Category: Special Coverage

Why is Bar Council of India unable to rein in ‘legal’ influencers?

The BCI is only empowered to take action against a legal practitioner, when the person is found to be at odds with law. (Image Source: Legal Era)

Advocates hold forth on the limitations of the apex body of lawyers to come up with cogent norms to arrest the growing menace. They offer suggestions and solutions that can make the general public about the do’s and don’ts while following these legal influencers’ advice.

Prabha Narasimhan to spotlight purposeful innovation at Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit

Before joining Colgate in 2022, Prabha Narasimhan was part of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL), where she led the Home Care category as Executive Director and served on the HUL Leadership Team.

An unmissable platform for decision-makers and innovators, the Global Pioneers Summit in March 2025 is all about exchanging ground-breaking ideas and building connections that matter. Hear from visionary leaders like Prabha Narasimhan, MD and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive (India), on how to unlock the power of transformative creativity in organizations.

Govt intensifies surveillance on Chinese companies | P&G India appoints Rohini Venkateswaran as Chief Sales Officer

These Chinese apps and websites have become hubs for money laundering in the country, posing a potential threat to national security and contributing to gambling addiction among citizens. In September 2024, an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) uncovered a ₹400-crore fraud involving Chinese nationals.

Storyboard18 brings you top five news updates from the world of advertising, marketing and business of brands.

How legal influencers are breaching BCI Rules

Siddharth Chandrashekhar, advocate & counsel, Bombay High Court (HC) said, “Influencers wearing these robes while dispensing ‘legal advice’ exploit this symbolism, misleading audiences into believing they are performing official legal duties. Gowns are for the courtroom.” (Stills from the reels)

An alarming trend has come to light following the mushrooming of influencers in the legal arena. Misleading information rules the roost coupled with rampant violation of Bar Council of India rules. Storyboard18 digs deep into the repercussions and the dire need for regulations to bridge the critical gap.

YouTube short on confidence? | Omnicom and IPG in advanced merger talks | AMUL’s MD Jayen Mehta gets a tenure extension for 5 years

In response to growing user frustration and in a bid to bolster revenue from non-Premium users, YouTube has reportedly intensifying its efforts to combat third-party ad blockers by integrating advertisements directly into video streams.

Storyboard18 brings you top five news updates from the world of advertising, marketing and business of brands.

Rise of legal influencers | MSI to hike car prices | Myntra joins qcomm race

The advent of social media and digital platforms, which have democratised dissemination of information, allows legal influencers to share their knowledge with a broader audience. The trend has also resulted in the spread of misinformation, said Amrita S Nair, Advocate, Bombay High Court (HC). She attributed the ill-effects to a lack of expertise or an indulgence in sensationalism to attract more followers on social media. (Image Source: Unsplash)

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Rise of legal influencers and misinformation

The advent of social media and digital platforms, which have democratised dissemination of information, allows legal influencers to share their knowledge with a broader audience. The trend has also resulted in the spread of misinformation, said Amrita S Nair, Advocate, Bombay High Court (HC). She attributed the ill-effects to a lack of expertise or an indulgence in sensationalism to attract more followers on social media. (Image Source: Unsplash)

The growing number of legal influencers in the country is causing concern among experts about the impacts of influencer-activity in the space.