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Introduction; The judiciary holds a critical position in the democratic governance framework of any nation, particularly when it comes to…

4 Reasons Your Firm Needs an AI-Powered Knowledge Management System

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Introduction Knowledge Management is key in any organization for ensuring that valuable information is effectively captured, organized, and accessible to…

The Doctrine of Functus Officio and Its Exceptions

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What is the Prosecution Required to Prove in Order to Sustain a Conviction for The Offence of Defilement?

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CASE TITLE: KASUWAV v. NIGERIAN NAVY (2024) LPELR-62921(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 19TH AUGUST, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: OKON EFRETI…

Whether The Law on Limitation of Action Applies to Cases of Continuous Damage/Injury

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CASE TITLE: EDIDIONG EYEN DEEP SEA FISHING CO-OPERTIVE INVESMENT AND CREDIT SOCIETY LTD v. MOBIL PRODUCING (NIG) UNLTD (2024) LPELR-62964(CA)JUDGMENT…

Supreme Court Rules 2024

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INTRODUCTION  The new Supreme Court Rules 2024 (the “2024 Rules”) effectively repealed and replaced the longstanding Supreme Court Rules of…

Can Salary Payment After Resignation Notice Disqualify a Candidate from Election?

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CASE TITLE: OKORIE & ANOR v. INEC & ORS (2024) LPELR-62967(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 9TH OCTOBER, 2024 JUSTICES: JOSEPH EYO EKANEMBINTA…

Set Your Law Firm Case Management Up For Success

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Introduction Running a successful law firm goes beyond having just legal expertise. Today, managing multiple cases simultaneously for law firms…

Can Criminal Charges Be Filed Against a Public Officer Before or Without Disciplinary Action?

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CASE TITLE: SIDI v. FRN & ORS (2024) LPELR-62922(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 30TH AUGUST, 2024 JUSTICES: HAMMA AKAWU BARKA, JCAADEMOLA SAMUEL…

Whether It Is Mandatory for a Petitioner in a Matrimonial Causes Action to Testify Personally Before He/She Will Be Entitled to the Reliefs Sought

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CASE TITLE: OLANIYAN v. OLANIYAN (2024) LPELR-62816(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 13TH AUGUST, 2024PRACTICE AREA: FAMILY LAWLEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM SIRAJO, J.C.A. SUMMARY…