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In the age of the internet, where communication and interaction occur digitally, the frequency of online threats and cybercrimes has become a growing concern for governments worldwide.

In a significant legislative move, the UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 34/2023 on Combating Discrimination, Hatred, and Extremism aimed at addressing...

A tort in terms of common law can be defined as a civil wrong that has caused loss or harm to a person, resulting in legal liability.

‘Slander' and ‘Libel' are said to occur when someone makes a false statement about you and which potentially damages your reputation.

The UAE has established a comprehensive legal framework under Federal Decree-Law No. 34/2023 on Combating Discrimination, Hatred, and Extremism. This Decree-Law aims to address and mitigate incidents...

With the rise in social media usage and the comfort with which people are expressing their thoughts and views on social media, many users do not realize the real-life implications of their online activities.

I was recently interviewed by the Ministry of Interior's cultural, social, and security magazine 999 for an article on the dangers of over sharing on social media and the legal implications of online defamation.

Defamation in the UAE is often thought of in the context of social media.

The jurisdiction in a case is primarily determined in reference to the place wherein the wrong happened.

Companies, or brands, that offer services to the general public, can often become the subject of negative reviews from their customers, if their service has not been up to the mark.

A victim or his family may suffer emotional or mental distress when a breach, violation is committed against the victim.

We are frequently asked the question: are we allowed to publish, post, republish any information, content, picture, video or data on COVID-19 when using our private social media accounts?

UAE residents who regularly use WhatsApp for daily communication may be unknowingly violating cybercrime laws by forwarding unverified content or sharing images without consent.

Online defamation raises a myriad of legal questions, leaving individuals unsure of whether to take legal action, the potential consequences for the defendant, and the possibility of claiming compensation for damages...

Commercial liabilities are understood to mean liabilities of a business. In today's world, given how much investment one puts into the business and the risks associated with it...

In today's digital age, the UAE, like many other nations, deals with the challenges of rumour spread and the distribution of false information, especially online.

Two separate defamation cases brought against 7Days newspaper have been dismissed by the Dubai Courts. In both cases Clyde & Co acted for 7 Days.

Defamation or Libel can occur when someone makes a false statement about you and thus damages your reputation.