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Corporate Reputation Vindicated: High Court Grants Final Interdict Against Defamatory Social Media Campaign

Defamation consists of the wrongful and intentional publication of a defamatory statement concerning another.

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

The Detrimental Effect Of Failing To Satisfy The Threshold For Applications For Special Leave To Appeal

This article examines a recent judgment delivered by South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") in which the SCA decided upon an unopposed application for special leave to appeal against the judgment and order...

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

The Challenge Of Setting Aside A Small Claims Court Judgment

In Magill v Ma Ipser and Widevision Travel, the Western Cape High Court ("HC") handed down judgment in an opposed review application in terms of section 46...

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Torpedo Lawsuits And Pendency Rules In Switzerland

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court's decision 5A_114/2025 confirms that a case becomes pending as soon as an optional conciliation request is filed, even if the authorities make formal mistakes.

Swaziland Litigation

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Loyens & Loeff

Unconscionable Interest On Loans: The Ghanaian Courts' Approach

Ghana Litigation

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Asare Bediako & Co

Can A Party Rely On The Delegation Of A Duty To Escape Delictual Liability?

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

How To Seek Justice For Medical Negligence In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

A Review Of The Decision In Megawatts Nig. Ltd V. Registered Trustees Of Gbagada Phase 2

Nigeria Litigation

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Negotiation As An Effective Dispute Resolution Tool

Nigeria Litigation

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Challenging An Arbitral Award In Nigeria: Grounds, Procedure, And Legal Considerations

Nigeria Litigation

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Expert Witnesses In Nigerian ADR And Litigation: Practical Uses, Importance, And The Case For Greater Adoption

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Supreme Court Of Appeal Clarifies When Forfeiture Proceedings Are Truly "Pending" Before The High Court

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Key Lessons On Enforcing Monetary Judgments In Nigeria: An Analysis Of The Supreme Court's Judgment In C.B.N. v Ochife (2025) 12 NWLR (Pt. 2000) 1

Nigeria Litigation

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Mandatory Mediation: Panacea, Placebo Or Problem?

South Africa Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

All You Need To Know About Nigeria's Newly Signed Tax Reform Acts

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Goldsmiths Solicitors

Firs Imposes 10% Withholding Tax On Interest From Short-Term Instruments

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Stren & Blan Partners

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Top 11 Fundamental Rights Every Nigerian Must Claim In 2026

Nigeria Government

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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Libel & Defamation

Reposts, Reshares, Retweets And Vile Comments On A Defamatory Or Life-Threatening Social Media Post: The Implications Of The Harman V. Strydom Case For Nigeria's Digital Landscape

Talk is cheap but the liberty to create a social media account and surf the internet is not a universal license to contribute to or escalate reputational or physical harm.

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Determining Liability For AI-Generated Defamation

The tort of defamation has notably developed since its inception. With focus initially on individuals, there is a new curve arising from the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Nigeria Litigation

Rouk & Co.

Remedies Available To Victims Of Online Defamation And Cyberbullying In Nigeria

The adoption of social media and digital communication has transformed how individuals communicate, exchange information, and voice their opinions.

Nigeria Criminal

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The Trusted Advisors

Shamed For Debt: Analysis Of Available Judicial Redress Against Loan App Harassment And Defamation In The Case Of Mr. Peter Odang Enyigwe V. Fastcredit Limited & 2 Ors.

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

South African Supreme Court Of Appeal Weighs In On Facebook Posts

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Freedom Of Expression vs Defamation Laws In Nigeria | Legal Balance & Nigerian Jurisprudence

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

When Tweets Turn Toxic: Steps To Protect Your Company's Reputation After An Employee's Exit

South Africa Litigation

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Barnard Inc.

Social Media Liability: Who Is Responsible For Defamatory Content And False Adverts Online?

Nigeria Media & IT

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Law Of Defamation In Nigeria: A Shield And A Sword

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

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Disclosure & Electronic Discovery & Privilege

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Mauritius, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Mauritius Litigation

Afralaw Chambers

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Ghana Litigation

Dotse@Law

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Zimbabwe, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Zimbabwe Litigation

Maunga Maanda and Associates

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Nigeria Litigation

Tayo Oyetibo LP

Video Evidence Seals The Deal: High Court Enforces Suretyships

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Uzbekistan Litigation

PraeLegal

Balancing Disclosure In South African Courts: Rule 53; Rule 35; And Judicial Discretion

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Senegal Litigation

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AF LEGAL

Navigating Negotiations: A Guide To The "Without Prejudice" Rule

Ghana Litigation

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Asare Bediako & Co

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Professional Negligence

Letter To State Houses Of Assembly On Medical Negligence

I write to draw the attention of the Conference of Speakers to the escalating crisis of medical negligence and to urgently advocate for immediate...

Nigeria Healthcare

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Can A Party Rely On The Delegation Of A Duty To Escape Delictual Liability?

The South African Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") handed down judgment in Pick ‘n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd ("Pick ‘n Pay") v Williams and Another on 26 January 2026.

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

How To Seek Justice For Medical Negligence In Nigeria

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide the standard of care a reasonably competent professional in the same field would provide under similar circumstances...

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Delictual Liability, Consumer Protection, And Public Policy: An SCA Turning Point

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Medical Negligence And Patient Safety In Nigeria: What The Law Says In 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Urgent: Medical Negligence Crisis Demands Immediate Overhaul Of Nigeria's Health Regulatory Framework

Nigeria Healthcare

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

High Court Reinforces Dual Duty Of Care Between Lenders And Valuers

Kenya Litigation

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

Sufficient Knowledge, Not Suspicion: Clarifying Prescription In Medical Malpractice Cases

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Medical Negligence In Ghana: A Legal Guide For Patients And Practioners

Ghana Healthcare

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Asare Bediako & Co

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Civil Law

Torpedo Lawsuits And Pendency Rules In Switzerland

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court's decision 5A_114/2025 confirms that a case becomes pending as soon as an optional conciliation request is filed, even if the authorities make formal mistakes.

Swaziland Litigation

LL

Loyens & Loeff

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Mauritius, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Mauritius Litigation

Afralaw Chambers

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Ghana Litigation

Dotse@Law

The Treatment Of Evidence Of Expert Witnesses By Nigerian Courts: The Need To Review The Mode Of Calling Expert Witnesses

Nigeria Litigation

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Alliance Law Firm

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Zimbabwe Litigation

Maunga Maanda and Associates

Simba v Vantage: A Rare Exception Exposing A Loophole In Uganda's Arbitration Law

Uganda Litigation

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ENS

Enforcement Of Foreign And Local Arbitral Awards In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

Danol Partners

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Nigeria Litigation

Tayo Oyetibo LP

Uganda Supreme Court's Waiver Of 30% Deposit By Mortgagors: A Borrower's Win Or A Legal Mix-up?

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ENS

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Latest Videos

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Young AFSA Webinar – Session 3 (Video)

Deale Attorneys

The CBN Naira Redesign And The Supreme Court Ruling; What You Should Know. (Video)

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The Trusted Advisors

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Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

State Capture Inquiry | Director Of ENS Forensics Steven Powell To Testify | 3 (Video)

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ENS

Dispute Resolution (Video)

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

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