avantika University, is pleased to invite your students to participate in NYAYIK LEKHAN PRATISPARDHA, an Online Judgement Writing Competition. This competition offers a unique platform for aspiring legal minds to hone their legal drafting skills, engage in critical thinking, and showcase their analytical prowess. It is an excellent opportunity

Succession Planning Through Private Trust (Part 1): Implications Under The Indian Trusts Act, 1882 BACKGROUND In a country in which family structures, business dynamics, and forms of wealth are evolving rapidly, private trusts are no longer used simply for asset protection or avoiding probate — their relevance lies in mitigating uncertainty and simplifying complexity. The

Matt Hanson Rejoins King & Spalding as Partner in Washington, D.C. Global law firm King & Spalding has announced the return of Matt Hanson as a Partner in its Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group. He will be based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Hanson reenters private practice following nearly three years with

Faculty of Law, Manipal University Jaipur is hosting its flagship event, the 11th Manipal Ranka International Moot Court Competition 2025 in association with Ranka Public Charitable Trust from October 31, 2025 to November 2, 2025. About the University Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), Rajasthan, India is a co-educational, residential, private research university located in the city

If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. In 2024, around 400,000 personal injury claims were filed in the United States. More than half of these cases were related to motor vehicle accidents, followed by slip-and-fall incidents and medical malpractice claims. With the right guidance, you

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas represented Elev8 Capital in its Series D investment into Smallcase Technologies Private Limited Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas represented Elev8 Capital (lead investor) in its participation in the Series D funding round of Smallcase Technologies Private Limited. Smallcase is a financial technology company engaged in developing and operating: (a) Building and operating online investment

Casey Ryan Elected as Reed Smith’s Global Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP, a global law firm, has announced the election of Casey Ryan as its Global Managing Partner, extending her leadership for a new four-year term beginning January 1, 2026. Ryan was initially appointed as global managing partner in March 2023 following the departure of

The personal injury law firm market is worth $57.3 million, and around 48,397 businesses operate. Personal injury law is massive, and 10% of lawyers choose this area. If you are going to consult with a personal injury lawyer, you must know what qualities to look for. But what exactly makes a good personal injury lawyer?

Advocates serve as the backbone of India’s justice delivery system, yet in recent times, their safety and dignity have come under threat. Incidents involving assault, harassment, and coercion of legal professionals have prompted urgent calls for legislative reform. In this backdrop, the Advocates (Protection) Bill, 2021, was proposed as a remedial framework to safeguard the

Divorce marks the end of a marital relationship, but does it absolve individuals of their duties as parents? This pressing question lies at the heart of numerous custody and visitation disputes in India. Recent judicial pronouncements, including the Kerala High Court’s decision in Navin Scariah v. Priya Abraham (2025), reiterate that while marriage may end,