Bankruptcy-preventing settlement in Yemeni law and Islamic jurisprudence

Bankruptcy protection settlement is one of the most important modern legal systems introduced by commercial legislation to address financial crises that a merchant may face. Trade, by its very nature, is exposed to risks and economic fluctuations, and a merchant may encounter difficulties that disrupt their business and threaten their ability to meet their obligations, without this stemming from fraud or bad faith.

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Settlement between heirs and children in gifts and doubtful matters in Islamic jurisprudence and Yemeni law

Prepared by: Lawyer/ Samar Abdul Salam Al-Ariqi. In this research, we will address one of the important topics that affect family and social relationships and bonds. The settlement between children and relatives has a significant impact on strengthening the bonds of affection between family members. Since many people need to know its rulings, we will address in this research the ruling on settlement in gifts between children and heirs, the consequences of not settling, how to settle, and the permissibility of retracting it, all of which is in Islamic jurisprudence and Yemeni law, and this is explained as follows:

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Perjury... when a witness becomes a murderer in the name of justice!

In this legal analysis from the Know Your Rights and Law platform, we will delve into Article (179) of the Yemeni Crimes and Penalties Law, to reveal why the legislator dealt with the false witness so harshly that he may be considered a murderer deserving of execution.

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Before you sign your certificate… stop!

In this legal and practical analysis from the Know Your Rights and Law platform, we highlight a crucial legal right guaranteed to you by Yemeni law: your inherent right to request that your testimony be read and any errors corrected before signing, to protect you from unintentional mistakes and, more importantly, from deliberate traps that could distort the truth and hold you responsible for statements you did not make.

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The Art of Drafting Legal Memoranda: A Brief Guide

Based on the belief of the Know Your Rights and Law platform in the importance of this tool in forming professional legal awareness, we present this systematic guide to be a reference that enhances legal drafting skills, and elevates them from a mere functional performance to a precise professional art that embodies responsibility and serves the message of justice in its highest form.

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Blackmail. When your secret becomes a weapon against you… how do you protect yourself and confront it legally?

In this awareness article from the Know Your Rights and Law platform, we explain the concept of extortion, its punishment in Yemeni law, and most importantly: the practical and legal steps you should take if you fall victim to this crime, to protect yourself and restore your rights.

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Contracts of adhesion in Yemen: When you sign a contract you cannot change… how does the law protect you?

Every day we sign contracts that we may not give enough thought to, such as an internet subscription, an electricity bill, a bus ticket, or a car insurance policy. These contracts are often printed forms containing long and complex terms, and you are simply asked to sign them without any real opportunity to negotiate or modify any of the clauses. These are contracts of adhesion: contracts drawn up by a powerful party (a company or institution) and imposed on another party (the consumer) who has no choice but to accept them as is. But does this mean you are at the mercy of the powerful party?

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Legal advice ️ | For activists and media professionals

Advocating for victims and the oppressed is a noble humanitarian act and a societal necessity for establishing justice. With the increasing role of media and social media platforms in highlighting these issues, legal and procedural awareness among activists and journalists becomes imperative to ensure their work is impactful, legally sound, and achieves the ultimate goal of justice. The "Know Your Rights and Your Law" platform offers a set of important tips to ensure your advocacy is humane, impactful, and legally secure. Please consider the following:

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A constitutional legal study on the legitimacy of the demand for secession in Yemen

The issue of the secession of southern Yemen is one of the most complex legal and political issues in the contemporary Yemeni context, given its constitutional, sovereign, and international dimensions. Considering the multiplicity of political proposals surrounding this issue, the need arises for a neutral, scholarly legal approach that returns the debate to its proper constitutional and international frameworks. Based on the awareness-raising and analytical role of the "Know Your Rights and Your Law" platform in promoting constitutional and legal awareness, this research analyzes the legal basis for the demands for secession and examines their legitimacy in light of the Yemeni constitution and international law. The research seeks to answer the following central question: Does the demand for secession have a legitimate legal basis according to the Yemeni constitution and the rules of international law?

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