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19 May 2026 by
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.
19 May 2026 by
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.
19 May 2026 by
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.
19 May 2026 by
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.
15 May 2026 by
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.
15 May 2026 by
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.
11 May 2026 by
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”).
08 May 2026 by
Enhancing Cybersecurity Advisory Through Industry-Leading Partnership
07 May 2026 by
India’s online gaming sector has entered a decisive new phase. With the Government’s notification of the operational rules under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 on April 22, 2026, the country has moved beyond policy intent into a fully enforceable regulatory regime. The most consequential aspect of this transition is the formal establishment of the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI)—a centralized regulator tasked with overseeing a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem that sits at the intersection of technology, finance, and entertainment.
07 May 2026 by
BANGKOK, 5 May 2026 – Krissen Pillay has joined Kudun and Partners as Counsel in the firm’s International Practice, where he will lead the firm’s Vietnam-focused offering, with a particular focus on Thai and broader Southeast Asian companies investing in Vietnam. He has over 13 years of experience across South Africa, Vietnam, and Thailand, specialising in M&A, corporate, and banking and finance. Krissen joins from YKVN LLC, where he served as Counsel in Ho Chi Minh City. Prior to YKVN, he worked with Bowmans in Johannesburg and Werksmans in Cape Town.
