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It is no secret that the world today is a global village, interdependent on itself to ensure the...

Background In 2014, Nigeria’s economy witnessed immense growth, with a GDP of US$568.5 Billion,...

The world is often been referred to as “a global village’. Countries are interdependent on each...

The Nigerian Bar as an Entity is in need of a Leader who knows the purpose of being an instrument...

The learned Silk held an interactive session with young lawyers in Uyo. The session was well...

The learned silk was warmly received by the Chairman of the Eket Branch to his home. In company of...

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Gbenga Ashafa has urged all...

Question - Does sharing an e-book in a WhatsApp group infringe the author's copyright? I am David,...

The repeal and re-enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) passed by the 8th...

'I firmly believe in an inclusive Bar and I see no reason why Law officers should be excluded from...

 “When I talk about structural reforms in NBA am actually thinking of refocusing the...

" This is a problem that is perhaps bigger than most people can see or even understand. It does...

Introduction There once was a silk Who lived and still lives Educated and learned Refined and...

At the Nigerian Bar Association National Executive Council (NBA NEC) meeting, the supporters of...

Introduction Third Party Funding (TPF) refers to an agreement or arrangement between a funding...

London Legal Walk on 21 May 2018 Join the BNLF London Legal Walk team as we raise funds to support...

Leke Alex Adedipe, Partner, DOA; Lloyd Onanighon, Head TMT, Stanbic; Ijeoma Obatoyinbo, MD, FBN...

The issue of administration of an estate is usually post-mortem. That is why many property owners...

If you caught up with my previous article related to this subject matter; MUSIC CONTRACTS AND THE...

Good morning Mr. Tobi, kindly accept my most sincere apologies for being unable to secure the...

The Learned Silk is in the city of Kano for the NBA Law week, where he delivered a lecture on the...

The Career Training For Lawyers held on the 26th and 27th of April, 2018. Modules included Sports...

The purpose of the Small Claims Court  commissioned by the Honourable Chief Judge of Lagos...

Question of the Week - We are DigiMid, a digital media company in Nigeria. We have just developed...

Top Nigerian Law Firm of Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA) is organizing its inaugural Business...

Two weeks ago, the Big Brother Nigeria reality TV show ended, and one youth (who may or may not be...

A sight that is so common among Nigerians is that of not knowing what their rights are. The idea...

PAUL USORO, SAN IS HONOURED BY HIS HOME BRANCH, IKOT EKPENE BRANCH OF THE NBA AS THE PRINCE OF THE...

The Investors’ Protection Fund of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (IPF) is a scheme set up by virtue...

Question of the Week (1)  We are a tech company in Nigeria. We have just finished...

"The topic " The Place of Pupillage and Mentorship in the Future of Legal Practice in Nigeria" is...

The Creative Industry in Nigeria is one of our greatest exports to the world. The Arts,...

Section 259 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, provides that; “Any person who penetrates sexually...

There are two major ways through which a marriage contracted in line with Sharia or Islamic...

I have heard people speak about Paul Usoro SAN as regards his passion to develop the legal...

Everyone that works is deemed worthy of his pay. This is pretty much an accepted fact in various...

COMMUNIQUE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS FORUM HELD ON THE 20TH OF APRIL,...

“A communication by which a party is invited to make an offer is commonly called an invitation to...

We must embrace IT and the innovations it engenders in the practice- Paul Usoro sends goodwill...

In a bid to further deepen the culture of reading and mastery of legal terminologies, about 40...

Paul Usoro SAN was at the Federal High Court Lokoja yesterday, 16 April 2018, in respect of a Suit...

Dear Lawyer,   The modules for the Career Training are engineered to equip you with...

Good afternoon learned Silks, Seniors and colleagues, as a guest speaker at the NBA section on the...

Paul Usoro Challenge: A Bold Initiative at Advancing the Pro Bono Culture Though life was not...

Registration of a domain name The technical management of the domain name system is handled by...

What is a domain name? Simply put, a domain name can be considered as the name that a person or...

The essence of this article is to assist the law student and lawyer to identify how and where to...

Legal powerhouse, Paul Usoro SAN, FCIArb was present at the Egbe Amofin Oodua meeting in Ile-Ife...

Gender discrimination is prejudice or discrimination based on a person’s gender in circumstances...

NBA Presidential candidate Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN, FCIArb is meeting with Lawyers in Ibadan. While...

The Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) was signed into law by former president Goodluck...

The President Muhammadu Buhari (APC)-led Federal Government on Friday published the names of...

In the black continent, where the intellectual prowess of women is yet to be fully acknowledged...

By virtue of the provisions of the law, only a court can compel the appearance of a suspect. ...

As a lawyer, training in Forensic Document Examination will aid you in preparing expert opinions...

Learn Nigerian laws and stay informed of your legal rights by getting your copy of “Legal Rights...

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District and the Chairman of the Senate Committee...

– Says Ashafa contributed immensely towards success of Lekki Deep Sea Port project. The Vice...

The Lagos State Government would surely have gaped its mouth at the reactions of its ever...

Paul Usoro SAN @paulusoro Speaks on Career Opportunities/Prospects in the Legal Profession ...

Lawyers play a very vital role in the Nigerian Creative Industry and Business World. This training...

Lawyers are liars!" This represents the view of the larger population of society about lawyers. A...

It is undisputed that Nigeria is the largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa. Regarded for its oil...

Waltz as far back as you like in history and you will find humanity, always craving proper...

Locus classicus is the legal right or stand a person has to prosecute or be a witness in a matter....

In Nigeria’s real estate vocabulary, a TITLE in property describes ownership, or...

The Senate on Thursday 15th of March, 2018 passed the National Transport Commission Bill....

Some legal practitioners have opined that the decision Supreme Court in SC/175/2005-Heritage Bank...

   Lawyers play a very vital role in the Nigerian Creative Industry and Business World....

Will you like to attend the 2018 Career Training For Lawyers for FREE? It’s easy -  1. Visit...

The pro-active SAN was present in Uyo last night, the 9th of March, despite attending to a court...

The learned Silk was present at the Federal High court, Lokoja, today, the 9th of March where he...

To ensure robust participation by Lawyers across the country, organizers of the Pro bono reward...

The air of disillusionment and dissatisfaction common among young Nigerian lawyers grappling with...

The Senate today, Tuesday, 6th of March 2018 summoned the Minister of State for...

One established tradition in our legal system is that lawyers who wish to carry on practice as...

Sports law is an intricate weave of the traditional practice areas of contract and intellectual...

The Lawlexis 2018 Career Training for Lawyers is one it’s kind as it combines unique courses and...

CASH PRIZES UP TO N500, 000 + LAWPAVILLION ELECTRONIC LAW REPORT UP FOR GRABS IN A QUIZ...

The city of Ilorin played host to the prestigious NBA NEC meeting.  In attendance were the...

           At the General Assembly of the Lagos East Senatorial...

International Air Transport Association conditions provide that an Airline may refuse to carry a...

An NDA is an agreement that creates a confidential relationship between the parties whereby they...

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Introduction I have brooded over the idea of penning a piece on 'Class Actions in Nigeria' but...

TRADE SECRETS This is the final part of the article where we will examine trade secrets. We will...

INTRODUCTION This article aims to examine an uncommon form of security in these climes, an...

The attention of the office of the Senator Representing the good and hardworking people of Lagos...

Legal Expert, Paul Usoro who was in Maiduguri yesterday, charged Stakeholders and the general...

Paul Usoro SAN, who is currently in Maiduguri for the Law week event hosted by the NBA Maiduguri...

Introduction Company X is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction Company,...

A debt may simply be recovered by the borrower paying back the loan. In most cases however, this...

The versatile litigator, Paul Usoro SAN, is currently at the Gomays Galaxy Hall in Calabar...

Nearly 37 years after, Paul Usoro SAN is back in Ile-Ife again, as a guest speaker at the Law Week...

Dear LNB Reader,  A trade secret is information, including a formula, pattern, compilation,...

Between Voluntary Resignation and Termination of Employment One of the easiest ways out of any...

Trademarks, trade secrets and patents are different forms of intellectual property that are...

A petition is a request to do something, most commonly addressed to a government official or...

On 19th December 2017, the Federal High Court (“FHC”) in Lagos per Kuewumi J., upheld the decision...

This piece is inspired by leading actress, activist and philanthropists, Omotola Jalade - Ekeinde,...

On 9th February, 2018, I had the opportunity of joining screen icon, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde,...

Paul Usoro & Co (PUC) is delighted to announce the second edition of the Pro-Bono challenge...

Introduction  The National Identity Management Commission (“NIMC”) recently published five...

 The on-going saga of the Eastern Bar Forum took yet another ugly twist. Despite key members...

1. His firm Paul Usoro & Co., is one of the best paying firms with lawyers fresh out of law...

INTRODUCTION Perhaps I should begin with this quote by Mary Harris Jones (“Mother...

Few years ago, the Nigerian Law School restructured its curriculum to accommodate the present...

BACKGROUND The continuous expansion of the world economy and acceleration of international trade...

How many law firms in Nigeria pay young lawyers, fresh out of law school N150,000 (One Hundred and...

I come from a community of proud and hardworking people. A people with a large heart and industry....

Legislative Houses (Power and Privileges), Act 2018 grants members of Legislative Houses in the...

President Buhari has signed into law the National Senior Citizens Centre Act, 2018. The Act...

Prominent Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Paul Usoro, has...

My Colleague in Abuja called me and pleaded with me to go to 3-3, Police Station Division, Nkwelle...

Mentoring young lawyers is a big passion for Paul Usoro SAN With an exceptional track record of...

Chairman Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Gbenga Ashafa on Wednesday stated that the...

7 reasons why you should buy a copy of - Legal Rights & Obligations Under Nigerian Law. 1....

Doctors, Nurses and Hospital Managements should note the duty placed on them by the recently...

We are devoted to making the complicated world of the law a little easier to understand. The law...

Adedunmade Onibokun presenting a copy of his book - Legal Rights and Obligations Under Nigerian...

If a high-rise office block is destroyed by an earthquake just before you complete its renovation,...

Paul Usoro SAN with the past and present NBA Chairmen, Lokoja Branch, Mr. Lima Salihu and A. Y....

Introduction Section 105 (1) of CITA 2004 defines a Nigerian company as “any company or...

We are devoted to making the complicated world of the law a little easier to understand. The law...

I was invited last Thursday to speak at an event organized for entertainers. The aim was to...

Although the law is quite clear that an employee whose employment was wrongfully terminated would...

Yesterday, I took the initiative to ask the over two hundred active members of The Young Lawyers’...

It was an evening of fine wining and dining as one of Nigeria's leading legal chambers, Paul Usoro...

Entertainment on TV is a great form of “decompression”. I personally enjoy cartoons and movies...

Ralph Lauren once said that "Fashion is not necessarily about labels, it's not about brands. It's...

INTRODUCTION The Nigerian Police (NP) is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria and its...

I recently was asked if there are guidelines/ licenses for operating drones for commercial...

DELIVER ON CRITICAL RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE BEFORE 2019, TO EASE TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL NIGERIANS-...

It is with immense delight that I felicitate with the executive Committee and the entire members...

Work-related mental stress has been described as the adverse reaction experienced by workers when...

1.     Bail is free 2.     Upon arrest, you are liable to...

1. Know the law - no Nigerian law requires a police permit before one can participate in a...

Yesterday, the 30th of November 2017, marked the date of the long-awaited judgement in the dispute...

The Paul Usoro that I know is not a greenhorn as far as leadership position is concerned. As an...

 Lawyer: Have you written a Will? Client: Nope, not ready to die yet. A Will is a...

NBA President, Usoro, others kickstart the NEC Quarterly meeting Nigeria's foremost communications...

The importance of conducting a “legal health check” on corporate organizations which are the...

INTRODUCTION AND RELEVANT FACTS Under the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1970, the grounds for...

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Vice Chairman of the Event Planning Committee of the umbrella body for SANs, Body of Senior...

Paper delivered at the Legal Marathon Summit, 2017 Oduduwa Hall Obafemi Awolowo University 3rd...

For some of us not in the know, there is a hot-cake scandal of a big Hollywood exec who has been...

Before the GSM revolution in Nigeria, communication was a huge nightmare. The age-old cable...

ASHAFA JOINS CONCERNED NIGERIANS TO CALL FOR STATE OF EMERGENCY IN EDUCATION SECTOR Just a day...

*PROCEEDINGS OF THE NIGERIAN SENATE OF TUESDAY, 14th NOVEMBER, 2017.* Welcome to a new Legislative...

Growing up, we were always told that we were the Leaders of Tomorrow. Well, fast forward to today....

Introduction Copyright is a form of intellectual property. It has been defined by Black’s Law...

As part of activities at the on-going Legal Marathon Summit 2017, @lms2017_ organised by the...

It is commonly understood by lawyers that they are under a duty to protect confidential...

  The British Nigeria Law Forum and Stephenson Harwood LLP invites you to a seminar: ...

AELEX One of Nigeria’s foremost corporate and commercial law firms, shall be holding its annual...

Paul Usoro, SAN is the Senior Partner and founder of Paul Usoro & Co (PUC), a top commercial...

An historic event is set to occur in Nigeria’s legal history. For the very first time, the Body of...

The Senate on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 criticized the inability of the Federal...

Introduction President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, 17th October 2017, signed into law the Bill...

The quarterly meeting of the Eastern Bar Forum which is an association of lawyers who...

Yesterday the 27th of October, 2017 was the 1st year anniversary celebration / shelter fund...

A special session of the Supreme Court was held today in honour of Late Honourable Justice Paul...

Leading commercial Law Firm, Paul Usoro & Co has been adjudged the Transport Law Firm of the...

Find Part 1 here BACKGROUND Essentially, the tax implication of a visa or permit held by a...

The Chairman Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Gbenga Ashafa has stated that the...

The buzz around the LTTO event was raring up; it was a few hours till expected kick off at the...

Lawyers, Yetunde Martins and Tunji Abdulhameed have emerged winners of the prestigious Lawyers...

Since the Lawyers Table Tennis Open tourney made its debut nine years ago, the tournament has...

What is Nigeria’s biggest problem? What is the single factor responsible for the myriad of socio...

The final of the prestigious Lawyers Table Tennis Open (Mfon Usoro Cup) will hold this Saturday at...

I thank the Students’ Judicial Council of the Lagos State University Students’ Union, for inviting...

ǼLEX is pleased to sponsor the 2nd edition of the annual Nigeria Mining Week organised by the...

MOTIVATIONAL EVENT FOR INMATES OF IKOYI PRISON ON 6TH OCTOBER, 2017 The program started about...

PRAI’S MOTIVATIONAL EVENT HELD AT KIRIKIRI MAXIMUM AND MEDIUM PRISON ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 14, 2017...

Developing countries tend to use both targeted and general incentives to attract investors. Such...

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) through its secretariat has...

The Senator representing Lagos East has described His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of...

International economic law is a field of international law that involves the regulation and...

On the 5th of October, 2017, Olisa Agbakoba Legal hosted "Through The Lens', a business round...

The Prisoners' Rights Advocacy Initiative on 09/10/2017 had 226 inmates in attendance at its...