Getting a divorce in Nigeria is not as easy as getting married. One cannot just wake up and ask the court for a divorce without such reason falling under the grounds stipulated by the Matrimonial Causes Act LFN 1990, which provides the framework for divorce processes in Nigeria. A decree of dissolution of marriage shall …
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False imprisonment simply means the unlawful confinement or restraint of a person without legal authority or justification. When a person intentionally restricts the freedom of another person,(s)he can be found liable for false imprisonment in both civil and criminal court. Elements Of False Imprisonment To qualify for false imprisonment, the area of confinement should be …
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Abortion Law in Nigeria; The Silent Assassin An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. According to Amnesty International, It is a basic healthcare need for millions of women, girls, and others who can become pregnant. In Nigeria, abortion is legal if it is performed to save the life of the woman, to …
Many business owners don’t realize they need to legally secure their intellectual property until a problem arises. Intellectual property is simply the creation of the human mind. It is the intangible property of human creation. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind: inventions; literary and artistic …
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Phishing scam email message Phishing was one of the first types of online scams to gain attention and traction. Although it’s been around for much longer and many people know about it, it’s still a common way for scammers to acquire sensitive information. Although the goal is the same, there is a key difference between …
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the legal profession, promising to make legal services faster, more accurate, and more accessible. However, the increasing use of AI in legal practice has raised important ethical questions that the legal community must grapple with. In this article, we’ll explore the ethics of AI in law and analyze the pros …
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Cybercrime appertains (to) offenses involving cyberspace, computers, and other electronic information storage devices, such as data interference, illegal interception, illegal access, phishing, and the misuse of devices. In Nigeria, the “Cybercrimes (Prohibition and Prevention) Act, 2015” has a significant impact on cyber law in Nigeria. The Act creates a comprehensive legal, regulatory, and institutional framework …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to fundamentally reshape the practice of law. While there is a long history of technology-driven changes in how lawyers work, the recent introduction of large language model-based systems such as GPT-3 and GPT-4 marks the first time that widely available technology can perform sophisticated writing and research tasks with a …
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The only reason why a lawyer or law firm is hired is to render legal help to the client, either by way of advice, or legal representation.There are a thousand and one lawyers in Nigeria today, and the same goes for law firms. Because of this large pool, a client can be at a loss …
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Hey guys! Welcome to another interesting read. In today’s episode, we will be talking about technology in legal practice, with our primary concern being a close examination of the effect of technology in today’s world. We will also consider how technology can be used to improve the way the legal practice is run, by highlighting …
