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Macau Plans Ad Rules Shake Up, Targeting Gambling And Influencer Marketing

The Macau Special Administrative Region ("Macau") is shaking up its advertising rules, launching a 30-day public consultation on 4 July 2025 to update a law that's been largely unchanged since 1989.

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

Key Highlights Of Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025

The Ministry of Communications ("MoC"), through the Department of Telecommunications ("DoT"), has released the Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025 ("Draft Rules") to strengthen India's cybersecurity in the telecom sector and improve the security of telecom networks.

India Media & IT

AP

AK & Partners

Update – Security Conditions Under The GMPCS License

In recent times, due to the liberalization of the satellite communications sector in India, various entities have been working towards obtaining the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite...

India Media & IT

AP

AZB & Partners

Thailand Establishes 24-Hour Takedown Obligation For Social Media Platforms

Thailand has established new safe harbor rules that require social media platforms to remove specified content within 24 hours of government notification.

Thailand Media & IT

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Are The Stakes Too High: Implications Of Bringing Online Real-Money Gaming Companies Under The Prevention Of Money Laundering Act, 2002

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Beyond Check-Ins: Regulatory Considerations For Investments In The Indian Hospitality Sector

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Thai Court Accepts Case With Implications For OTT Television Services

Thailand Media & IT

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Draft Amendments To The Telecom Cybersecurity Rules: Strengthening Cybersecurity Or Regulatory Overreach?

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

The State 'Reasonably' Controls The Apps: Madras HC Upholds Real Money Gaming Restriction

India Media & IT

AP

AZB & Partners

Vietnam Amends Key Aspects Of Advertising Law

Vietnam Media & IT

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Esports vs Online Gaming: Why The Distinction Matters Under Indian Law?

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

Ministry Of Electronics And Information Technology Releases Blueprint For Consent Management

India Media & IT

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JSA

DoT Clarification Of 'International' And 'Domestic' SMS: Key Takeaways For Telcos, Telemarketers, Enterprises And OTTs

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Delhi High Court Upholds Voluntary Nature Of Restaurant Service Charges

India Media & IT

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

试管婴儿辅助生殖行业法律问题探究

China Healthcare

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AnJie Broad Law Firm

GST Rates On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat & Making Charges

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Vakilsearch

Argus Talks: Decoding The Gayatri Balasamy Verdict: Boon Or Bane For Indian Arbitration (Video)

India Litigation

AP

Argus Partners

GST On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat Jewellery Rates & Ornaments

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Vakilsearch

New Compliance Requirements For Employers In India: MCA Notification 2025

India Commercial

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Anhad Law

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Haldanes

AI And Copyright Reform: A Tale Of Two Cities

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Haldanes

Second Agreement Concerning Amendment To CEPA Agreement On Trade In Services To Be Implemented On 1 March 2025

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Haldanes

Legal Update : Concord Music Group v Anthropic – Is It Really A Victory For AI Firms?

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Mickey Mouse In The Public Domain: Is The Mouse Now Free?

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Haldanes

France Says "Oui" To Regulating Influencers – By Law.

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

Hotels & Hospitality

Beyond Check-Ins: Regulatory Considerations For Investments In The Indian Hospitality Sector

With a robust increase in tourism and favourable government initiatives aimed at bolstering ‘ease of doing business', the hospitality sector in India has substantially flourished in the recent past, witnessing transactions worth USD 340 million in 2024.

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Delhi High Court Upholds Voluntary Nature Of Restaurant Service Charges

On 28 March 2025, the Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment in the matter of National Restaurant Association of India & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr addressing the legality of mandatory service charges levied by restaurants and hotels.

India Media & IT

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Thailand Raises Minimum Wage For Bangkok And Certain Businesses Nationwide

On July 1, 2025, new minimum daily wage rates for Bangkok and certain business types nationwide were published in the Government Gazette, taking effect on the same day.

Thailand Employment

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Karnataka High Court Upholds Validity Of Loan Assignment To ARC

India Litigation

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Lex Favios

This Is (Still) China (Video)

China Commercial

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Harris Sliwoski

What You Need To Know When Using Facial Recognition Technology In China?

China Technology

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Bird & Bird

So You Want To Take Your Restaurant(s) Overseas – Part 6: How To Use Legal Counsel When Expanding Internationally

Australia Media & IT

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Harris Sliwoski

第三国制造的美国海关核查风险

China International

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AnJie Broad Law Firm

关税乱拳下的合同履行困境：不可抗力或者情势变更？

China International

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AnJie Broad Law Firm

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Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

Key Highlights Of Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025

The Ministry of Communications ("MoC"), through the Department of Telecommunications ("DoT"), has released the Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025 ("Draft Rules") to strengthen India's cybersecurity in the telecom sector and improve the security of telecom networks.

India Media & IT

AP

AK & Partners

Update – Security Conditions Under The GMPCS License

In recent times, due to the liberalization of the satellite communications sector in India, various entities have been working towards obtaining the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite...

India Media & IT

AP

AZB & Partners

Are The Stakes Too High: Implications Of Bringing Online Real-Money Gaming Companies Under The Prevention Of Money Laundering Act, 2002

In January 2025, the Enforcement Directorate undertook an investigation into Fairplay1 (a betting application illegally streaming Indian Premier League cricket) and four other firms...

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Thai Court Accepts Case With Implications For OTT Television Services

Thailand Media & IT

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Draft Amendments To The Telecom Cybersecurity Rules: Strengthening Cybersecurity Or Regulatory Overreach?

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Tech Law Bytes – June 2025

India Technology

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DSK Legal

DoT Clarification Of 'International' And 'Domestic' SMS: Key Takeaways For Telcos, Telemarketers, Enterprises And OTTs

India Media & IT

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Khaitan & Co LLP

TRAI Issues Directions Regarding Pilot Project For Digital Consent Management With RBI-regulated Banks

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LexOrbis

The Rise Of Neutral Hosts In The Telco Value Chain

Australia Media & IT

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A&O Shearman

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Gaming

Macau Plans Ad Rules Shake Up, Targeting Gambling And Influencer Marketing

The Macau Special Administrative Region ("Macau") is shaking up its advertising rules, launching a 30-day public consultation on 4 July 2025 to update a law that's been largely unchanged since 1989.

Hong Kong Media & IT

HS

Haldanes

Are The Stakes Too High: Implications Of Bringing Online Real-Money Gaming Companies Under The Prevention Of Money Laundering Act, 2002

In January 2025, the Enforcement Directorate undertook an investigation into Fairplay1 (a betting application illegally streaming Indian Premier League cricket) and four other firms...

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Why An Integrated IP Strategy Is Crucial To Protecting Video-game Mechanics In China

The recent Global Gaming Market Report reveals that the global gaming market was valued at around US$200 billion in 2023, and it is expected to reach between US$300 billion and US$500 billion...

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Kangxin

The State 'Reasonably' Controls The Apps: Madras HC Upholds Real Money Gaming Restriction

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

Tech Law Bytes – June 2025

India Technology

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DSK Legal

Esports vs Online Gaming: Why The Distinction Matters Under Indian Law?

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

General Newsletter - July 2025

India Commercial

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DSK Legal

Game, Set And Match Monthly – June 2025

India Media & IT

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DSK Legal

Are You Underestimating Japan's Video Game Legal Landscape?

Japan Media & IT

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Gamma Law

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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

Macau Plans Ad Rules Shake Up, Targeting Gambling And Influencer Marketing

The Macau Special Administrative Region ("Macau") is shaking up its advertising rules, launching a 30-day public consultation on 4 July 2025 to update a law that's been largely unchanged since 1989.

Hong Kong Media & IT

HS

Haldanes

Haldanes' Recent Successes In Fraud Recovery: Securing Justice For Clients

Swift and decisive action is essential to the successful recovery of money in fraud cases where time-sensitive measures can make a significant difference in recovering lost assets.

Hong Kong Media & IT

HS

Haldanes

Thailand Introduces New Obligations For Online Marketplaces

On July 9, 2025, Thailand issued a notification that introduces comprehensive operational requirements for digital platform service providers operating as goods marketplaces...

Thailand Technology

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Multi-Level Marketing, Direct Selling And Artificial Intelligence AI: Where Legal Issues Intersect

Taiwan Technology

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Zhong Yin Law Firm

Book Review: "Attacke! Mein Weg Zum Erfolg" By Dirk Kreuter

Singapore Consumer

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Schweiger & Partners

Disparagement Or Humour: A Fine Line - A Case On Trademark Infringement: Royal Challengers Bangalore v. Uber India

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Khurana and Khurana

Thai Court Accepts Case With Implications For OTT Television Services

Thailand Media & IT

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Chinese New Governance Paradigm For Livestream Sale

AB

AnJie Broad Law Firm

Life Sciences And Healthcare Newsletter | June 2025

India Healthcare

DL

Dentons Link Legal

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IndiaLaw LLP

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Gamma Law

Are You Ready For India's New Advertising Laws? (Video)

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Emerging Issues: Australian technology, media and telecommunications sector insights: April 2020

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McCullough Robertson

RHTLaw Taylor Wessing's Technology, Media & Communications Industry Group (Video)

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