What are the types of fraud done by bank cheque?
Cheque fraud can be described as ‘depositing of a fake or manipulated cheque’. Cheque frauds are increasingly common in many jurisdictions, and therefore, it is important to understand the various types of cheque frauds and how to avoid them. In this article, we will be discussing the various types of cheque frauds and also the …
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What are the punishments for child abduction in the UAE?
Abduction in legal terms refers to ‘taking a person away by means of persuasion, fraud, or force’. It can also be an act of unlawful interference with a family relationship, such as the taking of a child from its parent, irrespective of whether the person abducted consents or not.
New Updates: Health, safety measures & fines during Expo 2020
The much-awaited world expo has begun this October 2021 in Dubai. Originally scheduled for October 2020 and later postponed to 2021 due to the effects of covid-19 and the related travel restrictions. However, just one year from the earlier date, the UAE is back at the forefront and ready to welcome the world spectators to …
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What are the conditions to receive child support?
The Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 and its amendments (“Personal Status law’) govern all aspects concerning marriage, divorce, and child custody and succession rights in the United Arab Emirates for both UAE nationals and residents. In addition, the Islamic principles of the Sharia law guide the said law and its application. However, under certain specific …
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How can arbitration be enforced?
An arbitration proceeding is similar to traditional court litigation in many ways. However, it has many advantages to offer in comparison to traditional litigation. An Arbitration procedure is private and confidential and, in many ways, faster and less expensive when compared to traditional litigation channels. For these advantages, companies often prefer to choose arbitration proceedings …
UAE : Highlights on penalties for use, possession of narcotics and illegal substances
All citizens, residents and tourists to the United Arab Emirates must be aware of the non-tolerance for drugs in the region. The UAE has a strict drug policy and laws in place which enforce ‘zero tolerance’ for drugs. In this article, we would highlight the main provisions of the UAE drugs law and the applicable …
Facing a Rent Increase? Know your rights and options legally
In Dubai, the rental increase is subject to the provisions of Decree number 43 of 2013, determining the rent increase for real property in the emirates of Dubai (the “Decree”).
GDPR decisions – September 2021
WhatsApp fined EUR 225 million for inadequate information In 2018, the Irish Data Protection Commission initiated extensive investigations on whether WhatsApp complied with the transparency principle. The DPC examined whether WhatsApp observed its obligations under the GDPR regarding compliance of the obligation to inform and the transparency in the obligation to inform towards users and …
Setting up a Regional Office (RO) in Thailand
Under the Thai Foreign Business Act (“FBA”), A.D. 1999, foreigners who engage in certain business sectors, including any service business, require a Foreign Business License (“FBL”) to operate legally. However, under the new Ministerial Regulation of the Ministry of Commerce, a Regional Office is not considered a restricted business under the Foreign Business Act (FBA). …
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Delicate Balance of Doing Complete Justice- Supreme Court’s Judgment in NHAI v. M. Hakeem
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has passed a judgment in a batch of over 50 appeals on the question as to whether the Courts are empowered to modify an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Arbitration Act”) when they are adjudicating an application for setting aside an award …