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Lessons that Dune, 2021 offer to the ongoing Climate change debate and why the nature and constructs of International Law are likely to hinder any promises made by global leaders: Dissecting #COP26

Posted by The PALM | Nov 24, 2021 | Insights |

Dune, 2021 offers an introspection of what perhaps the world is likely to look like years from now if no urgent steps are taken to cut carbon emissions. The message is overt yet covert to an eye that is not keen on the foreshadowing the film puts across. Whereas the Director and the writers may have intended the film to cover thematic issues on man and nature, the coincidence of its [Dune,2021] release and the ongoing debate over Climate Change is undeniable.

Intellectual Property and Sports; Importance, Landmarks and Current Trends- Tuale Charles Ajuyah & Ezinne Tochukwu Nnadi

Posted by The PALM | Nov 3, 2021 | Insights |

The world of sport has fast become a billion-dollar entity, morphing from a mere recreational activity to a financial and economic haven. In its own right, sporting activities account for over 3.7% of the aggregate GNP of the twenty-eight EU states. It is also responsible for over 3% of world trade. It employs fifteen million people in the EU, which is about 5.4% of the entire European labour force.

REINSTATEMENT ORDER IN SOUTH AFRICA: What it Means for the Employer and the Employee- T. B. Ndhlalane

Posted by The PALM | Aug 28, 2021 | Insights |

Aggrieved employees who have been dismissed by their employers in most cases refer an unfair dismissal dispute to either the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) or the Bargaining Council which holds the necessary jurisdiction to adjudicate such dispute. In most cases, these employees would be seeking relief in the form of reinstatement, compensation or sometimes even backpay.

The Global Impact of Cryptocurrency and the Nigerian Economy- Ezekiel Archibong

Posted by The PALM | Aug 23, 2021 | Insights |

For centuries, fiat currencies have served as the lifeblood of the global economy. They embodied the vehicle in which people drive savings and investments, initiate payments and keep accounts, and constitute a scale of measurement for Nations’ wealth and geopolitical power. However, in recent times, a new form of currency has emerged as a subset of fiat currencies and has become a widespread obsession, inspiring its counterculture and attracting billions of dollars in investment

The Digital Service Tax: The Grim Reaper of the Internet- Masebo Meshack

Posted by The PALM | Aug 22, 2021 | Insights |

The saying goes that only two things in life are constant; Death and Taxes. If you are reading this it means that you have not experienced the first and are probably sick of the second. Despite your love or hate for taxes, as long as we live under a democratically elected government you will have to pay them. Like death, taxes have a habit of catching up with us eventually. If you do not pay them now, you will have to pay them later with interest.