STA Law Firm Abu Dhabi

09/11/2022

Just like any other industry, disputes arise in the Aviation industry as well, and many times these disputes are inter-national. With the growth in the aviation industry, numerous disputes arising within the same is inevitable. The Chicago Conference of 1944 is supplemented by rules and procedure to settle such differences.

The Convention on Damage by Foreign Aircraft to Third Parties on the Surface (ICAO) of 1952 was the inaugural conference on international private air law

07/11/2022

Wrongful Conviction
Subsequently, specific reformatory measured must be adopted to fight the increasing brutality of wrongful conviction including an emphasis on the quasi-judicial role of the prosecution, an adequate standard of eyewitness identification and testimony, to name a few. For further information on wrongful conviction, visit the STA Law Firm website or contact our lawyers for bespoke legal advice.
https://www.stalawfirm.com/en/blogs/view/wrongful-conviction.html

05/11/2022

Medical Negligence in UAE
There is an old proverb that goes 'you should never lie to a doctor or a lawyer. This is due to the underlying fact that people visit such professionals in the hope to receive bespoke advice, and treatment in detrimental circumstances. Therefore, in such circumstances, even minute errors of judgment or negligence could prove to have colossal harm on the subject. That being said, in this article, our Lawyers in Dubai have elucidated about the new law on medical negligence in the UAE.

The New Law has repealed Federal Law Number 10 of 2008 & brings significant changes to the existing medical & healthcare regime in UAE - Lawyers in UAE

04/11/2022

Product Liability and safety
Product Liability is a key regulation that is found around the world and looks to provide customers with protection against falsely advertised or inappropriately delivered goods or services. The reason for these regulations exiting is to make sure that consumers are not taken advantage of. Should damages arise as a result of a product's faultiness, the manufacturer will be held liable. If you have any queries or require any assistance in this area, contact STA Law Firm.

Law and regulation on Product Liability, Liability for defective products, Burden of Proof, Evidence handling, Interim Relief before a full trial under UAE Law

31/10/2022

Cross Border Mergers
The United Arab Emirate’s commercial law is specifically tailored to attract prominent and promising foreign investments whilst obviously securing local concerns. Undoubtedly, the approach taken by the regulatory divisions and legislators forms a fertile ground for these investments to flourish. For assistance throughout the transaction of a cross-border merger or further information, contact our lawyers for bespoke legal advice.

Companies that intend to form any merger in the UAE need to follow the prescribed procedure and fulfill the respective requirements.

30/10/2022

The Copyright Law in India is in equal parity with the standards set by the agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), by providing minimum standards for safeguarding the rights of authors. For further information on protecting your creative works, visit our website or contact our lawyers for Bespoke Legal Advice.

The copyright law in India is in equal parity with the standards set by the agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).

26/10/2022

India’s Maritime history can be dated back to the third millennium BCE. Though there was no codified law like the ones which exists today, the customs and regulations concerning sea and maritime activities have been in existence since time immemorial. Ship arrest is exercised for various reasons including loss of property, collision, loss of life, salvage, violation of customs, to name a few. For more information, visit the STA Law Firm website or call our lawyers for bespoke legal advice.

Maritime Law of India and the Law relating to ship arrests, including the jurisdiction, permissible claims and procedural aspects of ship arrests in India.

24/10/2022

Happy Diwali!

21/10/2022

Termination for Convenience is a standard clause typically incorporated in government contracts wherein the government has the right to unilaterally terminate the contract, with or without giving any reason at any time. Such clauses are also incorporated in most construction contracts. It is crucial that such clauses are drafted appropriately, leaving no ambiguity whilst establishing the terms on how the clause may be invoked or applied coupled with encompassing further liability of the party terminating the contract. For further information on termination for convenience, contact our lawyers!

Termination for Convenience clause is popular in construction contracts. It is crucial to take note that clauses can be unclear & constructed on ambiguous terms

20/10/2022

Identifying the potential of this calamitous peril, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization settled the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, also known as the International Seed Treaty, primarily to ensure the future protection of biodiversity and food security. For more information on this treaty, visit the STA Law Firm website or contact our lawyers for in depth tidings.
https://www.stalawfirm.com/en/blogs/view/the-international-seed-treaty.html

17/10/2022

Implications of Bounced/ Dishonored Cheques in UAE
In practice, if the value of the bounced cheque is AED 200,000 or less, it is categorized as a simple crime, wherein a penalty of a fine does not exceed AED 10,000. In a situation where the value of the bounced cheque is over AED 200,000, the scope of punishment extends to detention as well, which is not applicable for a value of AED 200,000 or less. For further assistance with regards to cheque bounce matters, walk into our offices today!

In the UAE, where issuing a cheque which bounces on account of insufficient funds is an offence under the applicable law and is criminalized under Article 401