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Jun 25, 2024
As in many other parts of the world, the age-old activity of gambling also finds various references in Indian history and mythology. While ancient texts such as the Rig Veda, Atharva Veda, Ramayana and Mahabharata caution against its harms, others such as the Katyayana Smriti, Manu Smriti and Narad Smriti support its regulated existence, citing its potential as a source of revenue for the Kingdom
The role of the courts in arbitration: an Asia Pacific perspective
Welcome to the International Commerce, Trade, Franchising and Product Law Section online. Here you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your section.
A webinar presented by the IBA European Regional Forum, 30 September 2020, 0900 – 0945 BST
IBA Online Services Subcommittee members only.
By invitation only: IBA Mid-Year Leadership Meetings 2023
Welcome to the Taxation Section online
Here you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your section.
Welcome to the Corporate Law Section online
Here you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your section.
Jul 22, 2024
Online bets have become one of the most interesting and lucrative markets of the entertainment industry. Nevertheless, the private sector operation is highly regulated in Colombia.
Professional ethics in online dispute resolution systems
Welcome to the Criminal Law Section online
Here you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your section.
Measures to increase the use of online platforms for negotiations and ‘non-typical’ mediation initiatives, such as dispute resolution alternatives in consumer relations, have been increasing in popularity in Brazil.
This shift in practice has highlighted comparative advantages of online mediation and also exposed its limits. This session will explore the psychology of mediation at a distance and consider how mediators and mediation counsel are adapting to the digital world.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Welcome to the Human Resources Section online
Here you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your section.
Indonesia introduced the Online Single Submission System (OSS System) in 2018 to improve the business licensing process in the country and improve the ease of doing business. Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recently issued a regulation that provides technical guidance on the application for and the issuance of business licences through the OSS System and a legal basis for new features implemented in OSS System version 1.1.
Not every manufacturer is aware however, of all the specifics of international online trade and the relevance of different jurisdictions, whether regulatory (f.ex. data Protection, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), export control), contractual (f.ex. retention of title) or reg. liability (punitive damages, secondary warning duties, etc.).
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Welcome to the Dispute Resolution Law Section online
Here you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your section.
Nov 23, 2022
Key points from online workshop on recruitment and retention, the changing expectations of young lawyers in Europe, 7 October 2022
Building on the participants' ongoing efforts to improve investigations and documentation of atrocity crimes, this session will open a conversation with session participants to:
- clarify the relevance and probative value of user-generated content to international legal proceedings;
- clarify the requirements for and purposes of sharing relevant user-generated content with international and regional legal authorities; and
- explore potential next steps for advancing the use of online content in international accountability processes.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Welcome to the Financial Services Law Section online
Here you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your section.
At the end of 2018 London hosted the inaugural International Forum on Online Courts. The event was attended by around 200 legal professionals and other stakeholders from over 20 countries, with discussions focusing on the development of online courts.
Welcome to the Law and Individual Rights Section online
Here you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your section.
May 24, 2023
Ensuring protection from potentially harmful content online – especially via social media platforms – remains a priority for governments and data regulators
IBA Online Services Committee members only.
By invitation only: IBA Mid-Year Leadership meetings 2025
Welcome to the Maritime and Aviation Law Section online
Here you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your section.
Jun 16, 2021
An exponential rise in online abuse and harassment has necessitated governments to step up online regulation.
By invitation only.
By invitation only: IBA Mid-Year Leadership meetings 2026
Welcome to the Intellectual Property, Communications and Technology Law Section online
Here you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your section.
This article addresses the concept and functioning of online behavioural advertising, its main legal implications and the parameters that must be observed by suppliers to ensure the legality of such a practice in Brazil.
The CJEU's 2022 London Steam-Ship decision exposed a critical gap in the Brussels I Recast Regulation: whilst judgments confirming arbitral awards can prevent recognition of irreconcilable judgments from other Member States, the absence of a lis pendens rule regarding arbitration proceedings creates significant risks of conflicting decisions and undermines legal certainty. The European Commission's 2025 report on the application of the Brussels I Recast Regulation acknowledges such irreconcilability risks and seeks to eliminate it. Against this backdrop, the Sorbonne Research Project has proposed a concrete solution. This panel will explore the diverging approaches across EU jurisdictions to this coordination challenge, examine the practical implications of the London Steam-Ship ruling and critically assess whether the Sorbonne proposal strikes the right balance between party autonomy, judicial efficiency and the fundamental principle of mutual trust underpinning EU civil procedure.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
Welcome to the Water Law Committee online. The Water Law Committee focuses on legal issues associated with water as a critical resource and as a basic need and building block throughout the world. The Committee seeks to promote the active exchange of information and views on the use of water as a limited resource and an infrastructure opportunity, the controversies on water and the governance and business of water. The Water Law Committee is part of the IBA Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law
Jun 01, 2023
The German legislator has taken a step forward towards digitising German corporate law by introducing an online formation procedure for limited liability companies, which balances practical improvements and security needs. While the new procedure may help to save time and costs for certain non-German founders, the scope is limited, as only specific European identification documents are compatible and, furthermore, original (ie, paper) versions of certain documents are still required is some cases.
By invitation only: IBA Mid-Year Leadership meetings 2024
The topics and problems covered by the Product Law and Advertising Committee are regularly part of and interlinked with bigger issues related to the international trade of goods and services in a globalised economy.
The Committee therefore deals with the legal aspects surrounding the use and safety of products, their presentation as well as advertising.
The main areas of interest are product liability, unfair competition, relevant trade regulation, product safety regulations, consumer law and advertising law. Special areas of interest include online advertising and advertising issues related to the latest technological developments.
Dispute resolution with an entrepreneurial mind-set: mediation and online mediation. IBA Latin American Entrepreneurship Conference: challenges and opportunities in Latin America. São Paulo, 6–8 November 2019. Raimundo Muñoz
Online mediation has changed the practice of mediation.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
The Immigration and Nationality Law Committee is concerned with all aspects of immigration and nationality law on a worldwide basis, including business-related immigration, family reunion policies, refugees and compassionate cases.
The Committee aims to provide a forum for the discussion of comparative data on immigration and nationality policies of countries worldwide.
The mission and focus of the committee is to provide a platform for lawyers practising immigration laws to receive input and update about the immigration laws of their country and also immigration laws and procedures of other jurisdictions. We achieve this by holding annual conferences and presentation of papers, newsletters and providing other online resources to enhance the knowledge of its member in multiple jurisdictions.
View a list of past chairs here.
Sep 03, 2021
When the e-Commerce Directive was adopted within the EU in 2000, it was a foundational attempt to regulate online activity for businesses and consumers. Since then, social media platforms such as Facebook and companies such as Google and Amazon have transformed how we engage, purchase and share information online.
DiversityInclusionFrom an L&D perspective, the difficulties faced during the pandemic have made it clear that all organisations would be sensible to adopt more agile approaches to learning in order to improve performance, and embrace educational techniques that meet the opportunities and challenges of the adjusted world we now live in. One of the many dilemmas of L&D is figuring out how to use advances in technology as a means of engaging learners and improving access to learning for a more diverse audience with different needs and preferences. This session will be led by industry experts in learning design and delivery who will provide an insight into how a digital approach to learning can best serve learners of the future.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
In March 2011, the International Bar Association (IBA)’s Legal Projects Team took up an important global initiative to examine the presence and role of online social networking within the legal profession and practice.
The rise in the frequency of online cross-border legal services, already in evidence before the pandemic but doubtless increased by home working and travel restrictions during the pandemic, poses challenging questions about whether bars’ existing regulation of foreign lawyers, often based on their physical presence, needs to be reconsidered in the light of digital advances.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Dec 16, 2025
Between October 2024 and September 2025, government agencies, district-level officials and police in India issued over 300 requests for online content to be removed, according to data revealed under the country’s Right to Information Act.
Sep 06, 2022
The rise of child influencers – or ‘kidfluencers’ – on social media has prompted calls for greater regulation of the industry.
The different ethical and professional rules for witness preparation/coaching, including implications for online/hybrid examination of witnesses
Legal levers in a virtual world- Law Firm Management Committee newsletter article, April 2020
Covid-19 and the remote prospectus drafting and verification sessions that it promoted, have affected the way in which part of the less formal diligence process is done. In some jurisdictions nothing may have changed, but in others the changes have been profound – and they seem here to stay. Is this good, bad or indifferent? An expert panel will consider whether the market has merely developed a more efficient way of working, or whether standards risk being eroded. The panel will analyse some of the new practices from an issuer and from an underwriter perspective, and an attempt will be made to formulate practical guidelines that safeguard the interests of investors while retaining efficiency gains made during the pandemic.
38th IBA International Financial Law Conference
Mar 26, 2026
This article examines Article 323-3-2 of the French Criminal Code, which criminalises certain conduct by online platform providers. Recent amendments have increased penalties and extended the provision’s scope, prompting high-profile criminal investigations. This analysis explores potential legal challenges based on incompatibility with EU provisions and definitional uncertainties.
This panel discusses the emerging legal frameworks and compliance practices shaping the future of online safety and content moderation on gaming and streaming platforms. Panellists will examine different regulatory approaches across jurisdictions, including the EU Digital Services Act, the UK Online Safety Act, and Australia’s online safety legislation, with a focus on their implications for platforms hosting live-streamed gameplay, esports tournaments, and influencer-driven gaming content.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
Sep 02, 2024
Evolving online harms and tech-enabled violence against women and girls have been highlighted by a UK National Police Chief’s Council
IBA ESG Accelerator Training Programme: ESG disclosures, reporting and due diligence
A webinar presented by the IBA Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee, 24 February 2021, 0900 – 1000 GMT
When international accountability mechanisms fail: options to address impunity in Africa and the Middle East
Regulating the rapid switch to online working during a pandemic: an overview for the Philippines.
Comments on overlapping jurisdiction between different competition authorities. For instance, a particular anticompetitive practice in Kenya could be subject to review by the Competition Authority of Kenya, the East African Community Competition Authority, and COMESA’s Competition Commission.
Competition Law in Africa Conference: regulatory developments and enforcement trends across the continent
Minding the justice gap: a recent report on the role online referral services can play -July 2020
The proliferation of class action regimes around the world has created significant risks for defendants who increasingly face parallel mass litigation or class action suits in a growing number of jurisdictions. How are these regimes developing in an antitrust context - are they opt in or opt out? What approach are the courts taking in terms of evidence and disclosure? Which regimes seem to be ”claimant friendly”. For parties and legal practitioners involved in cross-border class actions, how can an effective antitrust class action strategy be developed to handle concurrent lawsuits in different jurisdictions? What insights can be gained to preserve the defense of a case in one jurisdiction without compromising positions in others?
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
A controversial European law to update copyright rules for the digital environment has moved a step closer amid an ongoing clash over internet freedoms and intellectual property rights.
At last, a flurry in appointments of female leaders at many of the world’s largest law firms has occurred. This reached cruising speed as from 2020 and has not stopped since. It should not stop!
This showcase will consist in a conversation between some of those top female leaders, the IBA female leadership and a leadership expert from a INSEAD business school.
The dialogue will address the qualities that such leaders bring to the management table and what firms can do to keep the positive vibe from female leadership once they have moved on and have been succeeded by other, male colleagues?
Female Leadership Excellence in Law Firms: coincidence or here to stay?
Based on research involving 64.000 people in 13 countries, John Gerzema and Michael D'Antonio identified that there is a shift in the types of leadership traits that are associated with success, morality and happiness.
The old masculine traits of aggression control, conflict and command are rapidly losing ground to behaviour, that is considered more feminine, like: selflessness, empathy, collaboration, flexibility and patience. Both male and female respondents in all researched countries expressed that this is the type of leadership which they consider most suitable for the rapidly changing and unpredictable world we live in. The researchers named this type of leadership: “The Athena Doctrine” (see TEDX Talk).
While these traits can be found both in men and women, it is clear that the Athena Doctrine particularly offers a great opportunity for women to soar in top positions. This session will discuss the following questions:
- How does the Athena doctrine translate to leadership in law firms?
- How do the leaders we have at the session relate to the Athena Doctrine?
- What particular features do they trust that they are bringing to the table?
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
11th World Women Lawyers' Conference
Apr 08, 2021
Following the publication of the 2019 landmark report Us Too? Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession, the International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU), in collaboration with The College of Law Australia, have launched a set of e-learning modules designed to guide individuals and workplaces towards making positive cultural changes.
The crossroads of international finance and public equity deals: New trends and financing bottlenecks
Jan 21, 2026
The United States of America is the country of focus for the 2026 Day of the Endangered Lawyer, which each year highlights serious threats against lawyers around the world for performing their professional duties. On Thursday 22 January 2026…
We will review these questions in the following areas:
- a distinctive market offering (culture and offering to clients and staff);)
- a well-run business (financial structure/utilising non lawyers); and
- preparing for the future (separating fact from fiction on artificial intelligence/working with Gen Z, etc)
Building the Law Firm of the Future
Nov 21, 2025
The APEC Collaborative Framework for Online Dispute Resolution (the ‘Framework’) addresses the growing need for efficient and affordable resolution of cross-border B2B disputes, particularly for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Traditional litigation and arbitration are often too costly and slow for low-value, high-volume disputes, creating a barrier to trade. Developed by APEC with input from UNCITRAL’s earlier work, the Framework establishes a decentralised network of accredited ODR providers who offer a standardised, tiered process combining negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Key innovations include expedited timelines, simplified procedures, a single neutral practitioner, and cost proportionality. By enhancing accessibility, reducing costs, and building trust in digital trade, the Framework supports inclusive economic growth and smoother commercial exchanges across the Asia-Pacific region.
In this session we will discuss the areas where smaller law firms have potential strength and can concentrate their efforts in succeeding and competing against much larger and international competitors:
1. Collaboration (Do fee sharing and multidisciplinary models allow strength and depth to be brought to smaller firm clients? Can we be more competitive and profitable with collaboration and what forms?)
2. Costs, capital and fees (How to balance costs and fees?)
3. Culture (How can a positive and dynamic culture make the smaller firm an attractive destination for junior lawyers? How we boost diversity? How we treat generational exchange issues? How do we manage growth?)
4. Connections (How can informal and formal networks assist?)
5. Computers (how has artificial intelligence and technology levelled the playing field?)
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Mar 26, 2026
This article examines Colombia’s Law 2489 of 2025 and its draft implementing decree, which establish a regulatory framework for the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments, and identifies key legal questions arising from their implementation.
The roundtables discussions cover topics of imminent importance often influenced by the submitted National Reports, by measures of legislation, the OECD or other international bodies, and aim at involving the audience in a particularly personal manner. Our session will look at the following key topics:
- Legislative and court developments in relation to GAARs and abusive transactions
- Structuring investments in Fintechs and start-ups: the common structures for entry of the investments and exit via PPMs or IPOs
- ESG “T” – the role of taxes in sustainable businesses. Approach of MNEs towards sustainable tax structures, pressures from society and governmental authorities, tax policy measures; use of taxes to balance gender diversity issues (pink taxes)
- Tax liligation: increasing trend to tax litigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as tax arbitration and mediation
- Domestic characterisation and reporting/disclosure for crypto and digital assets
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Feb 11, 2025
This article outlines the intricate regulatory framework governing gene therapy and orphan drugs in Argentina. It discusses the key aspects to consider when navigating regulatory approval and facing reimbursement challenges for these products, highlighting the dynamic evolution of healthcare regulations regarding rare diseases.
What are the client diversity expectations and how can we satisfy them?
This session will also address what actions are the best practices at various law firms to satisfy such client expectations in general, particularly in the finance sector.
38th IBA International Financial Law Conference
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