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Indian Supreme Court decision on characterisation of software payments

The Supreme Court of India has recently rendered its decision in Engineering Analysis Centre of Excellence v The Commission of Income Tax & Anr, finding that the amount paid by resident Indian end-users or distributors to non-resident computer software manufacturers or suppliers, as consideration for the resale or use of computer software, cannot be characterised as ‘royalty’ (that is, the use of copyright in the computer software) under Article 12 of the Tax Treaties.

Liability for software under the new European Product Liability Directive

This article provides an overview of the liability for software under the new European Product Liability Directive (EU) 2024/2853 and highlights the conditions under which liability for software arises.

Green software, AI and trusted data: the impact of technology in ESG

A conference report on the ‘Green software, AI and trusted data: the impact of technology in ESG’ session from the Biennial IBA Latin American Regional Forum Conference: Technology, social media and artificial intelligence: challenges for the legal industry in the digital age.

Software as a medical device in Brazil: a bird’s-eye view of the current legal framework and prospective regulation

In recent years, medical device regulatory bodies have recognised software as a medical device as a subgroup of medical devices meriting a specific set of rules. In Brazil, even with the massive introduction of these products in the market lately, there is still no specific set of rules applicable to them. This article analyses the current regulatory scenario and the perspectives for a new regulation.

Technology Resources for Arbitration Practitioners - Translation and interpretation

Translation of documents is critical in international arbitration, both in connection with the review of large volumes of documents in multiple languages that must be translated within short timelines before they can be reviewed and/or produced, and for presenting documents to a tribunal or opposing party in the designated language of the arbitration.

Cyber security: Ukraine conflict and hybrid working add to threat matrix

Companies globally face a rising tide of cybercrime, and in-house lawyers are increasingly on the frontline of protecting and preparing their organisations. In-House Perspective takes stock of the trends in cybersecurity – including how recent world events have shaped the threats companies face – and the responses required.

The challenge of Covid-19 for competition authorities

IBA Global Insight, Oct/Nov 2020: The Covid-19 pandemic has forced competition regulators to find new ways of working and thinking as they react to numerous challenges. Global Insight assesses how they’ve coped so far and how the competition landscape is shifting.

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IBA Global Showcase: top tips, Business Development and Marketing Subcommittee guide, October 2021

This article contains some top tips so readers can make the most of the IBA Global Showcase.

IBAHRI condemns Turkish military operation in northern Syria

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) strongly condemns the recent assaults against Syrian Kurds by Turkish forces in northern Syria, and calls on Turkey to halt the attacks. Although Turkey has not ratified any of the additional protocols to the 1949 Geneva Convention, prohibitions of attacks on civilians are a norm of customary international law. Customary international humanitarian law provides that attacks must not be directed against civilians.

IBAHRI urges Carrie Lam to open an independent investigation into police brutality in Hong Kong

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) supports the decision of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, to withdraw the extradition bill that would have allowed suspects to be sent from Hong Kong to mainland China for trial. Nevertheless, the IBAHRI calls on Ms Lam to start an investigation into the police brutality meted out against those protesting the bill and journalists covering the humanitarian emergency.

Vietnam: IBAHRI and Geneva Bar condemn restrictive measures against human rights defender during Covid-19 quarantine

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and Geneva Bar Association condemn the reported abuse of Covid-19 quarantine measures against a human rights defender in Vietnam. On returning to the country on 26 March 2020, Truong Thi Hà was quarantined alongside other travellers as part of the Vietnamese government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

IBAHRI applauds landmark verdict on Peruvian discriminatory LGBTQI+ torture case

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) welcomes the decision of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) that holds Peru responsible for the arbitrary detention and rape of a transgender woman. The decision, made public on 6 April 2020, marks the first ruling by the IACtHR on a complaint of discriminatory torture against a member of the LGBTQI+ community.

ICC Independent Expert Review group called on to strengthen fair trials and equality of arms

The International Bar Association’s International Criminal Court & International Criminal Law Programme (IBA ICC & ICL Programme) has submitted extensive recommendations to the Group of Independent Experts regarding urgent fair trial concerns at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The submissions draw on the IBA ICC & ICL Programme’s monitoring of fairness and equality of arms at the ICC since 2005.

Ukraine conflict: Russia’s crackdown on dissent escalates in wake of invasion

El IBAHRI aplaude emisión de veredicto histórico en un caso de tortura y discriminación contra integrante del colectivo LGBTQI+

El International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (Instituto de Derechos Humanos de la Asociación Internacional de Abogados - IBAHRI) acoge con beneplácito la decisión de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos que determinó la responsabilidad del Perú por la detención arbitraria y la violación de una mujer transgénero. La decisión, emitida el 6 de abril de 2020, es la primera de la Corte Interamericana sobre una denuncia de tortura discriminatoria contra un miembro de la comunidad LGBTQI+

Update about Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)

Due to the current circumstances and the uncertainly surrounding the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19), the IBA has had to take the unfortunate decision to postpone the scheduled conferences listed below.

Innovations for the development of remote justice in Nigeria

Like many countries around the world, Nigeria was forced to impose a lockdown in Lagos (Nigeria’s commercial hub) and Abuja (Nigeria’s capital city) to combat the spread of Covid-19. The government’s ban on public gatherings and interstate travel resulted in the judiciary’s suspension of court sittings from March to May 2020, except for hearings of cases that were considered urgent, essential or time-bound.

Hong Kong stands up for the rule of law

In their acceptance speeches for the 2019 IBA award for Outstanding Contribution by a Legal Practitioner to Human Rights, joint recipients Dr Margaret Ng and Martin Lee SC JP highlighted the importance of defending freedom, democracy and the rule of law.

Recent developments in the Brazilian Fintech environment: instant payment system and open banking

Financial technology is transforming the financial sector. The Brazilian Central Bank has been working to provide a favourable regulatory environment to foster innovation. This article discusses some of the most recent regulatory measures taken by the Brazilian Central Bank: the structuring of an instant payment system and the regulation of open banking in Brazil.

Employee mobility restrictions: a review of India’s sustained approach at restraining the restraint, in light of global trends on non-compete bans

Trends across the globe reflect a measured approach at limiting enforceability of post-separation non-competes in the context of workforce management. Growing voices against strangling of labour mobility under the garb of confidentiality and non-compete is being seen with immense distaste in employment rights movements. Several countries have demonstrated significant developments on banning non-compete in certain circumstances. India, however, has historically maintained a sustained approach at barring enforceability of post-separation non-competes, subject to limited exceptions. This article discusses these growing trends against non-competes, its limitations and jurisprudence in India, and popular alternate strategies adopted in practice to legally protect business interests.

When national laws and international standards are at odds: human rights responsibilities of social media platforms under Turkey’s new internet law

This article explores the risks that Turkey’s newly amended internet law poses to freedom of speech and possible mitigation strategies for social media companies, while placing the new legislation within the broader context of internet regulation in Turkey.

A very special relationship: the US and Saudi

IBA Global Insight April/May 2019 - The United States and Saudi Arabia remain strong allies despite significant challenges in recent years, from 9/11 to Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and the war in Yemen. Global Insight assesses what makes the ties that bind the two countries so remarkably resilient

Whistleblowing: signs of a shifting landscape

Whistleblowing and resulting revelations generate dramatic headlines. Despite deep-rooted challenges discouraging potential whistleblowers, significant developments are driving change.

Crude awakening

IBA Global Insight, Aug/Sept 2016 - A year ago, Global Insight assessed the impact of volatile energy markets, asking ‘what if the price of oil stays low?’ Here, we explore some of the answers, including how the sector’s response to the short-term shock could turn out well in the long run

Car Wash: the show goes on...and on...

IBA Global Insight April/May 2017 - Brazil’s corruption investigation has seen leading businessmen locked up, uncovered what the US Department of Justice has called the ‘largest foreign bribery case in history’, and prompted a surge in demand for compliance lawyers. The next phase will see dozens of politicians investigated and a rupture between judiciary and legislature must be avoided.

Our digital future

IBA Global Insight June/July 2019: While access to the internet can enable human rights, almost half the world’s population aren’t online. For those that are, so called ‘sovereign internets’, website blocking and other techniques are a growing threat.

Reaping the whirlwind

IBA Global Insight Dec 2016/Jan 2017 - With Turkey already in turmoil due to the migration crisis, violence in the south-east and rising numbers of Islamist attacks, the 15 July coup attempt could not have come at a worse time. Global Insight assesses the regime’s responses and the serious consequences for the rule of law.

The US Presidency: present at the destruction

The Trump administration was clear from the outset that it would put America first and retreat from the cooperative, rules-based world order. Three years into Donald Trump’s presidency, Global Insight assesses the damage.

Technology Resources for Arbitration Practitioners - Document collection, review and production

The collection, review and production of electronic documents can be one of the most costly and time-consuming phases of arbitration, particularly where there is a vast number of potentially relevant electronic documents to review. Advances in software engineering and machine learning may render the processes of collection, review and production of e-documents more efficient and cost effective.