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From Neutral Conduits to Content Architects: Redrawing the Lines of Intermediary Liability

19 February 2026 by DSK Legal - India

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (“AI”) has profoundly altered the digital landscape, fading the long-standing legal distinctions between content originators, AI developers, and online intermediaries. Statutory safe harbour protections, i.e., legal immunity that shields intermediaries from liability for third-party content that they merely receive, store, transmit, or facilitate on behalf of another person (“Safe Harbour”) were crafted for passive hosting, transmission functions and did not contemplate platforms deploying proprietary AI systems capable of autonomous content generation, contextual manipulation, and behavioural influence.The challenge is compounded by the dual-edged nature of AI technologies: while driving efficiency and personalization, they are equally susceptible to misuse for deepfakes, automated fraud, misinformation campaigns, and cyber enabled harms at an unprecedented scale.

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Pedro Cortés Contributes Macau Chapter to ICLG Gambling Guide 2026

19 February 2026 by Lektou - Macao SAR

Our Pedro Cortés has authored the Macau chapter for the prestigious International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) – Gambling 2026.

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Prof. Steve Ngo and partner Mark Cham Shan Jie presented on at an International Arbitration Forum in Guangzhou

19 February 2026 by Aquinas Law Alliance - Singapore

Our arbitration specialist Prof. Steve Ngo and partner Mark Cham Shan Jie presented on arbitration for China - Asean disputes and international arbitration in Singapore respectively at an International Arbitration Forum in Guangzhou on 13 Jan 2026.

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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation⁠: Investment in Rakuten Medical

19 February 2026 by Mori Hamada - Japan

Mori Hamada advised Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (⁠SMBC⁠) on its investment in Rakuten Medical (⁠US biotech venture⁠)⁠.

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DOCVIT Law Firm Successfully Held the 2026 Strategy and Management Conference at Its Beijing Headquarters

03 February 2026 by Beijing Docvit Law Firm - China

From January 31 to February 1, 2026, DOCVIT Law Firm successfully held its Annual Strategy and Management Conference at its Beijing Headquarters.Under the theme of "Strategic Leadership, Management Upgrading, and Digital-Intelligent Empowerment", the conference laid out plans for key priorities including management optimization, further integrated operation of the law firm, and improvement of management efficiency.

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Singapore Court clarifies scope and content of the ITMTC

03 February 2026 by Shobna Chandran - Singapore

SC LLC is thrilled to have prevailed for our client against a large tech MNC in establishing that the implied term of mutual trust and confidence (“ITMTC”) exists in Singapore law.

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Urgency in IP Suits: No more Pre-Institution Mediation Hurdles in India?

03 February 2026 by Obhan & Associates - India

Summary: The Supreme Court in Novenco v. Xero (2025) held that continuing IP infringement constitutes inherent urgency, effectively rewriting the mandatory pre-litigation requirements under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act.

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DEAL OF THE MONTH - JANUARY 2026

22 January 2026 by asialaw

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

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Expansion of United Square Office, and Closure of Bank of China Office

22 January 2026 by BR Law Corporation - Singapore

We are pleased to announce the expansion of our United Square office and the corresponding closure of our Bank of China branch.

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From Stage to Strategic Asset: How the “AGAK LAEN” Trademark Demonstrates the Value of Intellectual Property Registration

22 January 2026 by Am Badar & Am Badar - Indonesia

n the creative industry, names are often born from spontaneity, innovation, and originality. However, few recognize that a popular name without legal protection represents a missed opportunity. The success of Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku! illustrates that a name is not merely a film title, it is a legal and economic asset when protected as a registered trademark.