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3 available 3 • View allHow can a client retrieve original documents if a lawyer confiscates them?



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
If a lawyer confiscates the original documents of a client, what is the remedy for the client to retrieve them?




Feb 27, 2024
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What to do if your attorney does not reply to your emails or phone calls
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Q: Is there an Abu Dhabi Justice Department office to get a lawyer who has been hired to respond to client's questions?
I paid a law firm 50% of their fee in May 2016. My case was to be heard by the Cassation court on 20 Nov, then postponed to 28 Nov. Attorney has not advised me of the results and now does not reply to email or phone calls. I am in the USA.

Sep 28, 2017
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How to get a refund from an immigration consultant?

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Q: Hi All,
I paid an immigration consultant to provide me with a job offer for Canada. The office is in Business Bay. We agreed on a total cost of 30,000 CAD and a time frame of 90-120 days. I paid an initial deposit of 10,500 AED in May 2023.
After I paid, they told me that the employer charged an additional 5 CAD. They have said this multiple times, claiming that the employer has high demands and the fees have increased.
When I asked for a refund, they said I have to wait because they are still working on finding another employer who will charge the same amount. However, as soon as I started asking for a refund, they began to change their story.
I no longer want to proceed with this process, and I want a refund.


Sep 18, 2023
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1 available 1 • View allFinding the Right Lawyer in the UAE 8
With over 3,000 licensed advocates and legal consultants in Dubai alone, you have a wealth of choices for legal assistance. But is this too much of a good thing? With so many choices, anyone looking for legal help in the UAE has a few significant hurdles to overcome.
Jun 30, 2016
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Laws & Regulations
5 available 5 • View allFederal Law No. (23) of 1991 On the Regulation of the Legal Profession 3
The provisions of this Law regulate the profession of lawyers in the UAE. Lawyers are those who practice the legal profession in view of providing judicial and legal assistance to whomever so requires.
Dec 16, 1991
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Federal Law No. (10) of 2014 On the Amendment of Certain Provisions of the Civil Procedures Code issued by virtue of Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 4
The provisions of this law enacted amendments to the UAE Civil Procedures Law in order to streamline and strengthen some key aspects of civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, such as service and notification, court jurisdiction, attachment orders, commencement and lodging of claims and appeals.
Nov 20, 2014
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Federal 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. (15) of 2020 on Consumer Protection 0
The provisions of this Federal Law, known as the "New Consumer Protection Law", govern Consumer Protection regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New Consumer Protection Law repeals the previous UAE Consumer Protection Law (Federal Law No. (24) of 2006 on Consumer Protection).
Nov 10, 2020
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Cabinet Resolution No (12) of 2007 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No (24) of 2006 on Consumer Protection 0
The provisions of this Cabinet Resolution No (12) of 2007 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No (24) of 2006 on Consumer Protection.
Mar 29, 2007
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I got an offer letter from another company. I want the immediate cancellation paper before 20th April.
I don't have time to submit my notice period registration. What should I do?
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During the notice period, is an employee allowed to take sick leave? 0
Hello,
During the notice period, is an employee allowed to take sick leave? If not, can the employer deduct the sick leave from the employee’s end-of-service benefits?
Additionally, what is the legal basis for this? Specifically, which law or ministerial decision governs this matter?
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Can I request reopening a civil case if the judgment was in my absence due to sending notices to the wrong address? 0
Lawyers misunderstood my question. Please read carefully and then guide me.
Case Type: Civil Case
Claim amount: 400,000
Paid: 65,000
Reason: Commercial agreement of supply
Emirate: Ajman
This case was registered in 2022. The judgment was in my absence, as notices were sent to the wrong address.
I was sent to jail. I made a down payment, bailed, and paid some more amount as installments. The total paid amount is AED 65000.
Now, again, an arrest warrant is issued as I did not pay the remaining 335,000 of the claim.
According to me, I had to pay only this amount because the executioner made a wrong claim, not as per the genuine claim.
So I want to reopen the case file.
I want the court to reinvestigate and start the case from scratch.
1) How can I make that request?
2) What documents are required?
3) Chances of reopening of case?
4) Cancellation of arrest warrant
Please guide me in detail, as I will do everything myself, as I cannot afford a lawyer right now.
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I booked a hotel stay for Eid through a travel agency and it was canceled two days before Eid. What to do? 0
I booked a hotel stay for Eid through a travel agency two weeks before Eid. The travel agency confirmed the booking on payment.
One day before Eid, the agency reached out, saying they had an issue with the supplier/hotel and the booking would be cancelled.
They offered alternative hotels that didn’t match the original property. I suggested some properties, and they couldn’t arrange them, or they asked for further payment, so I didn’t book anything through them.
What are my rights to a refund and compensation, as I had to book other arrangements separately at a significantly higher cost due to the last-minute prices?
It also caused significant emotional distress, less than 24 hours before the holiday. To which authority can a complaint be made in case of an unsatisfactory outcome?
Both the agency and the hotel are in Dubai.
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How can I renew my Ejari if the landlord hasn’t signed the new contract? 0
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I have been here for 3 years now and paid the increased amount (as per the agreement) for the 4th year.
However, the landlord did not send me back the signed contract, although I have both made the payment for the full year via bank transfer and sent my signed contract to him.
I need to renew my Ejari; however, how can I do it without the landlord's signature?
I have all the previous contracts signed by both parties, along with the Ejari for those contracts.
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View allWill I be called again by the CID after closing the case in court if they arrest another suspect in the crime? 0
The case went from CID to police and from police station to public prosecution and finally from public prosecution to the court.
Is it possible that CID will call again for the same case if they detain another accused of the same crime after one month or they will add me also in the other case along with him?
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How long does Dubai Prosecution take to investigate a narcotics case? 0
Dear Lawyers,
I am sharing a scenario where I would like to understand the investigation period and time. There was a narcotics case under investigation in Sharjah for 4.5 months, after which the Sharjah Public Prosecution transferred the case to Dubai Prosecution.
It has been 1 month since the case was transferred to Dubai Public Prosecution. Do you have any idea or estimate of the time they need in Dubai for the investigation?
Is there a way to meet a prosecutor directly and speak to them?
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Is an employee entitled to an air ticket as part of their annual leave salary? 0
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According to UAE labor law, is the employee entitled to an air ticket with an annual leave salary?
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Is an eviction notice still valid without an Ejari if it's based solely on a tenancy contract? 0
Dear Lawyers,
I rented a property to an individual. During the last contract renewal, I sent a notarized eviction notice along with the contract. The contract is due to expire in 2 months, as will the notice period.
The tenant did not request an Ejari, and we did not create one. My question is, would the court eviction document still hold without an Ejari, based solely on the tenancy contract?
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How long does it take for the court to release funds deposited in the court's treasury? 0
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