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COVID-19 : The Legal Implications

Wednesday, May 6th, 2020
Time: 09:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Online

COVID-19 : The Legal Implications

The spread of the novel coronavirus and the subsequent restrictive measures adopted by various governments globally has had a severe impact on corporations and business all over the world. The IT industry has also been impacted by employees being asked to work from home, issues around data security and issues with respect obligations under various agreements.

Key Highlights

  • Law around the concept of force majeure in India and its applicability in the current context particularly with respect to obligations arising from lease agreements, service agreements etc.
  • To look at regulations and issues in view of employees now working from home and also touch upon matters related to data security and data protection
  • The impact of the pandemic and the lockdown imposed by the government on employer-employee relations and the obligations of the employers in view of the same shall be discussed
  • Analyze critical business issues faced by companies and individuals and discuss solutions with respect to the same
  • The various measures are undertaken by regulators like the RBI and the MCA and discuss their impact on the industry