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The Critical Role Of Administration Of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committees: Ensuring Effective Criminal Justice Reform In Nigeria

Nigeria's criminal justice system has undergone significant reforms in recent years, most notably with the enactment of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015...

Nigeria Criminal

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Is Challenging A Judgment Allegedly Procured By A Previously Known Fraud An Abuse Of Process And Vexatious?

We act for the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (AG) in its claim to set aside a default judgment for USD15 million obtained by Dr Williams...

Nigeria Criminal

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Oil, Opulence, And One Crystal-Encrusted Michael Jackson Glove (Podcast)

Join hosts Tatiana Sainati and Diana Shaw as they delve into the harrowing history of corruption and violence in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.

Equatorial Guinea Criminal

WR

Wiley Rein

The Ripple Effects Of Trump's Pause On FCPA Enforcement

On 10 February 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order ("EO") directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to pause enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act...

Worldwide Criminal

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ENS

The State v Peter Beale: Testing The Boundaries Of Criminal Law In The Context Of Medical Negligence

South Africa Criminal

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Addressing Corruption Allegations In Arbitration Disputes: Kenya

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

Nine (9) Years On: Assessing The Impact Of The Administration Of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) On Nigeria's Criminal Justice System And Proposing Reform.

Nigeria Criminal

A

Alliance Law Firm

Forensic Investigations: The Vitality Of Due Process And The Promise Of AI (With Care)

South Africa Criminal

WW

Webber Wentzel

PART 2: How Businesses Can Proactively Combat The Scourge Of The Construction Mafia

South Africa Criminal

WW

Webber Wentzel

The Legality Of Impounding Taxi Vehicles

South Africa Criminal

E

ENS

Police Seize Counterfeit Goods Worth R5 Million

South Africa Criminal

AA

Adams & Adams

Human Trafficking Is Increasing At An Alarming Rate

HL

Hunters

Global Anti-Corruption Insights: Winter 2025

Worldwide Criminal

AP

Arnold & Porter

Awareness Of Fraudulent Communications

South Africa Criminal

AA

Adams & Adams

The Newly Approved Tax Reform Bill: A Voyage Into The Future Of Nigeria's Tax Allocation.

Gresyndale Legal

Who Are South Africa's Largest Trade Partners?

South Africa International

SG

SNG Grant Thornton

Doing Business In Nigeria: What Investors Must Know About Registering A Business In Nigerian Free Zones

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Failure To Accompany A Motion For Joinder With Necessary Supporting Documentation: Fatal Or Pardonable?

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Cancellation Of Agreement For Software Licences: Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality v Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

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The Critical Role Of Administration Of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committees: Ensuring Effective Criminal Justice Reform In Nigeria

Nigeria's criminal justice system has undergone significant reforms in recent years, most notably with the enactment of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015...

Nigeria Criminal

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The State v Peter Beale: Testing The Boundaries Of Criminal Law In The Context Of Medical Negligence

On 04 March 2025, the Gauteng High Court acquitted the paediatric surgeon and retired professor, Peter Beale on charges of murder and fraud...

South Africa Criminal

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Nine (9) Years On: Assessing The Impact Of The Administration Of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) On Nigeria's Criminal Justice System And Proposing Reform.

Jonnie Rollie is a hardened criminal. He violently raped a five-year-old girl to death.

Nigeria Criminal

A

Alliance Law Firm

Business Email Compromise: Who Bears The Risk Of Liability?

Worldwide Commercial

E

ENS

The Legality Of Impounding Taxi Vehicles

South Africa Criminal

E

ENS

Police Seize Counterfeit Goods Worth R5 Million

South Africa Criminal

AA

Adams & Adams

Human Trafficking Is Increasing At An Alarming Rate

HL

Hunters

What Constitutes 'Substantial And Compelling Circumstances' To Depart From Mandatory Life Imprisonment Sentences?

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Limitations On The State's Right To Seize And Detain Articles Under The Criminal Procedure Act

South Africa Litigation

E

ENS

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White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

Is Challenging A Judgment Allegedly Procured By A Previously Known Fraud An Abuse Of Process And Vexatious?

We act for the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (AG) in its claim to set aside a default judgment for USD15 million obtained by Dr Williams...

Nigeria Criminal

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Fraudulent Titles And Disputes Over Land Ownership – The Case Of Competing Land Titles And The Question Of Superior Ownership

Recent reports indicate that fraudulent/fake land titles and deceptive dealings continue to thrive within the Ministry of Lands. One significant case making headlines...

Kenya Litigation

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ENS

Oil, Opulence, And One Crystal-Encrusted Michael Jackson Glove (Podcast)

Join hosts Tatiana Sainati and Diana Shaw as they delve into the harrowing history of corruption and violence in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.

Equatorial Guinea Criminal

WR

Wiley Rein

The Ripple Effects Of Trump's Pause On FCPA Enforcement

Worldwide Criminal

E

ENS

The State v Peter Beale: Testing The Boundaries Of Criminal Law In The Context Of Medical Negligence

South Africa Criminal

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Addressing Corruption Allegations In Arbitration Disputes: Kenya

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

Forensic Investigations: The Vitality Of Due Process And The Promise Of AI (With Care)

South Africa Criminal

WW

Webber Wentzel

PART 2: How Businesses Can Proactively Combat The Scourge Of The Construction Mafia

South Africa Criminal

WW

Webber Wentzel

Business Email Compromise: Who Bears The Risk Of Liability?

Worldwide Commercial

E

ENS

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Webinar | Combating Cybercrime In Namibia (Video)

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ENS

ENSafrica Forensics Webinar Series | Combating Financial Crime In Uganda (Video)

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International Fraud Awareness Week (Video)

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

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