Dispute Resolution in the Digital Age
Introduction Arbitration has benifited from a great increase in the use of technology which has directly effected the conduct of proceedings. More particularly, with digitalization, the way that we conduct arbitration proceedings has been changed to reflect the current needs of parties, with an aim of increasing time and cost efficiency. In line with these …
Articles of Association in Family Businesses
Introduction Family companies, basically, are commercial companies in which the company shares or the authority to manage the company belong to various members of a family. The main criteria that may be used to identify family companies are one or more of the following elements: either the majority of the shareholders are family members, family …
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A New Player in Liability Law: Artificial Intelligence
Introduction The use of artificial intelligence is increasing day by day and this technology is starting to play an active role in our lives. In addition to the use of artificial intelligence in common products such as smartphones, 3-D printers or drones, there are advanced technology breakthroughs that demand our attention. Unmanned aerial vehicles, self-driving …
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Revaluation of Immovables within the scope of Law No. 7326
Law No. 7326 on the Restructuring of Certain Receivables and Amendments to Certain Laws (“Law No. 7326”) entered into force by being published in the Official Gazette dated 9 June 2021. In Law No. 7326, provisions regarding (i) the restructuring of finalized tax receivables, (ii) tax receivables that are not finalized or are in litigation, …
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The Carrier’s Right of Retention on Goods
Introduction Arising from the contract of carriage, the legislator has prescribed a right of retention on cargo by the carrier in order to secure the carrier’s receivables. Although the carrier’s right of retention is subject to separate regulations within the scope of Turkish Commercial Code numbered 6102 (“TCC”) in terms of land transport and sea …
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Competition Law Concerns Regarding Human Resources Practices
Introduction Pursuant to Article 2 of the Law on Protection of Competition (“Law No. 4054”), “all agreements, decisions and practices that prevent, distort or restrict competition between any undertakings operating in, or affecting markets for, goods and services within the borders of the Republic of Turkey; abuse of dominance by dominant undertakings in the market; …
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Regulation Models for Third Party Funding in Investment Arbitration – Part I
Introduction The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (“UNCITRAL”) Secretariat published the Draft Provisions on Third-Party Funding (“TPF”) in Investor State Dispute Settlement (“ISDS”).[1] The Draft Provisions give an insight of host states’ long-lasting concerns on the influence of the TPF[2] in treaty-based arbitrations.[3] It is argued by some states that TPF is used …
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Protection and Registration of Designs
Within the scope of Industrial Property Law No. 6769 (“IPC”), the visual features of a product, in other words, its design, may be protected. Today, as designs also have marketing, advertising and competition elements, their registration has gained more importance. Design right gives the owner the right to prevent the unauthorized and unfair use of …
The Unification of Judgments Decision of the Court of Cassation on Notification Law
Introduction The Decision of the Court of Cassation Great General Assembly on the Unification of Judgments (“Assembly”) dated 20.11.2020 and numbered 2019/2 E., 2020/3 K. (“Decision”) was published in the Official Gazette dated 20.04.2021 and numbered 31460 and resolved the differences in opinion and application among the Court of Cassation General Assembly of the Civil …
Singapore Convention and Enforcement of Settlement Agreements in Turkey
Introduction The United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (“Singapore Convention”) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 20 December 2018. It was signed by Turkey on August 7, 2019, when it was opened for signature. Finally, the Presidential Decision dated 21 April 2021 and numbered 3866 on the ratification …
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