Legal News

Oct 16, 2026

4 min read

Aurelien Bard

Legal news this week: Copilot for Legal, AI oversight, SRA pressure

Microsoft enters legal AI, research finds a gap in firms' AI governance, judges set their AI stance and small firms step up pressure on the SRA.

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Published in Legal News

Tax Law

Oct 15, 2026

7 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Thailand departure tax: 1,000-baht draft and 450-baht tourist fee

Thailand departure tax draft: THB 1,000 per air departure, ceiling THB 5,000, all nationalities, consultation to 29 October 2026. Plus the 450-baht tourist fee.

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Published in Tax Law

Tax Law

Oct 15, 2026

6 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Portugal State Budget 2027: IRS brackets up 3.88%, lower rates

Portugal State Budget 2027 proposal: IRS brackets up 3.88%, lower rates for brackets 1 to 6, mínimo de existência EUR 13,580 and final vote on 24 November.

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Published in Tax Law

Immigration & Visas

Oct 15, 2026

7 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Saudi Arabia status correction for Yemenis: 2-month window opens

Saudi status correction for Yemenis opened on 11 October 2026 for two months: free visit visas, iqama transfers, huroob cancellations and a Qiwa levy waiver.

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Published in Immigration & Visas

Civil & Contract Law

Oct 15, 2026

7 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Saudi Arabia enforcement law: new rules take effect 28 October

Saudi enforcement law takes effect on 28 October 2026: promissory notes must be registered electronically, a 10-year cut-off applies, and hiding assets carries up to SAR 1 million.

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Published in Civil & Contract Law

Tax Law

Oct 15, 2026

7 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Greece tax debt instalments: AADE rules on 72-instalment scheme

Greece tax debt instalments: AADE circular E.2060/2026 sets eligibility, interest and loss rules for the 72-instalment arrangement. Apply on myAADE by 31 December 2026.

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Published in Tax Law

Property & Tenancy Law

Oct 15, 2026

10 min read

Antonio Fernandez

UAE: Dubai rental dispute settlements reach 2,350 in nine months

Dubai rental dispute settlements under Article 10 of Decree No. (26) of 2013: 2,350 RDC settlements worth AED 401m in 2026, enforceability, limitation, fees and appeals.

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Published in Property & Tenancy Law

Civil & Contract Law

Oct 15, 2026

10 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Turkey fund liquidation bill clears TBMM committee: what changed

Turkey fund liquidation bill 2/3939 cleared the TBMM Plan and Budget Committee on 14 October 2026: scope, net investment formula, TRY 1m interim cap, liability and TMSF collection.

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Published in Civil & Contract Law

Criminal Law

Oct 15, 2026

9 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Philippines: Duterte ICC trial set for 30 Nov after fitness ruling

Duterte ICC trial opens 30 November 2026: Trial Chamber III's fitness decision, the test applied, rejected defence requests, charges and points for counsel.

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Published in Criminal Law

Criminal Law

Oct 15, 2026

11 min read

Antonio Fernandez

US ICC sanctions: OFAC blocks court assets, wind-down to April 2027

ICC sanctions: the US designated the ICC under E.O. 14203, s.1(a)(ii)(A), on 9 October 2026. Blocking, 10-business-day OFAC reports, GLs 13 to 16 under 31 CFR part 528 and the 7 April 2027 wind-down.

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Published in Criminal Law