Distance Sales Contracts and the Right of Withdrawal: Current Consumer Problems and Legal Remedies
Under distance sales contracts, the right of withdrawal gives consumers (subject to exceptions) the possibility of returning a product within 14 days without giving any reason. In practice, however, this right is often ignored. 🛑 Refusing a return on grounds such as “No returns” or “The packaging has been opened” is not lawful! ✅ Learn your rights as a consumer and, in the event of a violation, apply to the Consumer Arbitration Committee. ⚖ Sellers, too, are obliged to comply with their information obligations and not to obstruct the right of withdrawal.
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Corporate Structures, Player Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Esports
Esports has moved beyond being merely a means of entertainment and has become a professional sector that brings together millions of players, spectators and investors on a global scale. This development has also given rise to a need for legal regulation. New questions are emerging in many areas, from player contracts to sponsorship relationships and from data protection to competition law, and the distinctive structure of esports requires classical legal norms to be reinterpreted. In this article, we will focus on the corporate structure of esports, player-team relationships and dispute resolution mechanisms. In particular, the sporting status of esports in Türkiye, the functioning of the federation structure, the disputes encountered in professional player contracts and the means of resolving them will be assessed, taking into account problems of legal classification and jurisdiction. In addition, the effect of doping substances specifically in esports and the uncertainties arising from legal gaps in this regard will also be addressed.
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What to Do If Enforcement Proceedings Are Brought Against You? Do Not Fall for Fake Messages – A Legal Roadmap
Enforcement proceedings, an inseparable part of the law of obligations and commercial life, can have serious consequences for individuals and companies alike. For this reason, when enforcement proceedings are initiated against you, it is important to act without panic, by analysing the process correctly and exercising your legal rights. In this article, we explain the steps you should take when enforcement proceedings are initiated against you, together with the types of enforcement with and without a court judgment, the routes of objection, fake enforcement SMS scams, the objection to signature specific to negotiable instruments, and the possibilities of objecting to the accessories of the debt.
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Keeping Pets in Leased Residences and Roofed Business Premises
The growing prevalence of pet ownership has given rise to a variety of legal conflicts in tenancy relationships. Disputes that may arise in particular where the landlord prohibits the keeping of pets in the leased property under the lease agreement have in recent years also been reflected in judicial decisions. This study assesses, within the framework of the provisions of the Turkish Code of Obligations and the case law of the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay), the limits between the tenant's right to keep a pet and the landlord's freedom of disposition.
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Advance Leave and Termination of the Employment Contract: The Fate of Excess Leave Granted
The right to rest, one of the fundamental elements of working life, is guaranteed by Article 50 of the Constitution, and the right to annual paid leave is regulated in concrete terms by Labour Law No. 4857. In this context, annual leave stands out as one of the most important social rights in labour law, serving to protect the employee’s physical and mental health, to increase productivity and to ensure job security. This article assesses the accrual of the right to annual paid leave, the determination of its duration and the principles governing its use, in the light of the legislative provisions and case law.
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The Legal Status of In-Game Assets in Esports
Esports has ceased to be merely a means of entertainment and has become a professional industry bringing together millions of players, spectators and investors on a global scale. This development has also given rise to the need for legal regulation. The economic and legal value of in-game assets, such as digital items, characters, costumes, NFTs and similar content, has also increased; this has led to new legal issues arising in many areas within the scope of esports and computer games, such as ownership, licensing, consumer rights and digital security. This article addresses the legal status of in-game assets in esports and the current debates arising from that status.
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Opening a Bank Account in the UAE: A Strategic Step for Investors
This week’s topic in our series offering guidance on the process of setting up a company in Dubai is opening a bank account. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands out not only for its modern infrastructure and luxurious lifestyle but also for the ease of doing business and the tax advantages it offers. Particularly in financial centres such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, opening a bank account is one of the essential steps for investors to take before or immediately after setting up a company.
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Erasure of Criminal Records and Archive Records
Criminal records and archive records are the official reflection, within the State's records, of the convictions individuals have received in the past. However, these records matter not only in criminal law; they arise in many areas, from job applications to public services, from visa procedures to security investigations. That an individual who has served their sentence or been exonerated should be restricted for life because of these records conflicts with the principles of justice and the rule of law. For this reason, the question of under what conditions and how criminal records and archive records can be erased is extremely important. In this article, we address the legal framework and the application routes for this process in all their aspects.
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Can You Rely on Artificial Intelligence for Your Legal Questions and Problems?
The use of AI-based programs such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok is increasing every day. It is unthinkable that these technologies, which make life considerably easier and affect almost every sector, would have no impact in the field of law. Indeed, we have started to see more frequent news stories such as “He had a traffic fine cancelled with a petition written by artificial intelligence.” Yes, artificial intelligence makes people's work easier on the basis of the data it holds, but how well does this assistance fit the nature of the task at hand and the realities of the present moment? In this article, we will seek answers to these questions.
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The Legal Nature of Criminal Record Entries and Their Practical Implications
Criminal records are important documents showing the sanctions a person has previously faced under criminal law. Appearing in a wide range of contexts, from job applications to visa procedures, these records can often be difficult to understand because of technical terms and abbreviations. In our new blog post, we explain how to read criminal records, how they differ from archive records, and how entries are erased.
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A Legal Assessment of Trademark Rights and Unfair Competition in the Context of Google AdWords
In the rapidly growing world of digital advertising, advertisements placed through keywords on platforms such as Google Ads can sometimes turn into practices that are misleading and capable of giving rise to unfair competition. Within the framework of the Turkish Commercial Code (TCC), such advertisements may bring with them legal problems such as unfair competition and misappropriation of reputation. The manipulation of internet users' search habits leads them to prefer the products or services of other companies, particularly in relation to companies that rely on brand trust; this is regarded as misleading advertising and may result in the infringement of commercial rights. This article addresses the legal dimensions of such practices in digital advertising and the consequences they may entail.
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Misleading Discount and Pricing Practices in E-Commerce Advertising in Light of the Relevant Legislation and Advertisement Board Decisions
Today, intense competition and frequent discount campaigns in the e-commerce sector have a major influence on consumers' purchasing decisions. Particularly in seasonal campaigns, sellers aim to increase their sales by offering attractive discounts. However, some of these campaigns may in reality rest on misleading discount and pricing practices. Turkish law contains detailed statutory provisions designed to protect consumers against such deceptive advertising. In this article, we will examine the legal nature of the misleading discount and price manipulation practices frequently encountered in e-commerce advertising; assess them in light of the relevant legislative provisions, recent Advertisement Board (Reklam Kurulu) decisions and case law; and, having set out the problems encountered in practice and the rules that must be observed, offer practical recommendations in the conclusion. Enjoy the read!
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