ANALYZING THE COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS BREACHES ON SOCIAL MEDIA: TIKTOK AS A CASE STUDY. (PART 1) By Atusiuba Chukwuebuka, Esq.

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THE POSITION OF THE LAW ON LEAKED SEX VIDEO

In the early hours of Wednesday, February 9, 2022, a video was already sprawling the social…

Judicial Powers, its Extent, and Restraints Under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

The meaning of the term ” judicial powers” has received a statutory flavour by virtue of…

P.D.P V. Degi-Eremienyo: On who can sue on allegation of presentation of false information to electoral body by candidate. An insight into the decision of the Supreme Court therein.

Citation: (2021) 9 NWLR PT. 1781 AT 274. PARTIES IN FULL: 1. PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY [PDP]…

The level of protection of women’s right under the African Charter on human and people’s right.

INTRODUCTION Recognizing the crucial position of women in the preservation of ‘African Values’ based on the…

Can the Female Gender Rely on the Supreme Court Decision in Ukeje v Ukeje to Inherit the Obi or Igwe position of the Igbo Community: A Judicial Review of the Supreme Court Decision in Ukeje v Ukeje

It is a common knowledge that the Igbo tradition and cultural practice is primogeniture in nature.…

IP & SME’S: Taking your ideas to Market.

INTRODUCTION In the increasingly knowledge-driven economy, Intellectual Property (IP) is the oil that lubricates the economic…

Do You Need Copyright Registration And/Or Notification To Enjoy Copyright Protection In Nigeria?

Copyright in Nigeria is governed by the Nigerian Copyright Act. The Act confers copyright on works…

20 Notable Judicial Pronouncement Relating to the Application and Limitation of Public Officers Protection Act, 2004.

1. On the meaning of “Public Officer”. Wulangs V. C.B.N [2021] 16 NWLR PT. 1802 PG.…

A Synoptic Guide to Answer Legal Problem Questions.

INTRODUCTION Problem law questions are simpliciter, those law questions that tell hypothetical and fictional stories about…

LIFIN AGENDA 2022: THE TRAJECTORY

18th January, 2022.Compliments of the season. Dear LIFINITES, Happy New year once again and welcome to…

An Approach To Cross-Examination

INTRODUCTION The concept of Cross examination like most concepts of law defies the art of absolute…

Lagos State CP versus Brooks Estate Securities: From the lenses of the Law.

The social space was polluted on the 1st of January, 2022, with the news that the…

20 Injunctive Principles Litigation Lawyers Should Know.

Courtesy: Moruff O. Balogun, Esq. 1. On the difference between interim injunction and interlocutory injunction. Beese…

The Legal Status Quo Of Hijab And Niqab Under The Nigerian Law

INTRODUCTION It’s no more a news that the Muslims in Nigeria especially in the South West…