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Legal Consequences Of Cyber Bullying In Nigeria

The world has evolved in the digital age, and communication has become easier and more advanced than ever. However, this has also introduced avenues for cybercrimes.

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Sports Arbitration & Dispute Resolution In Nigeria

Typically, disputes arising from sporting activities are subject to internal dispute resolution mechanisms within the various sports agencies.

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

The Battle Of The Fast Food Adverts: Chicken Licken vs. KFC

In the ever-competitive world of fast food, brand identity and creative marketing are vital. In a recent dispute, Chicken Licken took legal action against KFC, claiming the fast-food giant's "All Star Box" advertisement copied two...

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Legal Rights And Remedies Available To Record Labels And Artists

In Nigeria's vibrant music scene, record labels are constantly discovering fresh talents and signing new artists, driving the industry to new heights.

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Ghana's Gaming Industry: How To Launch Sports Betting Business

Ghana Media & IT

LS

Legalstone Solicitors

Navigating The Legal Regime To A Casino License In Ghana: A 2025 Guide.

Ghana Media & IT

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Legalstone Solicitors

How To Acquire A Gaming License In Ghana: Requirements And Tips For Success.

Ghana Media & IT

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Legalstone Solicitors

Obtaining A Gambling License In Nigeria: Procedure & Requirements (2025 Guide)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

Artists Highlight Compensation Practices By Collective Management Organisations And Digital Platforms

Kenya Media & IT

AA

Adams & Adams

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

Nigeria Media & IT

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Football Contracts: An Overview And Discourse Of Implications Of Long-Term Football Contracts.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Alliance Law Firm

An Investor's Guide; Ghana's Entertainment Industry

Ghana Media & IT

BA

B&P ASSOCIATES

Football Hooligans At The Gates

South Africa Media & IT

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

How To Set Up And Register A Hotel Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

The East African Insider – Week 14th To 20th June 2025

Tanzania Government

SG

Shikana Group

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

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts, 2025: An In-Depth Guide For Businesses, Investors, And Taxpayers

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Justice Clicked: Landmark Cybercrime Conviction Shakes South Africa's Digital Underworld

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

An Overview Of ESG Fraud Risks In The African Mining Sector

South Africa Energy

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ENS

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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

What Does This Meme? How Copyright Protected The "Success Kid" Meme

We've all seen it, possibly even used it – the photo of a little boy in the green and white shirt, on the beach, with a fist full of sand and determined look on his face – which has been doing the rounds since 2007...

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

The Battle Of The Fast Food Adverts: Chicken Licken vs. KFC

In the ever-competitive world of fast food, brand identity and creative marketing are vital. In a recent dispute, Chicken Licken took legal action against KFC, claiming the fast-food giant's "All Star Box" advertisement copied two...

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Don't Just Cry Over Spilled Contracts: Mitigate Your Losses!

Your contract goes south, do you just watch the losses pile up? In the recent High Court decision, VAS Garage v MTN Uganda, the Court awarded VAS Garage a significant...

Uganda Commercial

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ENS

The Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140): Key Changes To Ghana's Gold Trading And Marketing Regulatory Framework

BA

B&P ASSOCIATES

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

Nigeria Media & IT

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Athlete Branding And Commercialization: Image Rights In The Nigerian Sports Industry

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Trade Mark Dispute: STANLEY vs. STANLEY

South Africa IP

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ENS

Unveiling The Rings: Navigating The Complex Intellectual Property Landscape Of The Olympic Games

Eight Geeks

Hellmann's And Bellisima

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

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Media & Entertainment Law

Legal Consequences Of Cyber Bullying In Nigeria

The world has evolved in the digital age, and communication has become easier and more advanced than ever. However, this has also introduced avenues for cybercrimes.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Legal Rights And Remedies Available To Record Labels And Artists

In Nigeria's vibrant music scene, record labels are constantly discovering fresh talents and signing new artists, driving the industry to new heights.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

A recent decision by the Federal High Court in favour of a popular Lagos hotel underscores the importance of adopting a strategic approach to music and content broadcasting within the premises of Nigerian...

BH

Balogun Harold

An Investor's Guide; Ghana's Entertainment Industry

Ghana Media & IT

BA

B&P ASSOCIATES

Unveiling The Rings: Navigating The Complex Intellectual Property Landscape Of The Olympic Games

Eight Geeks

Rights Of Nigerian Music Artists | Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Community Journalism In Nigeria: Empowering Local Voices And Promoting Social Change

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Beyond The Screen: "Gangs Of Lagos" Settlement Highlights The Importance Of Cultural Sensitivity In Filmmaking

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Ankura CTIX FLASH Update - December 17, 2024

Namibia Technology

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

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Broadcasting: Film, TV & Radio

Artists Highlight Compensation Practices By Collective Management Organisations And Digital Platforms

In a statement representing Kenyan artists at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Kenyan musician and actress Nikita Kering called on the AU to address the issue of unfair pay...

Kenya Media & IT

AA

Adams & Adams

Large Investments In The Creative Economy

At a press briefing in Abuja, the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy announced the launch of a two hundred million US dollar Creative Economy Development Fund...

Nigeria Strategy

AA

Adams & Adams

Modernising Uganda's Intellectual Property Laws

The Ugandan Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 marks a significant step in modernising Uganda's intellectual property...

AA

Adams & Adams

Rights Of Nigerian Music Artists | Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Film Financing And Investment Strategies In Africa.

Nigeria Media & IT

RB

RBMM Solicitors

Beyond The Screen: "Gangs Of Lagos" Settlement Highlights The Importance Of Cultural Sensitivity In Filmmaking

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Mr D's Disparaging Advertisement That Imitated Massmart's MAKRO MOOD Campaign

South Africa Media & IT

AA

Adams & Adams

Guide On How To Acquire A Radio/Tv Broadcasting License In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Impact Of NFCB's Censorship Policies On The Nigerian Film Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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Sport

Sports Arbitration & Dispute Resolution In Nigeria

Typically, disputes arising from sporting activities are subject to internal dispute resolution mechanisms within the various sports agencies.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Ghana's Gaming Industry: How To Launch Sports Betting Business

With the advancements in technology and increased internet accessibility, a lot of gaming companies have sprung up in Ghana, providing, online platforms for easy access and convenience.

Ghana Media & IT

LS

Legalstone Solicitors

Football Contracts: An Overview And Discourse Of Implications Of Long-Term Football Contracts.

Football as a sport has been transformed lately far beyond activities for mere pleasure, pastime and entertainment into a highly commercialized and lucrative industry.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Alliance Law Firm

Athlete Branding And Commercialization: Image Rights In The Nigerian Sports Industry

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Analysis Of The English FA Rule K, The Nigerian Arbitration And Mediation Act 2023; Making Sports Disputes Resolution Less Of A Headache In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Final Whistle Blown: COMESA Competition Appeals Board Confirms Settlement In CAF / BeIN Football Media Rights Dispute

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

Football Hooligans At The Gates

South Africa Media & IT

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Striking A Balance Between Performance And Protection – Wearable Technologies In Sports

South Africa Privacy

WW

Webber Wentzel

South African Sport Can Benefit From Private Equity Through Due Diligence And Preparation

South Africa Media & IT

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Webber Wentzel

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Latest Videos

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Возможности Для IT | Opportunities For IT (Video)

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REVERA

Webinar | We've Seen The Future – And It Looks Cloudy (Video)

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ENS

Appealing Opinion Video: The Legalities Of Electronic Registered Mail (Video)

BA

Bentley Attorneys

A Winning Combination (Video)

KI

KISCH IP

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