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Power of attorney (PoA)
A written authorisation to represent or act on another’s behalf (the principal) in private affairs, business or some other legal matter, sometimes against the wishes of the principal. It is generally terminated when the principal dies or becomes incompetent, but the principal can revoke it at any time. See also: Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE Legal dictionary
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Legal notice
The process whereby a party is made aware of the commencement of legal proceedings affecting their rights, obligations or duties. Although the format may vary, there are strict requirements regarding service of a legal notice which must be adhered to if the legal notice to be effective. Legal dictionary
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Copyright
A legal device that gives the creator of literary, artistic, musical or other creative work the sole right to publish and sell that work. Copyright owners have the right to control the reproduction of their work, including the right to receive payment for that reproduction. An author may grant or sell those rights to others, including publishers and recording companies. Violation of copyright is called infringement. The typical duration of copyright is the author’s life plus fifty years. Legal dictionary
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Due diligence
Is the investigation of a business or person prior to signing a contract. A common example of due diligence in various industries is the process through which a potential buyer evaluates a target company or its assets for an acquisition. Questions & Answers
Bahrain
What am I eligible to if I resign during the probation period in Bahrain?
Q: I am resigning during my probationary period (completed 80 days) with 1 day notice. Am I eligible for leave salary and indemnity on a pro-rata basis? Questions & Answers
Bahrain
Am I eligible for leave salary after 10 months of work?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I had a one-year contract with the company, but I worked for only 10 months before they terminated my contract. Am I eligible for leave salary for the duration of my work, and if so, for how many days? Questions & Answers
Bahrain
What are the legal requirements for a virtual CR to sell skincare products on social media?
Q: Hello, I`m interested in knowing what are the legal requirements for selling homemade natural skincare products online like Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok? If it is run by one person (Bahraini), is virtual CR required for it? Also, if I plan to make private label natural skincare products by using my brand name for selling online or in the market later, do I need to register my products for it & from where? Apart from this, what would be the other legal requirements for it? I`m also unfamiliar with going about these entire procedures & the costs needed for registeration, etc. Please advise. Thank you! Questions & Answers
Bahrain
I left my work and my employer did not pay my indemnity. How to claim that?
Q: Dear professionals, I have completed 2 years and 3 months in Bahrain. My employer has refused to provide me with my indemnity and leave salary as well as an air ticket. Kindly let me know as my visa is canceled and there are only 10 days to leave Bahrain. what is the procedure to file a lawsuit for the same? Can it be done from my country locally or do I have to be physically present in Bahrain?? Questions & Answers
Bahrain
Do I need a permit to be a social media influencer in Bahrain?
Q: Hello, Do I need a permit to be a social media influencer in Bahrain? Because I’ve worked with a big brand in Bahrain and the client hasn’t paid me yet, I was supposed to receive the payment on Feb 20th, 2023. Can I sue? If not, what should my next step be? Thank you. Questions & Answers
Bahrain
An employee left job without notice. Is he entitled to receive any indemnity?
Q: If an employee leaves the job without providing notice or resignation as stipulated in his contract. Is he entitled to receive any indemnity as per Bahraini law? Questions & Answers
Bahrain
How is the indemnity of a Bahraini citizen be calculated upon resignation?
Q: I am a Bahraini citizen registered with GOSI working for a private company for 4 years and I will be resigning. How will my indemnity be calculated? 1/2 salary for the first three years and one full salary for the next year or something else? Questions & Answers
Bahrain
Can I claim compensation for unfair dismissal if I was terminated without warning?
Q: I would like to ask a question. The employer terminated me in compliance with the notice period as per the agreement but without prior written warnings. Is this considered wrongful termination? Can I get my indemnity first before I file a case against the company? Questions & Answers
Bahrain
What am I entitled to after leaving work and how to calculate it?
Q: Hello Sir/ Madam. I have worked in a company here in Bahrain for 1 year 9 months and 5 days without taking an annual vacation. What am I entitled to and how to calculate it? Thank you.
Nov 7, 2022
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Bahrain
My credit card was misused after I left Bahrain. Do I have a travel ban in Bahrain or Dubai?
Q: After I came back from Bahrain in 2018, my credit card was misused on some online website. The amount was around BHD 7000. Can I travel to Bahrain? If I transit in Dubai, can they stop me?
Aug 8, 2022
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Bahrain
Do I need to sign a new employment contract when it expires?
Q: Hi, I would like to know as a Bahraini National after completing my contract period, do I need to have another written contract or the previous contract is automatically renewed? Thank you Questions & Answers
Bahrain