The Changing Trade and Tariff Landscape
The Changing Trade and Tariff Landscape Increased protectionism, rise in individual trade policies, and weakening of global trade resolution mechanisms have affected current supply chains as well as led to uncertainty in markets. Due to fragmentation of global value chains, widespread application of tariffs and non-tariff barriers is expected to slow down global economy growth […]
Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties
Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Legal Remedies for Businesses With the increasing globalization of the world economy, domestic enterprises are faced with pressure from the competition generated by diverse imports. While free trade has brought benefits, such as effective markets and increased consumer choice, unfair trade practices such as dumping and subsidies distort the shape of […]
Green Customs: Environmental Regulations and Sustainable Trade
Green Customs: Environmental Regulations and Sustainable Trade According to the WCO, “Green Customs” is a holistic philosophy that redefines cross-border trade through three main lenses: Being (reducing the internal carbon footprint of customs operations), Doing (enforcing green laws and facilitating sustainable trade), and Innovating (using technology to test sustainability excellence). Multilateral environmental agreements Multilateral environmental […]
Privacy By Design: Drafting Gdpr And Dpdp Act Compliant Software Contracts
Introduction In today’s world, globalization has been increasing rapidly and every industry and business relies upon software applications, websites, and cloud-based services for collection of an individual’s personal and protected data. this may include any data such as. name of the individual., email, mobile phone numbers, bank details, health records etc and such data should […]
Legal Due Diligence In Mergers And Acquisition Why It Is Critical Before Every Business Transaction
INTRODUCTION Legal due diligence is an essential component of recent merger and acquisition law in today’s world many companies are using mergers acquisition and other tactics to enhance their growth and development of their businesses but as every thing has its pros and cons, it also involves legal risk that can eventually impact its success but more […]
RBI’s New Anti-Mis-selling Framework 2026: Compliance Obligations for Banks
Introduction Starting with its recent establishment of an extensive anti-misuse framework aimed at improving consumer protections and encouraging accountable financial services across all financial services providers (banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies [NBFCs], fintechs and digital platforms) and as a part of its broader initiative to develop high-quality digital financial services for consumers through this anti-misuse framework, […]
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (Cbam) And The Impact On International Trade – Challenges For Exporters Legal, Tax And Compliance
Likely the most impactful new trade regulation from a climate perspective introduced over recent years, the EU’s CBAM was implemented in 2023 to prevent carbon leakage and ensure a level playing field between EU production (which bears a carbon price via ETS) and foreign producers. Effectively, CBAM prices the carbon content of imported goods, imposing […]
Cross-Border M&A Transactions in India
The principal legislation governing the foreign exchange aspects of all cross-border transactions is The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). The applicable regulations for inbound transactions, i.e. cases where a foreign company acquires a local company or merges with one, are the FEMA (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019. But outbound transactions where an Indian company purchases […]
The Rise of Digital Identity Verification and Its Regulatory Landscape
I. Introduction Over the last ten years, digital identity verification has transitioned from a specialized technical issue to one of the areas of law and policy that have the deepest impact on people’s lives. Determining your identity online, the means of confirming that identity, and the question of who is allowed to keep the data […]
Sports Law in India: Key Legal Issues Every Sports Association Should Know
I. Introduction Over the last ten years, digital identity verification has transitioned from a specialized technical issue to one of the areas of law and policy that have the deepest impact on people’s lives. Determining your identity online, the means of confirming that identity, and the question of who is allowed to keep the data […]