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3 available 3 • View allHow can I check if the bank has filed a case against me?
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Q: Hi,
I have not done the credit card payments to one of the banks.
Is there any way I can find if they have registered any case against me?

Oct 26, 2017
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Checking a police case before returning back to the UAE

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Q: A security cheque for a loan amount has been deposited by the bank and it bounced, but have not received any call from the police.
How can I check whether there is a police case? Currently, the person is outside and he got a new work visa.


Jan 9, 2019
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Checking a possible travel ban or case by the bank before returning to the UAE




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Q: My mum had debt cases before and served a prison sentence for them in 2011. After she got released, she went back to the UK.
I live here and she wants to visit. I need to know if it's possible for her to visit without running into problems.





Apr 6, 2021
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The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.
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Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE 28
With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.
Jun 8, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.
Dec 8, 1987
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Federal Decree Law No. (14) of 2020 Amending Certain Provisions of the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Concerning the Commercial Transactions Law 4
The provisions of this Decree by Law amend the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 by replacing Clause (4) of Article (379) as well as Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643), (644), and adding new articles numbered (635) Bis, (641) Bis (1), (641) Bis (2), (641) Bis (3), (641) Bis (4), (643) Bis (1), (643) Bis (2), (644) Bis (1) and (644) Bis (2). The Decree-Law also repeals Articles (401), (402) and (403) of the Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.
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I am switching jobs soon.
Can my current work visa be canceled if I still have a personal loan and credit cards that I am making payments on?
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The public prosecution appealed a judgment to increase the fine I already paid. What do I do now? 0
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your time.
The public prosecution appealed my judgment (a fine that I satisfactorily cleared) and requested increasing the fine.
Can you please explain what happens during a criminal case appeal hearing for me as a defendant?
Will I be asked questions?
Is the hearing just for the Public Prosecution to present their appeal to the judge, and I do not need to give a response?
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My husband has been arrested in a drug case in Ajman for two months. How to get him out? 0
My relative is staying with his friend. His friend was arrested for drug trading (MDMA). My husband also got arrested, but he is not involved in trading. He is a first-time offender in drug use.
He got arrested two months ago and he is in Ajman, Jurf jail. He is asking us to give money to a lawyer to make the court order and release fast.
Is it possible?
How long will it take for his release and court order?
What will be the court order?
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I purchased an apartment, but the previous landlord refuses to vacate. What to do? 0
Hello,
I bought an apartment, but the previous landlord is refusing to vacate it. The contract clearly states that the landlord should hand over the apartment on the day of the transfer.
Out of courtesy, I gave him three days to vacate so he could find a new place to stay, but the time has passed, and he is still refusing to vacate and hand it over.
What should I do in this case?
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Can we give a salary certificate to a new hired employee before he starts to open a bank account? 0
Dear lawyers,
The new employee will start on June 1, 2025. However, he would like to open a new bank account in the UAE thus asking to provide the salary certificate mentioning his salary in AED and if possible not mentioning the start date.
Legally, can the company provide such a certificate?
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Dear sir/madam,
We were contacted by a large firm in the UAE. We agreed, put a contract, and got an LPO from a client. It was a 6-week project.
We started & followed all the processes, got approvals for each task as per the approved project plan, did revisions they requested. For a few items, we needed the client's feedback or inputs but they didn't provide them at all.
For 4 weeks, we sent reminders, calls, emails. No response or updates. It was affecting us; 6 weeks is over.
Today, we got an email saying they are canceling the PO and not paying at all. The PO clearly states "partial payment" is included. Our contract states delays caused by clients are their fault and are payable. We have full proof of work, emails & records.
We want to take legal action and get compensation for all work done, delays, time wasted, and damages as we had to stop other work.
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Nov 3, 2021
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Resignation from a Freezone company and paying compensation 0
Hello,
I would like to seek your advice regarding my situation. I have recently resigned from a Freezone company. I have a Fujairah visa. I was able to complete my first contract of 3 years.
This year, I have renewed my contract and after 6 months, I decided to resign. I've completed my render period of 30 days.
Now, my boss is telling me that in lieu of my contract termination, I am not entitled to receive gratuity and cannot encash my unused leaves as I have to payback my visa renewal and medical fees including the cancellation.
He also mentioned that I am reliable for the "early termination compensation" which means I have to pay half of three months salary and allowances. I have tried to call MOHRE but they said that Freezone is not part of their scope.
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Can a business based in Germany sue a customer based in Dubai for defamation? 0
Can a business based in Germany sue a customer based in Dubai for defamation because of a google review based on facts?
What are the possibilities and does Dubai allow foreigners to sue?
Nov 11, 2021
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How to check possible issues for improper company closure before returning to Dubai 0
I have a company in Dubai. There is a partnership firm. My wife was very ill and I went to India, so my partners were running the business secretly.
They don't inform me about any matter so we decided to cancel our partnership. But I can't go to Dubai due to the Corona situation. I am in India for the past 8 months.
I just contact my friend in Dubai. He told me that my partners canceled their partnership in the old company and started a new firm.
Is there any problem to come to Dubai on a visit visa to search for a new job?
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How to get your invoice paid by a client company for provided services 0
Hello,
A large company was provided with our consulting services and it's completed.
However, they have not paid us the balance amount for 6 months citing pending deliverables.
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