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DEAL OF THE MONTH - MAY 2026

28 May 2026 by asialaw

asialaw's Deal of the Month for May 2026 is...

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LAWYER OF THE MONTH - MAY 2026

28 May 2026 by asialaw

asialaw's Lawyer of the Month for May 2026 is...

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Copyright in Literary Works: When themes converge but expressions diverge

19 May 2026 by Anand and Anand - India

Copyright law, particularly in the domain of literary works, grapples with one of the most enduring tensions in intellectual property - the boundary between an author’s monopoly over creative expression and the freedom of all others to draw upon the common wellspring of ideas, themes, history, and shared cultural heritage. This balance of rights has been recognised and incorporated in the law.

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Korean Air’s Acquisition of Asiana Airlines Obtains Global Merger Clearance

19 May 2026 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

Kim & Chang represented Korean Air as global merger filing counsel in relation to its KRW 1.8 trillion acquisition of approximately 63.9% of shares in Asiana Airlines, both global network full-service carriers. Our firm provided multi-jurisdictional merger filing analysis and obtained clearance from all of the jurisdictions where the merger was notified, including Korea, the EU, the US, Japan and China. The merger was finalized in December 2024.

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Prevailed in a Trademark Rights Dispute on Behalf of the Global Grain Brand KAMUT in South Korea

19 May 2026 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

On behalf of KAMUT Enterprises of Europe (BV, “KEE”), the owner of the trademark for the global premium grain brand “KAMUT,” Kim & Chang prevailed in the lawsuit on the merits, the preliminary injunction action, and the IPTAB trials in Korea.

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Supreme Court Ruled in Favor of Franchisor in Franchisees’ Lawsuit Seeking Restitution for Unjust Enrichment Over Increased Supply Prices of Raw and Ancillary Materials

19 May 2026 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

In a lawsuit filed by Company M’s franchisees (the “Plaintiffs”) against the franchisor (the “Defendant”) seeking restitution for unjust enrichment, Kim & Chang represented the Defendant from the initial trial to the final appeal to the Supreme Court. Our firm identified critical flaws in the Plaintiffs’ arguments and defended the client through an in-depth review of the franchise agreement and relevant legal principles. We prevailed across all levels of the judiciary.

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Beyond Safe Harbour: When Platforms Stop Being Passive

15 May 2026 by Rahul Chaudhry & Partners - India

The concept of intermediary liability under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”) first germinated at a time when intermediaries, broadly defined to include persons who, on behalf of another person, receive, store or transmit electronic records or provide services in relation to such records , were largely perceived as passive facilitators enabling access to information. Consequently, India’s intermediary liability framework was originally built on the understanding that digital platforms should be shielded from automatic liability arising out of third-party content.

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New Forestry and Energy Sector Regulations: The Push to Make the Philippines an Investor Destination of Choice For High-Quality Carbon Credit Projects

15 May 2026 by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan - Philippines

At present, the Philippines does not have carbon rights legislation which provides a comprehensive legal framework for carbon rights, including the recognition, transfer and benefits-sharing of carbon credits derived from emission reduction and emission removal activities. Likewise, it does not have a law governing carbon trading. Notwithstanding these gaps, a number of carbon projects have been carried out in the country over the years and more are currently under development.

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SEC Adopts Revised Sustainability Reporting Requirements; Large Non-Listed Entities Now Covered

11 May 2026 by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan - Philippines

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Memorandum Circular No. 16, series of 2025 (“SEC MC No. 16-2025”), which took effect on 8 January 2026. It replaces SEC Memorandum Circular No. 4, series of 2019 (“SEC MC No. 4-2019”), which previously governed the sustainability reporting obligations of publicly listed companies (“PLCs”).

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Lee & Ko Enters Strategic Alliance with Palo Alto Networks

08 May 2026 by Lee & Ko - South Korea

Enhancing Cybersecurity Advisory Through Industry-Leading Partnership