Civil LawProcedural Law Penalties imposed on who issues needless warrants is a question of public order The Court has the discretion to impose a penalty on a party that issues a precautionary warrant however, this must be done in order not…MMA EditorMarch 21, 2021
Law MORE RESTRICTIONS, MORE REGULATIONS From the outset, March proposed to be a challenging month for the pandemic in Malta. In fact it took a turn for the worse and…MMA EditorMarch 16, 2021
Arbitration Law Appeals from arbitration awards are limited to legal points The Court held that an appeal from an Arbitration award was inadmissible at law because it dealt with the merits of the case and not…MMA EditorMarch 7, 2021
Criminal LawFamily Law Maintenance must be paid until it is decided otherwise An order to pay maintenance must be followed even if there is a change of circumstance and the non-payment will remain a criminal offenceMMA EditorFebruary 21, 2021
Company Law Lawyers’ obligations cease when company is struck off A law firm engaged by shareholders to set up a company and other services cease when the company is eventually struck offMMA EditorFebruary 14, 2021
Family Law How do Maltese Courts determine care and custody disputes? The term ‘care and custody’ is not defined under Maltese law. It refers to the significant role that both parents have towards the upbringing and…MMA EditorFebruary 12, 2021
Civil LawProcedural Law Guarantees offering general and special hypothecs in favour of a bank, more than adequate security The Court held that HSBC Bank Malta offer adequate security for the claims the bank has against the defendants.MMA EditorFebruary 7, 2021
Civil LawCompany Law When signing an agreement, you are bound by that agreement When one signs an agreement that would be an indication that he or she would be agreeing to all the terms of the agreementMMA EditorJanuary 31, 2021
Property Law Commercial leased properties must be made use of Commercial premises will be terminated if it is not being made use of.MMA EditorJanuary 31, 2021
Financial ServicesProcedural Law Filing late reply before Arbiter for Financial Services has consequences The late submission of a reply before the Arbiter for Financial Services will not be considered as valid and the general procedural law applies.MMA EditorJanuary 24, 2021