Bahrain’s Penal Code: A New Era in Combating Cybercrime and Device Theft
The Kingdom of Bahrain has taken positive steps towards protecting individuals from personal and data theft with the introduction of the amendments brought along by Legislative Decree No. (3) of 2025. Founding Partner Saad Al Doseri and Trainee Lawyer Noor Fathalla provide their insight on the recent amendments to Bahrain’s Penal Code.
Exploring Mediation: Concepts, Procedures, and Acceptance in the Arab Community
Founding Partner Saad Al Doseri examines the growing use of mediation to resolve disputes in the Arab region. Whilst mediation enjoys popularity in other jurisdictions globally, it is not yet widely used in the Middle East, although that interest is increasing. In his article below, Saad examines the merits of mediation, including the advantages of choosing …
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Ilyashev & Partners Overturns Procurement Decision in Favor of Ukrainian Telecom Company
Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm successfully represented Research and Production Company HomeNet LLC, a Ukrainian telecommunications company, in a case concerning the violation of procurement procedures by the customer during a tender for telecommunications services initiated by the Main Information and Computing Centre branch of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways).
YOUSAF AMANAT & ASSOCIATES ENGAGED BY SERIOPLAST ITALY
The Firm was recently engaged by Serioplast Italy a global manufacturing company for plastics. The Firm advised the company on a variety of matters including employment law, tax, matters concerning the State Bank of Pakistan and Customs issue.
The Interplay Between IBC Moratorium and Criminal Liability Under Section 138 of the NI Act: In light of Recent Judgement Passed In ‘Rakesh Bhanot Vs. Gurdas Agro Pvt. Ltd.
A. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its landmark ruling Rakesh Bhanot v. Gurdas Agro Pvt Ltd[1]. delivered on 01 April 2025, clarified the relationship between insolvency moratoriums and criminal liability for dishonoured cheques.
Challenges in licencing the production and trade of weapons: Lithuania
Until recently only the state had the right to produce and trade Category A weapons. According to Lithuanian legislation, Category A weapons include weapons used for military purposes[1].
The Governance Structure for Ghanaian Businesses
This article examines the governance structures of various business entities in Ghana, such as Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Companies Limited by Shares, Companies Unlimited by Shares, Companies Limited by Guarantee, and External Companies.
Changing Regulatory Landscape for HFCs in the Debt Market
1) Introduction Housing Finance Companies (“HFCs”) play an essential role in the Indian financial ecosystem by providing loans to individuals and businesses for purchasing, constructing, or renovating residential properties. HFCs are a significant contributor to the growth of the housing sector, and their role in boosting the economy is critical, especially in a developing country …
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AI Update – AI Inventorship: IP High Court in Japan Rules AI Cannot Be Listed as Inventor
Executive Summary A recent ruling has reinforced that judicial interpretation alone cannot extend inventorship to AI systems under existing patent law. On January 30, 2025, the Japanese Intellectual Property High Court ruled that AI-generated inventions cannot receive patent protection under the current Japanese patent law. [1] The Court held that the current Patent Act only …
FDI screening in Algeria : sectorial approach does not preclude activity-specific scrutiny
Introduction: “Fide Sed Cui Vide” or -in a more prosaic style -“trust does not exclude control”. This deep-rooted principle has governed the set-up of an Investment Screening Mechanism (ISM) in most countries in the world eager to protect strategic autonomy in sectors considered essential. ISM first appeared in the United States, Canada and Australia in …