Flying to Mars? We heard this year about land parcels being reserved for sale on Mars and Moon! Illusionary as it may sound, this does not surprise us anymore with SpaceX being founded with the goal of colonizing Mars by 2030s. The first unarmed spacecraft by SpaceX designed in conjunction with NASA will be sent to Mars by 2018 as per reports. Before we expand the ambit of legal services beyond planet Earth, we continue to lay your curiosity to rest by sharing our competence on legal updates you ought to know for the present times.

Are you aware that the perception of time differs dramatically across the globe? While the Americans tend to think about time in a 5-minute increment, Middle Easterners do so in 15 minute increments, implying that an American’s five minute siesta and a Middle Easterner’s fifteen minute siesta are actually experienced as the same length of time! "Lawyers in Dubai" "International Law Firm" "Lawyers in Abu Dhabi" "Best Lawyers in Dubai" "Lawyers in RAK"

The age old adage “rule of thumb” comes from a derelict old English law which stated That one could not beat his wife with anything wider than one’s thumb. Strange laws that existed in a time we only read about. The law is ever dynamic and continues to reflect the society’s customs of the day and age. In this region, the law keeps up with the requirements of not only its citizens but also several of those that call UAE its home. Here at Court Uncourt, we attempt to bring you the law in a structure that everyone can relate to. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you!

We live in a time ravaged by the use of the Internet. Pluck a man out from a past century and drop him onto our planet, it would not be long before he would be amazed, or horrified, by thing we call the internet and what it has enabled us to do. The trade of goods was traditionally done by a hand-to-hand exchange, in which case, if any problem were to arise on the quality of the good or the amount paid, one could instantly manage it with the other party, face-to-face. The problem we face today is that in light of the online purchases we undertake, disputes over the state of the goods received entail complications in ascertaining who is to be held liable. In the United Kingdom, legislation has been introduced to regulate these modernday scenarios. Sales of goods are covered by the Sale of Goods Act 1979. The Act will only apply when the buyer has not seen the products that have been purchased, and have proceeded with the sale based on the reasonable contemplation of the parties about how the item was portrayed to look. In this issue of Court Uncourt, our lawyers will explain a broad range of legal matters ranging from the bankruptcy code in the United Arab Emirates to the distinction between tax avoidance and tax evasion. Through this information outlet, we intend to keep our readers updated on the latest legal developments around the world. We wish you an enlightening read of this issue of Court Uncourt and a Happy New Year!

As one of the five pillars of Islam, Siyam or fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan is obligatory to all adult Muslims except those who are exempt, such as those who are sick, etc. We hope all our readers will try to make the best of it and enjoy the experience!

Class 101 on Farming: A strong root gives rise to a strong stem; and a strong stem yields staple crops. Hence, farmers try to protect their harvest by employing agriculturalcatalysts that strengthen the roots of their crops. However, this theory is not exclusive to farmers. The case is relatively similar for nations too (who depend on their harvest of tax returns)! Governments around the world have tried to deepen their grasp in the (economic) pasture by formulating various mechanisms to ensure that their yield (tax returns) do not decay.

Regardless of its size, a piece of paper can only be folded in half a maximum of six times. Sure, there’s a scientific explanation for this (with every fold the paper becomes twice as thick, with the thickness becoming disproportionate to the other dimensions by the sixth fold) – but telling a person that they will not be able to achieve a particular task is a guaranteed way to ensure that they will try. And if the obvious method looks set to fail, maybe a creative alternative is the best route to success. The paper may not fold any smaller if you use the obvious method, BUT what if you try with tissue paper or kitchen foil? Or make parallel folds along the same axis? We at STA pride ourselves on our bespoke, fresh and innovative approach to each and every situation – both with paper, on paper and in law. Welcome back to Court Uncourt! Our latest issue once again discusses a variety of prevalent legal topics, both in the UAE and further afield, from a unique and imaginative perspective. Enjoy your read – and fold carefully afterwards!