The GCEU comments on the Enduring Nature of a Trademark’s Reputation
On the 24th of April 2024, the General Court of the European Union (the “GCEU” or the “Court”),
Re-Calibrating the Group of Companies Doctrine in International Commercial Arbitration Regime
BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION The “group of companies” doctrine has been a subject of rigorous academic debate among practitioners of arbitration law and academics with domain expertise.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Registration, Capital Structure, Transfer of Shares and Amalgamation of Insurers) Regulations, 2024: A brief overview
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (“IRDAI”) has been instrumental in shaping the regulatory framework governing the Indian insurance sector. Recently, by way of a press release dated 24 January 2024,
Mediation of UAE Medical Malpractice Claims- Can it Work
Introduction Mediation is a form of alternate dispute resolution that seeks to settle disputes without the cost, expense and delay of stressful Court proceedings- and in the area of medical malpractice claims in the United Arab Emirates – extended regulatory proceedings – via the Medical Liability Committee (‘MLC’) and Supreme Committee of Medical Liability (‘SCML’).
Navigating New Rules: Challenges for Investors and Banks in UAE Banking Law Amendments
Introduction: The Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2018 on the Central Bank and the Organisation of Financial Institutions and Activities, along with its recent amendments outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. 54/2023,
Safeguarding Financial Assets: Understanding Bank Fraud Under UAE Cyber Law
Introduction: With the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing digitalization of financial transactions, the threat of bank fraud has become a significant concern globally,
Non-Compliance in AML/CFT Rules: Company Fined for AED 1.2 million – Stay Informed
Introduction: In a significant development aligning with Federal Decree-Law No.20/2018 on Combating Money Laundering Crimes, the Financing of Terrorism, and the Financing of Unlawful Organizations,
Understanding the Ultimate Beneficial Owner in UAE Businesses: Insights from Cabinet Decisions No. 109/2023 and No. 132/2023
In recent years, the UAE has taken significant steps to enhance transparency and combat financial crimes within its business landscape.
Thailand’s Land Ownership: A Unique Exception for Foreigners
In Thailand, non-Thais are legally prohibited from owning land. This rule aims to ensure that Thailand maintains sovereignty over its land and natural resources while preventing excessive foreign ownership.
Proposed Enhancement of Data Privacy Protection under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong (the “PCPD”) oversees the enforcement of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Chapter 486 of the laws of Hong Kong) (the “PDPO”),