Can a cheque bounce after it has been cleared?
A returned cheque can invite both civil and criminal liabilities on an individual pursuant to the UAE laws. Therefore, it is very important, that UAE residents are well aware of the responsibilities in financial transactions including the potential risks.
UAE Arbitration Law and Public Policy In Relation To The Perspective of Arbitrability Example Of That Concept
The UAE regime governing arbitration was fundamentally altered in 2018. Prior to that date, arbitration was governed under Articles 203 to 218 of the UAE Civil Procedures Law (Book 2).
What are the legal actions if a wife caught her husband’s infidelity?
Infidelity is one of the grounds for divorce and in fact it remains one of the major grounds for filing for divorce. That said, however, much depends on how infidelity can be proven before the courts.
Can I appeal against an arbitration award?
Arbitration is best described as a cost-effective alternate dispute resolution process, which assists in smoother business relationships without incurring the rigidity of court proceedings. To address many of the pitfalls of the arbitration process and to bring the UAE arbitration process in tune with the best international standards, the UAE enacted Federal Law No. 6 …
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Perjury in UAE: Can a defendant get away by using double negative?
Perjury can be defined as an intentional act of lying, withholding the truth, administering false testimony, swearing or any act done with the intent of deception or misleading the legal system or process. An underlying criminal intent or object is mandatory to establish an act of perjury. To constitute perjury the person making a statement …
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What measures are the government taking to combat online fraud?
The increasing prevalence of online fraud schemes has been a matter of concern globally, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. The Government of the United Arab Emirates has repeatedly issued notices to create awareness of such online scams and have issued regulations that help in effectively combatting online fraud cases.
How does divorce affect children?
Divorce is not an easy process to go through as a family. However, sometimes divorce becomes a necessity for the couple, as they may have reached the crossroads in their marriage and it might be better for both of them to separate. Adults going through a divorce process have to adapt to new changes which …
Can minors be sued for defamation?
Defamation is a criminal offence pursuant to UAE laws. In addition, an aggrieved person may also institute a civil case for claiming damages on account of defamation.
How do courts value the cost of emotional distress for personal injury cases?
The type of damages that can be awarded by a court of law in a personal injury claim include both compensatory damages and moral damages.
Guide for employment and personal injury claims in the UAE
The Federal law no. 8 of 1980 regarding the ‘organization of labour relations’ and its amendments (the “UAE labour law”) includes in its scope a definitive provision towards occupational injuries and the rights and liabilities that accrue based on the same. In this article we would like to go through some of the major grounds …
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