Can you make a legally enforceable agreement by Email/Message?
Covid-19 enhanced the speed of digital transaction multi-folds. Generally, we finalized the terms of our arrangements via email, even on WhatsApp (instead of having signed and stamped agreements). Is such agreement (concluded on email/WhatsApp) legally enforceable? What points should we keep in mind while entering a deal via email? Can we sue someone for breach […]
ASCI Guidelines for Virtual Asset: What a crypto startup, ad filmmaker & celebrities should know?
Krishma Shah (Advocate) LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/krishma-shah-859a1b125 The latest trend breaking grounds is the Virtual Digital Assets (āVDAā), commonly referred to as crypto or NFT products that have been creating a stir in the market and has gained immense popularity. While cryptocurrency added modern investment and trading opportunities primarily focusing on profit, NFTs have an intangible […]
Can you legally use a meme to promote your goods/service as a business entity/startup?
Every day, we open our social media pages, we get amused by interesting memes, and we cannot stop admiring the wit of the meme creators (Members). We enjoy those memes and share the same among our friends and circles. Memes are an exciting medium to convey messages. Hence, it is tempting for a business entity […]
Shark Tank India Legal Lesson: Importance of Co-Founder Agreement
We have just witnessed a highly successful season of Shark Tank India. It is a pleasant experience to see many entrepreneurs show their innovative ideas and aspirations. We had a lot to learn in each episode apart from the hilarious memes (my favourite pastime!). This series gave us an insight into how an investor sees […]
AFC Warta: A chat with senior screenwriter Ms. Jyoti Kapoor (video)
Hello Creators, Welcome to AFC Warta: Where creativity meets legality! This interview episode is exclusively for a person who wants to make a career in screenwriting. In this interview, we chatted with a senior screenwriter, Ms Jyoti Kapoor. Ms Kapoor has written the blockbuster movie Good New. Apart from that, she has movies like Badhai […]
Who owns the remake rights of a film? S.J. Suryah case analysis
Who owns the remake right of the film? A screenwriter or a producer? The answer is not a straightforward one. In this article, we will explore this crucial legal question of legal rights that is equally significant to a screenwriter and a producer. We shall explore the with reference to the recent Madras High Court […]
Can police read and share your private WhatsApp Chat/messages?
By Tanya Mehta & Anamika Jha Imagine you got up one fine morning, and social media is buzzing up with your private chats. You are scared by the thought that everybody is reading your message and judging you. “Who might have leaked my chat?” “I had submitted my phone a few days back to a […]
Why must filmmakers explore Error and Omission insurance for their films?
Are you a filmmaker working hard on your first dream project? You must be wishing your project getting commissioned by platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. You have ensured the best script, locked your director and actors, finalized the shooting destination, etc. Are you missing something? Have you initiated the process to get Error & […]
Starting your entertainment business? Why you should care about the brand?
By: Tanya Mehta & Anamika Jha Louis Vuitton, Prada, Zara, Hermes, Mc’ Donalds, Gucci, Burger King, Pizza Hut are well-known brands. We may or may not shop from their brands, but they always ring a bell in our ears. Do you know why? It’s due to their excellent branding strategy. Branding for any business (including […]
Why should Indian Creators opt for legal review of their Script?
Recently, I have watched the film, Mimi. I felt good to see the advising law firm of the production house got a flattening credit in the opening slate! Umm, lawyers are also getting acknowledged! However, as a lawyer, I remain uncomfortable throughout the film. It is a highly engaging film. I loved the humour elements, […]
