20 articles found for Lawsuits & Disputes

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...

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...

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 ≤...

The arbitration scene in Turkey is mainly occupied by four institutions, namely: Turkish Bar Association Arbitration Centre, Turkish Insurance Arbitration Commission, Istanbul Arbitration Centre(ISTAC),  Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitratiın Centre(ITOTAM)....

The Thai Civil and Commercial Code allows civil legal action by one person or entity (the plaintiff) against another person or entity (the defendant), to be ruled on in certain...

Getting arrested in Thailand is a frightening and stressful experience, but if you keep calm and know what to do, you can make things much easier for yourself. In this...

Dispute Resolution for B2B Transactions in Thailand: A Detailed OverviewDispute resolution is a critical component of business-to-business interactions. Thailand's legal structure allows for a variety of conflict resolution options, including...

For individuals and families navigating the legal system, it may seem challenging. Whether your concerns are with a landlord-tenant conflict, divorce is on your mind, or you want to know...

In legal disputes, the traditional path of seeking resolution through the court system is often seen as the default option. However, there's a world of alternatives also known as Alternative...

The world of Thai real estate can often be a precarious one - where fortunes can be made or lost on a single transaction. In an industry fraught with complex...

To all business owners, managers, and executives. You start your business. You have a dispute. One thing that you will definitely regret in such a case is not having a...

I started my law firm renting desk space at a very kind lawyer’s office. He was my first boss in Law, Mr Alain A Johns of Alain A Johns Partnership....