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Who Says Crime Doesn't Pay? Risks Of Indemnification Provisions In M&A Deals

It is often said that "Crime doesn't pay", but J.P. Morgan Chase ("JPMC"), who was just ordered to foot US$115 million in legal bills for the person who defrauded it, may beg to defer.

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Government Sahyog In Tightening Takedowns

The Rule that has been amended, i.e. Rule 3 of the IT Intermediary Rules, details the due diligence to be observed by an intermediary while discharging its duties under the IT Act, in particular, to fall within the exemption from liability for any third party information, data or communication link made available or hosted by them.

India Media & IT

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Obhan & Associates

Law Of Airwaves: Understanding India's New Spectrum Auction Framework

The allocation of spectrum, the invisible yet indispensable infrastructure that powers every modern communication network has long stood at the intersection of constitutional principles, economic policies...

India Media & IT

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Legitpro Law

Navigating The Legal Maze Of Product Launches In India: Copyright, Advertising, And Emerging Compliance Frontiers

Every great product launch begins with a spark i.e. an idea that promises to change how people live, work, or feel. But between ideation and introduction...

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Liability Of Celebrity And Influencer Endorsements In India: Regulatory, Contractual And Ethical Dimensions

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Proposed Amendments To The IT Intermediary Rules: Battling Synthetically Generated Information

India Media & IT

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Amendment To Rule 3(1)(d) Of The IT Rules, 2021 - A Step Towards Greater Accountability In Takedown Orders To Online Intermediaries

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Due Diligence In Brand Endorsements By Celebrities And Influencers: Legal, Regulatory And Practical Guide

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Game On, But Within Limits: India's 2025 Online Gaming Framework

India Media & IT

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Legitpro Law

The Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Law: A Compliance Roadmap For Gaming Companies

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Understanding The 2025 Amendment To India's Intermediaries Rules

India Media & IT

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DSK Legal

Thailand Imposes Strict Ban On Poker

Thailand Media & IT

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Tilleke & Gibbins

DoT Tightens Noose On Unused Transmitters, Issues Post Licence Disposal Playbook

India Media & IT

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Social Media Law In Pakistan

Pakistan Media & IT

Yousaf Amanat & Associates

股权投资视角下的新公司法司法解释草案解读

China Commercial

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Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm

Trade Mark Toss-Up: Dhoni Takes Guard In India's Celebrity Intellectual Property Game

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Asia's Capital Is On The Move: The View From Australia And Singapore (Podcast)

Worldwide Strategy

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King & Wood Mallesons

Supreme Court Guidelines On Expeditious Disposal & Compounding Under Section 138 NI Act: Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar

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全球稳定币监管浪潮——中国香港、新加坡、欧盟、美国监管政策比较与前沿实践

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Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm

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Government Sahyog In Tightening Takedowns

The Rule that has been amended, i.e. Rule 3 of the IT Intermediary Rules, details the due diligence to be observed by an intermediary while discharging its duties under the IT Act, in particular, to fall within the exemption from liability for any third party information, data or communication link made available or hosted by them.

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Game On, But Within Limits: India's 2025 Online Gaming Framework

India's online gaming industry has experienced remarkable growth, evolving into a multi-billion-dollar sector, with an estimated valuation exceeding $3.5 billion by the year 2025, propelled by extensive smartphone adoption...

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Thailand Imposes Strict Ban On Poker

On October 22, 2025, the Thai government posted a directive not to grant gambling licenses for gambling involving poker nationwide to crack down on illegal gambling activities.

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Draft Promotion And Regulation Of Online Gaming Rules, 2025

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has, on 2 October 2025, released the Draft Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules 2025 (Draft Rules) and invited comments from public stakeholders.

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Summary: Draft Promotion And Regulation Of Online Gaming Rules, 2025

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BIS Issues Fresh Rules For Digital TV Receivers – 26 Oct 2025 Deadline Looms

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a comprehensive implementation circular on 18 September 2025, tightening the compliance net around every plasma, LCD or LED television set sold in the country.

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Content Regulation In The Age Of OTT: Balancing Creative Freedom And Legal Accountability In India

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Balancing Creativity And Copyright: The Scope Of Fair Dealing In India

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Raanjhanaa Reimagined

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New Guidelines To Control Illegal Listing And Sale Of Radio Equipment On E-commerce Platforms

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Exploring Copyright Law Issues In Film Clip Commentaries (Mainland China)

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IndiaLaw LLP

Are You Underestimating Japan's Video Game Legal Landscape?

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Gamma Law

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