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Force Majeure Events and Contract Clauses in the GCC Force Majeure is a French word that means a greater force in English. It is connected to the concept of the Act of God, where there is an unexpected happening of event. Although, Force Majeure is an exception as it includes not…
Read moreInheritance Law in the UAE “A leader’s lasting value is measured by succession.” …
Read moreADGM Regulations for SPVs and Foundation “Regulation needs to catch up with innovation” The ADGM's Registration Authority published a consultation document in October proposing a regulatory regime for the use of CSPs in the ADGM. The public consultation began against the backdrop of rising interest in and success with incorporating…
Read moreADGM Data Protection Rules 2021-2022 “Availability of protection ensures reliability and timely access to data and resources to authorized individuals.” Organizations must emphasize educating about their responsibilities under the new ADGM Data Protection Regulations, conducting a disparity test to find whether their current systems are vulnerable or appropriate, considering any…
Read moreBuy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offerings in the UAE and Legalities Surrounding them In these times of economic instability, and as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc worldwide, buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solutions are eclipsing credit cards more conveniently and transparently to fund transactions. E-commerce has developed over the last two years,…
Read moreDealing with Counterfeit in the UAE Introduction Businesses engaging with counterfeit items in the UAE now risk significantly harsher sanctions, again for legitimate brand owners. The maximum punishment for counterfeiting has been increased from AED 10,000 (about USD 2,700) to AED 1 million (approximately USD 275,000) for pharmaceutical and food…
Read moreDecree 34 of 2021 and its impact on arbitration Decree No. 34 has been issued on Sept. 14, 2021, and took effect on September 20, 2021. The Decree canceled two arbitration organizations in Dubai: I the Arbitration Organization of the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC"), which included the DIFC-LCIA arbitration…
Read moreCrypto Asset Regulation in the UAE - A Guide The sphere of crypto assets is continuously evolving in all spheres in the global area. The terminology is simultaneously advancing with terms such as crypto assets, cryptocurrencies, security tokens, etc. The regulation of these crypto-assets is a matter of frequent discussion…
Read moreUAE to Join Madrid System in December 2021, Understanding the implications The Government of the United Arab Emirates has declared its move to join the Madrid Protocol System, which will come into force on the 28th of December 2021. The move indicates the UAE becoming the 109th country globally and…
Read moreEnforcement of Arbitral Awards in UAE Enforcement is agreeing with a contract with an appropriate dispute resolution mechanism. The UAE introduced federal Law No.6 of 2018 on Arbitration in 2018. It clarifies the procedures to challenge the enforcement of an arbitral award before the onshore UAE courts. The arbitration law…
Read moreFederal Law Number 6 of 2021: Introduction of Mediation Law in UАE Introduction А process where an unbiased third party helps the disputing party to resolve their disputes or conflicts by the use of specialized techniques and methods of negotiations is referred as mediation. It is an аlternаtive dispute resolution mechanism…
Read moreDecree 34 of 2021 and Development in Arbitration in Dubai "Arbitration is justice blended with charity" - Nachman of Breslov. The Dubai Decree no. 34 of 2021 regarding the Dubai International Arbitration Centre was published on 14 September 2021. The new Decree will reform the framework of Arbitration in the Emirate of Dubai.…
Read moreDFSA’s new regulations on Investment Tokens In a few decades, technologies have had the most significant impact on the life of people. It's not because of social media, drones & robotics, the Internet of Things, machine learning. Still, the changes are happening due to the underlying technology of digital currencies…
Read moreLimitation of Liability in Maritime Matters The existence of vessels trade generally includes them in mishaps that result in claims. Personal injury, property damage (such as harm to vessels and beacons on the seashore and coast setups), shipment damage, and other claims may be made. In a broad sense, any…
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