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الكورونا في القانون: ظرف طارئ أم قوة قاهرة؟
ظهرت الكورونا في منتصف شهر ديسمبر في سوق مدينة ووهان للمأكولات البحرية ومنها انتشر إلى العالم في غضون شهر، وبدأ الكثيرين من تجار وأصحاب أعمال التذرع بالكورونا واصفين إياها بكونها قوة قاهرة بغرض التهرب من أداء التزاماتهم العقدية مع الغير، وفي هذا المقال سنقوم بشرح القوة القاهرة والظرف الطارئ والفرق بينهما من منظور القانون المدني المصري، وتصرف المنظم السعودي تجاهها. Legal blog
UAE
إدارة شركة التوصية البسيطة في قانون الشركات الإماراتي
شركة التوصية البسيطة هي الشركة التي تتكون من شريك متضامن أو أكثر يكونون مسؤولين شخصياً وبالتضامن عن التزامات الشركة ويكتسبون صفة التاجر، ومن شريكٍ موصٍ أو أكثر لا يكونون مسؤولين عن التزامات الشركة إلا بمقدار حصتهم في رأس المال ولا يكتسبون صفة التاجر. فالشريك المتضامن مسؤول في جميع أمواله عن التزامات الشركة. Legal blog
UAE
UAE Labour Law Update (COVID-19): Ministerial Resolution No. (279) of 2020
This article discusses the Ministerial Resolution No. (279) of 2020 Regarding Employment Stability in the Private Sector during the Period of Application of Precautionary Measures to Curb the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus Issued by the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization in Abu Dhabi on 26/3/2020. Legal blog
UAE
شكاوى الشيكات المتعلقة بالمعاملات العقارية بدولة الإمارات
تحظى المعاملات العقارية باهتمام كبير بالغ الأهمية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وبخاصة في إمارة دبي لما لها من شهرة واسعة النطاق في هذا المجال. لذا خصص سمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم حاكم دبي المرسوم رقم 56 لسنة 2009 الخاص بتشكيل لجنة قضائية خاصة للفصل في الشيكات المتعلقة بالمعاملات العقارية لإمارة دبي. Legal blog
UAE
Is COVID-19 a Force Majeure Event?
As the world is currently experiencing a major lockdown and suspension of almost all commercial and civil operations, the question arises in the novelty of Coronavirus outbreak on how serious it is to be dealt with as a Force Majeure. Legal blog
UAE
Business Contracts Faux Pas: Something Companies Inadvertently Do
The gaffe that most corporates indulge in is drafting important documents with major consequences themselves, by allotting the task to any distinguished practitioner within the organization, who may be an expert in some other field, only to cut down legal costs or some other reason known to them. Minor squabbles between human beings are but inevitable. Thereby drawing up intention between the parties clearly by way of agreements, and in writing, whilst in commercial trading is a prerequisite. Legal blog
UAE
The Duties and Obligations of the LLC Manager in the UAE
In view of the fact that the manager is primarily the point of reference for the company in the business streets, he is generally authorized by a power of attorney provided by the shareholders of the company or via the MOA of the company. In certain cases exceeding the powers given to the manager may make the manager, or the LLC itself, liable, depending on the nature of the manager’s actions. Legal blog
UAE
What Can I Do If I Have a Dispute With My Joint Shareholder?
An interview-format article covering the topic of shareholder disputes in the UAE and pre-emptive measure to be considered. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Legal blog
UAE
Have you Appointed a 'Beneficiary' for Your EOSB at Your Company ?
The appointment of 'Benficiary' applies to payments made in respect of EOSB – End of Service Benefits, other emoluments due to the employee, unpaid salaries, employee insurance claim benefits, and all other cash and /or asset benefits due to the employee. Legal blog
UAE
Accident and Personal Injury Compensation
Personal injury involves an injury sustained physically, emotionally and mentally. The injured person is entitled to claim damages where he has suffered an injury due to the other person’s wrongdoing. The victim may file a case against the person, who is found guilty in a criminal case or his insurance company if the defaulter has secured himself by insurance. The UAE civil law allows filing a compensation claim for injury damages. Legal blog
UAE
What You Must Know about Company Liquidation in the UAE
Companies can be wound up by Voluntary Liquidation. This shall proceed as initiated by shareholders or creditors of a company by passing a valid shareholder’s resolution. When a company’s financial mechanism fails, and the company is in financial distress and/ or becomes insolvent whereby it is unable to pay off its debts, the company may file a petition for winding up to the court. Legal blog
UAE
Differences Between Limited & Unlimited Contracts
An interview-format article covering the topic of employment contracts in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of limited and unlimited contracts, like the end of service, notice, arbitrary dismissal...etc. Legal blog
UAE
What is a Travel Ban & How Does it Work in the UAE?
An interview-format article covering the topic of the travel ban and reasons leading to it in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Legal blog
UAE
Enforcement of Civil and Commercial Judgments in the Courts of India
Within the framework of judicial collaboration, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) entered into an agreement in October 1999 on juridical and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters for the service of summons, judicial documents, commissions, execution of judgements and arbitral awards (the 1999 Agreement). Legal blog
UAE
Laws and Procedures Related to the Dishonoring of Cheques
As the civil and commercial transactions in the UAE have been growing rapidly, and due to replacing cash with other financial instruments such as cheques for big amounts of money, this had caused some hiccups at times leading to criminal and civil consequences on the person who defaults on fulfilling obligations. Legal blog
UAE