17 May 2021
Legal Updates: Has information security become a corporate governance issue? written by Victor Chan, Supervisor, AIFC Academy of Law
When it comes to managing information security, there is an entrenched belief in many organizations that it is purely a technology issue. In other words, many believe the use of physical security measures and technical security measures are sufficient to ensure the safety of their information assets and sufficient to fulfil their legal obligations in relation to information security. However, is this true? Should it be a corporate governance issue as well?
Full article: Has information security become a corporate governance issue?
10 February 2021
Legal Updates: Amendments to the AIFC Employment Regulations prepared by Victor Chan, Supervisor, AIFC Academy of Law
On 15 January 2021, the AIFC Employment Amendment Regulations 2021 came into force, introducing a new approach for 'end of service gratuity'. This article outlines what 'end of service gratuity' is and compares the old and new approaches.
Full article: Amendments to the AIFC Employment Regulations.
27 January 2021
AIFC Court Cases Update: Nursultan Aliyev v Proportunity Management Company Ltd (AIFC-C / SSC / 2020/002 ) prepared by Victor Chan, Supervisor, AIFC Academy of Law
One of the recent cases decided by the AIFC Court. The main question before the court was whether there was an employment contract between the claimant and the defendant. However, there are also some procedural, evidential, and jurisdictional issues that might be useful for one's legal practice at the AIFC.
Full article: Nursultan Aliyev .
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