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Electronic Media Regulations in the UAE

Electronic Media Regulations in the UAE

Social media has become one of the greatest concerns in today’s world. We are now part of a generation who are highly influenced by social media. From the legal point of view, many issues may arise with regard to this. The growth of social media has resulted in many pros and cons. The pros are the availability of a wide range of opportunities to the users in terms of careers, communication etc,.…

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Patent Registration in the UAE

Patent Registration in the UAE

A Patent is a right that is granted to the holder and it gives the holder an exclusive right to use the invention. It allows the holder to regain the development costs and to obtain the return of investment in the developed product and it also provides for preventing another person from using the invention.

Patents are protected for numerous reasons. According to the World Intellectual Property…

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Retrospective Effect of Law

Retrospective Effect of Law

A person guilty to a crime is said to commit an offence with the knowledge of the punishment that exists at the time of the commission of the crime. However, there are instances where the penal implication for a crime may have been reduced by the legislature. In certain cases, an act may cease to be a crime after an amendment. In such cases, the question is whether the law has retrospective…

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Immigration and Labour Ban in the UAE

Immigration and Labour Ban in the UAE

To impose a labour ban is to prevent an employee from working in another organization in the UAE for a period of one year. Usually, such a restriction is applied where a person has failed to adhere to the provisions of the UAE labour law. Labour bans are assigned by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiritisation (MoHRE), Directorate of residency and foreign affairs, or the Ministry of…

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Sports Law- Scope and Applicability

Sports Law- Scope and Applicability

The number of legal issues in the sports industry is on the rise with commercialization of sports. Sports law has now become one of the most significant areas of law with the increase in issues pertaining to the sports industry. Sports law may be defined as a set of rules and regulations that govern the activities related to the sports industry. The scope of sports law is broad since it covers a…

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Mortgage in Abu Dhabi

Mortgage in Abu Dhabi

Mortgages are types of loans provided by banks to purchase property, and in such loans, the property or real estate is used as collateral. In Abu Dhabi, the Law relating to a mortgage is covered under the Law Number 3 of 2015 and Federal Law Number 5 of 1985. The Changes brought by the regulation has made the law relating to mortgage more clear. The legislation was introduced recently and it has…

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Oman Consumer Protection Law

Oman Consumer Protection Law

Consumer protection is essential for the better functioning of an economy. Every country has laid down the rules and regulations for ensuring fair treatment, and to safeguard the interest of the consumers. The relationship between a consumer and an employer is a complex one, and though on the outset it may seem that the companies or entity has a higher control over the consumers, the choices the…

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Drone Laws and Regulations in the UAE

Drone Laws and Regulations in the UAE

Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are now used in various sectors, where helicopters and aeroplanes were used to achieve the tasks. Now they are used in all spectres of life such as for search and rescue, marketing, site surveying, parcel deliveries, agriculture, environmental conservation etc.

To ensure that they do not violate the airspace or privacy or security, the use of drones in the UAE…

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Leasing and Licensing in the UAE.

Leasing and Licensing in the UAE.

Many countries recognize the concept of lease and license. However, the practice and applicability of these concepts may differ based on the jurisdiction. One is flexible whereas the other one is formal in nature. In the case of a grant of a lease, the applicant gets exclusive possession for a fixed period of time depending on the lease agreement. On the other hand, in the case of a license, the…

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Franchising in the UAE

Franchising in the UAE

Numerous international companies have established their organization via franchise in the UAE. The UAE, being the focal point of business in the MENA region, attracts various organizations across the globe to expand its business. Though it may seem simple on the outset, the franchise business involves several issues that are to be taken into consideration. The primary concern relating to the…

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Criminal liability in the UAE.

Criminal liability in the UAE.

One of the most essential elements in the commission of a crime is ‘Mens Rea’. ‘Mens rea’ is an individual’s state of mind during the commission of an offence. In simple words, it is the intent to commit an offence. In order to make a person accountable to a crime, ‘mens rea’ is essential since the person committing a crime is fully aware of the act or omission that leads to the crime.

In the…

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Limitation Period in the UAE

Limitation Period in the UAE

Period of limitation is the time frame within which a party should file the suit. It is the time limit within which one can approach the court for justice. The law of limitation has come into effect for protecting the established user from losing his rights.

The period of limitation is of two types namely, property and personal. The one which deals with the rights and obligations of an individual…

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Law Governing Self-defense in the UAE

Law Governing Self-defense in the UAE

Self-defense is a very complicated topic and at a personal level, it is generally exercised in order to prevent any kind of physical harm. However, it is not restricted to physical harm or danger, but also extends to property and possessions. There are instances where a crime is committed under the fear of harm and in such cases, the legal system may grant protection to such individuals.

The…

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Anti-Fraud Law in the UAE

Anti-Fraud Law in the UAE

The UAE has introduced its anti-fraud law under the Federal Law number 19 of 2016.The law has been established to prevent fraudulent practices and to safeguard the market from deception. The law provides for regulating the framework and creating more policies towards a legal regime and to provide an effective mechanism to counter infringement of intellectual property.

The Article 2 of the law…

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Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in the UAE

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in the UAE

The UAE is a major territorial business centre and has been attracting various cross border exchanges. Many international investors have opened their branches in the UAE. Though this results in the development of the nation, it also leads to the emergence of various disputes and issues among the entities.

Dispute resolution is the method by which the parties come forward to solve or deal the…

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Protection of Plant Variety in the UAE The development of a nation not only depends on the growth of the industries but also the protection of plant variety, since it provides for the growth of the agricultural industry thereby leading to economic development.

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Criminal Accountability in the UAE One of the most essential elements in the commission of a crime is 'Mens Rea'. 'Mens rea' is an individual's state of mind during the commission of an offence.