The Turkish Commercial Code (hereinafter to be referred to as the “TCC”) entered into force on January 1st, 1957, and for over 50 years since then, while most of the European countries have adopted new codes or amended their regulations in accordance with the latest developments taking place in the world, the TCC has not been significantly amended.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) generally refers to the use of a neutral third party to facilitate settlement of a dispute outside of a formal court of law. In Texas, a common use of ADR is as a reference to settlement procedures described in and subject to the 1987 Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures Act. 

In an attempt to revive a tax incentive regime from 2004, the Argentine Congress enacted Law No. 26,360 (the “Investment Regime”) to stimulate investments in (i) capital assets (excluding automobiles) to be used in industrial activities and (ii) infrastructure works.

One of the Middle East's leading maritime business leaders today expressed confidence that the region's shipping industry is riding out the global economic storm. United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 14 - 2008 Ince Al Jallaf & Co

Franchising, the fast-spreading business model originating from the USA, which has become popular in the USA, Japan and EU, has also established and gained its solid footing in China. Until May 2007, there have been 2,600 franchising systems in China, covering more than 60 branches of industry, and the total franchise outlets amount to 200,000.

The best time to consult with an attorney is when you don’t need one! Whenever you have concerns about a potential problem, that is the time to talk to a lawyer.

Collaborative Law is a new and alternative process where both parties and their legal counsel commit themselves to resolving their differences justly and equitably without resort, or threat of resort, to the courts. It is suitable for many types of law but most often occurs in the domestic area. The State of Texas passed legislation regarding Collaborative Law in 2001 (Family Code Section 6.603) and Texas was the first state to pass such legislation.

It's a question your most important client might pose, or maybe your neighbor: "What should I do if I'm stopped for DUI?" Here's an overview for lawyers who don't practice DUI law.

Beginning in December of 2006, DuPage County became the first court in Illinois to allow the use of Alcohol Monitoring Ankle Bracelets in court cases involving DUI Arrests. These are more appropriately referred to as SCRAM devices. 'SCRAM' stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor. The devices were designed by Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc., headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Effective January 1, 2009, the judicial driving permit, a hardship license formerly granted to first offenders (see 625 ILCS 11-500 for definition of ‘first offenders’) is abolished for all arrestees on or after 1-1-09. 625 ILCS 5/6-206.1 makes several substantial changes to the implied consent laws.