In a recent review of A Guide to Guernsey’s Trust Law by St John Robilliard the author acknowledged that he had achieved a first – a book review that was not in fact about a book, rather on this occasion a CD ROM. Paid Matthews, a consultant with the firm of Withers LLP, and a Visiting Professor at King’s College, London has described the work as "innovative" and "useful".

Law firm marketing in Nigeria has been quite challenging, especially when it comes to complying with Rule 39 of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC)...

Digital footprints from emails, WhatsApp messages, and AI-generated documents are becoming decisive evidence in commercial litigation. As courts examine metadata, version histories, and collaboration records, companies face growing legal exposure from everyday digital communications that tell a more complete story than contracts alone.

Most legal professionals today know that electronic business communications tools create an enormous volume of data. With such large quantities, lawyers are quite right to argue the inclusion of electronic evidence could jeopardise the proportionate approach to litigation.

While the use of unlicensed software in China has fallen in recent years, and is expected to continue decreasing in the near future, the situation remains a focus in China.

Corporate legal departments are abandoning their traditional law firm panels after three decades of reliance, as general counsels increasingly turn to alternative legal service providers, AI-powered solutions, and flexible talent models to meet evolving...

In a landmark Federal High Court ruling, GTCO has been ordered to stop sending unsolicited marketing messages to non-customers, marking a decisive shift in Nigeria's data protection enforcement landscape. The judgment establishes that companies can no longer exploit personal data without demonstrable legal basis, reinforcing that direct marketing requires valid consent under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

In a perfect world, parents could assist their children financially without concern for the future viability of their children's marriages.

On September 16, the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") released a report on the Role of Law Enforcement in Detecting, Investigating ..

Supply chain due diligence is evolving from a voluntary process into multi‑functional compliance obligations. As overlapping regulatory regimes impose distinct and increasingly prescriptive requirements, organisations must ensure their due diligence frameworks can meet multiple legal obligations simultaneously, without sacrificing effectiveness or creating additional exposure.

Before resigning employment to work for a competitor or otherwise assisting the competitor, a physician or other individual who provides healthcare services to an employer and who also serves as an officer or director of the employing hospital or practice group should be aware of the potential exposure for breach of fiduciary duty owed to the employer.

The incremental globalization of commercial law is a trend that few in this area have still to notice. As relentless as that trend may be, it still lags far behind developments in international trade. This discrepancy is the source of legal risk and is particularly acute in the export of advanced manufactured goods into China.

Lawmakers must balance the need for order with the protection of individual freedoms and human rights.

One of the most significant provisions in the federal Fisheries Act is the prohibition in section 36(3) against releasing deleterious substances into waters frequented by fish.

Workplace romances are inevitable. According to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, one out of every three American adults is or has previously been in a workplace romance.

Employers and employees need to be vigilant in a number of areas, to manage the risks arising from email communication.

Armed conflict is no longer a geographically contained operational risk. Its legal effects now propagate through sanctions regimes, supply chains and contracts, transforming routine commercial decisions into complex dispute exposure – often for businesses far removed from the conflict itself.

Some of the most contentious legal debates in Australia.

In Lewis v. WestJet Airlines Ltd., the British Columbia Court of Appeal confirmed that the court's jurisdiction to hear cases alleging breach of an employment contract will not be ousted

The House of Lords has debated the adequacy of fertility treatment regulation, exposing critical gaps in consent processes, patient protection, and regulatory oversight that create significant litigation risks for clinics and practitioners. From unproven treatment add-ons to inconsistent inspection standards and the legal vacuum surrounding online providers, the current framework reveals structural weaknesses that directly impact medical malpractice liability and patient safety.