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The Intersection Between Law and Technology- Dikeledi Matlhagare

Posted by The PALM | Jul 12, 2021 | Insights |

It is not a shocker that technology law is becoming just as popular as criminal law or civil law. I mean with the world running on technology and the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) rumoured to be knocking on our doorstep, it is not surprising that technology law is gaining momentum and is becoming popular. With so much of the world sharing information on the World Wide Web, something as simple as a picture, a text, downloading a book and distributing it without the authors’ consent or even downloading and sharing music can sometimes be a thin line between a joke, something innocent or a law suit. Why? You may ask.

The Argument for Privatization of Loss-Making Public Enterprises- Ali Smart

Posted by The PALM | Jul 5, 2021 | Insights |

The government has no business doing business. The inherent obligation of the government is to regulate; and ensures the business terrains reflect a fair level playing ground that is transparent enough to absorb healthy competitions and innovations among industry players. The state also must ensure there is constant sanity in the ecosystem that sustains the value chain of economic production. Business can only be business if the utility value of the system remains sacred. The rights of Investors, consumers and all other players in the ecosystem must be well safeguarded in building a fair level playing ground.

Current Trends In Artificial Intelligence And Business Disruption- Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN

Posted by The PALM | Jun 16, 2021 | Featured, Insights |

One of the most exciting and promising frontiers of technology today is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Any conversation around technology is incomplete without a reference to AI. While the term AI has been around for decades, in recent times, its application across industries, from healthcare, business and education to banking, amongst others, is changing the way we live and work both remotely and in the traditional sense.

The Degree of Participation of African Countries in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dispute Settlement- Joalane Lemao

Posted by The PALM | Jun 9, 2021 | Insights |

Dispute Settlement in the WTO serves as one of the organization’s core activities. The aim of the dispute settlement mechanism (DSM) is to secure a positive solution to a dispute, where there has been a violation of a member government against the other. The provisions for formal dispute settlement mechanisms under the understanding of rules and procedures governing the settlement of disputes stands as the art, the crown and the jewel of the WTO.

Artificial Intelligence and Legal Practice: A Paradigm Shift Towards Tech-Law- Rilwan Balogun

Posted by The PALM | Jun 1, 2021 | Featured, Insights |

Ever since the dawn of history, man has been imbued with the proclivity to finding a better way of doing his tasks. It is, therefore, no exaggeration to say innovation has been a product of society. From time immemorial, technological advancement has been a vital tool to achieving efficiency in professional tasks, and of course, law practice cannot take exception. Technology and development are duo Siamese concepts that are inseparable. However, the role of law in every society that is driven by innovation and technology cannot be overemphasized