Raids were conducted by officials of Delhi Police on two units involved in the manufacture & printing of fake Dabur Amla Hair Oil bottles and labels. The raids conducted at Modern Bazaar, Gali Petiwali, Sadar Bazar and 5657, Gali No. 7, Multani Dhanda, Pahar Ganj also led to the arrest of the accused - Surender Jain & Munawar Ali.

An FIR has also been filed (No. 166 of 2008) and registered with the Pahar Ganj Police Station. During this raid, around 75, 000 labels of Dabur Amla Hair Oil, (100 ml. & 200 ml.), 4 Master Plates and 2 offset machines have been seized. From the premise of Surender Jain, over 11,000 bottles of Dabur Amla were seized.

Dabur India has been targeting counterfeit products manufacturers across the country. Through the initiatives of Dabur India, raids have been conducted in Delhi, Kolkata, Agra amongst other cities. Goods worth over Rs One Crore have been seized so far through these raids.

A Dabur India spokesperson said the Company is targeting spurious and fake products manufacturers in a planned manner. Leads have been obtained on packaging and label suppliers as well, and Dabur India will spare no efforts to get them behind bars. Such counterfeit products, besides endangering the lives of people who use them, are causing an annual loss of several thousand crores to the national exchequer.

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The patent services offshoring industry in India can be broadly classified into three groups – Captives, Third-party multi-service providers and Third-party pure play patent service providers. Typically the large players offer high-value services and the smaller players are driven by high volume and low-value services.

The larger and the well established KPOs and BPOs could acquire smaller players in order to set up or expand their patent services outsourcing business. Diversified players have an advantage primarily because they can cross-sell services, have strong cash flows to subsidize patent business and have more scale benefits.

According to Arun Jethmalani, CEO, ValueNotes, "The established vendors with exposure to high-value services will look to complete their array of offerings to attract more business from their existing clients. They will look to leverage end-to-end solutions." Adds Neeraja Kandala, Principal Analyst - Legal Services, ValueNotes, “Going forward, we believe that the pure play players will either look to diversify across the legal domain or will be forced to sell to larger competitors or US companies looking for a foothold in India.”

Based on the exhaustive primary research and analysis of this sector, ValueNotes has identified top five vendors in this industry - Evalueserve, Pangea3, CPA Global, Lexadigm and Clairvolex.

The ValueNotes report, “Offshoring Patent Services to India” provides in-depth information and analysis of the buyer market as well as the Indian patent services vendor space.

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The Association on behalf of its members, requested the Broadcasters to be reasonable in their demand and also requested them to allow the Hotels and Restaurants to receive the signals from the local cable operators who are providing the services, as it was beyond their means to install equipments and obtain the signals directly from the Broadcasters The Broadcasters and their agents refused the request of the Association and hence the Association had to take recourse to the legal remedy. Accordingly, it approached TDSAT, for resolving the dispute. TDSAT while admitting the Petition of the Association, granted a stay and Hotels and Restaurants were therefore required to pay the tariff as was prevailing in 2005. In the meanwhile, the Broadcasters and their agents continued to take coercive actions against Hotels and Restaurants compelling them to pay exorbitant charges. TDSAT thereafter delivered its Judgment at the beginning of 2006, holding that Hotels and Restaurants are not consumers. The sheer un-reasonability of this Judgement compelled the Association to move an Appeal in Supreme Court of India, which thereafter ruled in November 2006 that Hotels and Restaurants are indeed consumers. The Supreme Court, therefore directed TDSAT to dispose off the Petition filed by the Association on that basis. In November 2006 TRAI for the first time issued a notification prescribing the tariff for domestic consumers. While doing so, TRAI excluded the following categories of Hotels from the tariff regime and these Hotels were left to discretion of negotiating skills between the Broadcasters and the subject Hotels.

a) Hotels with 50 rooms and above.

b) Hotels with a ranking of 3 Star and above.

c) Heritage Hotels.

Aggrieved by the notification, FHRAI the apex body moved TDSAT challenging the discriminatory treatment. After several hearings, TDSAT is yet to announce its ruling in the matter. In the meanwhile, TDSAT ruled that no coercive actions can be taken by the Broadcasters against Hotels. As things stand

today, all consumers both Residential and Hotels & Restaurants except the excluded category listed above, pay the tariff as per the TRAI notification, amended from time to time, both in CAS and non-CAS areas. Recently, the Broadcasters have once again started taking coercive actions against Hotels and Restaurants, by instituting criminal cases against them for copy-right infringement. It is the submission and contention of the Association as well as FHRAI that the product being supplied by the Broadcasters is same whether to a Residential consumer or to a Hotel or Restaurant and hence, there cannot be a price difference. According to Mr.Dinesh Khanna, President HRAWI, “Hotels and Restaurants are providing cable T.V. as a consumer service, free of cost like any other service provided in a Hotel, such as bed, linen, toiletries, newspaper, water and we pay various taxes to the government, we are already paying the cable operators, paying each individual broadcasters, their agents and also IPR for the music on the cable is nothing but harassment; we are waiting for the hearing in TDSAT which is on 14th July 2008”.

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ABOUT HOTEL AND RESTURANT ASSOCIATION (WESTERN INDIA):

HRA (WI) was incorporated 3rd February 1951 with the primary objective to serve the interest of the hotel and restaurant industry. The Association over the last several years has taken major effective steps to encourage, promote and protect the interest of member establishments. It has been rendering professional advice and assistance from tome to time to all its members, on the topic of vital importance.

The Association admits and assists members operating in the Western India Region viz. in State of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Chhatishgarh, Madhya Pradesh and the Union Territories of daman, Diu and Dadra and Nagar – Haveli.

The Association renders assistance during promotion and operation of any hotel and/or restaurant. The Secretariat of the Association manned by professionals & equipped with facilities required by the industry, provides to the members, information on various aspects such as applicability of law, tax matters, labour, liaison with tourism department, foreign exchange and import licensing etc. The Association issues from time to time circulars clarifying matters concerning the hotel and restaurant industry and brings out a monthly bulletin NEWS & VIEWS. It holds periodical meetings on subjects of topical interest to the industry and convenes Regional and National convention to deliberate upon matters affecting the industry

The project has been awarded the environment clearance certificate by the state level expert committee of Uttar Pradesh for abiding to the general conditions of construction as per the norms laid by the government

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sanjeev Srivastva, Managing Director- Assotech Limited said, “The government clearance on environment has further boosted our commitment to provide the people of Delhi and NCR their tall and iconic experience of luxury in the form of Celeste Towers. The project proponents shall ensure that we abide by the conditions laid by the state government and complete the project in the proposed time. ”

Although Celeste Towers is the most luxurious project announced in Noida till date, in due course of time is set to become a benchmark in Noida. The two towers have been designed for the crème de la crème of society segment with features and facilities benchmarking the lifestyle of the upper crest. The condominiums weave absolute living comfort while heightening aesthetics in internal spaces with an intensity of pure art.

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About Assotech Limited

Assotech Limited has been in realty business for over two decades. We have invested time and energy in latest design, cutting edge technology and facility services in line with the global trends and has created a niche for itself in two decades of its existence. The company’s foundation is based on commitment to professionalism and customer service that remains the core business philosophy.

The company is an integrated organization with interests in Real Estate Development in the areas of Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, IT & Corporate Spaces, along with expert Facility Management capabilities. Certified as ISO 9001: 2000 Company, it continuously thrives on improvement in delivery of product and services. For additional information visit: www.assotechlimited.com

Wipro Safelite is the brand of bulbs manufactured by Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, a division of the $4billion Wipro Ltd.

In a statement issued from its headquarters at Bangalore, Mr. Anil Chugh, Senior Vice-President, Wipro Consumer Care &Lighting said “The said party had not only replicated the colour and design scheme of the Wipro Safelite pack design but had also flagged off our UVS benefit on its pack which is the main selling proposition of our bulbs.”.

Wipro Safelite lamps are equipped with the UVS technology which reduces ultra-violet radiations making light safer for the eyes.

The company had filed a suit in the Delhi High Court when it’s sales team found large numbers of bulb packs in upcountry markets of Andhra Pradesh which were strangely similar in look and design to their own brand. On Wipro’s plea, the High Court passed an interim order restraining the party from manufacturing GLS lamps under the Safelite or any similar brand name.

The court also appointed a court commissioner who visited the premises of KK Lamps in Delhi. Several rolls of wrappers and finished products bearing the Safelife stamp were found and seized by the local commissioner.

Wipro, lately has been very aggressive against the infringers and manufacturers of spurious products. ”Wipro values its trademarks very highly and any threat to our IPR’s would be dealt with strongly”, Mr. Chugh Said.

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Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting Group has a profitable presence in the branded retail market of toilet soaps, hair care soaps, hydrogenated cooking oil (vanaspati), baby care products and lighting products. Its brands include Santoor and Chandrika toilet soaps, Wipro Shikakai hair care soap, Santoor Talc, Wipro Baby Soft range of baby care products and Wipro Safewash liquid detergent. In the wellness segment, Wipro markets Glucovita Glucose powder and Sanjeevani Honey and Isabgol. In Lighting Wipro has a strong presence in commercial and institutional segment. In the domestic lighting segment Wipro has a complete range of Bulbs, Tubelights, Compact Florescent Lamps and lighting accessories.

While the High Court judgement restrains Ultra Motor from selling specified Low Speed E-Bikes (or products of equivalent specification as mentioned in the original agreement) the honourable High Court’s judgment does not include any high powered, high range and high speed e-scooters which have a battery configuration of 48V/20 AH and above, which are outside the arrangement between the parties. Vehicles running on this power pack specification are commonly known as e-scooter and e-scooter plus. Prior to disengagement these vehicles were available under the model name Maxi (48V/20AH) and Velociti (48V/24AH).The latest trends in Electric two wheeler industry is skewed towards high powered, high range and high speed electric scooter. Equivalent models of the above configuration constitute approximately 95% of the Electric Two Wheeler industry in India.

Dealer Convention, Goa:

The honourable High Court also negated the request of Hero Cycles Limited to restrain Ultra Motor from holding a National Dealer Conference in Goa.

“….In the circumstances, the blanket order seeking a restraint of the meeting called by the respondent on 3rd and 4th May, 2008 cannot be granted.”

Ultra Motor India hosted a successful dealer meeting on May 3-4, 2008 and 140 dealerships across the country have committed themselves to sell Ultra Motor vehicles and have signed exclusive dealership agreements with Ultra Motor India.

Close on the heels of a successful FY 08 and buoyed by the ready acceptance of Electric Two-Wheelers in India, Ultra Motor Company (UMC), UK, has decided to rapidly scale its operations, expand outreach and enhance product portfolio.

As a result of the aggressive dealer expansion and marketing efforts in the last financial year, Ultra Motor (in partnership with Hero Exports) had already touched the magical figure of 22,000 Ultra Powered electric two wheelers across the country.

Ultra Motor has set itself a target of 60,000 units by for the FY 09 and in order to achieve this, the company has already committed an investment of Rs.140 crores in product development, marketing and distribution. The company will launch a range of five Electric Two Wheelers in FY09.The company is also looking at vertical integration in the supply chain in India, in the form of acquisition.

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Mr. Shrikant Hathi a shipping and project specialist is the Managing Partner of the firm; practicing law in the Bombay High Court since 1992. He has completed his Masters in law and is qualified as solicitor. He is also admitted to the Supreme Court of India. He is the president of Worldlawyers.NET a network of international maritime law firms, is also consistently ranked by Legal 500 and other independent credential bodies as a Leading Individual for shipping work in India. Mr. Shrikant Hathi have a worldwide reputation as shipping specialist.

Mr. Hathi strongly believes that "Genuine industry legal specialists are rare, but they can save time and money for clients."

LEX Nexus with two offices at Mumbai and at New Delhi with ten associate offices at major port cities in India and forty offices globally at EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), America and Asia Pacific.

The firm is structured for shipping litigation, arbitration, shipping projects and transactional work including corporate, commercial and other work pertaining to shipping industry.

The firm accepts work from overseas and domestic corporates, government bodies etc including acceptance of work from overseas law firm. LEX Nexus has practiced maritime law since the establishment of the firm in 1998 and its partners much prior to 1992; today the firm is a shipping specialist. The firm act for clients in every area of the shipping business. These include numerous ship owners and charterers, hull and cargo insurers, P & I and Defense Clubs, salvage and tug companies, shipbuilders, ship breakers, banks, ship repair yard, marine engineering companies, ship and chartering brokers, oil companies, port authorities, and Government agencies. The firm advise financial institutions, commercial enterprises, state and regulatory bodies on complex and critical legal issues.

The aim to be a shipping specialist is to provide consistently high quality advice that combines technical expertise, and an understanding of the commercial environment in which our clients operate, offering in-depth local knowledge and a uniquely global perspective. The Firm's domestic and international clients range from privately owned to publicly listed companies, including Fortune 500 entities.

LEX Nexus is a law firm with eight partners, the firm also has associates and support staffs. The firm aims to provide clear; concise and practical advice based on in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and commercial environment within which our clients operate and with a full understanding of their overall business objectives. LEX Nexus is a specialised division of a full serviced law firm Hathi & Partners.

Each client has a dedicated partner who leads, coordinates, and is directly responsible to meet client requirements efficiently. The ability to respond to client requirements and to render the highest level of services is fundamental to the approach of the firm towards its clients.

Although, LEX Nexus is a specialised and a premium shipping law firm and partners here are consistently ranked as 'Leading individuals' boast that even a start-up or a small companies can afford their fees. The Professional charges are either on hourly basis; case-to-case basis or on lump sum basis depending on the matter.

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Firstly is the fact that Indian women are expected to have the same level of past earning as their males counterparts, yet it is widely accepted in India that women are often paid 45% less than their male colleagues.This transfers home grown sexual discrimination issues directly into the UK where they pride themselves on equality between the sexes.

Another issue is that now Indian Nationals applying for the tier 1 visa (www.tier12345.co.uk) are expected to have £2,800 in their account for the last 3 months with proof of where that money was earned. While a person applying for the same tier 1 visa while in the UK only requires to show £800 even though comparative salaries in the UK are far higher.

We asked Liam Clifford the Director of one of the UK’s and India’s most authoritative Immigration consultancies www.globalvisas.com and www.globalvisas.co.in how they predict this will affect skilled immigration to the UK under the tier 1 visa from India.

Clifford said “It is not a surprise to me the UK Government is making it difficult for people to enter the UK under the new tier 1 scheme.We are currently in discussion with the Authorities to highlight the difficulties of our clients.We are certain the Government will listen and eventually adjust the tier 1 scheme to take account of India’s local issues.”

The tier 1 scheme is yet to roll our across the globe yet as India is the test area, a lot of issues are being discovered. Next week the Independent inspector of Immigration Services to the UK will be visiting Delhi to see first hand the issues the UK Visas office is facing. They will in turn report their findings.

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www.globalvisas.co.in is the Indian arm of www.globalvisas.com the worlds leading authority in Immigration and visa laws across the globe. Our company spans the world with specialist solicitors dealing with Immigration laws in country including. USA, UK, Canada, China, India, Philippines, Australia, South Africa andIreland.

Our clients range from the fortune 100 companies to world "A" list celebrities.

The STEM IP program is a comprehensive introducton to the entire gamut of intellectual property rights and technology transfer. It includes sessions on

• IP policies;
  
• Patent prosecution;
  
• Infringementremedies;
  
• Technology licensing- options and methods;
  
• Valuations models;
• Licensing- Intricate issues

The faculty for this program are eminent people with years of experience in IP and Tech Transfer, and are suitably placed to guide the participants through the basics as well as advanced level issues involved in IP management. The distinguished faculty include Dr. Richard Cahoon, Cornell University; Patricia McClary, Cornell University; John Fraser, Florida State University; Dom Keating, US Embassy, Delhi; and many others from Asia and the world.

This program would enable the participants to understand and appreciate the intricacies involved in knowledge/IP capture and in managing IP. In addition, the program brings together participants from a cross-spectrum of the Indian Industry. It provides immense opportunities to engage in knowledge sharing and serious networking with the faculty as well.

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Joshi was arrested from his residence in Jaigaon on August 9, 2006 in a raid conducted by a team of forest and police officials led by Suranjan Sarkar, Range Officer, Kodal Basti Range under the supervision of Utpal Kumar Nag, Assistant DFO, Coochbehar Division. Ivory including a circular section of the tusk and a hog deer skin was recovered from his possession.

final arguments in the case started on February 13 and were led by Saurabh Sharma, Advocate of the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), who was appointed asAdditionalProsecutor by the State Government to argue the case on behalf of the forest department. He was assisted by Samir Majumdar, Additional Public Prosecutor, Alipurduar.

“There were five prosecution witnesses and six defence witnesses in this case which was hotly contested. Finally, justice has been delivered in a relatively short time with indispensable support fromDrPCBhutia (CF), MC Biswas (DFO, Coochbehar) and WTI,” said Sharma, following the judgement.

“Punishment to wildlife traders and that too in such a short time increases the faith of the common man on the judicial system of the country,” said Nag, after the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Alipurduar, West Bengal, Nirvan Kheshang, handed out the sentence.

The accused reportedly functioned from his residence in Jaigaon, an important transit point in the wildlife trade route from India to south-east Asian countries. During interrogation, he had revealed that wildlife articles were brought in from Uttaranchal, Rajasthan, Haryana and the north-eastern states and taken to the customers via Bhutan and Nepal with Jaigaon and Siliguri being the respective transit points. He had also revealed that the circular section of tusk seized from his possession was mainly used a sample for the customers in China, Singapore and Thailand.

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Mr. Ram Gopal Verma had entered into a contract assigning Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series) Music Rights for 14 of his forthcoming films in June 2006. The said contract was duly performed and acted upon by both the parties and since then four out of the said 14 films namely DARWAJA BAND RAKHO, NISHABD, RGV KI AAG & SHIVA have been released by T-SERIES. T-SERIES had also made payments for the same and had also made advance payments for forthcoming films by RGV.

Mr. Verma had tried to terminate the said contract in November 2007 on grounds that were not acceptable to T-SERIES. Realizing that Mr. Verma was acting unreasonable, T-SERIES in order to secure its interest and rights under the said contract moved the District Court of Noida, Uttar Pradesh on 23-1-2008. On 23-1-2008 the Hon'ble Court issued notice against RGV Film Factory Private Limited and RGV Films Private Limited and issued summons asking them to appear and defend the suit.

Instead of developing the case against him RGV has been going to press claiming that documents are forged and fabricated. He has not specified exactly which document is forged and fabricated. How can an agreement for 14 films which stands acted upon in respect of 4 films suddenly become forged or fabricated in respect of remaining films.

RGV had firstly filed a complaint with Jt. Commissioner Police (EOW), Mumbai and recently filed another compliant at the Versova police station as reported by the media.

Looking at the behavior of RGV and his acts in the past SCIL has realized his design to cheat SCIL and has been constrained to file a criminal complaint in the police station.

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While evaluating the file/ work the same are computed at a flat rate of Euro 40 per hour (much below the normal rate of an individual practitioner) while all disbursements are computed on actual and the total time for evaluating will not exceed 12 hours, thereafter their regular hourly rate will become applicable. This service is subject to a minimum of EURO 480 + Disbursements on actual.

Effective from April 1, 2008 initial 30 minutes consultation of every new file / work are not charged but the same is applicable only if the given file/ work is with Hathi & Partners. The said initial 30 minutes fee of hourly rate is waived off and is adjusted towards first/ interim bill.

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HATHI & PARTNERS, is a partnership firm organised and registered in Mumbai, under the Indian Partnership Act. The firm is also registered with the Bombay High Court as Advocates & Solicitors and with the Bombay Incorporated Law Society as Solicitors. All partners are registered on the rolls of their respective Bar Councils to practice law while some partners are advocates on record on the rolls of the Supreme Court of India. HATHI & PARTNERS is also registered with the Income Tax department having its Pan and Tan number. HATHI & PARTNERS is an independent, full service law firm established under the laws of India accepting work from all overseas law firms, corporates, government bodies etc and all those seeking assistance from our law firm. Our aim is to provide consistently high quality advice understanding of the commercial environment in which our clients operate. We offer in-depth local knowledge and a uniquely global perspective.

The firm is structured around nine practice areas:

• Admiralty, Maritime & Shipping
• Corporate, Commercial & Contracts
• Arbitration & Litigation (Dispute Resolution)
• Projects (Oil & Gas; Infrastructure; Mining; Energy; Telecommunication)
• Entertainment, Media & Information Technology
• Banking, Finance & Capital Markets

Each area comprises industry-focused teams dedicated to delivering incisive advice.

The Asia Pacific Legal 500 has consistently ranked Shrikant Hathi as a 'Leading Individual' for shippingmatters in India. The Asia Pacific Legal 500 has recommended our law firm for Shipping, Dispute Resolution; Projects and energy.

Biometric Passports

Liam Clifford the Director of www.globalvisas.co.instated today "Ever since the introduction of Biometric passports (US, Australia, Canada among the many) the question of security has always been a factor and also who will have access to them. The biometric travel document includes the owner's details on a tamper proof biometric chip. All United Kingdom immigration ports and European Union (EU) member states have the capability to read the data on the bio-chip.

These hi-tech documents were introduced in 2006 and are part of the UK's ongoing security features in a bid to combat fraud and fake passports. The UK is one of 40 countries who have adopted the new technology.

Countries that are also under the US visa waiver scheme must comply with International Civil Aviation Organisation standards and begin issuing biometric passports, incorporating a facial image."

Who applies for the new passport?

1. You should have more than 6 months outstanding leave to enter/remain before applying for a travel document.

2. You must be lawfully resident in the UK in one of the following groups

· Grant of asylum,

· Stateless person

· Indefinite leave to remain
· Limited leave to enter/ remain

For those people who find handing over their most private details a little much to swollow you are not alone The Home Secretary is under constant pressure from all sides except her own cabinet to step away from trying to enfoce this. The current Passort system seems adequate for many and these propsed changes to assist with the suposed war on Terror seems nothing less than a step to far in a big brother state. If the UK are successfu in making UK Citizens conform to this new infringment on personal data it is almost certainly going to be adopted by most governments acros the Global as way of tracking and monitoring their people.

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www.globalvisas.co.in is the Indian arm of www.globalvisas.com the worlds leading authority in Immigration and visa laws across the globe. Our company spans the world with specialist solicitors dealing with Immigration laws in country including. USA, UK, Canada, China, India, Philippines, Australia, South Africa andIreland.

Our clients range from the fortune 100 companies to world "A" list celebrities.

To datethe UK being a service proving ecomony relies heavily on the skills coming from India to manage their ever growing IT demands. Indian IT managers may not have perfect English but UK employers find them hard working and well educated. Whileother developing countries provide a vast range of skills and tallent the UK are now actively discriminating against.

Another worrying factor for www.globalvisas.co.in is the way previous earnings play such a major factor in the decision making process. Again this does not allow and Immigration Officer the ability or authority to select the finest talent from a Global pool of candidates not does it assist UK employers in their international quest for talent. Previous earning in certain countries are virtually imposing to prove accurately. Also those who have worked part time to raise a family or taken a career break will suffer because their earnings were not kept up to a prescribed amount. www.globalvisas.com urges the UK government to allow discretion on this point.

As the UK roles out their tier 1 visa the eyes of the world are upon them. Are they truly a multicultural success story that will be a global power in the coming century based on being a meritocracy collecting the finest talent from around the world or will they go on to show that they remain most interested in young white male from white English speaking countries.

The UK Government have now been made aware of how their new flag ship Immigration system looks to the rest of the world. In the next few weeks they will go live with the tier 1 system in India first before rolling it out across the world. sites like www.tier12345.co.uk and the sites ran by www.globavisas.comprovide daily updates on this new visa.

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www.globalvisas.co.in is the Indian arm of www.globalvisas.com the worlds leading authority in Immigration and visa laws across the globe. Our company spans the world with specialist solicitors dealing with Immigration laws in country including. USA, UK, Canada, China, India, Philippines, Australia, South Africa andIreland.

Our clients range from the fortune 100 companies to world "A" list celebrities.

It is in this background that the Society for Technology Management (STEM) will be hosting its flagship international program, the Graduate Course in IPR and Technology Transfer at Hotel Sullivan Court, Ooty, India from April 13-16, 2008. The STEM [ www.stemglobal.org] is a premier tech transfer forum inAsia developed with full support fromall the Indian public sector research institutions- the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) and one leading multifaceted biotech and agribusiness management consultancy firm- Sathguru Management Consultants. The STEM forum has the support of leading technology management bodies including the Association of Universities for Technology Management (AUTM),and the Association of European Science and Technology Transfer Professionals (ASTP). STEM offers guidance and assistance to inventors and corporations on matters concerning intellectual property (IP) and technology licensing; andincreases general awareness about effective intellectual management and promotes capacity building among technology management professionals, both in Asia and globally.

The STEM IP program is a comprehensive introducton to the entire gamut of intellectual property rights and technology transfer. It includes sessions on

• IP policies;
  
• Patent prosecution;
  
• Infringementremedies;
  
• Technology licensing- options and methods;
  
• Valuations models;
• Licensing- Intricate issues

The faculty for this program are eminent people with years of experience in IP and Tech Transfer, and are suitably placed to guide the participants through the basics as well as advanced level issues involved in IP management. The confirmed faculty include Dr. Richard Cahoon, Cornell University; Patricia McClary, Cornell University; John Fraser, Florida State University; Sadhana Chaitale, NYSU; Dom Keating, US Embassy, Delhi; and many others from Asia and the world.

This program would enable the participants to understand and appreciate the intricacies involved in knowledge/IP capture and in managing IP. In addition, the program brings together participants from a cross-spectrum of the Indian Industry. It provides immense opportunities to engage in knowledge sharing and serious networking with the faculty as well.

Program brochure and registration form are available online at http://www.stemglobal.org

Enrolment closes 15 March, 2008.

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Solicitor Mr. Shrikant Hathi partner of the law firm Hathi & Partners attending to the file representing thirty nine Plaintiffs being insurance companies, shippers, sellers, consignors, buyers, importers, receivers and consignees of cargoes have instituted the suit for recovery of the sum of US Dollars 4485930=07 which represents the value of the cargoes which were lost when the vessel "AMANAT SHAH" sunk 12 miles off Galle, Sri Lanka on or about 8th September 2006 with the Plaintiffs' cargoes on board the vessel "AMANAT SHAH" for her voyage from Myanmar, Yangon to Mumbai, India.

The first Defendant is a foreign flag vessel "ASRAR-A-MOSTAFA" flying Bangladeshi flag while second Defendant vessel is also a Bangladesh flag vessel “RAHMAN NOOR RAHIM” that changed her name from Eid-A-Mostafa both owned by the same beneficial owner.

The vessels changed ownership for no financial consideration. Mr. Hathi states that agreements without consideration are void under both Indian as well as Bangladeshi laws and have pleaded to "pierce the corporate veil" and or ignore a transaction if it is so obviously carried out in an attempt to avoid liabilities and is not, in reality, a genuine or "arm's length" transaction, but merely a "sham" and/or amounting to a fraud.

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HATHI & PARTNERS, is a partnership firm organised and registered in Mumbai, under the Indian Partnership Act. The firm is also registered with the Bombay High Court as Advocates & Solicitors and with the Bombay Incorporated Law Society as Solicitors. All partners are registered on the rolls of their respective Bar Councils to practice law while some partners are advocates on record on the rolls of the Supreme Court of India. HATHI & PARTNERS is also registered with the Income Tax department having its Pan and Tan number. HATHI & PARTNERS is an independent, full service law firm established under the laws of India accepting work from all overseas law firms, corporates, government bodies etc and all those seeking assistance from our law firm. Our aim is to provide consistently high quality advice understanding of the commercial environment in which our clients operate. We offer in-depth local knowledge and a uniquely global perspective.

The firm is structured around nine practice areas:

• Admiralty, Maritime & Shipping
• Corporate, Commercial & Contracts
• Arbitration & Litigation (Dispute Resolution)
• Projects (Oil & Gas; Infrastructure; Mining; Energy; Telecommunication)
• Entertainment, Media & Information Technology
• Banking, Finance & Capital Markets

Each area comprises industry-focused teams dedicated to delivering incisive advice.

The Asia Pacific Legal 500 has consistently ranked Shrikant Hathi as a 'Leading Individual' for shippingmatters in India. The Asia Pacific Legal 500 has recommended our law firm for Shipping, Dispute Resolution; Projects and energy.

By significantly increasing the skills base of the Australian workforce, the extra skills training places will ease a capacity constraint in the Australian economy, and put downward pressure on inflation," Mr Rudd explained.

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) identified the struggling US economy and the recession probability as something that could be beneficial for Australia's construction industry. By making it easier for construction companies and workers to obtain visas the struggling industry will be able to employ people who will help build houses in Australia.

Mr Rudd said,"The Government recognises a role for skilled migration in addressing skills shortages, having recently expanded the skilled migration program. "The impacts of construction shortfalls stretch beyond the first home buyer market. www.globalvisas.co.inunderstand just whata fantastic opportunity this is for all the Inidian nationals who have been wait for this day to start their Immigration plans in earnest.

Immigration and Visas To Australia

Australian companies do sponsor foreign workers to Australia which www.gobalvisas.com is aleading authority on. They confirmed today457 visa which is also known as the Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship (Subclass 457) is an Australian work permit visa which allows Australian employers to sponsor a foreign worker and bring them within the country to fulfil a particular skill shortage position. The 457 visa is a temporary visa which cannot be used between jobs, if a company sponsors you, you may only work for that company. If you choose to leave then your new employer needs to sponsor your visa again. Candidates do have the option to apply towards obtaining permanent residency which offers great benefits and flexibility to its holders.

Finding A Job In Australia

There is a high demand for skilled workers in Australia but the employment market is still very competitive and requires being proactive in their job search. It's also important to find out where you would like to live and work. One of the workd leading autorities in Australian Immigration is www.globalvisas.com with the tight websites migrating to Australia today can be as easy as moving acrossthe road.

Many small and medium businesses prefer to hire an agency to find the employees that they need and arrange for their migration to Australia. However many businesses sometimes advertise in local papers or online.

Skills In Demand

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www.globalvisas.co.in is the Indian arm of www.globalvisas.com the worlds leading authority in Immigration and visa laws across the globe. Our company spans the world with specialist solicitors dealing with Immigration laws in country including. USA, UK, Canada, China, India, Philippines, Australia, South Africa andIreland.

Our clients range from the fortune 100 companies to world "A" list celebrities.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test used to measure a non-English native speaker's ability to communicate in English across all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking.

We spoke to www.globalvisas.co.in who confirmed the test is very popular with students from Asiaand South America who want to study at an English higher learning institute. There are about 300 centres in the UK where one can take thetest and for those living outside the UK there are over 100 countries throughout the world that facilitate and offer it. Residents in the European Union have to pass the test equivalent C1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for Language Learning (CEFR). The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is "a series of descriptions of abilities which can be applied to any language and can be used to set clear targets for achievements within language learning".

Applicants of thetier 1will be given a range of marks from one to nine. Band one is the lowest category while band nine is the highest mark achievable. The language requirements also state that the applicant needs to have taken the IELTS test within the last two years and have obtained at least a band six mark. The Home Office will check the equivalence of the qualification with the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) before accepting that it meets the English language criteria.

NARIC is the United Kingdom's "official source of accurate research and intelligence on foreign academic/vocational qualifications" and provide nationally recognized equivalency documents for qualifications from overseas.

Degree taught in English

The world is changing and integrating hence there are now many people globally who are being taught in English at school or at university level. The Home Office recognises this and needs proof of this from your institution, it also helps if you hold a degree equivalent to a United Kingdom bachelor level (as verified by the NARIC) and your course was taught in English.

The following countries are considered majority English-speaking countries by the UK Border and Immigration Agency:

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www.globalvisas.co.in is the Indian arm of www.globalvisas.com the worlds leading authority in Immigration and visa laws across the globe. Our company spans the world with specialist solicitors dealing with Immigration laws in country including. USA, UK, Canada, China, India, Philippines, Australia, South Africa andIreland.

Our clients range from the fortune 100 companies to world "A" list celebrities.

The STEM IP program is a comprehensive introduction to the entire gamut of intellectual property rights and technology transfer. It includes sessions on IP policies; patent prosecution; infringement remedies;technology licensing- options and methods; valuations models; and touches upon issues across industries. The attached program brochure would give you more details on the program. As the only such program in South Asia, it is targeted at both beginners as well as seasoned professionals dealing with Intellectual Property.

The faculty for this program are eminent people with years of experience in IP and Tech Transfer, and are suitably placed to guide the participants through the basics as well as advanced level issues involved in IP management. We already have confirmed faculty participation from leading US universities and IP practitioners in EU and India.

If you log on to www.stemglobal.org/events, you would be able to see details on the 2007 event including participant profile and the topics covered.

This program would enable the participants to understand and appreciate the intricacies involved in knowledge/IP capture and in managing IP. In addition, the program brings together participants from a cross-spectrum of the Indian Industry. It provides immense opportunities to engage in knowledge sharing and serious networking with the faculty as well. The list of confirmed participants includes industry majors in biotechnology, software, law, and governmental institutions from across Asia, Middle East and US.

March 15, 2008 is the last date for registration to this program.

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Contact Prabhu Ram, Program Manager or Akshat Medaakker, Course Coordinator at the Society for Technology Management (STEM), STEM Secretariat, Plot No. 15, Hindi Nagar, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, A.P- 500 034. He can be reached on phone at (040) 23356975 and fax at (040) 23354042 or via email at prabhur@sathguru.com and akshatm@sathguru.com

A spokesperson for Clare County Council today stated, “Clare County Council is disappointed with the EPA’s decision considering the extensive works which it has undertaken, in consultation with the EPA, to deal with any odour related issues at the facility. Very significant improvement works were being undertaken at the site during the period covered by the summons.”

Clare County Council confirmed its intention to present a full defence of the matters raised in the summons.

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“Enhancing reputations–Increasing exposure–Increasing understanding”

Founded in 2006, Dunphy Public Relations is a communications group led by Mark Dunphy from County Clare. Mr. Dunphy previously held the position of ‘Head of News and Current Affairs’ in Clare FM Radio.

Dunphy Public Relations has secured extensive local, national and international media coverage for clients including Clare County Council; Supply Network Shannon; The Atlantis Holiday Group; Shannon Town Council; Cliffs of Moher New Visitor Experience; Clare Museum; Digino Marketing; Renewable Energy Skillsnet; Magico.ie; Kilrush Town Council; Clonlara Wholesale; Minister for Labour Affairs, Tony Killeen; Clare County Library; and Ennis Town Council.

Mr Liam Clifford www.globalvisas.co.in UK based Managing Director and Ajay Hasija their India branch Director was asked why now? Liam Clifford says “It is simply timing. As the UK has just had the biggest shake up in their Immigration laws for 45 years and Indian nationals being some of the highest skilled individuals we saw a need for corporate and professional services in India. With a growing middle class who are looking at employment opportunities overseas from within India we were being contact everyday in London, New York, Canada and even Australia by Indian nationals. We felt it was time to come to India and see how we could be of help locally. We have been www.globalvisas.com for the last 14 years but now India has shown it requires specialist attention. We only hope the Indian market are ready for such a professional service and enjoy our upper class levels of service.”

With their ability to obtain highly skilled working visas to several of the worlds economies we are sure they will be extremely busy as more Indian nationals than ever look overseas to take the next step in their career.

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www.globalvisas.co.in is the Indian arm of www.globalvisas.com the worlds leading authority in Immigration and visa laws across the globe. Our company spans the world with specialist solicitors dealing with Immigration laws in country including. USA, UK, Canada, China, India, Philippines, Australia, South Africa andIreland.

Our clients range from the fortune 100 companies to world "A" list celebrities.

It is in this background that the Society for Technology Management (STEM), India’s premier and pioneering technology transfer forum, will be hosting its flagship international program, the Graduate Course in IPR and Technology Transfer at Hotel Sullivan Court, Ooty, India from April 13-16, 2008.

Thefour-day program will examine the role of Intellectual Property (IP) as a strategic technology transfer tool using case studies, best practices, and interactive discussions. The world-class faculty for the program comprises of senior IP practitioners, decision makers, academicians, drawn from the US, EU and Asia. All the faculty members are senior professionals having years of experience and expertise in intellectual property management and technology transfer.

This program is aimed at research heads, technology transfer officers, IP managers, technology managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and senior policy makers engaged in IP policy development. Participants will be able to learn current best practices in IP and innovation management;accelerating commercialization through technology licensing and developing a policyframework to manage their intellectual assets.

Details on the previous 2007 STEM IP program, including faculty profiles, participant profiles and comments on the program, are available online at http://www.stemglobal.org.

Attractive early bird registrations are available till February 29, 2008.

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This workshop shall cover the issues relating to protection of brands in an online environment and will address the issues of planning effective Domain Name Strategies for protection of Domain Names from Cybersquatting, Typosquatting, Domain Tasting etc. which is first of its kind in India.

The objective of this workshop is to provide background and encourage discussion about innovation and corporate culture. Well-known experts from the industry will share their views on the latest development in the rapidly moving field of Internet.

Mr.Amarjit Singh, Senior Partner, Amarjit & Associates, New Delhi, a noted Senior Trademark Attorney from India will also share his experiences about the subject on the event. Mr. Singh, is a Panelist for WIPO Domain Name Dispute Resolution and also for National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) among other Arbitration & Mediation forums. He is a practicing IP Attorney since last 35 years and has dealt with the issues relating to Intellectual Property & Domain Names at great length & depth.

The details of the event can be found on http://www.iprfirm.com/seminar.htm

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Cyberspace & Intellectual Property Foundation (CIPFO) is a non-profit organization working for the people who are desirous of learning or are victims of any aspects of Cyberspace or Intellectual Property.

The Organization is founded by the enthusiastic & Passionate professionals to reach and spread the knowledge about the Cyberspace & Intellectual Property.

Areas presently covered by the bye-laws include littering, lighting of fires, removal of beach materials and protected species; nuisance; the bringing on to and parking of vehicles on beaches; camping on beaches; trading; control of animals; commercial filming; and regulation on the use of motorized craft and of water sports activities.

The byelaws apply to the beaches at Bishopsquarter (Ballyvaughan), Fanore, Doolin, Trá Leathan (Doolin), Lahinch, Whitestrand (Miltown Malbay), Spanish Point, Doughmore (Doonbeg), Whitestrand (Doonbeg), Carrigaholt, Brew’s Bridge (Kilrush), Ballycuggeran (Killaloe) and Mountshannon. Beaches at Kilkee and Cappa are excluded, as they are in the jurisdictions of Kilkee and Kilrush Town Councils respectively.

The results of the 5-week public consultation process, which commences this week, will be presented to Council's the Environment, Emergency Services and Consumer Protection Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) for consideration. The SPC will then recommend the adoption of the Bye-Laws, with or without amendments, to Clare County Council's elected representatives before they are officially passed into law.

SPC Chair Councillor Tommy Brennan described the proposed amendments to the Beach Bye-Laws as an important step towards the improved regulation and management of Clare's beaches and natural amenities.

He explained, "I would urge members of the public to carefully consider the proposed amendments to the Bye-Laws, which form part of the Council’s continuing efforts to improve coastal amenity areas through ongoing coastal protection works, improvements to beach infrastructure and safety equipment, and better regulation of beach use."

"While the prohibition on bringing dogs on to beaches in the 13 designated Bye-Law locations is to remain in place, I warmly welcome the proposal to relax the prohibition at promenades and public carparks. I also welcome the requirement that dog owners keep their animals on a leash in the interests of public safety", added Councillor Brennan.

Among the other proposed changes to the Bye-Laws, is the provision for the suspension of an event/activity license. Under the current Bye-Laws the only penalty available for breach of a License is its complete withdrawal. The proposed change provides for a more gradual approach to dealing with breaches where this may be deemed more appropriate.

Meanwhile, on the spot fines will increase from EUR63.50 to EUR75, in line with new legislation, the Local Government Act 2001 (Bye-Laws) Regulations), 2006. The provision of improved public information signage at the 13 locations covered by the Bye-laws is also being proposed.

Commenting on the impact of the Beach Bye-laws since their introduction on June 1st 2006, Mr. Sean Ward, Senior Engineer, Environment Directorate, Clare County Council, stated, "The approach taken during the 2006 season was to raise awareness and educate rather than to impose strict legal sanctions. A campaign of public awareness was launched through the press and local radio. Signage with pictorial as well as verbal content was erected at all locations."

"During the 2007 season, the enforcement approach ensued. The Council's Environmental Patrol Wardens were the main agents of enforcement, assisted in Lahinch by the local traffic warden. The Water Safety Officer also made frequent visits at weekends to all the beaches covered by the Bye-Laws. Assistance was also received from the Gardaí when required", he said.

Mr. Ward stated that the Beach Bye-Laws were well observed by beach users. A total of 14 fines issued with the majority relating to for driving, bringing, placing on, or leaving vehicles on the beach or dune system appurtenant to the beach. Three fines were issued for animal related offences.

He added, "Clare County Council and An Garda Síochána have been greatly assisted in ridding the county's coastal amenity areas of nuisances. However, as with all legislation, the Council is seeking to make the Bye-laws even more effective by introducing a set a of proposed amendments."

"It is necessary to introduce all of these bye-laws in the interest of safety of persons using our beaches, to properly manage different beach activities, to protect the ecology of sensitive habitats and to ensure continuing success in achieving Blue Flag Status for our beaches. These bye-laws should assist the many thousands of visitors using our beaches whether they come to participate in a variety of water sport activities, or simply to enjoy our magnificent beaches", concluded Mr. Ward.

A copy of the amended Beach Bye-Laws 2008 will be available for public inspection, free of charge, at the offices of Áras Contae an Chláir, Environment Section, Block B, New Road, Ennis, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri until Thursday, 28th February 2008. In addition they can also be viewed on the council’s website at www.clarecoco.ie.

Clare County Council will consider all written submissions in relation to the amended bye-laws, which are submitted to the Administrative Officer, Áras Contae an Chláir, Environment Section, Block B, New Road, Ennis, by Friday, 7th March, 2008.

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Founded in 2006, Dunphy Public Relations is a communications group led by Mark Dunphy from County Clare. Mr. Dunphy previously held the position of ‘Head of News and Current Affairs’ in Clare FM Radio.

Dunphy Public Relations has secured extensive local, national and international media coverage for clients including Clare County Council; Supply Network Shannon; The Atlantis Holiday Group; Shannon Town Council; Cliffs of Moher New Visitor Experience; Clare Museum; Digino Marketing; Renewable Energy Skillsnet; Magico.ie; Kilrush Town Council; Clonlara Wholesale; Minister for Labour Affairs, Tony Killeen; Clare County Library; and Ennis Town Council.

The revised bylaws include the formal designation of casual trading areas in Ennistymon, Doolin Pier, Kildysart, Kilfenora, Killaloe, Kilkee, Miltown Malbay, Shannon and Tulla. The effect of designation is that any trading outside of the designated areas, on public property, is prohibited.

Separate Event Trading licences will be required by traders wishing to trade at festivals, fairs and significant events in towns and villages throughout Clare. Events include the Willie Clancy Festival in Miltown Malbay each July, the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival each September, the Rose of Clare Festival at Cooraclare and the Feakle festival.

The bylaws propose that the Local Authority, in conjunction with local Gardaí and local representatives will agree on the number of licences and category of goods that will cater for the needs of such events and pitches/bays will be allocated to successful applicants.

Meanwhile, the draft bylaws also suggest the introduction of additional management measures, including regulating the heights of stalls, hours of operation and updating of fee structures.

According to Mr. Ger Dollard, Director of Services, Clare County Council, “Existing Casual Trading Bylaws, introduced by the Local Authority in 1998, are insufficient to deal with the issues that arise in relation to casual trading, in the present day. The revised bylaws will allow a greater level of control over casual trading activity to the benefit of traders and the general public”.

Mr. Dollard explained that Clare County Council has, for some time, been aware of significant difficulties being experienced with casual trading in the county.

“These draft bylaws are not designed to remove traders from their current locations. They simply form part of a process, whereby systems governing casual trading activity are continually reviewed and regulated”, he continued.

The 1995 Casual Trading Act transferred the responsibility for issuing Casual Trading licenses from the Department of the Environment & Local Government to the individual local authorities. In 1998, Clare County Council adopted bylaws under the Casual Trading Act 1995.

Mr. James Barry, Senior Staff Officer, Ennistymon Area Office, Clare County Council added, “The 1998 Casual Trading Bylaws did not formally designate areas for trading throughout the County but permitted such trading on a general basis at any location in the County. Following extensive discussions and consultation, at area committee level, draft Bylaws have now been prepared.”

Written comments should be forwarded to Senior Staff Officer, Ennistymon Area Office, Ennis Road, Ennistymon. Submissions received before 4pm on 1st February 2008 will be taken into consideration.

The Act also provides that any person who is aggrieved by any proposed bylaws may, within 21 days from publication of the notice, appeal to the District Court against the proposed bylaws. The decision of the District Court may also be appealed to the Circuit Court.

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“Enhancing reputations–Increasing exposure–Increasing understanding”

Founded in 2006, Dunphy Public Relations is a communications group led by Mark Dunphy from County Clare. Mr. Dunphy previously held the position of ‘Head of News and Current Affairs’ in Clare FM Radio.

Dunphy Public Relations has secured extensive local, national and international media coverage for clients including Clare County Council; Supply Network Shannon; The Atlantis Holiday Group; Shannon Town Council; Cliffs of Moher New Visitor Experience; Clare Museum; Digino Marketing; Renewable Energy Skillsnet; Magico.ie; Kilrush Town Council; Clonlara Wholesale; Minister for Labour Affairs, Tony Killeen; Clare County Library; and Ennis Town Council.

Outsourcing one of key ‘ingredient’ in formulating overall corporate strategy for many American companies to succeed in today’s emerging and highly competitive global marketplace. It is now being considered as one of “must-do” management practices for companies to excel globally. For many companies, it has strengthened their competitive position, predominantly true for companies competing via offering low cost for their products and services. Outsourcing is also defined as delegation of one or more (non-core) business processes to an external supplier, who in turn owns, administers and manages those processes based upon predefined and measurable performance metrics. It is a business decision that is often made to focus on core competences.

Huge cost savings is one of the many motivating factors for a company to consider outsourcing. With prudent use of outsourcing, companies boost their profits by exploiting the wage differential (often termed as ‘labor arbitrage’) that exists between their domestic market and the offshore country considered for outsourcing. The savings derived can be as high as 60%-85%, net of outsourcing overheads. In addition to this, it also strengthens a company’s position to focus on its core business functions. This is because it frees up company’s resources (esp. time and money) from performing non-core activities. These freed resources can be used more productively and efficiently in managing core business operations.

‘ATI Avocats’ is a division of a specialised law firm LEX Nexus while ‘LEX Outsourcing’ is a division of Hathi & Partners, a Mumbai based law firm hence expanding its team and business for better and low cost service, the only Solicitor firm in the country having its division for outsourcing work.

Suhail Farooqui will take lead as Managing Partner of LEX Outsourcing, will oversee client care and business development. LEX Outsorcing provide wide spectrum of services including Legal research, contract drafting, litigation support services, business formation, corporate law, intellectual property also providing services with regards to non-legal including legal data entry, transcription, legal billing.

LEX Outsourcing web location is at www.lexoutsourcing.com

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HATHI & PARTNERS, is a partnership firm organised and registered in Mumbai, under the Indian Partnership Act. The firm is also registered with the Bombay High Court as Advocates & Solicitors and with the Bombay Incorporated Law Society as Solicitors. All partners are registered on the rolls of their respective Bar Councils to practice law while some partners are advocates on record on the rolls of the Supreme Court of India. HATHI & PARTNERS is also registered with the Income Tax department having its Pan and Tan number. HATHI & PARTNERS is an independent, full service law firm established under the laws of India accepting work from all overseas law firms, corporates, government bodies etc and all those seeking assistance from our law firm. Our aim is to provide consistently high quality advice understanding of the commercial environment in which our clients operate. We offer in-depth local knowledge and a uniquely global perspective.

The firm is structured around nine practice areas:

• Admiralty, Maritime & Shipping
• Corporate, Commercial & Contracts
• Arbitration & Litigation (Dispute Resolution)
• Projects (Oil & Gas; Infrastructure; Mining; Energy; Telecommunication)
• Entertainment, Media & Information Technology
• Banking, Finance & Capital Markets

Each area comprises industry-focused teams dedicated to delivering incisive advice.

The Asia Pacific Legal 500 has consistently ranked Shrikant Hathi as a 'Leading Individual' for shippingmatters in India. The Asia Pacific Legal 500 has recommended our law firm for Shipping, Dispute Resolution; Projects and energy.

The approval marks the successful completion of the de-merger process which was initiated by Sical in the beginning of 2007. The de-merger is an important step in the company’s restructuring efforts and will enable dedicated focus on its core business of bulk, container and offshore logistics.

As per the Scheme sanctioned by the Hon’ ble High Court, all the shareholders of Sical will be allotted one equity share in Sicagen at a premium of Rs.74.50 per share, credited as fully paid up for every one share held in Sical. The present issued, subscribed and paid up equity share capital of Sicagen is Rs 5 lac with 50,000 shares of Rs 10 each. The entire paid up capital of Sicagen is currently held by Sical and its nominees.

The equity shares of Sicagen will be listed in the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges, subject to necessary compliance of statutory and listing requirements. The new equity share holders of Sicagen will rank pari pasu for dividends, voting rights at par with the equity holders of Sical.

As a result of the de-merger, Sicagen will consist of trading and service undertakings and coffee plantations. The trading companies will consist of Building materials and Vehicle sales while the services undertakings will consist of Travel related services, Ship building and repairs, Governor services and Windmill generation. The assets and liabilities of the said undertakings will be transferred to Sicagen, at the values appearing on the books of Sical as of 30 September ‘06. The transfer will include all movable and immovable assets, liabilities, including all intellectual property rights, books, records and requisite documents pertaining to the business of the company.

On the demerger, Ashwin C Muthiah, Chairman, Sical Logistics said, “I am delighted at the successful completion of the de-merger of our non-logistics business. It is an important milestone in our journey of transforming Sical into a pure play logistics company providing world class integrated multi-modal logistics solutions. The de-merger is expected to bring in greater operational efficiency for both Sical and Sicagen and enable faster value led growth. It will also greatly enhance shareholder value and help us continue our leadership in the logistics industry.”

Sical had commenced the process of business restructuring with the approval of shareholders at the Extra-ordinary General Meeting on 6 January ‘06, with renewed focus on its core business of logistics and as a result, decided to exit its non-logistics businesses.

The company sold the following non-core businesses in FY 2006-‘07:

• Vanagaram Refractories Works Industries Ltd (VRW), a division that manufactures refractory bricks.
• 100% subsidiary Mac Oil Palm Ltd.
• Agri-bioproducts, a division that manufactures pesticides.
• Manufacturing facilities and assets of the auto components division, Indrad Auto Components.
• Other non core business including drums, specialty chemicals and flexible shafts.

The non logistics entity was named Sicagen India Ltd, effective 10 February ‘06, after obtaining the necessary approvals. The company filed the applications before the High Court of Madras for approving a Scheme of Arrangement (de-merger) between Sical and Sicagen on 29 July ‘07, after obtaining the No Objection from the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange. The court convened meeting was held on 21 September ‘07 and subsequently the company petition was filed on behalf of Sicagen on 3 September ‘07 and on behalf of Sical on 4 October ‘07.

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About Sical

Sical Logistics Ltd is India’s leading integrated multi-modal bulk and containerized logistics solutions provider handling around 22mn tones of bulk cargo as well as over 5,00,000 TEUs of containerized cargo. Headquartered in Chennai in the south of India, Sical (formerly South India Corporation Agencies Limited) is listed on the Mumbai Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.

The services of the company are segmented as:

v Bulk- Stevedoring/ Port terminals/ Customs and agency services/ trucking/ railroad/ warehousing

v Container- Container terminals/ ICDs/CFS

v Offshore- O&M of Platform Supply Vessels/ owning PSV

Sical's delivery network includes an exclusive walk-in berth at Chennai for ships carrying bulk cargo; a container terminal at Tuticorin, 4.5 lakh square feet of storage across over 100 warehouses; owned and regularly contracted fleet of over 2500 transport vehicles, and container freight stations at 4 locations across India. Sical's FY2006-07 revenue was Rs 9.90 billion on Rs 301.9 million equity capital.

The facts and circumstances that led to arrest of the vessel was that a Time Charterparty agreement dated March 16, 2005 Sekhiyo Line Ltd had taken on hire from Benefit Transport S.A., Taiwan the registered owner of the vessel a single deck bulk carrier motor vessel named m.v. INDIAN CHALLENGER (ex. BENEFIT WISDOM). The vessel was delivered to the Plaintiff on April 30, 2005. This vessel was thereafter sub-chartered. Benefit Transport, the registered owner of the vessel committed a breach of the said Charterparty by abruptly withdrawing the vessel from hire without giving reasons of withdrawal of the vessel. Due to the wrongful withdrawal, of the Defendant vessel the sub-charters got affected and claims have been arisen for the losses and damages suffered.

In view of the security provided, the dispute will be resolved by arbitration at Singapore.

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LEX Nexus is a specialised project law firm accepting work from all overseas and domestic corporates, government bodies etc and all those seeking assistance from our law firm including acceptance of work from overseas law firm,advising financial institutions, commercial enterprises, and state and regulatory bodies on complex and critical legal issues.

With multi-jurisdiction offices, associate law firms and lawyers in the Asia Pacific, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and America, we offer in-depth local knowledge and a uniquely global perspective. LEX Nexus lawyers advise internationally and domestically.

The firmaim is to provide consistently high quality advice understanding of the commercial environment in whichclients operate. LEX Nexus offers in-depth local knowledge and a uniquely global perspective.

The firm is structured for project related transactional work including dispute resolution. Each area comprises industry-focused teams dedicated to delivering incisive advice.

The Firm's domestic and international clients range from privately owned to publicly listed companies, including Fortune 500 entities.

LEX Nexus is a law firm with eight partners, the firm also has associates and support staffs. The firm aims to provide clear; concise and practical advice based on in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and commercial environment within which our clients operate and with a full understanding of their overall business objectives.

Given a rich human resource base, the firm has the ability to assemble dedicated teams of professionals with the requisite expertise to meet client requirements and handle complex and large transactions.

Each client has a dedicated partner who leads, coordinates, and is directly responsible to meet client requirements efficiently. The ability to respond to client requirements and to render the highest level of services is fundamental to the approach of the firm towards its clients.

The new era of globalisation, where the work force is as intermingled as modern culture, it is the objective of LEX Nexus to provide clients with the latest and the most appropriate strategies using analytical tools and management science, encompassing when required legal minds practicing in various jurisdiction, to serve the profession and further legal issues.

LEX Nexus, organised and registered law firm including registration with the Bombay High Court as Advocates & Solicitors and with the Bombay Incorporated Law Society as Solicitors. All partners are registered on the rolls of their respective Bar Councils to practice law while some partners are advocates on record on the rolls of the Supreme Court of India.

Mr. Farooqui continues as partner of the law firm and have stepped down as the managing partner since he is involved with a major Middle East based oil and gas deal which entails traveling overseas frequently and is also involved with LPO project (legal outsourcing) for ATI Avocats, a sister concern of the firm.

Recently on November 16, 2007 Hathi & Partners had spinned-off its project works by forming a specialised project law firm under LEX Nexus with two offices in Mumbai and New Delhi with ten associate offices at major cities and forty offices globally. Hathi & Partners was known as LEX Nexus before it was renamed in October last year. Hathi & Partners is a full service law firm focused on maritime, corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, banking and finance, sources said.

Binita Hathi, managing partner of LEX Nexus, said the company will remain focused in specialising on projects mainly pertaining to oil, gas, energy, infrastructure, privatisation, real estate, aviation amongst other project work and is also considering appointment of new partners.

LEX Nexus with two offices at Mumbai and at New Delhi with ten associate offices at major cities in India and forty offices globally at EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), America and Asia Pacific.

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LEX Nexus is a specialised project law firm accepting work from all overseas and domestic corporates, government bodies etc and all those seeking assistance from our law firm including acceptance of work from overseas law firm,advising financial institutions, commercial enterprises, and state and regulatory bodies on complex and critical legal issues.

With multi-jurisdiction offices, associate law firms and lawyers in the Asia Pacific, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and America, we offer in-depth local knowledge and a uniquely global perspective. LEX Nexus lawyers advise internationally and domestically.

The firmaim is to provide consistently high quality advice understanding of the commercial environment in whichclients operate. LEX Nexus offers in-depth local knowledge and a uniquely global perspective.

The firm is structured for project related transactional work including dispute resolution. Each area comprises industry-focused teams dedicated to delivering incisive advice.

The Firm's domestic and international clients range from privately owned to publicly listed companies, including Fortune 500 entities.

LEX Nexus is a law firm with eight partners, the firm also has associates and support staffs. The firm aims to provide clear; concise and practical advice based on in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and commercial environment within which our clients operate and with a full understanding of their overall business objectives.

Given a rich human resource base, the firm has the ability to assemble dedicated teams of professionals with the requisite expertise to meet client requirements and handle complex and large transactions.

Each client has a dedicated partner who leads, coordinates, and is directly responsible to meet client requirements efficiently. The ability to respond to client requirements and to render the highest level of services is fundamental to the approach of the firm towards its clients.

The new era of globalisation, where the work force is as intermingled as modern culture, it is the objective of LEX Nexus to provide clients with the latest and the most appropriate strategies using analytical tools and management science, encompassing when required legal minds practicing in various jurisdiction, to serve the profession and further legal issues.

LEX Nexus, organised and registered law firm including registration with the Bombay High Court as Advocates & Solicitors and with the Bombay Incorporated Law Society as Solicitors. All partners are registered on the rolls of their respective Bar Councils to practice law while some partners are advocates on record on the rolls of the Supreme Court of India.

Legal 500 have recommended and have commented Hathi & Partners for Shipping, Projects, Dispute resolution, Corporate/ M&A work that ‘Hathi & Partners is a dominant force within the Indian admiralty, maritime and shipping market. The firm is especially noted for its experience in ship arrests and releases, not to mention P&I settlements, shipping finance, acquisitions and maritime arbitration’