29 articles found for Lawsuits & Disputes

Jurisdiction is determined by "habitual residence" or "domicile," meaning you do not need to be a British citizen to divorce in England or Wales. The UK court views all global...

21-Day Deadline: You have exactly 21 days from the date your dismissal takes effect to lodge an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission. Minimum Employment Period: You must...

You must submit unfair dismissal claims to the Fair Work Commission within 21 days of your termination date. Employees have a legal right to request flexible or remote work arrangements...

The UK uses a "no-fault" divorce system, meaning you no longer need to prove adultery, desertion, or unreasonable behavior to end a marriage. A minimum of 26 weeks is required...

For residential lease renewals after July 1, 2024, the 25% rent increase cap has expired; increases are now limited by the 12-month average of the Consumer Price Index (TÜFE). Landlords...

The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) applies only to property sold by developers or investors in the ordinary course of their business, not to private sales between individuals. Developers cannot use...

A foreign divorce is not automatically recognized in the Philippines; it requires a court process called a Petition for Judicial Recognition of Foreign Judgment. Article 26 of the Family Code...

Greek courts generally have jurisdiction if Greece is the "habitual residence" of both spouses, regardless of their nationality. Consensual divorce is the fastest route, finalized before a notary public in...

Commercial tenants in New York City have significantly fewer statutory protections than residential tenants, making the specific language of the lease the primary governing law. Filing for a "Yellowstone Injunction"...

Contractors in Thailand are legally liable for defects for one year after delivery, extending to five years for structural failures under the Civil and Commercial Code. Owners must provide a...

California mandates a minimum six-month waiting period from the date the respondent is served before a divorce can be finalized. Mediation is significantly more cost-effective, typically costing 50% to 70%...

Claims for accidents where the driver is identified must be lodged within three years of the incident. "Hit and run" claims involving unidentified drivers have a much shorter deadline of...

Strict Timelines: In the Philippines, you generally have 30 calendar days to file a formal "Answer" after receiving a summons; failing to do so can result in a default judgment...

- You generally have 30 calendar days from the date of service to file a formal response with the California Superior Court.  - Failing to respond leads to a "default...

What types of business disputes justify a lawsuit in Florida? Business lawsuits in Florida typically arise when one party fails to meet their obligations under a contract, violates state trade...

You can sue in Nigeria if a product is unsafe, of poor quality, or does not match its description and this causes you loss, injury, or damage. The main legal...

Introduction: Navigating the 2025 Rental MarketUnderstanding Dubai's Regulatory StructureDubai Land Department (DLD)Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA)Rental Disputes Center (RDC)The Legal Framework: Laws No. 26 and 33The Tenancy Agreement and Ejari...

China now offers more reliable tools to chase assets, including a powerful Asset Reporting Order that forces judgment debtors to disclose their property or face fines, detention, or even criminal...

Table of ContentsIntroduction: Navigating Business DisagreementsUnderstanding the Legal Framework in 2025A Step-by-Step Guide to Dispute ResolutionStep One: Review the Contract ThoroughlyStep Two: Attempt Negotiation and MediationStep Three: Arbitration in the...

Table of ContentsIntroduction: A New Era for Workplace Conflict ResolutionUnderstanding the UAE's Employment Law FrameworkCore Employee Rights and ProtectionsThe Revolutionary Two-Track Dispute Resolution SystemTrack One: MOHRE Adjudication for Claims ≤...