🕒 3 min read. A cross-jurisdictional practice involves legal work spanning multiple jurisdictions or legal systems. Lawyers in this field handle matters that implicate laws from different countries, states, or regions. Also known as cross-border lawyers or international lawyers, they specialize in navigating legal issues across multiple jurisdictions. This practice demands a deep understanding of…
Managing Conflict of Interest
🕒 3 min read. Conflict of interest refers to a situation where a person or entity has conflicting interests that could compromise their ability to act impartially or in the best interests of their client or organisation. This conflict may arise when personal, financial, or other interests interfere with their professional duties or obligations. Conflicts…
Legal Opinions: Why Do We Need Them?
🕒 2 min read. A legal opinion, also known as a legal memorandum or legal advice, is a written document prepared by a lawyer or legal expert that provides analysis, interpretation, and advice on a specific legal issue or question. Legal opinions are typically requested by clients, businesses, government agencies, or other parties seeking guidance…
Civil Battery vs Criminal Battery
🕒 2 min read. Civil battery and criminal battery are two distinct legal concepts that pertain to different aspects of the law. The distinction between battery as a crime and battery as a civil suit is the type of intent necessary. Unlike tort law, criminal battery requires the presence of mens rea, or criminal intent…
Effective Use of AI in Law
🕒 2 min read. Effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in law can improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making, ultimately enhancing the delivery of legal services to clients. However, it’s important for lawyers to understand the limitations of AI and use it as a tool to augment, rather than replace, human judgment and expertise. The effective…
Civil Rights in the 21st Century
🕒 2 min read. Civil rights in the 21st century have undergone significant transformations, marked by both progress and persistent challenges. As societies grapple with issues of equality, justice, and inclusion, civil rights movements have gained momentum, advocating for the rights of marginalized communities and challenging systemic injustices. However, amidst these advancements, new complexities and…
