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Q: I`ve been detained and released after 4 days in Abu Dhabi police station for a bank loan which I haven`t paid for almost 20 years. I don`t have any work and I have some health issues as well. They said I have a clearance already. Does it mean that the case that the bank has filed against me is cleared?

How to act if an arrest warrant has been issued against me in a crypto case?

Q: I had a misdemeanor case against another accused whom I don`t know. The first video call court hearing was on 23 Oct, and the first accused came with his lawyer but I couldn`t afford a lawyer. During the hearing, it was very difficult for me to make the judge understand I was not guilty as I don`t speak Arabic and the translator also couldn`t help that much, since the case is related to crypto buy & sell. Seems they don`t understand it properly. So after the first hearing, I checked what the case status was showing. It was decided to postpone the session to 11/06/2024 to submit a defense memorandum for the first accused (the other accused) with the arrest and bringing of the accused. Now they issued arrest warrants against both of us. I am so scared now, please someone guide me on what I can do now. Is there any chance to hire a lawyer now? What is going to happen at the next hearing? Will the police arrest me and take me to the court on the next hearing which is on 6 November?

How can I secure a loan repayment to a friend without a formal contract to prevent future claims?

Q: Hello, I had a transaction with my friend through a UAE bank. He gave me 250,000 AED, but I’m returning the money to him in India. There’s no contract or agreement between us. I had given him a check, and now he’s returning it to me. What else should I take from him to ensure he doesn’t make any future claims against me? Please advise! Thank you so much!

What’s my next step now that the case against me is withdrawn but moved to public prosecution?

Q: Assalam Alaikum, Sir! The person who filed a case against me has withdrawn it. The police are now communicating that my case has gone to public prosecution. What should I do next? What will happen now?

Is the manager of the company liable if his name remains on the license after resignation?

Q: I was registered as a manager or signatory for a company. One year ago, I resigned, lost access to the company’s documentation and bank account, and had my visa canceled by the employer. Currently, I am working in a new company in the UAE with a new visa. I recently revealed that my name is still on my old company’s trade license for an unknown reason. I was registered as a manager in that company based on a Power of Attorney. I am not an owner or a shareholder of that company, and my name is not mentioned in the MoA of my old company. To my knowledge, the owners and managers threw up their company, left the UAE, and did not care about the company’s fate. The company has never operated and has no money in the bank account. What should I do to remove my name from the trade license if the owners do not respond to my messages? Are there any consequences for me after the expiration of the trade license and its blacklisting?

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Do daughters have the right to know information about a business fully inherited by mother from father?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My deceased father owned a business in the UAE. He has a will stating that all property and the ongoing business go to my mother after him. My brother is part of the business, and my mother stays with him. I want to know, as per UAE law: 1. Do married daughters have any rights to be informed about the business`s health? 2. Can married daughters claim any share or role in decision-making for the business, given that the will states that after my mother, the inheritance will be equally shared among siblings?

Should I report excessive overtime beyond labor law limits that impacted my well-being to MOHRE?

Q: Dear UAE legal team, My last working day is today. While working for my ex-employer, I have consistently worked overtime, often exceeding the legal limits outlined in UAE Labor Law (Articles 17, 18, and 19). This includes working on weekends and late into the night specifically in April 2024. While I have submitted overtime requests and received payments for these hours, I believe that the excessive workload has negatively impacted my well-being and may have violated labor laws. Should I report this to MOHRE, and will this be beneficial to other employees? Would appreciate your responses/guidance!

After the amnesty's end, will a 1 million dirham fine apply to employees without a visa?

Q: Dear Lawyers, In light of the amnesty`s conclusion, will a fine of 1 million dirhams be imposed on employees without a visa, as well as on employees of sister companies who have a visa?

When should the company cancel me if my contract and labor card have expired, but my ID is still valid?

Q: Dear Lawyers, When should the company cancel me if my contract and labor card have expired, but my ID is still valid?

Will my unused ticket allowance be added to my final gratuity after resigning?

Q: Dear Lawyer, I resigned from my company and have already completed my notice period. I will be collecting all my gratuity soon. I didn’t use the ticket allowance during my service; will this be added to the final gratuity? Thank you!

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Why is only 10% of my interim financial support request approved?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I submitted a claim for an interim order requesting financial support while the "post-divorce financial order" is still being processed. The judge responded within a day but approved only 10% of the amount I requested. Could you clarify the basis for this decision? Additionally, what steps should I take now to proceed with execution, and how can I seek further support?

Can a canceled-visa employee be marked absconding if the grace period has ended?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Can a previous employer file absconding against an employee whose visa has already been canceled but is still waiting for a new visa, given that the grace period has already accumulated?

The police called me to visit the prosecution after the other party withdrew the case. Why?

Q: Dear Lawyers, After withdrawing the case and submitting the notarized withdrawal letter to the police station, I received a call from the station stating that I need to visit the prosecution office. What is the purpose of this visit? Is it to provide me with a letter stating that the travel ban is lifted? Is the other party who filed the complaint against me also required to be present at the prosecution office?

Do I need to receive my EOSB if I transfer my visa from a son to father company?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Do I need to receive my EOSB if I transfer my visa from a son company to a father company?

Am I liable for repair costs after an accident, even with my employer's full insurance?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I am a lady driver working in Abu Dhabi for a local employer. I have been with them for three months now. Unfortunately, I had a car accident last night, and I was at fault; I bumped into another car. My employer has full insurance on the car. Am I liable to pay for all the repair costs?

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