Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming societies worldwide, and the United Arab Emirates is at the forefront of this revolution. As AI systems become more deeply embedded in daily life—from government services to private enterprises—the need for robust AI Laws and AI Regulations has never been more significant. The UAE’s government recognizes both the opportunities and risks AI presents and, in response, has implemented a trailblazing approach to regulation. This article provides an in-depth overview of the latest legal framework governing AI in the UAE, offering guidance for residents seeking to ensure compliance and prosperity in this evolving landscape.

The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru (Court), vide an order dated 8 July 2025 (Order), in Venugopal Krishnamurthy & Anr. Versus M Tejaswini , has quashed an order of the subordinate court, and allowed the petitioners’ application to strike off the respondent’s defense in the original eviction suit due to persistent non-compliance with the subordinate court’s orders mandating the deposit of rental arrears.

The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), vide Circular No. NSDL/POLICY/2025/0071 dated 3 June 2025, has brought about a significant procedural shift in the transfer of shares of private limited companies through the depository mode. The circular outlines the procedure and introduces a compliance step essential to fulfil the prohibitive conditions of private company shareholding under the Companies Act, 2013 (“Companies Act”).

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), vide an ex-parte interim order dated 3 July 2025 (Order), issued under Sections 11(1), 11(4), 11B(1), and 11D of the SEBI Act, 1992, has restrained entities of the Jane Street Group, LLC (JS Group) from participating in the Indian securities market and directed the impounding of alleged unlawful gains amounting to INR 4,843.57 crore. This action follows SEBI’s investigation into prima facie manipulative trading practices by JS Group entities in the BANKNIFTY and NIFTY indices, particularly on derivative expiry days, spanning from 1 January 2023 to 31 May 2025.

The nullification of a university diploma is a serious legal matter with significant implications for individuals and institutions, particularly when it affects an individual’s eligibility for public office. Such decisions are often based on claims of irregularities in the admission, transfer, or graduation process. While academic institutions have the authority to revoke degrees in cases of fraud or misrepresentation, such actions must adhere to due process, legal certainty, and non-discrimination principles under international law. This article explores the general legal framework governing diploma nullification and examines a recent high-profile case involving Istanbul University’s decision to nullify the diploma of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul.

Background: On 28 March 2025, the Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment in the matter of National Restaurant Association of India & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr addressing the legality of mandatory service charges levied by restaurants and hotels....

In a landmark judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in K. Gopi v. Sub-Registrar and Others (2025 SCC OnLine SC 740) has declared Rule 55A(i) of the Tamil Nadu Registration Rules, 1983 (“Rule 55A(i)”) ultra vires of the Registration Act, 1908. The judgment...

The Hon’ble Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MREAT) vide order 2 June 2025 in the case of D. N. Nagar Shivneri CHS Ltd. v. Various Allottees held that a cooperative housing society undertaking self-redevelopment does not automatically qualify as a...

White-collar crime poses a significant challenge to Turkey’s financial and legal systems. The Turkish Penal Code and regulatory laws provide a comprehensive framework for prosecution, yet enforcement challenges remain due to the complexity of financial crimes. Bıçak provides comprehensive legal services in the field of white-collar crimes in Turkey, offering strategic defense and advisory solutions for individuals and corporations facing allegations of financial misconduct, fraud, bribery, embezzlement, money laundering, insider trading, and corporate malfeasance. With a deep understanding of Turkish criminal law, regulatory frameworks, and international compliance standards, our firm represents clients at all stages of criminal investigations, administrative proceedings, and court trials. We assist in conducting internal investigations, developing compliance programs, and mitigating legal risks to prevent corporate liability.

Determining who qualifies as the data controller in relation to a data processing operation is of crucial importance, as the controller is the primary party responsible for ensuring data protection. It is a general principle that the data controller is the one who determines the purpose – and at least the essential means – of the processing. Recently, however, this understanding appears to have become more nuanced. In this article, we analyse a recent decision of the CJEU, which includes some surprising findings.
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