Month: March 2023
Bangladesh: Family Court Act 2022 and pertinent concerns
The creation of Family Court is the result of our legislators’ rigorous legal analysis. In order to provide quick resolution of family conflicts for litigants in the traditional civil and criminal courts, the Family Courts Ordinance 1985 was enacted. The women’s community had long called for […]
Acquihire: The Win-Win Solution for Startups and Established Companies
Introduction Acquisition and hiring jointly constitute the term “Acquihire”. Acquihire is a business term. When a company takes over or buys another company, it is known as an “acquisition,” and when a company recruits employees, it is known as “hiring.” Acquihire is also referred to as […]
APAC Legal Congress 2023: Bringing Together Legal Experts from Across the Region
The APAC Legal Congress 2023, the premier in-house corporate counsel event of the year, is set to take place on May 3rd and 4th, 2023 in Singapore. The conference, organized by the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (“SCCA”) along with the support of the Ministry of Law in […]
Bangladesh: Key gaps in responding to gender-based violence against women in the workplace
In recent years, we have witnessed how the #MeToo movement worldwide was sparked by women’s outbursts brought on by decades of cumulative abuse. In Bangladesh, as more and more women are entering the workforce, the scourge of sexual harassment has made an ugly appearance in different […]
Legal Considerations in Injection Molding: Ensuring Safety, Quality, and Compliance
Injection molding is a manufacturing process that involves injecting molten material into a mold cavity, which then solidifies into a particular shape or form. It is commonly used in the production of various plastic products, from toys to automotive parts. While injection molding may seem like […]
Intellectual Property Protection in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities
Intellectual property (IP) protection is a crucial issue for businesses operating in Asia, as the region is home to some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies.
Majoritarianism vs Judicial Outreach in Pakistan
The impetus of having a codified constitution in a country lies in the notion of, among other things, defining and protecting fundamental rights of its citizens, limiting and checking the exercise of executive powers and requiring the state actors and institutions to act within their prescribed […]
India: Forging Ahead Across Borders
The Government of India has forged a financial relationship for wallet transactions with Singapore, which is a first for going beyond borders to simplify transactions. This is landmark achievement and is expected to be beneficial for residents of both countries. The Union Budget has proposed a […]