Constructive Dismissal in Employment Law
Sometimes, an employee that is deserving of summary dismissal is given a soft landing by being asked to resign instead. This may be for a variety of reasons, such as to save the employee the unfavorable consequences of a dismissal (as against voluntary resignation). What if such employee later sues the employer for ‘constructive dismissal’,
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Distilling the Mythical 5G And Covid-19
Technology in its core nature is dynamic and as it evolves the society develops. This tectonic change in technology transcends all sphere of human endeavor. The 20st Century ushered in unparalleled and renowned inventions in human history. Great inventions like the Airplane, Internet, Nuclear Power, Personal Computer, and Penicillin amongst others dazzled the society in
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Age Discrimination in the Nigerian Workplace
For most people who engage in formal education all the way from primary to tertiary institutions, the end game is to graduate, get a good job, add value to their organizations from what they have learnt and retire when the time is right. However, the reality of things is that only a handful of people
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What You Should Do if You Become a Victim of Surgical Errors
Surgeries and operations are not without risks. We really appreciate the dedication that the medical professionals put into their work. However, they can also make mistakes. Even the simple surgical procedures put the patient at risk, especially if the surgeon becomes careless. Surgical procedures can be performed on almost all parts of the body. Some
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Lawyard Spotlight: Tayo Fashesin
Tayo Fashesin is the Group Legal Counsel at Filmhouse Group, which comprises of companies focused on the exhibition, distribution and production of film contents. He spoke to Lawyard. Personal Journey He attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) where he obtained his LL. B degree and immediately proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
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Foreign Lawyers are Taking our Jobs: Olumide Akpata Lists Options for Repositioning Legal Practice in Nigeria
Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law, Mr. Olumide Akpata was recently featured on the cover page of Africa’s Premier Law Journal, “Law Digest,” and was similarly interviewed by the Journal. In the interview, Akpata, a senior Partner at one of Nigeria’s most successful law firms, Templars, proposed solutions to many
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HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS IN A PANDEMIC
PROTECT PEOPLE IN CUSTODY AND IN INSTITUTIONS COVID-19, like other infectious diseases, poses a higher risk to populations that live in close proximity to each other for example in Ibadan or those who live in Batcher in Northern Nigeria no thanks to a poor urban and regional planning system in Nigeria. This disproportionately affects older
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ESQ African Law Firm Strategic Growth Conference 2020
EVENT OVERVIEW This event is designed to provide insight on how to survive the current challenges facing law firms and their clients today and redefine law firm strategies in a tech-driven future. Participants will have the opportunity to discover crucial strategies to overcome the most pertinent challenges law firms will face going forward including Law
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NBA YLF Secures 50 Slots for Young Lawyers to Attend ESQ African Law Firm Strategic Growth Conference 2020
The referenced Conference is a Virtual Conference designed to provide insights on how to survive the current challenges facing Law firms and their clients today and to redefine law firm strategies in a tech-driven future. The event features seasoned and well renowned speakers. The NBA YLF in conjunction with ESQ Training Limited will be giving
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President Buhari Extends Lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, and Ogun by 14 Days
President Muhammadu Buhari in a national broadcast today extended the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, by 14 days. The extension is part of measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria. The President’s full speech is provided below: ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE
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