IS DIVORCE THROUGH WHATSAPP VALID UNDER UAE LAW?
In the UAE, divorce and related matters are governed by the UAE family Law. Due to the presence of various communities coexisting in the country, the UAE government has enacted separate laws for Muslim and non-Muslim citizens and residents. Thus, the UAE family law is provided under three main laws. Federal Decree Law No. 41 …
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ARE APARTMENT PARTITIONS ALLOWED UNDER UAE LAW?
With an enormous population of expatriates in the UAE, a large number of people choose to live in co-living spaces as they are an economical option. Although co living is not banned as per federal or local laws, one must take safety regulations and the tenancy agreement into consideration before choosing co-living options.
Employee Put on Unpaid Leave Pending Medical Assessment of Fitness to Work Wins Payment of Wages Claim
In Noel Kelly v Go Ahead Bus Ireland (ADJ-0005112), the Workplace Relations Commission (“the WRC”) found for the Complainant Mr Kelly in a Payment of Wages claim. The Complainant was not paid by his employer while an investigation took place surrounding his fitness to work. The WRC Adjudicator, Catherine Byrne, found that the Complainant ought …
Employer Successfully Defends Claim of Sexual Harassment Due to its Post-Incident Actions
This case Serhat Aksakal v. Kivaway2 Limited trading as the Odeon (ADJ-00053151) concerned a complaint under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 (“the Acts”). The Complainant claimed the Respondent discriminated against him on the grounds of his gender, in circumstances where he was subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace. He also lodged a Payment of …
WRC Finds Employer Breached TUPE Regulations by Unilaterally Changing Employee’s Terms and Conditions of Employment
In Kathy Coleman v Cáirde Credit Union Ltd (ADJ-00054649), the Complainant brought a number of complaints alleging that the Respondent breached the European Communities (Protection of Employees on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003 (“TUPE Regulations”). The Complainant alleged that the Respondent unilaterally changed the terms and conditions of her employment and had dismissed her through …
Paperless Pitfalls: Enforceability of Scanned Contracts and Real Estate-Linked Guarantees in Vietnam – A Case Study
Background In a high-value cross-border financing transaction, a foreign lender (the “Lender”), a foreign arranger (the “Arranger”), and a Vietnamese real estate developer (the “Borrower”) entered into a facility agreement (the “Facility Agreement”) under which the Lender agreed to extend a loan of up to USD 400 million. As consideration, the Borrower undertook to pay …
LANDMARK PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LAW IN VIETNAM
Vietnam’s National Assembly has recently passed the Law on Personal Data Protection (“LPDP”) with overwhelming support. This landmark legislation, comprising 39 articles, will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will supplement and supersede the existing Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on personal data protection (“Decree 13”).
Vietnam Ushers in a New Era of Innovation with Incentives for Digital Tech, Data Centers, Semiconductors, and Tokenized Assets
By Senior Partner Duyen Ha Vo and Associate Chau Nguyen, VILAF In June 2025, Vietnam reached a major milestone in its digital transformation with the enactment of its first-ever law on digital assets, including tokenized assets, together with a suit of other related legal reforms to drive digital innovation and attract high-tech investment. These include …
New US – Vietnam Transshipment Tariff Agreement
The United States has recently formalized a trade agreement with Vietnam that introduces a 40% tariff on goods transshipped via Vietnam, targeting products rerouted from other countries to avoid existing US trade barriers. In exchange, a 20% tariff (substantially reduced from the tariff announced in April) will apply to Vietnamese-manufactured goods under the new framework. …
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ENVIRONMENTAL TAXES IN MEXICO: REGULATION, CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES, AND THEIR IMPACT ON SUSTAINABILITY
Environmental taxes are a key fiscal tool in Mexico to reduce ecological damage and promote sustainable practices. Their implementation helps to discourage polluting activities, generate revenue for environmental protection, and foster an economic development aligned with the conservation of natural resources.