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Listed realty firm Phoenix Mills Ltd appoints Parveen Mahtani as group legal head
November 3, 2026, 5:14 pmAn alumna of Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai, Mahtani began her career at the law firm Desai & Diwanji as an associate, then joined another firm, Nishith Desai Associates. In...
Law firms draft special teams to help GCCs navigate India terrain
November 3, 2026, 5:13 pmMultinational companies expanding their global capability centres in India may face multiple regulatory and operational challenges going forward. Law firms are forming specialist teams to help these companies navigate complex...
Indian companies often delay legal risk escalation until crisis emerges: Emaar India GC Vasant Shelke
November 3, 2026, 12:14 pmBusiness-centric priorities, reactive organisational cultures and weak escalation channels prevent general counsel from identifying and addressing legal, regulatory and reputational risks at an early stage, says Vasant Shelke.
AI training on copyrighted works may violate derivative rights, US court told
November 2, 2026, 5:18 pmAmicus brief in OpenAI copyright litigation argues that use of books, news articles and other copyrighted material as AI training input should be treated as a separate licensing market.
Bank of America sued over mandatory arbitration for employee disputes
November 1, 2026, 3:58 pmMackey said the policy negated Merrill Lynch's promises in its $160 million settlement in August 2013 with hundreds of Black brokers who alleged bias in pay, promotions and how large...
Recent Stories
Natascha Doll joins White & Case as a partner in Germany
November 4, 2026, 8:56 amNatascha specializes in advising global financial investor clients on acquisitions, disposals and co-investments across a number of jurisdictions.
Kerala govt sanctions VACB probe against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
November 4, 2026, 8:49 amChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who is at the helm of the country's election machinery, is set to face a vigilance probe over allegations that he demanded a Rs 2...
CAM advises BRLMs on ₹758.5 crore SFC Environmental Technologies IPO
November 4, 2026, 8:29 amIIFL Capital Services, JM Financial and Nuvama Wealth Management acted as the BRLMs to the issue.
CAM advises Cemindia Projects on ₹1,400 crore QIP
November 4, 2026, 8:22 amSBI Capital Markets, ICICI Securities and IIFL Capital Services acted as the lead managers to the issue.
Australia argues in court that social media ban is needed to protect children's brains
November 4, 2026, 8:01 amThe Australian government is fighting in the High Court two constitutional challenges to the ban that took effect last year on young children holding accounts on Reddit, Facebook, Instagram, Kick,...
Law & Policy
Kerala govt sanctions VACB probe against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
November 4, 2026, 8:49 amChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who is at the helm of the country's election machinery, is set to face a vigilance probe over allegations that he demanded a Rs 2...
Govt proposes mandatory batch-release authorisation for drug manufacturers
November 3, 2026, 4:44 pmThe Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday proposed changes to the Drugs Rules, 1945, aimed at enhancing accountability and traceability in pharmaceutical manufacturing by mandating the appointment...
UP labour commissioner inspects Noida offices, stresses need for speedy grievance redressal
November 3, 2026, 5:00 amDuring her inspection of the office of Additional Labour Commissioner Rakesh Dwivedi, Agarwal reviewed the maintenance of official records, including dispatch and court proceedings registers, cess collection files, establishment records,...
Govt notifies new aircraft rules; to be effective from Jan 2027
November 2, 2026, 4:51 pmUnder the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, notified on October 31, the civil aviation ministry can also intervene with respect to airfares in case of an "extraordinary situation".
Govt sets up high-level panel on banking reforms
October 31, 2026, 4:30 amThe 'High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat' will be chaired by former Central Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N Patel.
Corporate & Business
CAM advises BRLMs on ₹758.5 crore SFC Environmental Technologies IPO
November 4, 2026, 8:29 amIIFL Capital Services, JM Financial and Nuvama Wealth Management acted as the BRLMs to the issue.
CAM advises Cemindia Projects on ₹1,400 crore QIP
November 4, 2026, 8:22 amSBI Capital Markets, ICICI Securities and IIFL Capital Services acted as the lead managers to the issue.
Saraf and Partners advises Eternal on AdOnMo-Mygate merger; Anoma Legal, Kaizen Law advise Mygate, AdOnMo
November 4, 2026, 7:42 amThe proposed all-stock merger values the combined entity at around Rs 3,500 crore, with Eternal and other AdOnMo investors receiving an equity stake in Mygate.
Listed realty firm Phoenix Mills Ltd appoints Parveen Mahtani as group legal head
November 3, 2026, 5:14 pmAn alumna of Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai, Mahtani began her career at the law firm Desai & Diwanji as an associate, then joined another firm, Nishith Desai Associates. In...
Law firms draft special teams to help GCCs navigate India terrain
November 3, 2026, 5:13 pmMultinational companies expanding their global capability centres in India may face multiple regulatory and operational challenges going forward. Law firms are forming specialist teams to help these companies navigate complex...
Litigation
Need to make judicial system more accessible, efficient through modern tech: CJI Surya Kant
November 3, 2026, 4:55 amAddressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Jharkhand High Court data centre here on Monday, he said the success of technological initiatives in the judiciary should not be measured...
Lawyers seek suspension of ACP Manasavi Vashist over alleged insulting remarks
November 3, 2026, 4:54 amThe Rohini Court Bar Association, Rouse Avenue Court Bar Association and other lawyers have approached the Commissioner of Police, seeking the suspension of ACP Manasavi Vashist over his alleged insulting...
SC judges urge legal fraternity to celebrate Deepawali responsibly
November 2, 2026, 4:48 pmJustices Manmohan and Sanjeev Sachdeva participated in the 'Deepawali Festival Celebration' organised by the New Delhi Bar Association in the Patiala House district courts complex.
HC refuses to stay ban on entry of non-Delhi pre-BS-VI vehicles into capital
November 2, 2026, 10:57 amDeclining to pass any interim order at this stage, a bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma issued notice on a plea by a Faridabad-based...
Moneylife moves Delhi HC against interim order in Indiabulls, Sameer Gehlaut defamation suit
November 1, 2026, 3:56 pmMoneywise Media LLP, publisher of financial news portal Moneylife, has moved the Delhi High Court challenging an interim order passed by a district court in a defamation suit filed by...
Regulators
RBI eases forex rules for small exporters and importers of services
November 4, 2026, 3:54 amThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased the foreign exchange reporting requirements for small exporters and importers of services.
Sebi levies Rs 40 lakh penalty on four entities in Axis MF front-running case
November 3, 2026, 4:28 pmIn an order passed on Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh each on Woodstock Broking and its director Suresh Kanmal...
Sebi allows REITs, InvITs to issue depository receipts
November 2, 2026, 4:46 pmDepository Receipts are foreign currency-denominated instruments issued by a foreign depository in a permissible jurisdiction against securities deposited with a domestic custodian in India.
SEBI reduces cooling-off period to 8 weeks for illiquid private listed InvITs
November 2, 2026, 4:45 pmThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the cooling-off period for offer for sale (OFS) of units of illiquid private listed Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) to eight...
India markets regulator backs removal of long-term capital gains tax for foreign investors, sources say
November 2, 2026, 7:53 amIndia's markets regulator has recommended the government remove the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax imposed on foreign investors, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, as India looks...
Editors Desk
India's Arbitration Crisis: Legal Leaders to Address Enforcement Delays at Commercial Dispute Conclave
September 10, 2025, 12:55 pmNew Delhi set to host critical discussions on India's $2.8 trillion economy's dispute resolution challenges, at event hosted by ET LegalWorld
IP Without Commercialization is Redundant: Zameer Nathani on AI Risks, Governance, and the Future of Legal Leadership
July 30, 2025, 7:41 pmIn this exclusive ET LegalWorld conversation, Zameer Nathani, Global General Counsel at DNEG and Harvard AMP alumnus, opens up on shaping IP strategies across industries, the rising legal risks from...
India, US to Resume Trade Talks Despite Tariff Setback: Hope for Deal by Q3
July 30, 2025, 6:12 pmIndia and the U.S. will resume trade talks in August despite Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian exports. Officials remain optimistic, stressing the value of a delayed but...
India–UK FTA: A Legally Bold, Strategically Balanced Trade Milestone
July 29, 2025, 4:42 pmIndia and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement, eliminating tariffs on 99% of Indian exports and 90% of UK goods. But beyond trade flows, the deal...
India’s Legal Moment: From Global Litigation Wars to Local Justice Battles
July 29, 2025, 2:23 amBetween July 21–26, India saw decisive legal action: trade laws passed, RBI rewired its compliance regime, and regulators cracked down on errant players. But two interviews define the moment best—John...
International
Natascha Doll joins White & Case as a partner in Germany
November 4, 2026, 8:56 amNatascha specializes in advising global financial investor clients on acquisitions, disposals and co-investments across a number of jurisdictions.
Australia argues in court that social media ban is needed to protect children's brains
November 4, 2026, 8:01 amThe Australian government is fighting in the High Court two constitutional challenges to the ban that took effect last year on young children holding accounts on Reddit, Facebook, Instagram, Kick,...
Organigram-Aurora $561 million deal taps Goodmans, Torys, Stikeman Elliott, Paul Weiss
November 4, 2026, 4:09 amCanadian cannabis deal brings together four law firms as Organigram seeks to acquire Aurora at 93% premium
Veteran US proxy solicitors launch new firm Senpoint Partners
November 4, 2026, 3:53 amThe New York-based firm could shake up the tight-knit proxy solicitation industry at a time when more pressure from activist investors and a booming dealmaking environment are requiring increased outreach...
Weil real estate co-leader lands at Goodwin as wind-down looms
November 4, 2026, 3:51 amUS law firm Goodwin Procter said Tuesday it has hired the co-leader of Weil, Gotshal & Manges' real estate practice, less than a week after Weil indicated it plans to
Opinions
Expert Take: Clean Slate under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 — Not a One-Way Street
November 4, 2026, 7:28 amAZB Senior Partner, Hardeep Sachdeva, and Partner, Swati Sharma examined the recent judgment of the Supreme Court dealing with a very interesting question as to whether a successful resolution applicant...
Expert Take: Supreme Court: A DRT Decree does not bar SARFAESI action
October 27, 2026, 12:01 pmAZB & Partner's Senior Partner, Hardeep Sachdeva, Partners, Parag Maini and Raghav Chadha analyse a recent decision of Supreme Court and examine the interplay between DRT adjudication and SARFAESI enforcement,...
Expert Take: Contracts That Work: Keeping Pace with the Business
October 23, 2026, 12:27 pmA simple approach to contract review for GCs and in-house commercial legal teams
Expert Take: Courtroom queue is a jobs problem
October 11, 2026, 5:34 pmIndia cannot create jobs at scale while contracts take decades to enforce. Courts are not only slowing capital formation but also deterring entrepreneurship beyond cities and formal business networks, impeding...
EXPERT TAKE: From Recovery to Value Creation: Next Decade of India's IBC
October 5, 2026, 11:35 amSuresh Khatanhar writes, "India now needs stronger tribunal capacity, earlier intervention, deeper pools of specialised capital, special situation funds greater participation by ARCs and greater certainty around outcomes."