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Q: I am an expat living in Dubai. Can I file a civil case and represent myself in Dubai Courts personally, without a local lawyer?
May 10, 2016
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Governing law and jurisdiction
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Q: Can the law of other countries be applied in Dubai Court if the parties in the case are not Emirati?
How to check which law will be implemented in each case? Any specific procedure?

May 31, 2016
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Filing a lawsuit against the foreign company
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Q: Can a company registered in the UAE file a lawsuit against a company registered in Saudi Arabia over non-payment?

Jul 24, 2017
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Repercussions of failing to attend a court hearing for bounced cheque
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Q: What happens if you miss a court date for a civil offence of a bounced cheque?

Oct 27, 2018
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4 available 4 • View allThe Duties and Obligations of the LLC Manager in the UAE 22
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.
Mar 25, 2020
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How to Get Paid if You Are a Small Business? 6
An interview-format article covering the topic of getting paid for small businesses in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 15, 2021
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How to Increase Chances of Getting Your Invoices Paid in the UAE 0
An interview-format article covering the topic of how to increase chances of getting your invoices paid in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 24, 2021
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Payment Orders in the UAE 4
An interview-format article covering the topic of payment orders in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Mar 24, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.
Feb 24, 1992
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Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Issuing the Commercial Transactions Law 19
This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.
Sep 7, 1993
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Dear sir/madam,
I am from Pakistan. My question is:
In 2013, the UAE imposed a permanent ban on me for health reasons because there were scars on my chest. I did my medical examination again in my home country and there was no issue now.
I want to lift my permanent ban. What is the process?
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Traveling to GCC countries after being deported from the UAE 0
Dear sir/madam,
I got deported from the UAE in 2020.
I want to know if I can go to other GCC countries for employment.
Jun 3, 2022
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How to know if I have a ban for resigning before finishing probation to return to the UAE 0
Hi Mr. Younis,
Hope you doing good.
I see a lot of amazing replies from you where you give a clear picture of what needs to be done next. I would like to thank you for this support.
In my case, I am working with a private company called [----]. I have to leave the country and go back to my hometown due to an emergency on an immediate basis.
I have not finished my probation period and the contract is limited. I have completed 5 months with the company.
Will I get banned?
Please help.
Jun 1, 2022
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إمكانية ضم المحضون لوالدته في الإمارات بعد سفره مع أبيه إلى سوريا 0
السلام عليكم،
أنا متزوجة منذ ٦ سنوات في الإمارات ولدي طفل عمره ٤ سنوات. طلب مني والده أن يأخذه إلى المول كي يلعب وذهب به إلى سوريا.
أريد أن أحصل على حكم محكمة بضم المحضون وحكم نفقة، وأريد أن أتأكد هل فعلاً يوجد قانون أو اتفاقية بين البلدين بهذا الشأن؟
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How to get a divorce and split a joint property after I caught my husband cheating on me? 0
My husband and I are Romanian. We got married in Seychelles and live in Dubai. We own an apartment we bought one year ago.
I caught my husband using prostitutes. I have proof of it as entry logs to my apartment when I was at work, many girls have visited.
I want a divorce. Can my husband claim the apartment as it's jointly in our name?
Can he get into trouble for using prostitutes in Dubai?
Jun 4, 2022
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