What are the latest updates on Covid-19 restrictions and fines for the offenders in the UAE?
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the public authorities in the UAE have taken proactive and adequate measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its citizens, residents and visitors. The UAE currently leads the world nations in the number of Covid-19 vaccines administered, with 93% of its population being vaccinated and 82 % being …
Will the “Black Swan” fly over to Cyprus?
As widely reported, on 4 October 2021, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council issued its much anticipated decision in Broad Idea International Limited v. Convoy Collateral [2021] UKPC 24. With its judgement, the Privy Council effectively upheld the Black Swan jurisdiction, which is derived from the BVI judgement in the case Black Swan Investment …
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BEING A DIGITAL NOMAD IN CYPRUS
The outspread of the covid-19 pandemic left people worldwide with no other choice but to find ways to adjust to the new normal. While two years ago the concept of being a digital nomad could sound to most of us, more like a concept coming out from a science fiction film, it is not implausible …
Changes to the Existing Tonnage Regulations
In recent months, the Tonnage Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 234.19) underwent minor developments through the Tonnage (Amendment) Regulations (Legal Notice 165 of 2021), which primarily introduced new definitions for ‘Hull Length’ and ‘Length Overall’ (‘LOA’). This has significantly altered the way in which vessels and yachts are measured for the purpose of obtaining the applicable Tonnage …
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Benefit of Justice Principle in Arbitration
Introduction: The Benefit of Justice Principle is deemed a well-established fundamental principle that is frequently applied by courts in different legal systems either common law or civil law courts (the “Benefit of Justice Principle”).
GDPR decisions – October 2021
EUR 412,000 fine for failing security measures The Norwegian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 412,000 on Norwegian municipality of Østre Toten. In January 2021, the municipality experienced a cyberattack entailing that the data of the municipality became encrypted and back-ups were deleted.
Car spare parts: the repair clause is finally adopted
The French law n° 2021-1104 of 22 August 2021 on combating climate change and strengthening resilience to its effects was published in the French Official Journal on 24 August. Article 32 thereof introduces into French law a so-called “repair clause” for parts intended to restore a motor vehicle or a trailer to its original appearance, …
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The President of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) is Now a Member of the Compulsory Licensing Ministerial Committee
The Prime Minister (PM) (Dr. Mostafa Kamal Madboli) issued on August 18th, 2021, the decree number 1967/2021 stating that the President of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) is now a member of the Compulsory Licensing (CL) Ministerial Committee formed by the Decree 251/2020 . This Committee was established in compliance with articles 23 and 24 …
IPR Enforcement under the New Egyptian Customs System.
Egypt has introduced a new customs system by virtue of the new Executive Regulation of the Egyptian Customs Law number 207/2020, hereinafter referred to “the Executive Regulation”. The new executive regulation was issued by the Ministry of Finance and published in the official gazette (issue 193 continued) on 31 August 2021. The Executive Regulation developed …
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Malta Start-Up Residency Permit 2022
During Malta’s Financial Budget 2022, Finance Minister, Clyde Caruana has publicized a new directive targeting third-country nationals who would like to embark on the start-up of their business in Malta. Such entrepreneurs who wish to reside in Malta and to legally establish an EU wide start-up, ought to have a successful entrepreneurial history together with …