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Navigating Halal Financing for Residential and Commercial Transactions in Canada

Nelligan Law

In residential transactions, Halal financing typically involves structures such as Murabaha (cost-plus sale), Ijarah (leasing), Musharakah (partnership), and Istisna’a (manufacturing contracts). However, borrowers must exercise due diligence and understand the terms and conditions of the financing arrangement.

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Giving off Bad Energy: “Milkshake” Sample Removed from Beyoncé’s Album “Renaissance”

IPilogue

Artists only require permission from original composers and the record labels if they wish to borrow work, and unfortunately for Kelis, she didn’t fall within this category due to a contract she signed when she was nearly 20 years younger and did not fully understand.

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Thinking of Investing? What Are the Guidelines for Off-Plan Property Purchases in Dubai?

LexBlog IP

Legal Due Diligence: It is essential, involving verification with government authorities such as the Dubai Land Department or Real Estate Regulatory Agency. This includes providing the necessary data and documents as required by the Land Department of Dubai. Such contracts are considered invalid.

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NFTs: promisingly transformational, yet fraught with IP pitfalls – Part I

Kluwer Copyright Blog

The ‘ Dune’ scenario is a well-known ‘tale of crypto folly’ featuring NFT purchasers who failed to exercise appropriate due diligence in determining what rights are granted when procuring an NFT. Copyright that is transferred upon selling an NFT may explicitly be outlined in the self-executing smart contract governing the sale.

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Ownership of Copyrights Patents and Trademarks are Created by Employees and Independent Contractors

IP and Legal Filings

With no hidden atrocities the labor intended to be associated with the innovation should be given their due diligence and the public can to emanate from the same. The inferior status towards the right to ownership is pronounced in regards to the functioning under a contract of service.

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FTC Issues Guidance on Use of Consumer Reviews: Brands, Platforms and Comparison Websites Are in the Hot Seat

LexBlog IP

While marketers are encouraged to read both guidance documents, our focus here is on the guidance issued to marketers. Do your due diligence on third-party sites and platforms. If you are using third-party review sites or platforms, determine what tools they have in place to ensure that the reviewers are bona fide users.

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EDPB provides guidance on the concepts of controller and processor in the GDPR (Part I)

LexBlog IP

The Guidelines are clear that a case-by-case analysis is required and the assessment should be driven by the factual realities of the processing activities, and the terms of a contract are not decisive in all circumstances. Completing this assessment could include the processor making available certain documents to the controller (e.g.