Legal studies
General legal studies on questions relevant to individuals and companies in Jordan. Review your matter’s facts before relying on it professionally.
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A concise summary of the court's approach: a general partnership retains legal personality unless withdrawal and proper liquidation are shown, the companies controller's records create a presumption of validity, and a noted method for calculating attorneys' fees.
Read the studyA brief summary explaining that a signing agent with delegated administrative and financial powers may appoint lawyers to bring litigation within the scope of that delegation.
Read the studyArticle (27) of the Companies Law permits joining the partnership and its joint partners to claim a debt, but bars suing partners alone and allows execution on partners’ private assets only if company funds prove insufficient.
Read the studyA brief summary outlining rules on directing the decisive oath and the option of questioning, joint partners' liability, and the related enforcement procedure.
Read the studyThis study summarizes who bears the burden of proving a lawful dismissal, the court’s reliance on social security explanations for wage determination, and the situation of an employee with two separate employments.
Read the studyThe study explains that a dispute involving a member company of a coalition is not the same as a dispute against the coalition, which has an independent legal personality distinct from its constituent companies.
Read the studySummary showing that a dependency and supervision relationship between two companies can render them jointly liable toward an employee who worked for one while being registered under the other.
Read the studyA coalition of companies has a separate legal personality from its member companies; suing a single member without naming the registered coalition and other constituents in the power of attorney renders the adversary defective and subject to dismissal.
Read the studyA bilingual educational guide to party due diligence, signing authority, scope, invoicing, records, customs and common risks in Jordanian commercial contracts, with an express update and professional-advice disclaimer.
Read the studyA general educational guide to understanding partner and shareholder disputes in Jordanian companies, including documents, administrative channels, mediation, and court considerations, with a reminder to consult a Jordanian lawyer and verify current laws, fees, and deadlines.
Read the studyA general guide to Jordan’s investment framework, the Ministry of Investment, registration and licensing, conditional incentives, continuing compliance, grievances, and dispute resolution, with a reminder to verify current texts and consult a Jordanian lawyer.
Read the studyA practical starting point for companies collecting or using people’s data in Jordan, with a reminder that compliance is not completed by one document.
Read the studyChoosing a legal form is not merely an administrative box to tick. This guide helps founders weigh the activity, ownership, funding, and what remains after registration.
Read the studyA general guide to help founders organize questions and documents before beginning company formation steps.
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