REIT Formation in UAE: Legal Requirements & Process
Real estate has always been one of the most powerful drivers of investment in the Middle East, and the UAE has become a leading hub for structuring regulated property funds. In recent years, Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, have taken centre stage as a vehicle for investors who want access to income-producing property without […]
Step-by-Step Guide to Launching a Family Office Fund in UAE
A Family Office Fund provides a structured way for high-net-worth families to manage wealth, investments, and governance across generations. By consolidating assets under a dedicated framework, families can ensure long-term preservation of capital, plan for succession, and optimise investment strategies. The UAE has emerged as a highly attractive destination for family offices due to its […]
DIFC vs ADGM: Which Jurisdiction Is Best for Your Fund Setup?
When fund managers compare DIFC vs ADGM, they are choosing between two of the world’s most active financial free zones. Both offer a familiar common law environment, minimal corporate tax for qualifying entities, and full foreign ownership, but they differ in legal form, regulatory style, speed to market and the types of fund families they […]
OpenEvidence V Doximity: A Closer Look
Two of the biggest AI-driven healthcare players are locked in an escalating legal battle. OpenEvidence, a clinical decision support platform widely used as a medical search engine among clinicians, sued Doximity, medical networking platform that provides communication channels for clinicians and patients in June 2025, alleging that the $13 billion company impersonated doctors to misappropriate […]
Google’s Antitrust Woes Continue: A Closer Look
In the span of a few days, Google has faced two landmark rulings on opposite sides of the Atlantic. The first, on September 2, 2025, in the United States of America et al., v. Google LLC, (the “U.S. Case”), saw Judge Amit P. Mehta stop short of breaking up Google’s search business, instead directing measures […]
The Anthropic Settlement That Wasn’t
On August 27, 2025, Anthropic PBC reached a settlement with book authors in a class action copyright lawsuit, ending what had become one of the most closely watched AI copyright cases in federal court. However, on September 8, 2025, Judge Alsup postponed preliminary approval of the settlement, expressing concern that the agreement was incomplete and […]
The FREE-AI Committee Report
On August 13, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI), committee report. To balance innovation with accountability, the FREE-AI framework sets out seven core principles: trust; innovation over restraint; accountability; safety, resilience, and sustainability; people first; fairness and equity; and understanding by design. […]
UAE Business Regulation Trends 2025: What to Know
The UAE business landscape continues to evolve at a remarkable pace. As global investors and entrepreneurs look towards the region for opportunities, UAE business regulations are adapting to meet international standards while fostering innovation and economic growth. Understanding these changes is essential for companies planning expansion, compliance, or restructuring in 2025. Growing Focus on Compliance […]
How Do We Regulate Chatbots? A Closer Look
Conversational AI (technology that enables machines to engage in human-like dialogue) has ushered in a new generation of chatbots that increasingly resemble human companions. No longer limited to answering queries or scheduling tasks, today’s chatbots can offer therapy-like support, simulated friendships, and even intimate relationships. Recent reports of so-called “AI psychosis” where chatbots spiral into […]
Google’s $30 Million Settlement and The Coppa: A Closer Look
Google has just agreed to pay $30 million in a preliminary settlement, pursuant to a proposed class action lawsuit in California, to resolve allegations that YouTube collected personal information from children, without obtaining parental consent and used it to provide targeted advertisements. The settlement awaits approval from U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen. If approved, it will mark an initiative toward resolving the allegations and compensating those […]
