by admin | Feb 26, 2026 | dispute resolution, Jurisdiction and Ruling, LawUpdates, Real Estate
Introduction The Emirate of Ajman has enacted a comprehensive legislative framework establishing a specialized Rental Disputes Center designed to centralize and modernize the adjudication of tenancy-related disputes. This reform represents a significant development in...
by admin | Feb 24, 2026 | Contract Law, Insurance Law, Jurisdiction and Ruling, Real Estate
Introduction Commercial lease rent refund UAE disputes often hinge on whether the tenant actually received the benefit intended under the contract—a principle recently clarified by the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation in Commercial Appeals Nos. 9 & 13 of 2026.....
by admin | Feb 24, 2026 | Commercial Litigation, Company Law, Jurisdiction and Ruling
Introduction Corporate disputes in the UAE often fail not because of weak arguments, but because the claim is filed against the wrong legal person. A recent judgment of the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation clarified an important principle concerning who has the legal...
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 21, 2026 | Commercial Litigation, Contract Law, Jurisdiction and Ruling, Real Estate
In a landmark ruling on real estate contract termination in Dubai, the Court of Cassation issued Judgment in Case 197/2025 concerning the legal characterization and consequences of earnest money in property sale contracts. Background of the Dispute The dispute arose...
by admin | Feb 16, 2026 | Commercial Litigation, Jurisdiction and Ruling, Real Estate
The Dubai Court of Cassation kiosk ruling 2026 (Commercial Appeal No. 27 of 2026) addresses a recurring legal question: are kiosks and similar structures considered movable assets, or do they qualify as real estate for the purpose of jurisdiction? The Court’s ruling...
