Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Data Protection Law 2020
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE has enacted the new Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Data Protection Law, which comes into force from July 1, 2020. Our Senior Associate, Dr. M.L. VODA talks about the new regulation which includes general fines for serious breaches of …
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Website Cloning – A Business Reality with Intricate Legal Consequences
The newest and most effective marketing tool for business exists nowadays in the digital world. Whereas a good and attractive website has all the prerequisites to have a strong impact on the market share and positioning of a firm, it has the drawback of exposing important and not always protected content to infringements.
Fujairah Opens for Crew Changes
Port of Fujairah is opening for crew changes. This article talks about everything you need to know about the responsibilities, the registered agents should undertake and declare.
FAQ – COVID’19 and Shipping Industry
The World Trade Organization has projected that “world trade is expected to fall by between 13% and 32% in 2020” due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as it has increased globally causing massive disruptions on the economic activity of international markets, including individuals’ lifestyles. One of the major industries shaken by this calamity is the global …
FICHTE WEBINAR: COVID-19 and Employment Law in the UAE
Free Live Webinar To help employers and employees better understand the current developments, including some temporary measures introduced in the UAE, Fichte & Co recently hosted a free live webinar. Our Associate, DR. Laura Voda and Seniors Associate, Moaz Forawi talked about the Ministerial Resolution 279, the scope and applicability, provided clarity towards the measures …
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Влияние COVID-19 на трудовые отношения между работодателе
В это время неопределенности работодатели и сотрудники в ОАЭ сталкиваются с беспрецедентными вызовами в бизнесе. Отсутствие ясности относительно того, как долго продлятся превентивные меры, а также последствия, вызванные COVID-19, создают хаос на рынке труда. Наш юрист Adv. Anastasia Golovko объясняет, как COVID-19 повлиял на трудовые обязательства работодателя и работника в ОАЭ и DIFC. Click here.
What Can a Buyer Do if Faced with a Cancelled Off-Plan Real Estate Project In Dubai?
Dubai property market often sees developers lure potential buyers with attractive and flexible payment plans. If you were purchasing a unit and the project has fallen through and been canceled, you are entitled to have your money refunded from the developer’s escrow account. In the below article, our Associate, Dr. Laura Voda talks about the …
Developers’ Right to Terminate off Plan Sales to Defaulting Buyers. No Court Order Needed
Property developers in the UAE can bypass the courts and terminate contracts. In such an event, the developer shall notify the Dubai Land Department (DLD) of the buyer’s default. Our Associate, Dr. Laura Voda talks about the procedures with timelines that are to be complied with by a developer prior to termination. In 2017, His …
Salient Q&A on the impact of COVID-19 on the labor market in the UAE
During this critical time of COVID-19, employers are now scrambling to figure out how to keep the workflow going. Many organizations are considering layoffs and pay-cuts to ensure they make it through the COVID-19 economic crisis. At this point, the employees fear to lose their jobs and feel helpless.
10 Things to Know about the NEW Ministerial Resolution on Employment and COVID 19
COVID-19 outbreak and the precautionary measures have affected the UAE private sector massively. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation recently issued a new Ministerial Resolution clarifying the actions that would protect both the businesses and their employees. In the below article our Associate, Dr. Laura Voda, talks about the new Resolution No. 279 of 2020.