The taste of a food cannot be protected by copyright, the EU’s highest legal authority has ruled in a case involving a Dutch cheese.
The European Court of Justice said the taste of food was too “subjective and variable” for it to meet the requirements for copyright protection. Continue reading Food taste ‘not protected by copyright’ rules EU court
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has started investigations into mass failure by students sitting bar examinations at the Kenya School of Law (KSL) over the past several years. Continue reading Law Society of Kenya investigates mass Failure of Law School students
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on friday 16th November 2018 dismissed a suit seeking to legalize the formation of a Lesbian Association in Nigeria. Continue reading A Judge rules against registration of same sex association in Nigeria
The decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in the recent case of DAUDU v. FRN (2018) 10 NWLR (Pt.1626) 169, 183 E -F (2018) LPELR-43637(SC), has generated so much debate and divergent opinions and interpretations. While some lawyers and politicians Continue reading Has the recent Supreme court decision in Dauda v FRN changed the Criminal Justice administration system in Nigeria? (A legal opinion by Sylvester Udemezue)
A disbarred Lagos Lawyer, Ephraim Emeka Ugwuonye has been charged before a High Court in Abuja, alongside four others over their alleged involvement in the alleged killing of Abuja business woman, Charity Aiyedogbon. Continue reading Lagos Lawyer, Four Others Charged with Murder, Armed Robbery
Amnesty International announced today that it has withdrawn its highest honour, the Ambassador of Conscience Award, from Aung San Suu Kyi, in light of the Myanmar leader’s shameful betrayal of the values she once stood for. Continue reading Amnesty International withdraws human rights award from Aung San Suu Kyi
In response to the allegation made against the NBA President by Ms Carol Ajie,the Assistant Publicity Secretary of the NBA Akorede Habeeb Lawal has issued an explanation on the allegations which border on the President keeping three aides at the expenses of the association to the timing of the NEC meeting. Continue reading NBA refused to appoint Carol Ajie as IBA Rep-That is her motive for false allegations- NBA Asst Pub Sec
PWC has submitted the financial statement of the Nigerian Bar Association as at 31st of August 2018 Courtroom MAIL reports.The report has been made available to lawyers across Nigeria and they are happy with the process. Continue reading Lawyers hail Paul Usoro for transparency as PWC submits report
A federal judge on Friday ordered the White House to restore CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s press badge, which had been revoked earlier this month after a contentious exchange at a news conference with President Donald Trump. Continue reading Judge orders White House to restore press credential for CNN reporter Jim Acosta
The start of El Chapo’s long-awaited trial was thrown into chaos Tuesday thanks to an “anxious and upset” juror who brought a doctor’s note to court to help get her booted off the case. Continue reading El Chapo’s trial delayed by ‘anxious’ juror who wants off the case
