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The principle of sovereign immunity has its roots in the common law adage that the king can do no wrong.

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Uzbekistan, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

One of the indices of a developing or a developed country is the absence or presence of foreign direct investment and foreign portfolio investment in the country.

It should come as little surprise that a faltering economy is often accompanied by an increase in litigation.

In January 2011, the Gambian Industrial Property Regulations, 2010 ("the Regulations") came into effect.

Section 34 of the Insolvency Act 24 of 1936, as amended ("the Act") requires a trader who, (in terms of a contract), transfers any business belonging to him, or the goodwill of such business or any goods or property forming part thereof (except in the ordinary course of that business or for securing the payment of a debt), to advertise the proposed transfer in the manner specified in the section.

The entire gamut of the law of defamation revolves around two forms: libel (written) and slander (oral). Carefully observing how this law operates will lead to the undeniable...

As humans, we are entitled to certain rights designated as fundamental human rights. Without these rights our society will be marred by warring co-existence

The right to freedom of speech is a fundamental human right of every Nigerian, enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

The current assessment process for general damages in the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing significant challenges due to delayed and inconsistent claims assessments.

In legal proceedings, the joinder of a third party can be a critical aspect, especially in cases where multiple parties may share liability.

In the realm of delictual claims, the concept of foreseeability of damages is both fundamental and frequently underestimated.