Imagine this, Your Indian software company just completed a major project for a client in Singapore. Payment’s overdue by three months. Emails aren’t working. The contract’s worth $500,000. You need resolution, fast. In 2025, as businesses routinely operate across borders through digital contracts, joint ventures, and international partnerships, the stakes for efficient dispute resolution have […]
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Business Law
Understanding the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): What Every Franchisor and Franchisee Should Know
11
Nov
Nov
You’ve built a business that works, the kind of brand people recognize, trust, and keep coming back to. Naturally, franchising feels like the next step. It’s your way to scale without managing every location yourself. But franchising isn’t just about signing agreements and collecting royalties. It’s about transparency and trust. That’s where the Franchise Disclosure […]
11
Nov
Nov
You’ve built something valuable. Your brand has recognition, loyal customers, and a proven business model. Now you’re ready to scale through franchising. But here’s what most franchisors realize too late: the moment you hand your brand to franchisees, you’re trusting strangers to protect what took you years to build. Franchising in India is tricky. We […]
Dispute Resolution
Dubai Arbitration Clauses: When You Should Use DIFC or DIAC in Your Commercial Contracts
07
Nov
Nov
If you run a business in Dubai, you already know the city loves speed, scale, and cross-border deals.But here’s the part many founders and business owners underestimate.Your arbitration clause is not some small technical line inside your commercial contract.It’s the single sentence that decides HOW you will fight when the business relationship breaks. Most UAE […]
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Nov
Nov
Picture this: You’ve delivered your services perfectly. The invoice was sent weeks ago. But your client has gone silent. Your calls go unanswered. Your polite WhatsApp reminders get “seen” but never replied to. Your money, you’ve rightfully earned, is stuck. Or maybe it’s a vendor who took a hefty advance payment and then disappeared. Perhaps […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
When Intellectual Property Meets AI: How Indian Businesses Should Think About Licensing, Data Rights and Contract Risk
04
Nov
Nov
Remember when AI was just a buzzword thrown around in tech conferences? Those days are long gone. Today, artificial intelligence is the backbone of Indian businesses, from SaaS platforms automating customer service to content creation tools drafting marketing copies, from predictive analytics driving sales strategies to chatbots handling millions of customer queries. But here’s the […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Deepfake Laws and the Right to Privacy: Is India Ready for AI-Generated Lies?
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Oct
Oct
Remember when a video surfaced showing actress Rashmika Mandanna’s face seamlessly placed onto someone else’s body? The clip went viral across social media in seconds, sparking outrage and concern nationwide. Then there was the deepfake video of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar endorsing a gaming app, something he never actually did. These aren’t isolated incidents anymore. […]
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Oct
Oct
Something’s happened. You’ve been robbed, assaulted, cheated, or witnessed a crime. Your first instinct is to file an FIR. But wait. Do you know what an FIR actually does? When you must file one versus when you shouldn’t? What happens after you file? Most people don’t, and that lack of knowledge can seriously affect how […]
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Oct
Oct
Getting hired feels exciting. New job, fresh start, better opportunities. But before you sign that employment contract, do you actually know what you’re agreeing to? Most people don’t read the fine print until something goes wrong. By then, it’s usually too late. Employment contracts in India aren’t just formalities. They’re legally binding documents that define […]
Startup, Compliance
Why Startups Crash before taking off: The Legal Blunders You Can’t Afford to Make
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Oct
Oct
Starting a business is exhilarating. The rush of validation, the energy of a dedicated team, the intoxicating potential for massive disruption, it’s a wild ride. Just one legal mistake by the founders and it might lead to startups crash But in reality, the vast majority of startups don’t make it. The commonly cited culprits are […]