The synergy between law and medicine is fundamental in the delicate system of healthcare. It is necessary that a uniform system of practice, a reputable standard of care, manner of practice and other essentialities be provided for and efforts be made to ensure that the laws don’t exist in vacuo or theoretically.
A significant distinction between actions in rem and in personam lies in their enforceability. In an action in personam, judgments can be enforced against the assets of the defendant, irrespective of the nature of the claim.
Contrary to a common misconception that legal technology threatens to replace human practitioners, it empowers lawyers to enhance their efficiency in fulfilling professional obligations.
There is currently no law in Nigeria that directly deals with telemedicine, rather what we have are laws that already exist that deal with various other matters that may relate to or arise in the course of telemedicine, they only address aspects of telemedicine practice and not the whole.
Addressing challenges in prosecuting cybercrimes in Nigeria requires both improvement of the Legal framework and taking practical measures of enforcement.
Conversely, a floating debenture functions as an equitable charge over the entirety or a designated portion of the project or assets, such as cash and the company’s uncalled capital, both now and in the future….
Under the United Nations Convention on Carriage of Goods by Sea (Ratification and Enforcement) Act, 2005, Nigerian courts play a pivotal role in adjudicating disputes arising from the carriage of goods by sea and interpreting the Act’s provisions. Judicial decisions, shaped by principles of fairness, equity, and international law, serve as guiding beacons for the maritime industry, clarifying the rights, obligations, and liabilities of the parties involved.
The development of legal technology, like its counterparts in diverse fields, took a progressive approach and lawyers in the earlier centuries were seen making use of ‘technological’ tools such as typewriters, phonographs and dictation machines, fax machines for the sending of documents, UBIQ terminal used for searching cases online, etc. However, recent years have seen the evolution of emerging technologies such as blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, cloud computing etc., as well as technological tools which have continued to impact the nation’s legal landscape.
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While historical instances have witnessed courts imposing liability for trespass to the person even in cases of negligence, contemporary practice generally adheres to the specified criteria. The primary objective of the tort of trespass is to uphold an aggrieved party’s right (the Claimant) to freedom from interference with their person, property, or goods. Trespass is deemed actionable per se, indicating that compensation is awarded irrespective of damage to the Claimant.
The Land Use Act, LFN, 2004, contains a provision that grants the Federal and State Government ownership of lands. These lands are to be overseen and administered by the Ministry responsible for lands and land-related matters, or any other authority appointed by the Governor for this specific purpose, on behalf of the Federal Government.