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Compensation For Services Rendered Or Agency Fees? Court Looks Beyond The Label
When an estate agent facilitates a property sale without a formal agency agreement or fails to document their involvement in the promise of sale, can they still claim compensation for their services? A recent Maltese court ruling clarifies the prescriptive period applicable to such claims and establishes critical precedent for agents seeking payment for undocumented professional services.
Malta Real Estate
FF
FFF Legal
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Sujeción Al Convenio Concursal De La Parte De Un Crédito Privilegiado Especial No Satisfecha Mediante La Ejecución De La Garantía
El Tribunal Supremo español ha emitido una sentencia que establece criterios sobre el tratamiento de créditos privilegiados especiales en procedimientos concursales cuando no pueden satisfacerse completamente con la realización del bien afecto. La decisión determina cómo debe aplicarse la quita acordada en convenio a la porción no satisfecha de estos créditos una vez clasificados como ordinarios.
Spain Insolvency
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Wedding Venue Cancelled In Italy: Can A Wedding Venue Cancel On You?
Planning a destination wedding in Italy can turn into a legal nightmare when a venue unexpectedly cancels. Understanding the critical differences between advance payments and confirmatory deposits under Italian law, along with your contractual rights and potential remedies, can mean the difference between recovering your investment or facing significant financial losses when a wedding venue becomes unavailable.
Italy Commercial
AS
Arnone & Sicomo
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Personal Injury Claims For Tourists Injured In Cyprus
Tourists injured during holidays in Cyprus often face legal uncertainty when they return home, unsure whether claims can be pursued from abroad or how to navigate local liability laws. Understanding the Civil Wrongs Law, identifying proper defendants, and preserving evidence promptly are essential steps in pursuing compensation for accidents at hotels, resorts, or during excursions. Cyprus lawyers can conduct investigations and claims remotely, but time limits and evidentiary requirements demand swift actio
Cyprus Litigation
DA
A. Danos & Associates LLC
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Arrested Or Questioned By The Police In Cyprus? 10 Things You Need To Know
What should you do if questioned or arrested by police in Cyprus? Understanding your legal rights during criminal investigations is crucial, from knowing why you're being detained to exercising your right to legal counsel and remaining silent. These ten essential points explain the safeguards available under Cyprus law and how to protect your legal position from the earliest stages of police interaction.
Cyprus Criminal
CP
Christos Paraskevas LLC
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‘It’s Good To Talk’: High Court Clarifies Impact Of CCMA Engagement With Borrowers After Proceedings Commence
The High Court has ruled on whether lenders must halt possession proceedings after re-engaging with borrowers under mortgage arrears protocols. This case examines the interplay between the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears and ongoing court proceedings, clarifying when post-commencement borrower communications affect a lender's ability to obtain possession orders.
Ireland Litigation
RL
RDJ LLP
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Disclosure And Discovery: Comparing The Law Of The United States (Common Law System) And The Netherlands (Civil Law System)
The Dutch and American legal systems differ fundamentally in their approach to evidence gathering, with the United States employing an extensive pre-trial discovery process designed to ensure maximum transparency, while the Netherlands relies on a more limited system centered on parties' duty of truthfulness. This comparative analysis explores how these contrasting procedural frameworks shape litigation strategy, witness examination, and the overall conduct of civil proceedings in cross-border disputes.
Netherlands Litigation
BT
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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Signalement de contenus illicites en ligne : l’auteur d’un signalement peut voir sa responsabilité engagée
Le Tribunal judiciaire de Paris a condamné les producteurs d'une émission télévisée à verser 22.000 euros de dommages-intérêts pour avoir abusivement signalé des vidéos sur YouTube. Cette décision souligne les risques juridiques liés à l'utilisation des procédures de signalement en ligne lorsque les droits invoqués ne sont pas suffisamment établis.
France IP
DA
Delsol Avocats
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Marine Casualties, Investigations And Liabilities In Malta: AIJA TLLC Cross-border Questionnaire
Malta's comprehensive maritime legal framework governs marine casualties through domestic legislation and international conventions, establishing clear protocols for investigations, liability determinations, and wreck removal. Understanding the interplay between the Merchant Shipping Act, international conventions like SOLAS and the Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention, and Malta's unique position as a major flag state is essential for shipowners, P&I clubs, and maritime practitioners navigating casualty respon
Malta Transport
GA
Ganado Advocates
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