What to review before signing a commercial contract
A practical list of the questions worth answering before you sign: who the other party is, what you have committed to, and what happens if performance fails.
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Ending an employment contract in Jordan: what employees and employers should know
An overview of the questions that usually arise when employment ends: how it ended, notice, entitlements, and the papers worth keeping.
Read the article (Article in Arabic)Civil compensation and criminal liability: what is the difference?
One act can lead to a civil claim and a criminal case at the same time. We explain the different aims of each and what that means for the injured party and for the person accused.
Read the article (Article in Arabic)Claiming a debt or financial right: the documents you need and the general steps
Everything starts with proof. Which documents support a financial claim, and what is the general path from an amicable demand to enforcement?
Read the article (Article in Arabic)Lease contracts: the terms worth attention before you sign
Duration, rent, maintenance and eviction: the clauses behind most landlord–tenant disputes, and how to read them before signing.
Read the article (Article in Arabic)What to know before forming a company in Jordan
Choosing a legal form, the relationship between partners, capital and founding documents: the early decisions that shape a company for years.
Read the article (Article in Arabic)Disputes between partners: how are they handled legally?
From reviewing company documents to negotiation, mediation and litigation: the general route for a partner dispute without bringing the company down.
Read the article (Article in Arabic)Online blackmail and privacy violations: what to do first
The first practical steps when facing threats, blackmail or the publication of private information online, and what a lawyer needs to assess your position.
Read the article (Article in Arabic)Mediation, arbitration and litigation: how do dispute-resolution routes differ?
Three ways to resolve a dispute, each with its own logic, cost and degree of party control. A plain-language comparison.
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