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Determining Applicable Law In Petroleum Disputes: Revisiting Legal Principles Through Eurafric Energy Ltd v. Ministry Of Petroleum Resources & Ors.
The enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (“PIA”) marked a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory regime, replacing the longstanding Petroleum Act 1969 and introducing extensive institutional and fiscal reforms aimed at modernising the sector. Notwithstanding these advancements, the transition has generated significant legal uncertainty, particularly concerning the determination of the applicable law for disputes that arose prior to the PIA’s enactment.
Nigeria Energy
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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The Evidentiary Threshold In Copyright Litigation: A Strategic Guide For Lawyers And Creatives
As Nigeria’s creative economy continues to flourish, its intellectual property landscape is evolving just as rapidly. Yet, when disputes arise, the courtroom demands more than perceived similarities or a sense of unfairness. Under the Copyright Act 2022, the statutory bedrock for protecting creative expressions, a successful infringement claim must be firmly anchored in strict evidentiary proof.
Nigeria IP
Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law
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