Looking for a way to resolve a dispute outside of the courtroom? Consider alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. Lawyers play an important role in ADR, serving as guides, advisors, and advocates for their clients. In this article, we’ll explore the various roles that lawyers play in ADR and why they’re essential to a successful resolution. … Read more
When it comes to joint property and concurrent ownership of property with others, there are different legal frameworks that can be used to define the rights and responsibilities of each owner. The Five common forms of property ownership are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, joint tenancy with the right of survivorship, tenancy by the entirety … Read more
Do you want to get a LL.M degree, but don’t have the time to attend classes in person? Or maybe you’re already working and can’t take a break from your job to go back to school? The LL.M, or Master of Laws, is a highly sought-after legal degree that can open the doors to a … Read more
What is character defamation? Character defamation, or libel, is the act of damaging the reputation of another person with false statements. It can be done orally (speaking), in writing, or through other forms of communication. If you have been a victim of character defamation, it is important to understand your legal rights and take appropriate … Read more
The 1982 Court of Appeal judgment in KCB v James Osebe is an apt illustration of the precarious tightrope that must be walked between the oft-usurious and reckless chargee and the often sly and crafty chargor. A chargor whose Ksh 160,000 land was sold for Ksh 20,000 (KCB v James Osebe) deserves our pity. It … Read more
The Recent decision of Mukiite v Barclays Bank of Kenya gives us an opportunity to muse over the law of summary dismissal/ termination. In inviting us to a blow-by-blow account of the developments in this area of law, LawAfrica‘s Charles Kanjama asserts that one cannot help sympathizing with the long-serving employee who wakes up one … Read more