Structure of a FIDIC Contract
The FIDIC suite of contracts has become a global standard for construction and engineering projects. What makes FIDIC contracts so effective is not only their substantive provisions but their highly structured and modular drafting approach, which allows for consistency across jurisdictions while allowing project specific customization.
Resolving Domain Name Disputes under the UDRP
A domain name is far more than just a web address. It is a business asset, a reflection of brand identity, and often a first point of contact with clients. As online presence influences reputation and revenue, safeguarding a domain name is as essential as protecting a trademark. Understanding Domain Names A domain name functions …
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NON-AVAILABILITY OF DEEMED EXPORT BENEFITS TO THERMAL POWER PLANT UNDER FOREIGN TRADE POLICY
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Government Statement on Asylum – Key Topics & Ideas
The government released a statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy on 17 November 2025. It stated that, as a result of severe strain on the asylum system, it has been decided to have a new plan to achieve control over the border in order to maintain confidence in values. The Home Secretary said, …
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Dubai Announces Ambitious 2033 Urban Transformation Plan – 310 New Parks, 60 Affordable Schools, 15,000 Aviation Jobs
Dubai has unveiled a comprehensive development strategy aimed at positioning the city as the world’s most liveable and healthy urban environment by 2033.
Musings on the Law: The Concept of Prescription and the Cases of Corpuz, Jr., Desierto, and Consebido
Atty. Gabriel D. Adora In any legal battle, time is always of the essence. Thus, it is a lawyer’s duty to diligently and seasonably act on any legal matter entrusted by his clients, and he shall not cause or occasion delay in any legal matter before any court, tribunal, or other agency.
Copyright Zero Hour: When Algorithms Claim Creativity
Atty. Carlo Artemus V. Diaz Code and Creation: The Rise of Machine-Made Art In 2023, an AI-generated image won a prestigious art competition, igniting a controversy that is now burning through the foundations of copyright law.1 This development has raised profound questions about creativity, intellectual property, and the role of technology in the arts.
Cyprus Steps Up Sanctions Enforcement: From Compliance Obligations to Criminal Consequences
On the 25th of July, 2025, the Republic of Cyprus (“Cyprus”) enacted Law 149(I)/2025, formally titled The Criminalization of the Violation of the Restrictive Measures of the European Union Law of 2025 (the “Law”). The Law transposes EU Directive 2024/1226 of the European Parliament and Council of the 24th of April, 2024, which harmonises the …
WRC Upholds TUPE Complaint Four Years After the Transfer
In Sara Halpin v Robert & F Warren Ltd (ADJ-00058438), one of the claims that the Complainant sought adjudication from the Workplace Relations Commission (“the WRC”) was under the European Communities (Protection of Employees on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003, commonly referred to as “TUPE Regulations”. Her claim was that she was never notified of …
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WRC Finds No Genuine Redundancy where Employee was Dismissed Following Refusal of New Contract Terms
In Dariusz Kowalski v Nvd Limited (ADJ-00034716) the Complainant claimed that he was unfairly dismissed by the Respondent because of his refusal to sign a new contract that altered the terms and conditions of his employment to his detriment.