Arab Health 2023 – Should Medico Legal Issues be on the Agenda?
At the end of this month, the medical world is about to descend upon our fair city for the 2023 edition of Arab Health. Impressive statistics underscore the importance of this event and announces in the post-Covid Era that the Big Event is back- bolder and bigger than before. 3,000 Exhibitors from 70 Countries. Over …
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Strength in numbers – How class actions enable individual voices to be heard.
It may have happened to you. You made an investment in a publicly listed company based on their information, only to later learn it was misleading, or you purchased a product only to later discover it was harmful. In both cases, your loss might be less or more severe in either situation. If several people have …
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How do you close or do a transaction in a deceased family members bank account without a will or probate?
Once an individual resident in the UAE passes away without a will, the laws of the UAE would be applicable on the distribution of the deceased’s assets, including his bank accounts.
What are the updates of traffic fines in the UAE?
If you are driving a car in the UAE, you must abide by the traffic rules at all times. The UAE law on traffic, Federal Law No. 21 of 1995 sets out the rights and obligations of the drivers, the traffic rules to be followed and other related matters. Violation of the traffic rules by …
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What is Joint Custody of Children after Divorce in the UAE Law?
The personal status matters in the UAE are regulated by the Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 (UAE Personal Status Law), as amended and Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 on Civil Transactions Law, as amended. Additionally, Emirates of Abu Dhabi has issued a new law called the Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021, …
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Explained: Restraining Orders and Jail Terms of Domestic Violence in the UAE
The issue of domestic violence is universal, and the UAE has taken bold steps to combat this issue. In this connection, the Federal Decree-Law No. 10/2019 On the Protection from Domestic Violence (Domestic Violence Law) has been issued to fight against domestic violence, protect privacy of life and correct behaviors which are harmful to the …
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How Does the Extradition Process Work for Criminal Matters?
Extradition in common language, is understood as the process under which one country, on the request of another country, returns a requested person, to the requested country, based on crimes committed by the requested person in the requesting country, subject to meeting conditions as set out in the law or applicable treaties.
ARBITRATION: INTERIM MEASURES IN CONSTRUCTION MATTERS EX PARTE APPLICATIONS – FRIEND OR FOE?
Typically, Parties undergoing disputes submit Ex Parte applications if they anticipate that giving notice could defeat the purpose of the application (for example, freezing injunctions or search orders). While Ex Parte applications are accepted by most Courts, its still fairly untrod territory during Arbitration/s.
What Remedies Does a Buyer Have for Defective Goods Under UAE Law and English Law?
In international sale contracts, the difficulty is often in determining exactly what obligations the terms of the contract create. This difficulty is not always apparent in negotiating the contract but becomes apparent when there is a dispute in which the parties argue that the terms in question hold different meanings. Merchant traders want to know …
Explained: What to do if your bank account has been scammed in the UAE?
Online fraud is increasing day by day, with bank accounts also being scammed in the UAE. Many times, you may get a call purportedly from a bank asking for your personal details, or your account number. It is important to beware of scam calls, or messages which request for your OTP.