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Changes in UK immigration law: does it affect professional immigrants?

This post is on latest changes in UK immigration law – from Sandeep Kainth, an immigration law...
Sharia Boards in Islamic Banking and Finance: Opportunity for the youth and something India seems to have overlooked

India is all set to embrace Islamic Banking and Finance as reforming the current banking law to allo...
Talking About Rights: Islamic Finance in India and constitutional rights

In the context of Islamic Finance, does one have a right under the Indian Constitution to receive fi...
Is Islamic Banking right for India?

An introduction to Islamic Banking Some of the most famous investment banks in the world, such as Go...
What are lease, tenancy and house rent agreements and how to negotiate them

The agreement for renting a property is one legal document that almost no-one can avoid. You may hav...
Facebook and Free Speech: the Long Arm and Short Sight of Law

The news of two girls from Mumbai being nabbed by cops for making a post on Facebook derisive of Bal...
Remedy for Immigrants who are subjected to Violence In United Kingdom

If you are a victim of crime, what can you expect from the UK authorities? The same rights as a Brit...
Online Dispute Resolution System- A way toward hassle free dispute resolution

Evolution of ODR Industry Online dispute resolution (ODR) was developed to circumvent clogged and sl...
Foreigners working in India: Visa, entry permit and tax registrations

Work related Visa in India There are two types of work related visas for non-Indian’s who wish...
Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights in India

Assignment of copyright Assignment of copyright has to be in writing and signed by the assignor or b...
Do angels have a way around the startup tax? After budget, SEBI ruins it for angels. . .

There’s a way around the startup tax, but could SEBI’s new framework for VCs make it impractical for...
The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953

Since there is so little information available on local statutes despite their importance to specifi...
New ‘license raj’ regime proposed for VCs & impact on startup funding

On August 1,2011, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has released draft guidelines ...
Types of Derivatives and Derivative Market

One of the key features of financial markets are extreme volatility. Prices of foreign currencies, p...
US Crowd Funding Law and development in India

The US House of Representatives has recently passed the ‘Entrepreneurs Access to Capital Act’. The p...
Telemarketing laws for entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs learning the art of telemarketing can be a crucial factor in the success of their ...
A Businessman’s Guide to Labour Laws in India

Labour laws as a branch of law is very obscure area of law for most people. India is a country with ...
Misconduct of an advocate and Indian law in light of Supreme Court judgements

Advocates in India constitute a privileged class that enjoys the exclusive right to practice law. As...
Role of lawyers in the legal system

The statement, “A lawyer is and must ever be the high priest at the shrine of justice”, a religious ...
Right of a lawyer to practice in India and duties of a lawyer

Right of practice The expression ‘right to practice’, in context of the legal profession refers to t...
Historical development of law relating to legal profession and the bar in India

The first modern legislation to govern the conduct of legal practitioners was the Legal Practitioner...
Functions of Bar Council of India; Enrolment as an advocate under Advocates Act

The Bar Council of India was established by Parliament under the Advocates Act, 1961 to regulate and...
Copyright protection for brochures, catalogues and product listings.

Almost every company has some of these: brochure catalogue prospectus product or service listings (l...
Hiring security guards; guard board; housing allowance.

Today I came across two very interesting pieces of legislation that almost all Companies, LLPs, even...
What is Stamp duty and What are the types of Stamp duty?

What is Stamp duty and what are the types of stamp duty. Read further to know more about it as Suchi...
Laws of Intestacy: How is Property Distributed

We all know how property is inherited when someone takes the trouble to leave a will behind. However...
Stamp Duty Tax: How to Calculate It

Stamp Duty Tax: How to Calculate It Almost everybody who is involved in any commercial transaction h...
Foreign Investment and Tax Havens

This should not come as something very surprising that Mauritius, a minuscule island, attracts most ...
Can Data Processing Charge be taxed as Royalty?

Nothing comes free when you carry out a transaction, there is always one or the other kind of tax th...
Equal Remuneration Act – How labour law can land a million Indian businessmen in jail

Are you running a business? Well be very afraid, because you could probably be punished with an impr...
VC & Angel Investor Alert: Board rights could have criminal liability risk

Nominee directors have the same duties and obligations as ordinary directors, as per the Ministry of...
The Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare’s Jan Lokpal Bill and the Prevention of Corruption Act

‘Anna’esthetic for the democratically ‘Anna’emic? Corruption among government officials is undoubted...
FCRA: Difference between deemed prior permission and prior permission

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 was enacted in order to regulate the acceptance and regu...
Privileged Communications and A Lawyers Duty to Keep Client Information Confidential

In most common law countries the duty of confidentiality requires that a lawyer must respect the con...
Difference between Limited Liability Partnerships & Private Limited Company

Since LLP has been introduced in India, apart from incorporating a traditional Limited Liability Com...
What is Non-Disclosure Agreement?

Any business carries out transactions with other individuals or businesses where they need to share ...
Administrative Expenses under FCRA Rules

An organization which receives money under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 is supposed t...
How to name a company in India – a simple guide on Company Registration and Trademarking

Here is a brief legal guide to keep handy while selecting a name for your company in India. One of t...
FCRA Registration and Prior Permission Process

If you want to open an NGO or an organization that is eligible to receive contribution under the For...
Prohibited investments and compliance requirement under FCRA Rules

Recently Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 was implemented by the government to regulate b...
What is Contempt of Court? What are the defenses allowed in Contempt Proceeding?

Contempt is any conduct that tends to bring the authority and administration of Law into disrespect ...
The Duty of a lawyer in the face of conflict of interest

Conflict of interest occurs where the same lawyer is representing both sides in a lawsuit, or previo...
Five reasons why capital intensive foreign businesses targeting India should not incorporate as LLPs

In the US, the Limited Liability Partnership (“LLP”) is a popular vehicle used by organi...
Contract Drafting – why you should negotiate an “anti-national use” clause in your contracts

When criminals, terrorists and people with anti-national agenda enter into contracts, of course they...
General Meetings in Your Company – now you must arrange for electronic voting

The Companies (Passing of Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001 stipulated that a company is boun...
How can a Chit Fund help you to raise capital for your business?

If you run a SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) and you want to raise capital, chances are high that ...
Alternative to patent and utility models: a Legislation on Jugaad

Ye desh ‘jugaad’ pe chal raha hai (this country is run by ‘jugaad’) is perhaps the most common refra...
Foreign Loans in India: How to issue guarantee and create security

While granting a loan, lenders are likely to ask for security to safeguard their commercial interest...
Streamline your Company Meetings through videoconferencing

Organizing your company meetings just got simpler, with the Central Government approving use of vide...
Borrowing from Abroad? Essential Legal Concepts for your business

Borrowing money for your business from abroad can have several advantages over taking a loan in Indi...
Kickstarting your NGO with international funding – Legal Basics

Can your organization receive donations or foreign contribution as per FCRA? Do you need to open a s...
New law for foreign donations: Is your NGO registered?

The new Foreign Contribution and Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA) has made the process of receiving donat...
FDI in LLPs permitted: Are private limited companies still the better route?

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in LLPs has been permitted from May 11, 2011. Does that imply that ...
Does India have data protection law? Recent developments…

Is there any data protection law in India? Indian companies, whether they operated locally or even i...
Making Outbound Investment – A Primer

An Indian company which intends to expand operations through international presence may want to know...

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Changes in UK immigration law: does it affect professional immigrants?

Changes in UK immigration law: does it affect professional immigrants?

May 23, 2013

Is Islamic Banking right for India?

Is Islamic Banking right for India?

May 18, 2013

What are lease, tenancy and house rent agreements and how to negotiate them

What are lease, tenancy and house rent agreements and how to negotiate them

May 1, 2013

Facebook and Free Speech: the Long Arm and Short Sight of Law

Facebook and Free Speech: the Long Arm and Short Sight of Law

December 5, 2012

Online Dispute Resolution System- A way toward hassle free dispute resolution

Online Dispute Resolution System- A way toward hassle free dispute resolution

September 28, 2012

Foreigners working in India: Visa, entry permit and tax registrations

Foreigners working in India: Visa, entry permit and tax registrations

May 6, 2012

Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights in India

Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights in India

May 4, 2012

Do angels have a way around the startup tax? After budget, SEBI ruins it for angels. . .

Do angels have a way around the startup tax? After budget, SEBI ruins it for angels. . .

April 9, 2012

The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953

The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953

April 6, 2012

US Crowd Funding Law and development in India

US Crowd Funding Law and development in India

January 17, 2012

Telemarketing laws for entrepreneurs

Telemarketing laws for entrepreneurs

January 9, 2012

A Businessman’s Guide to Labour Laws in India

A Businessman’s Guide to Labour Laws in India

December 24, 2011

Misconduct of an advocate and Indian law in light of Supreme Court judgements

Misconduct of an advocate and Indian law in light of Supreme Court judgements

October 2, 2011

Role of lawyers in the legal system

Role of lawyers in the legal system

October 1, 2011

Right of a lawyer to practice in India and duties of a lawyer

Right of a lawyer to practice in India and duties of a lawyer

September 30, 2011

Historical development of law relating to legal profession and the bar in India

Historical development of law relating to legal profession and the bar in India

September 29, 2011

Functions of Bar Council of India; Enrolment as an advocate under Advocates Act

Functions of Bar Council of India; Enrolment as an advocate under Advocates Act

September 29, 2011

Copyright protection for brochures, catalogues and product listings.

Copyright protection for brochures, catalogues and product listings.

September 27, 2011

Hiring security guards; guard board; housing allowance.

Hiring security guards; guard board; housing allowance.

September 24, 2011

What is Stamp duty and What are the types of Stamp duty?

What is Stamp duty and What are the types of Stamp duty?

September 14, 2011

Laws of Intestacy: How is Property Distributed

Laws of Intestacy: How is Property Distributed

September 13, 2011

Stamp Duty Tax: How to Calculate It

Stamp Duty Tax: How to Calculate It

September 8, 2011

Foreign Investment and Tax Havens

Foreign Investment and Tax Havens

September 4, 2011

Can Data Processing Charge be taxed as Royalty?

Can Data Processing Charge be taxed as Royalty?

September 2, 2011

Equal Remuneration Act – How labour law can land a million Indian businessmen in jail

Equal Remuneration Act – How labour law can land a million Indian businessmen in jail

August 26, 2011

VC & Angel Investor Alert: Board rights could have criminal liability risk

VC & Angel Investor Alert: Board rights could have criminal liability risk

August 24, 2011

The Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare’s Jan Lokpal Bill and the Prevention of Corruption Act

The Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare’s Jan Lokpal Bill and the Prevention of Corruption Act

August 24, 2011

FCRA: Difference between deemed prior permission and prior permission

FCRA: Difference between deemed prior permission and prior permission

August 18, 2011

Privileged Communications and A Lawyers Duty to Keep Client Information Confidential

Privileged Communications and A Lawyers Duty to Keep Client Information Confidential

August 17, 2011

Difference between Limited Liability Partnerships & Private Limited Company

Difference between Limited Liability Partnerships & Private Limited Company

August 12, 2011

What is Non-Disclosure Agreement?

What is Non-Disclosure Agreement?

August 11, 2011

Administrative Expenses under FCRA Rules

Administrative Expenses under FCRA Rules

August 4, 2011

How to name a company in India – a simple guide on Company Registration and Trademarking

How to name a company in India – a simple guide on Company Registration and Trademarking

August 1, 2011

FCRA Registration and Prior Permission Process

July 29, 2011

Prohibited investments and compliance requirement under FCRA Rules

July 27, 2011

What is Contempt of Court? What are the defenses allowed in Contempt Proceeding?

What is Contempt of Court? What are the defenses allowed in Contempt Proceeding?

July 26, 2011

The Duty of a lawyer in the face of conflict of interest

The Duty of a lawyer in the face of conflict of interest

July 25, 2011

Five reasons why capital intensive foreign businesses targeting India should not incorporate as LLPs

Five reasons why capital intensive foreign businesses targeting India should not incorporate as LLPs

July 13, 2011

Contract Drafting – why you should negotiate an “anti-national use” clause in your contracts

Contract Drafting – why you should negotiate an “anti-national use” clause in your contracts

July 13, 2011

How can a Chit Fund help you to raise capital for your business?

How can a Chit Fund help you to raise capital for your business?

July 5, 2011

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