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Key arbitration caselaw developments in Uganda 2023-2024

With an increased number of post-arbitration rulings in applications seeking to set aside domestic awards or to resist the enforcement of foreign awards, the Arbitration Law landscape in Uganda continues to develop into a more comprehensive body of law. This article analy..

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Bowmans

Mauritius: Landmark decision – Supreme Court revives Square Rock Ltd despite dissolution

The judgment in this significant case highlights the evolving nature of corporate law and judicial interpretation. It also marks a significant milestone in Mauritian corporate law, reaffirming the judiciary's commitment to fairness and equity.

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Spoor & Fisher

A rare Zambian trade mark judgment - OREO v MOREO'S

A recent (and rare) trademark judgment was handed down on 30 January 2024. The case, Intercontinental Great Brands LLC v Zayaan Investments Limited, involved opposition by IGBL, which holds the trademark OREO, to the trademark MOREO’S, on the basis that they are confusing..

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Michalsons

Casino Enterprise (Pty) Limited (Swaziland) v Gauteng Gambling Board and Others | Online Gambling

In the Casino Enterprise v Gauteng Gambling Board case, the court ruled that Gauteng’s gambling laws governed the activities of the Swaziland online casino. As a result, the company had to comply with these rules and obtain the necessary permissions. This case highlights ..

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ALN

When Yes means No – A Look at Kenya’s evolving Data Protection Framework

Privacy is a fundamental human right and is central to the protection of human dignity. In its simplest form, the right to privacy allows each human being to be left alone in a core that is inviolable. As we continue to celebrate Data Privacy Day, we look at key takeaways..

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MMAKS Advocates

Notable intellectual property decisions from East Africa in 2023

MMAKS Advocates | ALN Uganda reviews some of the Intellectual Property (IP) rulings/judgements from 2023 within East Africa and this list is not in any particular order. Due to increased awareness of IP rights in the region, rights owners have taken precautionary measures..

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Kisch IP

Privacy caselaw and the key takeaways

Since the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) came into effect, the courts have been seemingly reluctant to rely on POPIA in their judgments pertaining to privacy and data protection. Nevertheless, there are a number of judgements which deal wit..

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Streamsowers & Köhn

Data Protection Law and/or an Independent DPA are Prerequisites for a Positive Adequacy Decision in Nigeria: A Review of Ikigai V. NITDA

On 28 November 2023, the Federal High Court delivered its judgment in the case of Ikigai v National Information Technology Development Agency. The Plaintiff, Ikigai, a non-profit organisation, requested the Court to interpret the provisions of the Nigerian Data Protection..

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Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

Setting an Ex Parte Order aside through an Ex Parte Application – The Standards are the Same

On 25 October 2023, the High Court in Nuumo Emmanuel T Antia We 6 Others v Nii Adotey Otintor II Another(Suit No GJ/0034/2024), pursuant to an ex parte application, granted an order of interlocutory injunction restraining the respondents from ‘handling, organizing, touchi..

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