Coping with Allegations of Medical Malpractice in UAE- A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Over two decades ago, an American psychiatrist at the University of Illinois, School of Medicine published an article [1] (“the Article”) on how physicians react to accusations of medical malpractice and suggested a range of strategies that they can use to diminish the emotional disequilibrium that accompanies this experience. Dr Charles’ findings were based upon …
The Jewel in the Crown- The Supreme Committee of Medical Liability – Breaking the Log-jam.
Federal Decree No 4 of 2016 and Cabinet Resolution No 40 of 2019 (‘the New Law’) are key pieces of legislation which lead to a seismic shift in how medical malpractice claims are dealt with in the United Arab Emirates.
Corporate Tax in the UAE: How may this affect your business?
The UAE Ministry of Finance have recently published the Federal Law No. 47/2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (“Corporate Tax Law.”) The Corporate Tax Law was issued on December 9, 2022, in an effort to aid the UAE in achieving its strategic objectives and accelerate the country’s development and transformation.
Badmouthing—Abuse under Turkish Competition Law?
In recent years, competition authorities around the world have been scrutinising new types of behaviour that might be deemed abusive within the context of antitrust laws. Although those relating to digital markets receive the most attention, not a day passes by without a surprising decision announced by the authorities or competent courts. The decision of …
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Where to Draw the Line of the Scope of Right to Access to Personal Data? The Constitutional Court Ruled on One’s Right to Access Their Own Personal Data
On 20.12.2022, The Turkish Constitutional Court’s (“Constitutional Court”) decision concerning the right to an effective remedy in connection to the right to request protection of the data subject’s personal data within the scope of the right to respect for private life was published in the Official Gazette[1]. In its decision, the Constitutional Court established that …
The Code on Wages: Addressing the Key Changes and Their Impact
The Code on Wages, 2019 (“Code”) codifies and amends the extant laws related to wages,
The Code on Social Security 2020: Addressing the Key Changes and Their Impact
To reform the archaic labour and employment law legislations pertaining to social security, the Central Government has enacted the Code on Social Security, 2020 (“Code”) with an aim to extend the social security benefits to maximum workforce working in either the organized or the unorganized sectors.
Analysis of the guidelines published by the Government for influencers and celebrities in respect of endorsements on social media platforms
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has published (on January 20, 2023) guidelines to be adhered by influencers and celebrities in respect of endorsements on social media platforms.
7 key steps during an International arbitration in Romania
Writing phase: Request for Arbitration and Answer Request for arbitration: Art. 10 of the Romanian Rules of Arbitration defines the Request for Arbitration as a brief document whose purpose is to announce the existence of the dispute by a narrow description of the conflict, indicating the identity of the parties, the claims and the proof …
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SUBCONTRACTING: THE RELEVANT DISCIPLINE BETWEEN THE ITALIAN REGULATION AND THE EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK.
According to Art. 105, par. 1, of Legislative Decree n. 50/2016 (Public Procurement Code – “Code”) the awarded operator (also “Operator”) shall directly perform the works, the services and the supplies under the agreement, and neither the contract nor the execution of its obligations can be transferred to third parties shall the (strict) requirements under …