Heart Of The Matter - A Podcast On Legal Developments From Around The World

We're joined by Ranjan Narula, Managing Partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys, in this episode to talk about Patents in India. We discussed the impact of patent laws on India's economic growth and how patents are key for India to bridge the tech gap with China and the US. Rajan also commented on whether India's patent laws could be strengthened. For more information about brand protection, p...

We're joined by Ranjan Narula, Managing Partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys, in this episode to talk about brand protection in India. In India, the number of trademark applications filed and registered by startups represents a mere fraction of the overall number of trademark applications. I spoke to Ranjan about the need for greater awareness about the value of IPR and the competitive adva...

Claudine Au joined me in this episode to discuss interim legal resourcing in Malaysia. During our discussion, we talked about what Interim Legal Resourcing means for legal departments, supply and demand issues and the challenges this model faces in the current climate. To find out more please visit https://law-partnership.com/interim-legal-resourcing/ Claudine is the Head of Legal Resourcing. Her...

We discussed the future of work in the legal sector with Claudine Au, Head of Interim Legal Resourcing. We discussed why the legal sector needs to adopt a different approach to resourcing staff and addressing work demands, as well as what this means for businesses and legal departments moving forward. To find out more please visit https://law-partnership.com/interim-legal-resourcing/ Claudine is t...

Anu Tiwari, co-head of fintech at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas in India, joined us in this episode to discuss payment and regulations. We talk about whether or not non-banking entities can provide payment services, popular payment methods, and payment instruments in India and what India is doing to encourage innovation in the financial sector. To find out more about fintech in India, please visit htt...

Anu Tiwari, co-head of fintech at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas in India, joined us in this episode to discuss investments in the India Fintech ecosystem. We discussed tax incentives available in India to encourage fintech investment, top fintech segments in India, and the risks are associated with fintech investments in India. To find out more about fintech in India, please visit https://www.cyrilshr...

Anu Tiwari, co-head of fintech at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas in India, joined us in this episode to discuss the laws and regulations around the fintech landscape in India. We talked about which bodies regulate the provision of fintech products and services, the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and ICOs in India, and activities in India required to gain a license? To find out more about fin...

Anu Tiwari joined us in this episode to discuss the general overview of the fintech landscape in India. We talked about fintech innovation and the success rate of the fintech market. To find out more about fintech in India, please visit https://www.cyrilshroff.com/ Anu has represented many Indian and multinational fintech, banking, broker-dealer, exchange, asset management, speciality finance and...

Jim James, a consultant with Hill Dickinson in Hong Kong joined to discuss the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone. How will these changes the legal market in Hong Kong? What else has been said about the two legal hubs in Hong Kong and Shenzhen? Does this extend to the OBOR initiative? To find out more about arbitration in Asia, please visit https://www.hilldickinso...

We're joined by Ranjan Narula, Managing Partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys, in this episode to talk about patents in India. We discussed the impact of patent laws on India's economic growth and how patents are key for India to bridge the tech gap with China and the US. Rajan also commented on whether India's patent laws could be strengthened. For more information about brand protection, p...

Jim James, a consultant with Hill Dickinson in Hong Kong joined to discuss when drafting a dispute resolution clause, what factors should be considered, what are the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration and what are the benefits of dispute resolution clauses. To find out more about arbitration in Asia, please visit https://www.hilldickinson.com/offices/hong-kong Jim is a dispute resolution...

Jim James, a consultant with Hill Dickinson in Hong Kong joined to discuss when might disputes related to ESG be brought before arbitration tribunals and how well suited is arbitration to ESG disputes. To find out more about arbitration in Asia, please visit https://www.hilldickinson.com/offices/hong-kong Jim is a dispute resolution lawyer based in Hong Kong. He concentrates on arbitration, aviati...

Jim James, a consultant with Hill Dickinson in Hong Kong talk to me about theHong Kong-PRC Interim Measures Arrangement and this may benefit the business community. To find out more about arbitration in Asia, please visit https://www.hilldickinson.com/offices/hong-kong Jim is a dispute resolution lawyer based in Hong Kong. He concentrates on arbitration, aviation, banking, commodities, engineering...

Ben Fouracre, managing director, and Stuart Witchell, senior managing director with JS Held Regulation Landscape joins us to give their perspectives on the compliance and regulatory landscape in Asia. We discussed the notable legal and regulatory developments related to corporate fraud in Asia, what personal liabilities might directors and officers face? and if Asian companies are better now in mi...

Ben Fouracre, managing director with JS Held, discusses the importance of background checks for board members and senior-level corporate officers, the risks associated with working with third parties in Asia's emerging markets, and whether firms can reduce the exposure to these risks. To find out more about corporate investigations in Asia, please visit https://jsheld.com/areas-of-expertise/global...

In this episode, Stuart Witchell, senior managing director with JS Held, and I talk about perceptions of corporate fraud in Asia, the most notable cases of corporate fraud in Asia, and what we can learn from them. To find out more about corporate investigations in Asia, please visit https://jsheld.com/areas-of-expertise/global-investigations Stuart has significant experience in the conduct of soph...

David Swain of Lewis Silkin on the role Hong Kong plays Greater Bay Area and the mechanisms in place to make Hong Kong a hub for IP in Asia and the GBA. To find out more about Intellectual Property developments in Hong Kong, please visit https://www.lewissilkin.com/hk David Swain is a partner at Lewis Silkin and the Head of Intellectual Property in Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific. Having studied Bioche...

David Swain, Partner at Lewis Silkin joins me in this episode to discuss the Hong Kong's Personal Data Privacy Ordinance (PDPO) Amendment Bill that was passed in September. He explains why this bill represents a significant milestone for Hong Kong's privacy laws and how much of this will impact businesses. To find out more about Data Privacy Laws in Hong Kong, please visit https://www.lewissilkin....

Catherine Leung joins me in this episode to talk about the conditions of employment regarding vaccinations and whether an employer can require employees to be vaccinated and whether they have the right to refuse to hire employees who aren't vaccinated. We also discuss the current travel restrictions in Hong Kong and how businesses are managing them. To find out more about employment law issues in...

As a result of Covid-19, there was a significant economic decline in Hong Kong, with some businesses forced to close their doors or reduce their trading and services. The Hong Kong Government tried to ease the pressure put on businesses by introducing the Employment Support Scheme last year with the aim of helping employers retain their workforce and reduce redundancies; however, that scheme only...

In this episode, Janna joins me to talk about which governing body does data privacy fall under, what are the enforcement powers of the national regulators and what sanctions and remedies are available for non-compliance with data privacy laws. Please visit https://www.divinalaw.com/ to find out more about the data privacy laws in the Philippines. Atty. Janna Mae B. Tecson is a Senior Associate at...

How far-reaching are the amendments to the Data Privacy Act in The Philippines? What does this mean for the international transfer of data for businesses? Janna Mae B. Tecson answers these questions for me during our conversation in this podcast. Please visit https://www.divinalaw.com/ to find out more about the data privacy laws in the Philippines. Atty. Janna Mae B. Tecson is a Senior Associate...

There have been some significant changes to the Data Privacy Act in The Philippines, Janna Mae B. Tecson joined to discuss the amendment businesses need to particular attention to, tips for businesses looking to stay compliant with the amendments and why did the Employers Confederation of the Philippines request to suspend data privacy rules for contact tracing? Please visit https://www.divinalaw....

Janna Mae B. Tecson joins the podcast to talk about the current digital landscape in The Philippines. We talk about the proposed amendments in the Data Privacy Act and whether or not the amendments are doing enough to keep The Philippines up to date with the current digital landscape. Please visit https://www.divinalaw.com/ to find out more about the data privacy laws in the Philippines. Atty. Jan...

We take a look at the Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report (2020) and the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021 in Australia. Katie Williams joins me to discuss how effective these recent reports and bills are in tackling sexual harassment in the workplace. To find out more please visit https://www.pinsentmasons.com/what-we-do/your-people/diversi...