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Territorial Jurisdiction for Breach of Contract in Nigeria or whatever

Conflict of Laws

In Maska the 1st claimant/respondent instituted an action for summary judgment against the defendant/appellant and the 2nd respondent at the High Court of Katsina State for breach of contract. Maska adds to the confusion on the concept of jurisdiction in Nigerian conflict of laws.

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Vermont dispatch: Proposal 2 would remove language of slavery, indentured servitude from state constitution

JURIST

The crossed-out language is what will be removed from the constitution if Proposal 2 is adopted. According to the author of Proposal 2, Vermont constitutional law professor Peter Teachout, the amendment makes no change to substantive rights. Evidence lies in both the constitutional language and judicial precedent.

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SCOTUS Clarifies Court Must Resolve Competing Arbitration Provisions

Constitutional Law Reporter

Supreme Court held that where parties have agreed to two contracts — one sending arbitrability disputes to arbitration, and the other either explicitly or implicitly sending arbitrability disputes to the courts — a court must decide which contract governs. which contract controls. Basic legal principles establish the answer.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

Paralegal Bootcamp

One website in France calls a Law Clerk a, “Second-in-Command Lawyer.” As far as I could see, Law Clerks are expected to draft complex private contracts, analyze the law and provide comments, or even represent lawyers in court. If that doesn’t say I do extremely substantive legal work, then I don’t know what does!

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Calling New Patent Law Professors

Patently O

We’re not hiring in IP this year, but are looking to hire several candidates folks — primarily focusing on the areas of Criminal Law/Procedure; Evidence; Constitutional Law courses (including First Amendment); Contracts; Dispute Resolution; and Veterans benefits (clinic).

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How to Become a Certified Paralegal

Blackstone Career Institute

Upon completing the program, you can expect to have the ability to: Define basic legal terms and concepts related to contracts, torts, negligence, defamation (civil and criminal), property, crime, and larceny. Discuss constitutional law elements and effective legal research methods.

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SCOTUS Clarifies Reach of FAA Exemption for Transportation Workers

Constitutional Law Reporter

To purchase those rights, they entered into contracts with Flowers that require any disputes to be arbitrated under the FAA. Pursuant to the FAA, arbitration agreements are “valid, irrevocable, and enforceable, save upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract.”