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Evolution has created several ways of defying the unsettling consequences of disputes. In the animal kingdom, where survival is dependent on mutual respect, harmony and assistance, there is a need to maintain beneficial relationships. For example, chimps kiss and embrace after fights. As we have evolved, so have our dispute…
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Construction Insight: The sight of a rainbow in the middle of a desert is a rather recherché glimpse. United Arab Emirates however, is not a conventional desert panorama come true. Take for example the construction industry in the region. There is an interesting mix of cultures and…
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I'm sure someone has told you, "I have an idea"! And when someone has an idea that is (or is believed to be) great’ the question is - how can they protect it? But did you know that an idea cannot be protected under the copyright law? Or did…
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For a variety of reasons, it is highly likely that most people’s instincts would incite them to answer “no”! However if we peruse UAE legal texts we will find that actually, in most cases, the answer will be “yes”! Litigation is one of the basic rights guaranteed by…
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Liabilities of the Bail Guarantor we’ve all seen the images of prisoners arriving at court for their hearings, seated in high-security vehicles with small circular windows, with photographers clamouring for a prime position in order to take photographs through the glass. However not all defendants are required to arrive at…
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Imagine that X transfers some money to Y online. After a couple of months, X approaches Y and asks him to repay the debt. However Y refuses, alleging that the money had been a gift and he was under no obligation to repay it. Neither X or Y are able…
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Aviation and Aerospace Laws of the UAE On 17 July 2014 Malaysia Airways flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine during a flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur in an act of suspected terrorism. On 5 December 2014 executive Heather Cho forced a Seoul-bound Korean Air plane to taxi back…
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Cooperation in International Financial Investigations Apparently “money talks” but “crime doesn’t pay”. It therefore follows that financial crime is rife, yet the methods in place to control and reduce it are effective. The evolution of banking means that there are now more ways than ever conduct financial activity, with online…
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“Don’t interrupt when someone else is speaking”. “Don’t talk whilst your mouth is full”. “Don’t bite your nails”. …
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They say that crime doesn’t pay. But whether it pays or not it certainly sells, at least with Hollywood movies, computer games, fictitious novels all reaping the benefits of the public’s general fascination with the subject. Generally, the term “crime” may cover anything from a road traffic offence to a…
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To change or not to change? “Dubai rents have started to fall for the first time in three years” As I turned on the radio and drove to the office this morning the first news item I heard was about the 1% dip in rentals in Dubai this quarter.…
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Q1. I went to a restaurant last week with my family. Post our meal, we suffered from a terrible bout of food poisoning. Can you please advise me on what we can do? I want to ensure that no one else suffers the way we did. A1. It is essential that…
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Decree Number 21 of 2013 – One Year Later We’re all familiar with the story. Mr A buys property off-plan. Developer advises property will be completed by 201X. Mr A awaits handover with anticipation. 201X comes and goes, with no news on the property. Developer or sales agent contact Mr…
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The financial sector has always been volatile. Yet, the increasing interest it has drawn from public sector initiatives across the globe remain noteworthy. In 2013, the Chinese government introduced the China Pilot Free Trade Zone which was speculated to provide a blueprint for reforming the financial sector. This free zone…
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