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Professional Conduct and Etiquette for Lawyer India

An Advocate shall, at all times, comport himself in a manner befitting his status as an officer of the Court, a privileged member of the community, and a gentleman, bearing in mind that what may be lawful and normal for a person who is not a member of the Bar, or for a member of the Bar in his non-professional capacity may still be improper for an advocate. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing obligation, an advocate shall fearlessly uphold the interests of his client, and in his conduct conform to the rules hereinafter mentioned both in letter and in spirit. The rules hereinafter mentioned contain cannons of conduct and etiquette adopted as general guides; yet specific mention thereof shall not be construed as a denial of the existence of others equally imperative though not specifically mentioned.

Arbitration Law India

Arbitrator is a technically name of a person selected with reference to an established system for friendly determination of controversy which, though not judicial, yet is regulated by law; so that the powers and duties of the arbitrator, when once he is chosen, are prescribed by law, and his doings may be judicially revised if he has exceeded his authority. Thus, the arbitrator is a private, disinterested person, chosen by the parties to a disputed question, for the purpose of hearing their contentions, and giving judgment between them, to whose decision, called "award", the litigants submit themselves either voluntary, or, in some cases, compulsorily, by order of court.

Doing Business in India / California Takshila University
Doing business in India in the 21st century is on one hand not so much different than doing business in any other emerging or industrialized country. On the other hand doing business in India is a unique undertaking if one expect optimum outcome in a reasonable time.

Dubai Conference helps International food chains franchise in Middle East

25 Jan 2010: Uno Chicago Grill, Pizza Hut, Round Table Pizza and California Pizza Kitchen are just a handful of food franchise brands that have recently researched expansion in Dubai and other key Middle Eastern markets. Now their executives and others looking to get in on the hot nontraditional market have both a trade show and interactive conference tailored to the area’s food and beverage sector. In response to overwhelming demand, Gulfood, Dubai’s largest trade exhibition for food, drink, food service and hospitality equipment, is launching the inaugural Gulfood Conference, according to a company statement.

Outsourcing Accounting: Easy Accounting Outsourcing to India for Small Businesses in USA

Outsourcing Accounting Online is became a Powerful Business Strategy! 35% of America's Largest Businesses now deploy Accounting Outsourcing. Because of new technology advances, you now have the same alternative as Fortune 500 firms, no matter how small or large you are just outsourcing accounting to India makes your company focus on core business, reduces operating costs and increase profitability.

Shoprite calls off India Franchise Agreement with Nirmal Lifestyle

4th Feb 2010 MUMBAI: Shoprite Holdings, the South Africa-based retail heavyweight has called off its franchisee deal in India with real estate developer, Nirmal Lifestyle Group, top officials close to the development said. Kishore Biyani led Future Group is now buying out Shoprite’s single hypermarket in Mumbai with its existing employees to set up a food store which will be rebranded as Food Republic.

Sagar Ratna to expand overseas via franchising
New Delhi-based Sagar Ratna Hospitalities, owners of Swagath and Sagar Ratna chain of restaurants, will venture into overseas markets in the coming years. The company has already identified franchisees in places like Bangkok, in the UAE and Canada. It is planning to set up around 250 outlets in overseas markets in the next five years, Hospitality Biz India has reported, citing its top official.

One, a few, most or all
There are four kinds of marketing situations, and the approach to each is radically different. Yet most of the time, we lump them together as just plain 'marketing'.

Five Questions that Will Let You Spot a VC Bluffer
Many -- okay, most -- VCs aren't paying attention during pitches. Either they've already decided they don't like the deal and haven't told you, or they are distracted by email, or something else, but the upshot is the same: They are bluffing, so they start spewing non sequitur questions.

Copyright law provides for protection of original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, cinematographic, photographic and sound recording works. Copyright protects the expression of ideas in a tangible form. Protection starts as soon as an idea is expressed on a tangible form. Tangible form includes anything that can be touched and perceived. Expression on electronic media is considered to be a tangible form of expression.

Data Theft & Security Law India

Data is a valuable asset in this modern age of Information Technology (IT). Data is an important raw-material, for Call Centres and I.T. Companies. Data has also become an important tool and weapon for Corporates, to capture larger market shares. The use of Data, for instance, by the Call Centres, has fueled the boom in the Indian I.T. industry. Due to the importance of Data, in this new age, its’ security has become a major issue in the I.T. industry. The piracy of Data, is a threat, faced by the I.T. players, who spend millions to compile or buy Data from the market. Their profits depend upon the security of the Data.

Employment Labour Law India

The object of the employment laws in India is social welfare legislation protecting the employees, protecting their contentment and regulates situation of crisis. India adopted the the core labour standards of ILO for welfare of workers and to protect their interests. India has enacted a number of labour laws addressing various issues such as resolution of industrial disputes, working conditions, labour compensation, insurance, child labour, equal remuneration etc. Labour is a subject in the concurrent list of the Indian Constitution and is therefore in the jurisdiction of both central and state governments. Both central and state governments have enacted laws on labour issues. Central laws grant powers to officers under central government in some cases and to the officers of the state governments in some cases.

Fair Debt Collection Practice India

) In the matter of recovery of dues, banks / NBFCs may ensure that they, as also their agents, adhere to the extant instructions on Fair Practice Code for lenders (circular DBOD. Leg. No. BC. 104 /09.07.007 / 2002–03 dated May 5, 2003) as also IBA’s Code for Collection of dues and repossession of security. In case banks / NBFCs have their own code for collection of dues it should, at the minimum, incorporate all the terms of IBA's Code.

EMPLOYMENT LAW INDIA

India Debt Collection Business – Scenario and Potential

The debt collection business is a relatively new concept in India. Like many modern tools, this business was also introduced to India by foreign businesses who came to India in horde in early 90’s and brought with them myriad modern tools, practices and systems. Like other sectors, banking also witnessed a large scale foreign firms setting up their operations in India. Retail consumer loans became an important product in the portfolio of the banking industry. Easy availability of credit also bought with it the problem of payment defaults, which eventually led to the emergence of debt collection agencies.

LEGAL OUTSOURCING INDIA

Outsourcing is defined as the "the process of transferring an existing business function, including the relevant physical and/or human assets, to an external provider in order to strategically use outside resources to perform activities previously handled in-house. Outsourcing involves transferring a significant amount of management control and decision-making to the outside supplier. Buying products from another entity is not outsourcing or out-tasking, but merely a vendor relationship. Likewise, buying services from a provider is not necessarily outsourcing or out-tasking. Outsourcing always involves a considerable degree of two-way information exchange, coordination, and trust.

Product Patent Regime in India

The major concern that the social and economic costs of introducing pharmaceutical patents are likely to outweigh the benefits in the case of most developing countries suggests a cautious approach to intellectual property protection in the area of pharmaceuticals. On the other side, there is also evidence that the patent system has a detrimental impact on pharmaceutical prices, particularly if the product itself is protectable.

Remedy for Trade Mark Infringement India

No suit for infringement of a registered trade mark or suit relating to any right in a registered trade mark or for passing off arising out of the use by the defendants of any trade mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s trade mark, whether registered or not shall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit. Procedure followed The procedure followed in the disposal of the suit is as laid down in code of civil procedure, 1908. Period of limitation Under the limitation Act, 1963, the period of limitation for filing a suit for infringement of a trade mark is three years from the date of infringement. Where the infringement is a continuing one, a new course of action arises every time is infringement occurs.

Standards of Professional Conduct and Etiquette for Lawyer India

Trade Mark Infringement Law India

Infringement of a trade mark occurs if a person other than the registered proprietor in the course of trade, in relation to the same good or services for which the mark is registered, uses the same mark or a deceptively similar mark. Essential of Infringement The taking of any essential feature of the mark of taking the whole of the mark and then making a few additions and alteration would constitute infringement. The infringement mark must be used in the course of trade, i.e in a regular trade wherein the proprietor of the mark is engaged. The use of the infringement mark must be printed or usual any oral use of the trade mark is not infringement. Any or all of the above act would constitute infringement if the same is done in such manner as to sender the used to the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark.

Trademark Law India

Trade Mark means a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods and some person having the right as proprietor to use the mark ; and a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods and some person having the right, either as proprietor or as registered user, to use the mark whether with or without any indication of the identity of that person, and includes a certification trade mark. (See Section 2(v) of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958)

Trademark Registration India

It is not any trade mark which is registrable. To be registrable the mark should be distinctive and should not be similar to any other trade mark registered for the same or similar goods or used by a competitor whether registered or not. In the case of a similar mark used by a competitor but not registered difficulties for registration will arise only if the owner of the mark chooses to oppose the registration. In choosing a trade mark therefore one has to see whether the mark satisfies the requirement of distinctiveness contained in section 9 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958.

VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN INDIA

In recognition of growing importance of Venture Capital as one of the sources of finance for Indian industry, particularly for the smaller unlisted companies, the Government has announced a policy governing the establishment of domestic Venture Capital Funds/Companies. An amendment has also been carried out in the SEBI Act empowering the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to register and regulate Venture Capital Funds (VCFs) and Venture Capital Companies (VCCs) through specific regulations.

International Food Franchises find ways to cater to the Indian Palette
Put it down to a stubborn Indian palate, but most international brands have to revamp their menus when they come to India to keep their customers happy. Baskin Robbin’s have just launched their latest ice-cream flavor - kulfi. Indian Touch “

Easy Bill Franchise to expand to 15,000, nationwide
Easy Bill is an initiative of Hero Group to make billing easier. The company has plans to expand its centres to 200 cities within the next two years via franchise route. At present, the company has expanded to approximately 50 cities pan India.

Indra Nooyi’s Perspective on India
PepsiCo Inc Chairman and Chief Executive Indra Nooyi has a clear message for her homeland of India -- improve your infrastructure, work force and sanitation, attract more foreign investment, and develop faster.

Edify Education to invest Rs 500 cr in 5 yrs
NEW DELHI: Edify Education, a part of DRS Group , has said it will invest Rs 500 crore to open a network of around 300 schools across India, as part of its expansion plans in the next five years.

The King of Good Times: The Early Years of Vijay Mallya

In his home country of India, he can hardly even go out to a restaurant without police and armed guards by his side, but Vijay Mallya is enjoying every minute of his fame and fortune. A billionaire businessman who is best associated with his popular beer brand Kingfisher, Mallya was thrust into the business world at the young age of 27. Today, he is active in everything from the alcohol and airline industry to Formula One, not to mention he is a Member of Indian Parliament.

The Indian Richard Branson: How one fun loving businessman broke the mould

Head to India and you will no doubt hear about a man named Vijay Mallya. At 50 years old, he is one of the most famous personalities in the country, with his life being splashed across tabloids on a daily basis. He has built Kingfisher into one of the country’s most profitable and well-known brands, and his hands are in everything from beer to airlines to hospitals and schools. How did this one time doctor wanna-be become a billionaire tycoon?

Outsourcing – “Been There, Done That” – But Did You Try “Right Shoring”?

Right Shoring, introduced by MyBusinessAssistant, is not just a new fad that everybody is talking about these days, it is in fact, the most efficient and cost effective ways of outsourcing. You might have tried various types of outsourcing for your small business and you would’ve achieved various levels of success or failures. Well let me tell you, if you are outsourcing your non-core tasks to multiple on-shore vendors – then here’s a better way to get things done. It will not only save you dollars, but also make your work faster and better.

CARBON EMISSIONS ARE LIKE CHOLESTEROL

In seminars around the world, I have talked about how carbon emissions are analogous to “fat” in a diet… It is something we don’t want, but is often an unavoidable part of our daily lives. We can accumulate fat on our bodies in many ways, but mostly through “bad” habits. Although challenging, we can change our habits and slowly get rid of the fat. The same is true with carbon emissions… fossil fuels have been our “bad” habit. We can consciously wean ourselves off in a planned manner, or we may have to hastily quit due to supply shortages, energy and/or carbon price spikes, climate impacts, wars or any number of other reasons which we cannot yet see.

Footwear Major Woodland to franchise internationally

Feb 16, 2010: Footwear and apparel player Woodland will open exclusive stores in select foreign markets later this year, marking its foray into single-brand retailing overseas. The company, according to its top official, would be using the franchise route for its international expansion. The home-grown brand is in advanced stages of negotiations in some markets like the Middle East, South-East Asia and Sri Lanka for selecting local franchise partners and said it will have three to four exclusive outlets abroad by the year-end. At present, Woodland is present in over 600 multibranded outlets in the Middle East, Singapore and Thailand.

Three Strikes for Customer Service
All I wanted was to buy an iPhone.

Search engine optimization
Search engine optimization refers to the steps adopted in order to ensure that your site ranks well up high on the search engine results. This is one of the most effective ways of growing your business. Over the years, we've earned so much revenue through enquiries that come from people who have landed up on our website after searching for various keywords related to our business.

International Marketing - Engaging Consulting Firms
How can a business owner tap into new consumer bases to strengthen her company? A business owner can find new consumer bases by expanding into international markets, especially in the markets of India, China, and western Africa. All that is required is asking for help from a management consulting firm specializing in international marketing.

Why you have to love Tech Stocks!
As someone who spent a lot of time as a Financial Planner after the Tech Bubble in the late 90’s, it is not easy to say you have to love Tech stocks. Why? Because, the Tech market of the late 90’s became the poster child of what not to do when investing. It became a cliché for anyone who taught people how to diversify and be a balanced investor.

Audi Franchise to further expand in India; eyes 30% of luxury car market, through franchising
Buoyed by overwhelming response, German luxury car maker Audi would increase its car dealership franchise network in the country and aims to grab 30 per cent share of the luxury car market by 2011, a company official said.

Pep Talk for Entrepreneurs and Innovation Leaders
Experiment, Learn, Grow, and Create We are living in the midst of a seismic shift that calls for us to redefine the way we live and work. This is the time to mitigate fear, face facts, nurture relationships, collaborate and find new opportunities for growth.

Aromas Franchise Opens First Outlet at Hiranandani Powai, Mumbai
Australia-based coffee chain, Aromas has launched first café lounge at Hiranandani Powai in Mumbai. Aromas has tied up with Ideal Hospitality Pvt Ltd (IHPL). With a seating capacity of 90 people and a live kitchen, Aromas is spread across 2000 sq ft and offers ground coffee and teas from around the world. Besides, wine, pre cooked food and wine are also served.

Australian Pizza Chain, Pizza Capers Franchise plans to go global, foray into India and Singapore
According to QBR, Brisbane-based gourmet food chain, Pizza Capers Franchise has plans to launch 80 stores by end 2009. Franchise founders Scott Geiszler and Anthony Russo launched the chain in Brisbane in 2000. There are plans to expand in India and Singapore besides the nine stores which will be launched over the next 12 weeks and the first store in Adelaide.

Shri Lakhsmi Cotsyn, Eco-Friendly, Organic Textile Franchise in process to open 500 franchise stores across India

Delivering the lecture at ``The India Investment Show-2009``, hosted by myiris.com, Rakesh Kumar Srivastava, company secretary & financial controller, Shri Lakhsmi Cotsyn (SLCL) said that it is in process of opening 500 franchise stores across India through its pan India distributor`s channel. SLCL has introduced India`s first eco-friendly organic textile brand `Weaves` for health conscious families.

Seven Reasons Why Ethics Helps Your Business Succeed-And Five Easy Action Steps
Top 7 reasons that ethics will help your business succeed.

Understanding the Propose of Your Business

And just like building a strong house, creating the business/career (or life for that matter) that you love all starts with having a solid foundation: where that cornerstone is placed. Why do you have your business? What is it you want to ultimately achieve with it? Beyond the fame and fortune. What is it that really gets you excited and out of bed in the morning? Discovering the purpose of your business can be simple… and not so simple! It requires you to really delve deeply into the core of what it is you are all about… as an entrepreneur/intrapreneur as well as a human being. Recently I have been promoting and working with clients building their Sustainability Blueprints.

Why an Outstanding Resume is Not Enough to Get an Interview: Reason 3
Many people think that a powerful, well written résumé is sufficient to give them the edge needed to secure a job interview. While an outstanding résumé is absolutely necessary, it may not always be sufficient. This is the third in a series of short articles which outlines the factors, other than your resume, which could determine whether you will be amongst the chosen few from the multitude.

Ethical/professional issues raised by Legal Outsourcing India

There is a five major ethical/professional conduct issues raised by LPO that is (1) Unauthorized practice of law by non-lawyers; (2) conflicts of interest; (3) client confidentiality; (4) client disclosure and consent; and (5) billing issues related to outsourcing. The Model Rules of Professional Conduct, the Formal Opinions issued by the ABA Committee on related subjects, and the recent opinion on LPO issued by the NYC Bar.

Leadership 101: Integrity by Example
True leaders demonstrate Integrity by Example.

What’s so difficult about building a successful startup?
The article covers the most difficult aspect of building a successful startup.

Entrepreneurs in India: Are they missing on creating differentiators?
The article focusses on how the Indian enterpreneurs need to differentiate or get differentiated to succeed! It covers examples of creADivity.com and how IIM A alumni differentiated themselves from the lot and have been able to build a more successful business plan. On the other hand how RedBus.in and Ticketwala.com are trying to differentiate to get each other's pie

Are Multiple Supply Chains Important (Survey Response 1)
A 2006 Report made the following statement: "Designing and operating multiple supply networks to meet the needs of specific market segments--supply chain innovation and the use of multiple supply chains will be important to future revenue and market share growth." Based on your own experience is this an accurate assessment? If yes, why? If no, why?

What are the 3 biggest challenges faced by supply chain/purchasing professionals today? (Survey Result 20)
There are many factors both internally as well as externally that are affecting supply chain/ procurement practices today. From the growing talent vacuum to the continuing lack of collaboration between Finance, IT and Purchasing relative to corporate initiatives. What in your own experiences and opionions are the top 3 issues that procurement professionals face?

What are the 3 biggest challenges faced by supply chain/purchasing professionals today? (Survey Result 9)
There are many factors both internally as well as externally that are affecting supply chain/ procurement practices today. From the growing talent vacuum to the continuing lack of collaboration between Finance, IT and Purchasing relative to corporate initiatives. What in your own experiences and opionions are the top 3 issues that procurement professionals face?

What are the 3 biggest challenges faced by supply chain/purchasing professionals today? (Survey Result 7)
There are many factors both internally as well as externally that are affecting supply chain/ procurement practices today. From the growing talent vacuum to the continuing lack of collaboration between Finance, IT and Purchasing relative to corporate initiatives. What in your own experiences and opionions are the top 3 issues that procurement professionals face?

What are the 3 biggest challenges faced by supply chain/purchasing professionals today? (Survey Result 5)
There are many factors both internally as well as externally that are affecting supply chain/ procurement practices today. From the growing talent vacuum to the continuing lack of collaboration between Finance, IT and Purchasing relative to corporate initiatives. What in your own experiences and opionions are the top 3 issues that procurement professionals face?

Web 2.0 and SaaS for Human Resource Managers
Recently we were asked by "People and Management" a popular HR magazine in India to explain Web 2.0 and SaaS to their readers who are mainly senior HR Folks, CEOs and other management profiles. Our thoughts were published in the magazine as an article titled "Web 2.0 and The SaaS Factor for HR". Here is the summary of this article.

A Simple Method For Achieving More
Break your previous patterns! Past experiences mould the patterns in our mind, our beliefs, habits and how we behave.

Facebook … The Next Best Thing to Buy, Like

Telly's old TV line was "Who Luvs Ya Baby!" but today what the heck life is flying by so fast we'll settle for a Like! Sure it started out just for people but companies, products have feelings to so they need to be liked (truthfully they'll settle for your buying them). What's a like worth? Well if you're a "social media expert" probably a lot. If you're just a guy/gal? Maybe a like you back. If you're a company, product, service? Just don't unlike us cause we can't stand rejection. The big winner is Zuck because he's just added another page to the stuff he keeps on you to sell to "interested" parties...life is grand!!!!

Microfinance and the MDGs
Microfinance, and the impact it produces, goes beyond just business loans. Poor people use financial services not only for business investment in their microenterprises but also for health and education, managing household emergencies, and meeting the wide variety of other cash needs that they encounter.

5.3 Case Study 3: Enterprise solutions to poverty
Nurturing pro-poor small enterprise in southern India via the social merchant bank model

5.2 Case Study 2: Enterprise solutions to poverty
Catalysing the pro-poor market for solar home systems

4.0 What are Small Scale Enterprises?: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Enterprise Growth in Uganda

To be able to understand the problem at hand, it is important that we articulate the issue we are discussing. SSEs are defined differently in different countries. It is true that a SSE in the United States may be a large enterprise in India and a very large enterprise in Uganda. While the absolute figures involved in the definition of these enterprises may differ, there are some underlying similarities in the concept used in the definitions. The following are common measures of defining SSE.

African countries on 2007 list of 50 most desirable outsourcing destinations
BusinessWeek’s recent article on rising outsourcing destinations highlights what many African entrepreneurs have proposed for years. Outsourcing to parts of Africa can be a win-win situation.

AILEEN CROWE NANDI, INTERVIEW, PRINCIPAL COMMERCIAL OFFICER (PCO) FOR SOUTH INDIA MS. AILEEN CROWE NANDI
We present an exclusive interview of Ms. Aileen Nandi, Principal Commercial Officer of the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) in south India. The U.S. Commercial Service, an export promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce, assists U.S. franchisors to export their franchise concepts to India. The USCS in India is present in 7 cities in India.

Gloria Jean’s eyes expansion, to open 100 coffee shops by 2013
Bangalore: Jan 29, 2010: Australian coffee company Gloria Jean's Coffees International is on an expansion spree in India. The company, which entered India in 2008 in association with Citymax Hospitality India, an arm of Dubai-based retail major Landmark Group, is targeting 100 outlets across the country by 2013. At present, Gloria Jean's Coffees has only nine outlets in the country.

Franchising and the Wellness Industry Opportunity
India is likely to have more than 2,000 spas by the end of 2010, up from just 200. The wellness industry is alive and kicking in India and nothing demonstrates this better than the hyper-activity in the spa business.

GordonMax, Creators of the World's Finest Diamond Simulants, expand their India Operations in 2011
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) GordonMax & Co. Pvt. Ltd., creators of the world's finest diamond simul jewelry ants, will be aggressively expanding their franchise and company-owned operations across India this year.

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