The Saskatchewan Court’s decision in South West Terminal Ltd. v Achter Land marks a significant milestone in the recognition of emojis as a valid form of communication in contract law.
The role of OAL in the National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Olisa Agbakoba Legal influenced Nigeria’s National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution 2023, promoting Nigeria’s role as an attractive arbitration hub while protecting national interests.
Chat GPT: Love It or Hate It; Legal Considerations for Use
Chat GPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) is a cutting-edge chatbot powered by OpenAI and introduced to the world in November 2022. It has garnered significant acclaim and is considered a groundbreaking technological advancement, comparable to the revolutionary impact of Apple’s iPhone launch.
Understanding Different Types Of Employment Arrangements
There are different arrangements as it relates to employment. It is important to understand the different types of employment statuses that exist, and the differences in obligations for employers and recruiters e.g. wages, and entitlements for each arrangement.
Breaking Barriers: CBN’s Bold Steps to Unify and Strengthen Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Market
On June 14, 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a press release announcing significant changes to the foreign exchange market, which is believed to be in line with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to unify the multiple foreign exchange markets in the country.
Unveiling The Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023: An Expert Appraisal Of Key Provisions
On the 14th of June 2023, President Bola Tinubu signed into law, the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023. The objective of the Act, amongst others, is to safeguard the fundamental rights and freedoms and the interests of data subjects as guaranteed under the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.
The Student Loan Act: Need For A Review
The Student Loan Bill was sponsored by the former speaker of the 9th House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila. Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently signed the student loan bill into law, ushering in a transformative era for educational funding in the country.
Deadline Looms: The Importance of Data Protection Audits and The Cost of Non-Compliance
The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR) mandates organizations handling personal data to undergo a data protection audit conducted by a Data Protection Compliance Organization (DPCO) like Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL).
Appraising Section 14 of the Business Facilitation Act 2023 and its Effect on Banks
On February 14, 2023, the Business Facilitation Act, 2023 (BFA) was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari. As part of the BFA, Section 14 amended sections 275 (1) and (2) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.
Olisa Agbakoba @ 70: A Celebrated Legacy in Law and Leadership
Olisa Agbakoba, the esteemed Founder and Senior Partner of Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), who is also one of Nigeria’s most esteemed legal minds, recently celebrated his 70th birthday, a remarkable milestone in a career spanning decades of excellence and dedication to justice.