ArticleTo Rule B or Not to Rule BUnfortunately for maritime litigants around the world, the US Courts have recently determined that it is no longer going to be as effective.United Arab EmiratesTransportAl Tamimi & Company
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ArticleOverview of the New Disclosure Regime and Consumer Protection in DubaiIn terms of Article 32 of the JOP Law, the Chairman of the Land Department was entitled to implement regulations as required to ensure a comprehensive strata title regime.United Arab EmiratesReal Estate and ConstructionAl Tamimi & Company
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ArticleJurisdiction of a Vessel - The Flag State Part 2Following on from our article in last month’s Law Update (issue 230) regarding the significance of identifying the appropriate jurisdiction in shipping matters, this is the second part in a series of articles which will set out the qualities a ship owner should consider when choosing a flag state.United Arab EmiratesTransportAl Tamimi & Company
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