Author: syntaxlp

You must have heard or seen the statement “My lawyer will be in touch”, at least once before, especially when people have had a fallout or a heated disagreement, whether online or offline. As promised last week, this write up will summarily examine the concept of defamation and its key elements. It is a fact… Continue reading MY LAWYER WILL BE IN TOUCH.

You may have noticed increased agitation about sexual harassment over the past few days in the media. On today’s #Fridayfive, we will look at the reason for that, which is the fact that the Sexual Harassment Bill, 2020 was passed earlier in the week by the Nigerian Senate, after it scaled through a third reading.… Continue reading IS IT GOODBYE TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT ?

Whenever a story breaks about a creative’s work being used without permission, especially by a big Company or brand, the following comments typically follow: “he shouldn’t have shared his trademark before getting paid”, “Didn’t he copyright your idea?” “That picture is your trademark. Sue them!” etc.  Many people, including creatives, use both terms interchangeably, oftentimes… Continue reading COPYRIGHT VS TRADEMARK.

Section 34 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act provides for a freezing order on banks and other financial institutions. By virtue of this provision, the EFCC Chairman or any officer authorized by him may apply to the court for power to issue a Post No Debit (PND) order to freeze an account.… Continue reading KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (BANK ACCOUNT FROZEN)

This post, inspired by a real life experience, is in fulfillment of the promise to enlighten you on the dangers of downloading contracts online. A gentleman “prepared” a contract for a new artiste he was about to sign on, and sent it over for a “thirty minute perusal”. He had downloaded the contract off a… Continue reading THE DANGERS OF CUT & PASTE.