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The UK’s Merged R&D Tax Relief Scheme: Key Changes and Benefits for Businesses

The UK government has introduced a new merged R&D tax relief scheme, effective from 1 April 2024, replacing the previous SME and RDEC schemes. This reform simplifies the tax relief system and ensures that businesses involved in research and development have fair access to tax incentives, making the UK an attractive destination for innovation. Foreign […]
  • Posted by Niloofar Foroozanfar
  • On 17 March 2025
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Dubai: new judicial authority to settle jurisdictional conflicts

Dubai is known for having two different legal systems: civil law for the onshore Dubai Courts and common law for the DIFC Courts within the Dubai International Financial Centre. Although both are part of Dubai’s judicial structure, they have often operated separately, creating challenges due to the lack of a single supervisory body. To address […]
  • Posted by Niloofar Foroozanfar
  • On 27 November 2024
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Artificial intelligence (AI) in the marine industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents the capacity of technology to collect, analyze, and subsequently respond to data. With the rising popularity of luxury yacht travel, it is a crucial time for the yachting industry to focus on new technology. AI emerges as a powerful tool with the potential to greatly reinforce initiatives across the yachting sector. […]
  • Posted by Niloofar Foroozanfar
  • On 5 June 2024
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PATENT OR COPYRIGHT FOR A SOFTWARE

Intellectual Property Rights concern protection of the information. There are no fences in this field and it is quite possible to lose the privileges stemming from IPRs easily. If an information doesn’t enjoy one of the IPR protection, then it is open to be infringed. Further, sometimes the information could fall under several IPR and […]
  • Posted by Melike Alkaya Erdogan
  • On 21 May 2024
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KEY CHANGES TO UK COMPANY LAW FOR BUSINESSES IN 2024

Since October 2023, several changes to UK Company Law have been introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. The first set of modifications has been implemented since 4 March 2024, highlighting the necessity for businesses, intermediaries, and stakeholders to understand and prepare for these new requirements. New Uk Company Law obligations apply to: […]
  • Posted by Niloofar Foroozanfar
  • On 19 April 2024
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Key Changes in the UAE Visa System in 2024

The UAE, particularly Dubai, is renowned for its contemporary tourist destinations, coupled with numerous cultural attractions and activities. In addition, it is recognized as one of the world’s most attractive investment hubs. Therefore, the UAE government consistently revises visa policies to enhance tourism, streamline the experience for foreign visitors, and attract talented students, employees, investors, […]
  • Posted by Niloofar Foroozanfar
  • On 6 March 2024
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Beijing Convention and Italy’s Contemporary Legal Landscape

The arrest and judicial sale of ships to settle ship mortgage debts, maritime claims, and liens is a key part of maritime law on a global scale. In June 2022, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) endorsed the final draft of the Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships produced by UNCITRAL’s […]
  • Posted by Niloofar Foroozanfar
  • On 19 February 2024
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A Concise Guide to INCOTERMS 2020 in International Transactions

INCOTERMS, an abbreviation for International Commercial Terms, constitute a standardized set of international trade terminology employed within international contracts and commercial dealings. These terms were initially introduced by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in 1936 and have subsequently undergone multiple revisions. The most recent version is INCOTERMS 2020. They serve to establish a common […]
  • Posted by Niloofar Foroozanfar
  • On 28 November 2023
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New Emiratization Rules for Companies Operating in the United Arab Emirates

Emiratization has been, and remains, a prominent subject of discussion in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), especially given the emphasis on attracting foreign investment and the easing of restrictions on foreign ownership. Recently, in July 2023, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) of the UAE introduced updated Emiratization rules that apply to small […]
  • Posted by Niloofar Foroozanfar
  • On 26 October 2023
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THE LEGAL PERSPECTIVES OF YACHT RACING IN THE UNITED STATES

Yacht racing is a popular and significant sport in the United States, attracting a wide range of participants. It actually holds a long-standing tradition with a rich history in the U.S and involves competitive sailing events where the yachts race against each other following the predetermined courses and rules. It also encompasses a range of […]
  • Posted by Niloofar Foroozanfar
  • On 8 September 2023
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