National Seminar on Corporate Good Governance- Contemporary Trends and Challenges at Kristu Jayanti College of Law, Bangalore [August 1]: Submit by July 8

About the College

Kristu Jayanti College of Law is affiliated to Karnataka State Law University and recognised by the Bar Council of India. The College has been managed by “BODHI NIKETAN TRUST”, formed by the members of St. Joseph’s Province of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). The Institution strives to produce leaders in the legal profession, including judiciaries, legal academics, corporations, and NGOs.

About the Seminar

The one-day National Seminar hosted by Kristu Jayanti College of Law, Bangalore, focuses on the interplay of contemporary corporate law issues, both from an academic and industry perspective. It seeks to foster an exchange of ideas and in-depth discussions, aiming to tackle the diverse issues and obstacles within the corporate sector.

Corporate governance is a significant networking tool among the stakeholders namely corporate bodies, employees/ workmen, consumers, investors and government (State and Center). It helps in fostering the complex interdependence model and engendering the developmental endeavors through alternative policy options.

The jurisdiction of the corporate governance addresses the integral aspects and the seminar will explore critical themes in corporate good governance and provide a comprehensive understanding of diverse perspectives on corporate Law. This intellectual platform aspires to influence legal research, policy-making, and education, leading to academic publications and tools for addressing legal challenges.

Theme

The seminar will address key issues in corporate good governance, including the increasing financial frauds and economic crimes that challenge corporate integrity. Discussions will evaluate the government’s efficiency in combating these frauds through proper investigations and enforcement.

The effects of bilateral treaties on corporate governance (treaties with England) and regulatory frameworks will also be assessed. The seminar will consider the impacts of significant policy shifts like demonetization and the effectiveness of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in resolving governance issues. An emphasis will be placed on Limited Liability Partnerships, exploring their compliance with regulations and the potential benefits of recent legal developments in corporate governance.

Additionally, in 2024, corporate governance is focusing more on ethically integrating and regulating artificial intelligence in business, refining Environmental Social & Governance initiatives for greater impact. An emphasis is given on enhancing board diversity to improve the decision-making processes concerning the companies.

Sub-themes

Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Governance and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Corporate Governance and Competition law
Corporate Governance and Technology
Corporate Culture and Whistleblower Protections
Corporate Crimes and Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance and Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)
Corporate Governance and Insider Trading (Securities and Exchange Board of India Regulations)
Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution/Online Dispute Resolution in resolving Corporate Governance disputes
Compliance of Labour Laws in Corporate Governance
Implications on Corporate Governance post Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
Legality of Start-ups in Corporate Governance in India
Regulatory Compliance and Legal Frameworks (CLB)
Role of Institutional Investors in the Public Corporation

Who can Submit?

Research papers, articles, and case studies are invited from Academicians, Lawyers, Social activists, Research Scholars and Students in any sub-thematic areas.

How to Submit?

Interested candidates can apply online via the link given at the end of the post.

Submission Categories

All the papers shall be submitted to the panel of the Editorial Board to examine originality and contribution to academics. Every author has to submit an undertaking of its originality with an antiplagiarism report and no copyright violation.

It will undergo a check by the Review Committee and Editorial Board. The selected papers will be published as book chapters with an ISBN incurring additional charges, and terms and conditions. Best Paper Award and Best Paper Presenter Award will be given Certificate of Appreciation.

Submission Guidelines

The papers should be based on original research work that has not been published and must be in Word format.
The maximum number of authors is 2 per paper.
The manuscript should not exceed 5,000 words (A4 size pages typed in double space with justified alignment). Font: Times New Roman. Font Size: 16 for title, 14 for sub-heading and 12 for body.
The cover page should include the title of the paper, author’s name, official address, e-mail ID, and contact number of the author(s).
Font: Times New Roman. Font Size: 16 for title, 14 for sub-heading and 12 for body.
Authors must submit an Abstract of 250-300 words with five keywords.
The participant should send the full manuscript to lawseminar@kristujayanti.com
The selected papers will be peer-reviewed and evaluated based on originality and relevance to the Seminar.
Each author must register individually for the seminar to receive a Certificate of Presentation.

Fee

Registration Fee For Participation: Students and Research: 600 , Scholars Academicians, Advocates and Other Professionals: 800
For Presentation: Students and Research: 100 , Scholars Academicians, Advocates and Other Professionals: 1300