During the early days of computer industry, the software came integrated with hardware. The issue of intellectual property remained confined to hardware only. All this changed during the sixties when software was unbundled from hardware. This gave rise to independent software vendors (ISVs) and the production of and custom operating…
The expression `palimony’ was coined in USA by California Superior Court in 1976 in the famous case of Marvin v. Marvin. ‘Palimony’ means grant of maintenance to a woman who has lived for a substantial period of time with a man without marrying him, and is then deserted by him.…
The role of corporates by and large has been understood in terms of a commercial business paradigm of thinking that focuses purely on economic parameters of success. As corporates have been regarded as institutions that cater to the market demand by providing products and services, and have the onus for…
This is in-fact one of the last steps needed to activate the Indo-U.S. Civilian Nuclear Agreement, 2008 as the US nuclear reactor manufacturing companies require to know the provisions relating to the Liability of the parties, in case of a nuclear accident. The Bill, in the present form, is contained…
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. ADR typically includes arbitration, mediation, early neutral evaluation and conciliation. As burgeoning court queues, rising costs of litigation, and time delays continue to plague litigants, more nations have begun experimenting with ADR programs particularly arbitration…
