Injunctive relief and the Audi Alteram Partem principle
The Latin maxim audi alteram partem, meaning “listen to the other side,” is a fundamental principle of natural justice. It safeguards access to justice and ensures a fair hearing for all parties—not only those formally joined in legal proceedings but also third parties whose rights may be affected.
Registration Bill 2025 – Impact on Finance and Real Estate Sectors
Introduction On May 27, 2025, the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development invited suggestions and comments on the draft Registration Bill, 2025 (“Bill”).
The UK India Trade Deal and how it will affect the ability of Indians to live and work in the UK.
What is the UK India Trade Deal? The United Kingdom and the Republic of India concluded talks on a free trade agreement (FTA). The agreement was reached on 6 May 2025 between the Prime Minister and Prime Minister Modi, and is expected to increase the UK GDP gross domestic product by £4.8 billion and UK …
The Dubai Cassation Court’s recent ruling on the legal concept of Without Prejudice
Introduction: In the UAE, the common law legal principle of without prejudice is usually not applied in onshore courts. This legal concept, which is found in many legal systems, ensures that statements made during settlement discussions cannot be used as evidence in court if the negotiations fail. Further, it allows parties to discuss settlements freely …
Dispute Resolution in the UAE: Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Introduction: In the UAE, disputes can be settled by two different methods. This method includes traditional court litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as arbitration and mediation. Each dispute resolution method has its benefits and challenges based on the dispute’s nature, the claim amount, and the desired outcome.
No-Poach Agreements: A Global Antitrust Issue
No-poach agreements, also known as non-solicitation agreements, are contracts or arrangements between employers to refrain from soliciting, hiring, or requiring prior approval before hiring each other’s employees. These agreements, which can take various forms, aim to reduce competition in labour markets. They also carry the risk of suppressing wages and limiting job opportunities for employees. …
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AI through the lens of Competition Law
Authored by Lagna Panda, partner AP & Partners AI-related technologies and products are evolving more rapidly than one can imagine. The hype around generative AI (GenAI)¾which was quite short-lived¾is now giving way to agentic AI. The developments in the AI industry have attracted interest and intrigue of antitrust regulators. A few antitrust regulators have initiated …
Thailand: State’s prerogative to unilaterally terminate an administrative contract
Introduction Over the past decade, the Thai government has launched numerous initiatives to stimulate economic growth, with a key strategy being the promotion of cooperation and investment from the private sector. Legally, such cooperation is formalized through contracts between the government and private investors. When these contracts involve the provision of public services, they may …
Cyprus Proposes Tougher Tax Enforcement: New Deterrence Tools Targeting Tax Wrongdoers
Introduction As part of a broader tax reform framework currently under public consultation, the Cyprus government has introduced a series of draft tax bills aimed, inter alia, at strengthening enforcement mechanisms for the collection of taxes and addressing repeated non-compliance.
ARE ABORTIONS LEGAL IN THE UAE?
What is an abortion? Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of the embryo or the fetus. Generally, the term abortion refers to induced abortion where the procedure is caried out medically. A pregnancy may also come to an end involuntarily, without any intervention. This is referred to as a …