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Court Denies Worker Dispatch Relationship Between Quasi-Governmental Agency and Contractor Employees

18 September 2025 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

The Cheongju District Court issued a ruling on April 9, 2025, denying a worker dispatch relationship between the plaintiffs, who were employees of Company B (i.e., a contractor that performed agricultural waste disposal services, the “Plaintiffs”), and Agency A (i.e., a quasi-governmental agency, the “Defendant”) (Cheongju District Court Decision 2022Gahap52546, April 9, 2025).

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Kim & Chang Successfully Represents Defendant in Soil Contamination Litigation Involving Large-Scale Development Site in Busan

18 September 2025 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

Kim & Chang’s Environment Practice successfully won a case in its entirety on behalf of Company H, a large corporation in the shipbuilding and construction sector. This case was initiated by Company A, a real estate development company, against Company H at the Busan District Court, seeking costs of soil remediation and compensation for damages.

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DEAL OF THE MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2025

17 September 2025 by asialaw

asialaw's Deal of the Month for September 2025 is...

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Compliance with Section 21 is Mandatory before Commencing Arbitral Proceedings after Setting Aside of Arbitral Award

17 September 2025 by DSK Legal - India

The Bombay High Court in Harkisandas Tulsidas Pabari & Anr. v. Rajendra Anandrao Acharya & Ors[1]. exercised its jurisdiction under Section 37 of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Act”) to dismiss the Arbitration Appeals filed by the Appellants and upheld the Order passed by the Single Judge under Section 34 of the Act which set aside Arbitral Award dated September 21, 2005 (“Impugned Award”) on the grounds that the (i) Arbitrator lacked authorisation to recommence the arbitral proceedings; (ii) Memorandum of Understanding dated July 20, 1994 (“MoU”) did not constitute a concluded contract between the parties and (iii) MoU was impossible of being specifically performed through execution of the Impugned Award.

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LAWYER OF THE MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2025

17 September 2025 by asialaw

asialaw's Lawyer of the Month for September 2025 is...

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Phased Development and Deemed Conveyance: Ensuring Equity Between Flat Purchasers & Developers

15 September 2025 by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co - India

The Bombay High Court recently decided a dispute concerning deemed conveyance under the Maharashtra Ownership Flats (Regulation of the Promotion of Constructions, Sale, Management and Transfer) Act, 1963 (“MOFA”). M/s. S & M Enterprises, the promoter of a housing project in Pune (“Promoter”), filed a writ petition No. 12297 of 2022 (“Writ Petition”) challenging the District Deputy Registrar’s order that granted deemed conveyance of the entire land in favour of The Palazzo Building No. 1 Co-operative Housing Society Limited (“Society”). The Court affirmed that deemed conveyance in phased development protects purchasers but cannot unjustly restrain promoters’ development rights.

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Why Thailand remains a strategic investment destination amid global uncertainty

09 September 2025 by JTJB International Lawyers - Thailand

As the world grapples with geopolitical instability and shifting global trade dynamics – including the recent tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border and U.S. tax pressure – foreign investors may naturally feel cautious. However, a deeper look at Thailand’s economic fundamentals, legal framework, and proactive government policies reveals a resilient and attractive investment landscape.

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asialaw Awards 2025 – Shortlist announced!

01 September 2025 by asialaw

asialaw proudly reveals the shortlist for its 2025 awards, spotlighting the leading talent set to compete across Asia's legal communities.

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Han Kun Releases Its 2024 VC/PE Data Analysis Report

01 September 2025 by Han Kun Law Offices - China

Onshore transactions continued to gain strength, while in offshore transactions the direct shareholding structure outperformed the VIE structure.

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An Update on the rules governing Independent Non-Executive Directors in Hong Kong

21 August 2025 by YYC Legal - Hong Kong SAR

Hong Kong SAR: An Update on the rules governing Independent Non-Executive Directors in Hong Kong