by admin | Jul 31, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, dispute resolution, Jurisdiction and Ruling, LawUpdates
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have introduced Practice Direction No. 1 of 2026 – Adjournment of Hearings, providing a comprehensive procedural framework governing requests to adjourn hearings before the DIFC Courts. Signed by Chief Justice...
by admin | Jul 28, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Federal Law
Introduction In a significant judgment for intellectual property and commercial litigation in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has reaffirmed the legal distinction between material damages and moral (non-pecuniary) damages in trademark infringement disputes...
by admin | Jul 28, 2026 | Banking and Finance law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, UAE Law
The Dubai Court of Cassation has delivered an important judgment addressing the rights of bank customers whose accounts are frozen pursuant to anti-money laundering investigations and the corresponding obligations of banks to comply with directives issued by the...
by admin | Feb 24, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Federal Law, Jurisdiction and Ruling, UAE Labour Law
Introduction In a landmark ruling on substantive defence in UAE labour disputes, the Federal Supreme Court issued Judgment in Civil Appeal No. 867 of 2025 on 10 December 2025, reinforcing procedural justice within UAE litigation. The decision addresses a recurring...
by admin | Feb 6, 2026 | Arbitration Law, Civil Litigation, UAE Law
Appeal No. 191 of 2025 – Order of Arbitration Petition Introduction In a significant judgment, the Dubai Court of Appeal clarified the limits of arbitral jurisdiction under UAE law. In its ruling dated 22 January 2026 (Appeal No. 191 of 2025, Order of Arbitration...
by admin | Jan 26, 2026 | Civil Litigation, LawUpdates, UAE Law
The Federal DecreeLaw No. 25 of 2025 introducing the 2025 Civil Transactions Law marks one of the most comprehensive overhauls of civil liability in decades. Articles 245 to 258 redefine how harm, fault, causation, and compensation interact—reflecting a more...