Rajasthan High Court holds NEERAJ/NIRAJ not similar to NIRAB
Will difference in pronunciation in certain parts of the country leading to phonetic similarity be sufficient to grant an order of injunction? This is the crux of the issue in the instant appeal before the Division Bench (two judge bench) of the High Court of Rajasthan. The Plaintiff, Deepak Vegpro Private Limited (Deepak) filed the …
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Impact of COVID-19 on banks, insurance companies and the economy of the UAE: Key Considerations
The outbreak of Covid-19 has been classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Affecting approximately over 100 countries and territories, not only has it become a public health emergency, but with its growing effect and the precautionary measures being undertaken globally, it has also shaken the world economy; the effects of which are …
Moratorium relaxations extended by RBI in view of COVID-19
Introduction The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with a view to soften the COVID-19 blow on the industry, has recently introduced a slew of measures to maintain the liquidity levels for the lending institutions and the borrowers.
Potential Implications of the Quarantining to Tax Residency
Containment of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has prudently become a top priority for governments around the world. For this reason, quarantines, lockdowns, self-isolation measures and travel restrictions have been widely and strictly imposed on billions of people. Amidst this new state of affairs, it would be worth considering the potential implications that quarantining …
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Legal implications of the COVID-19 epidemic on contractual obligations under Cyprus law
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 epidemic is currently affecting Cyprus, Europe and is becoming an emergency in most other regions of the globe. Naturally the primary focus of any business will be on ensuring the health and wellbeing of their staff. Containment measures, including lockdowns, closures of public services, disruption in travel due to restrictions …
Lease during quarantine in Ukraine: what should you know?
Businesses that rent premises in the Malls and can not operate there during the period of prohibition have a logical question: do they have to pay rent for the quarantine period? The same question arises for those businesses the activities of which are not prohibited for the quarantine period but they switch over to remote …
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Topical labour issues during quarantine in Ukraine
The remote work, part-time work, vacation at own expense, idle period – what is the best option in labour issues for a business owner during the quarantine period? How to act within the law and prevent violations that could lead to fines and litigations in the future? The situation in the country changes every day …
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The validity of electronic signatures under Cyprus Law – Covid19
t is widely expected that the COVID-19 (widely referred to as the coronavirus) epidemic will cause unprecedented disruption to the global economy and inevitably eventually reshape the way we conduct business. It has become evident that whilst the disruption in certain industries is widespread and chaotic, in other industries the effects can be mitigated through …
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How Long Will Personal Injury Claims Take In UAE?
Where there is a right, there is a remedy but when can you receive this remedy as the tough question here.
General Communiqué No. 518 On Tax Procedure Law
General Communiqué No. 518 on the Tax Procedure Law (Law No. 213) (“Communiqué”) was published in the Official Gazette on March 24, 2020 with number 31078 (Reiterated). In the Communiqué, a statement was made regarding the taxpayers who were directly affected by the CoronaVirus outbreak (COVID-19). The Communiqué presents a number of new measures taken …
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