PIPC Announces Policy Direction for the Protection of Online Behavioral Data Used in Targeted Advertising
On January 31, 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced ‘Policy Direction for the Protection of Online Behavioral Data Used in Targeted Advertising’ (Policy Direction).
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity held that Indian Railways is not a deemed distribution licensee under the Electricity Act, 2003
Sagus Legal represented the distribution companies in the state of Odisha in a landmark Judgment before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (“APTEL”), wherein APTEL through its Order dated 12.02.2024,
Optimizing Brazil’s Ports: The Path to Competitiveness.
Brazil’s port sector has undergone significant transformations aimed at improving operational efficiency and capacity through major reforms in 1993 and 2015, focusing on integrating private initiatives in leased and private terminals.
Thailand Privilege Visa Updates
There have been various updates regarding the Thailand Privilege Visa packages effective since October 1, 2023.
When Is Keyword Use Infringing
Following its nuanced August 2023 ruling on keyword infringement in Google LLC v. DRS Logistics (P) Ltd. & Ors. (‘DRS order’ – previously reported by us here),
It’s a Goal!
In a case argued by the Firm, the Delhi High Court has upheld the registration of the ‘Premier League’ trademark saying that the appellants had no monopoly rights over ‘Premier’ per se.
Market Abuse: Zip Your Lip!
In March 2022, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) gave a preliminary ruling[1] in yet another case about the unlawful disclosure of inside information – this time by a journalist (Mr A) who informed some sources about a story he was going to publish in a prominent British newspaper regarding two takeover bids which were …
Tiktok’s request for suspension of “Gatekeeper” status under Digital Markets Act dismissed by EU General Court
On 9 February 2024, the General Court of the European Union (the “GC”) rejected the application issued by Bytedance Ltd – TikTok’s parent company (the “Applicant”) – for interim measures vis-à-vis the EU Commission’s challenged decision to designate it as a “Gatekeeper” under the Digital Markets Act (the “Decision”).
Sick Leave Versus Statute
The Sick Leave Act 2022 (the “2022 Act”) has been in force since 1 January 2023 and provides employees with a statutory entitlement to sick pay in Ireland.
Guidance on the introduction to Domestic Violence Leave
Domestic violence leave was introduced by the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”).