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Law Tribunal Stays Ban On WhatsApp Sharing Data With Parent Company Meta
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday stayed a five-year ban imposed by competition watchdog CCI on data-sharing practices between WhatsApp and its parent Meta for advertising purposes, offering a breather to the tech giant.
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Law Tribunal Suspends Antitrust Ban On WhatsApp-Meta Data Sharing
In a respite for Mark Zuckerberg-run Meta, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday stayed the five-year ban imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on WhatsApp for its data-sharing practices.
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Hong Kong Announces Supervisory Incubator to Help Banks Safely Test Blockchain Technology
The newly formed Supervisory Incubator will focus on helping banks load-up on risk management capabilities around deposits and loan services. The practice of tokenised deposits will be the core area of focus for the incubator.
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Japan's Antitrust Watchdog to Find Google Violated Law in Search Case: Report
The Japan Fair Trade Commission(JFTC) will soon issue a cease and desist order asking Google to halt its monopolistic practices, a report by Nikkei said.
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UK Debates Assisted Dying Law: What It Is And The Countries That Allow It
Assisted dying laws vary significantly across Europe, with some countries embracing the practice, while others maintaining stringent prohibitions.
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"Committed To Complying" With Competition Law, Say Zomato, Swiggy
Facing a CCI probe for anti-competitive practices, online food delivery platform Zomato has asserted it complies with the country's laws while rival Swiggy said it is committed to complying with local regulations.
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Probe Finds Zomato, Swiggy Breached Antitrust Laws: Report
An investigation by India's antitrust body found food delivery giants Zomato and SoftBank-backed Swiggy breached competition laws, with their business practices favouring restaurant chains listed on their platforms, documents show.
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Competition Commission of India Finds Zomato, Swiggy Breached Antitrust Laws, Documents Show
CCI's antitrust investigation against Swiggy and its top rival Zomato began in 2022 after a complaint by National Restaurant Association of India about the impact on food outlets of alleged anti-competitive practices of the platforms.
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A Law Student Just Sued OP Jindal University For Failing Him On AI Use
Kaustubh Shakkarwar, a practicing lawyer himself, is pursuing his master's in law (LLM) from the university, and was failed on an allegation that his assignment answer sheets were "AI-generated."
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Google Loses Fight Against $2.7 Billion EU Antitrust Fine
Google on Tuesday lost its fight against a 2.42 billion euro ($2.7 billion or roughly Rs. 22,673 crore) fine levied by EU antitrust regulators seven years ago. CJEU judges noted that EU law does not sanction the existence of a dominant position, but its abusive exploitation.
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Bar Council Of India Issues Certificate Of Practice To Qualified Candidates
The COP is an essential component of legal practice and enables advocates to practice and represent clients in Indian courts.
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Top Tax Authority CBDT Forms Panel To Review Income Tax Law
An internal committee of the Income Tax Department will review the 1961 direct tax law to eliminate redundant clauses as well as adopt best global practices to simplify it for taxpayers for better compliance, CBDT chief Ravi Agrawal has said.
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Geneva Conventions Turn 75. Do The Laws Of War Have A Chance In Today's Era?
This week marked 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated everywhere.
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Punjab Woman Gets Fired After Asking For 'Raksha Bandhan' Leave. Company Responds
The HR manager tried to explain that deducting seven days' salary for a single day's absence was not "fair practice under the law or fundamental rights."
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Labour Officials Visit Foxconn iPhone Plant, Question Executives About Hiring
Labour officials Foxconn's factory near Chennai on Monday and questioned spoke to company directors and human resources about the company's hiring practices, according to an official. The major Apple supplier has been rejecting married women from iPhone assembly jobs, according to a Reuters report.
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Law Tribunal Stays Ban On WhatsApp Sharing Data With Parent Company Meta
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday stayed a five-year ban imposed by competition watchdog CCI on data-sharing practices between WhatsApp and its parent Meta for advertising purposes, offering a breather to the tech giant.
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Law Tribunal Suspends Antitrust Ban On WhatsApp-Meta Data Sharing
In a respite for Mark Zuckerberg-run Meta, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday stayed the five-year ban imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on WhatsApp for its data-sharing practices.
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Hong Kong Announces Supervisory Incubator to Help Banks Safely Test Blockchain Technology
The newly formed Supervisory Incubator will focus on helping banks load-up on risk management capabilities around deposits and loan services. The practice of tokenised deposits will be the core area of focus for the incubator.
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Japan's Antitrust Watchdog to Find Google Violated Law in Search Case: Report
The Japan Fair Trade Commission(JFTC) will soon issue a cease and desist order asking Google to halt its monopolistic practices, a report by Nikkei said.
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UK Debates Assisted Dying Law: What It Is And The Countries That Allow It
Assisted dying laws vary significantly across Europe, with some countries embracing the practice, while others maintaining stringent prohibitions.
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"Committed To Complying" With Competition Law, Say Zomato, Swiggy
Facing a CCI probe for anti-competitive practices, online food delivery platform Zomato has asserted it complies with the country's laws while rival Swiggy said it is committed to complying with local regulations.
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Probe Finds Zomato, Swiggy Breached Antitrust Laws: Report
An investigation by India's antitrust body found food delivery giants Zomato and SoftBank-backed Swiggy breached competition laws, with their business practices favouring restaurant chains listed on their platforms, documents show.
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Competition Commission of India Finds Zomato, Swiggy Breached Antitrust Laws, Documents Show
CCI's antitrust investigation against Swiggy and its top rival Zomato began in 2022 after a complaint by National Restaurant Association of India about the impact on food outlets of alleged anti-competitive practices of the platforms.
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A Law Student Just Sued OP Jindal University For Failing Him On AI Use
Kaustubh Shakkarwar, a practicing lawyer himself, is pursuing his master's in law (LLM) from the university, and was failed on an allegation that his assignment answer sheets were "AI-generated."
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Google Loses Fight Against $2.7 Billion EU Antitrust Fine
Google on Tuesday lost its fight against a 2.42 billion euro ($2.7 billion or roughly Rs. 22,673 crore) fine levied by EU antitrust regulators seven years ago. CJEU judges noted that EU law does not sanction the existence of a dominant position, but its abusive exploitation.
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Bar Council Of India Issues Certificate Of Practice To Qualified Candidates
The COP is an essential component of legal practice and enables advocates to practice and represent clients in Indian courts.
-
Top Tax Authority CBDT Forms Panel To Review Income Tax Law
An internal committee of the Income Tax Department will review the 1961 direct tax law to eliminate redundant clauses as well as adopt best global practices to simplify it for taxpayers for better compliance, CBDT chief Ravi Agrawal has said.
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Geneva Conventions Turn 75. Do The Laws Of War Have A Chance In Today's Era?
This week marked 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated everywhere.
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Punjab Woman Gets Fired After Asking For 'Raksha Bandhan' Leave. Company Responds
The HR manager tried to explain that deducting seven days' salary for a single day's absence was not "fair practice under the law or fundamental rights."
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Labour Officials Visit Foxconn iPhone Plant, Question Executives About Hiring
Labour officials Foxconn's factory near Chennai on Monday and questioned spoke to company directors and human resources about the company's hiring practices, according to an official. The major Apple supplier has been rejecting married women from iPhone assembly jobs, according to a Reuters report.
