Shareholders’ agreements can be daunting, filled with legal jargon that can be confusing for founders. However, understanding the key terms is crucial for navigating transactions and protecting your interests. I...
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What is private placements? It is one of the means of raising funds for a company. Shares or bonds of a company are offered to a particular group of private investors as opposed to publicly offering shares to the people at...
Are you the Authorised Signatory of your company? What if the cheque you signed bounces? Have you ever wondered if you will be held liable or not? The Bombay High Court came to the rescue of authorised signatories in a case...
Introduction: Drawing of a cheque constitutes a commitment to honour the cheque. The very foundation of the banking system rests upon the assurance that this commitment shall be fulfilled. Thus, the failure to do so violates...
SEC v. Ripple1, a significant judgment favouring Cryptocurrencies, has been analysed in this article. In a major win for the Crypto platforms, Judge Analisa Torres of the United States District Court (SDNY) held that certain...
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 was passed in the Lok Sabha on 7th August 2023. It lays down the obligations of entities collecting and processing data along with the rights of individuals whose data is being...
Due diligence refers to the process of identifying, assessing and mitigating the risks associated with financing a business. It is essentially an exercise that an entity undertakes before entering into any transaction. It is...
What are Debentures Debentures are instruments that are issued by companies or government entities to borrow funds from the public in the form of debt. When an investor purchases a debenture, they are essentially lending money...
What is POSH Policy? The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”) was enacted ensure a woman’s right to live with dignity and the right to...
What is a Maternity Benefit policy? Article 42 of Directive Principles of State Policy states that, “the State shall make provisions for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity...