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Kakuru & Co. Advocates

Competing Legal Interests in Land

On 15 August 2024, the Court of Appeal of Uganda delivered its decision in the case of Kalungu Farm Ltd v Maluta Wilson William & the Commissioner Land Registration, C.A. Civil Appeal No. 314 of 2020. The appeal had been lodged by the appellant challenging the order o..

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Sal & Caldeira Advogados

Amendment to the Compulsory Social Security Regulation

The specific revision of the Compulsory Social Security Regulations, Decree no. 56/2024 of 30 July, was published in the Official Gazette on 30 July 2024. The Decree amends the Compulsory Social Security Regulations approved by Decree 51/2017 of 9 October, with retroactiv..

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Werksmans Attorneys

Popia Face-off on Facebook: High Court Says Social Media Post Is Unlawful, Orders Interdict

In the recent High Court decision of Munetsi v Madhuyu, the applicant sought a court order against the respondents to remove a video that they posted on social media which contained alleged defamatory remarks about the applicant, coupled with his cell phone number. The ju..

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N. Dowuona & Company

Bank Of Ghana's Exposure Draft Guidelines On Digital Assets: A Comprehensive Overview

The Bank of Ghana recently issued an exposure draft of guidelines on digital assets, marking a significant step in its commitment to fostering a regulatory environment that balances innovation with financial stability and consumer protection. These guidelines aim to outli..

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Temporary Relief: Supreme Court Suspends the Court of Appeal’s Declaration of the Finance Act, 2023 as Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of Kenya has, through a ruling issued on 20 August 2024, suspended the Court of Appeal’s judgment delivered on 31 July 2024, which had declared the entire Finance Act, 2023 unconstitutional. This article discusses the key findings of the Supreme Court an..

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Templars

The Nigeria Communications Commission Issues New Business Rules and Regulations

The Nigerian Communications Commission has introduced new regulations under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 to enhance consumer protection and service quality in the telecom sector. Updates include mandatory consumer codes, faster response times, extended record rete..

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Templars

French Court Authorizes Chinese Firm to Seize Three Nigerian Presidential Aircraft – Unpacking the Who, Where, and Why

This article explores the legal battle between Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd and the Federal Republic of Nigeria arising from a joint venture between Zhongshan and the Ogun State Government that led to a $70 million arbitral award and has culminated in t..

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IKM Advocates

Legal Service Costs Versus Access to Justice

At the heart of the right to access justice is the right to legal representation. The lawyers’ role in the legal process therefore cannot be understated. Lawyers deserve to be compensated for their work because the practice of law is a career just like any other... There ..

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VdA

Legal Framework for the Electronic Processing of Legal Proceedings

Law no. 8/2024 of 7 June was approved, establishing the Legal Framework for the Electronic Processing of Legal Proceedings and creating the Justice Sector Technology Management Centre. Law 8/2024 applies to all proceedings before the courts of ordinary, special and specia..

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