During the week of 7-13 of July 2024, Google has been sentenced to pay US$314.6 million to 14 million Android users in California. In the case Attila Csupo et al. v. Google LLC, Case No. 19CV352557, in Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara, the jury found the company liable for transmitting […]
In a landmark ruling Joshua Mbele V. the Director of Public prosecutions & Attorneys General (2025), the constitutional Court of Malawi declared section 200 of the penal code which criminalized defamation unconstitutional. The claimant Joshua Chisa Mbele argued that the provision violated his right to freedom of expression under section 35 of the constitution of
The UK High Court ruling follows two cases blighted by actual or suspected use of artificial intelligence in legal work The high court has told senior lawyers to take urgent action to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence after dozens of fake case-law citations were put before the courts that were either completely fictitious or contained made-up
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On this July 4th, Kigali Attorneys celebrates the resilience and courage of the Rwandan people. Liberation Day marks a turning point toward peace, justice, and unity. Let us continue building a Rwanda grounded in the rule of law.
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INTRODUCTION Marriage is a fundamental institution in Rwandan society, reflecting both centuries-old traditions and contemporary legal developments. Straddling deeply rooted customary practices and the demands of a modern rule-of-law state, Rwanda has successfully adapted its legal framework to govern this union while upholding fundamental rights. This article explores the various dimensions of marriage under Rwandan
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By Frank TSAGUE Cybersecurity researchers came up with a startling finding that represents the largest data breach in history. This breach has compromised 16 billion login credentials along with passwords all coming from Facebook, Google, Instagram, Gmail, and other services. The breach was discovered while an investigation was being conducted at the beginning of the
Kigali Attorneys Legal Consultants and Partners is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Unwanted Witness to host the national rounds of the 4th Edition of the Unwanted Witness Privacy Moot Court Competition 2025 this year, the competition expands beyond Uganda and Kenya to include Tanzania and Rwanda, making it a fully regional East African
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by Frank TSAGUE According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, and designs, that are used for commercial purposes. Protecting these creations aims to encourage innovation and creativity, while also allowing creators to gain recognition and financial benefits from their
“PROTECTING AFRICAN INNOVATION: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN RWANDA’S DIGITAL ERA” Read More »
The conference brought together participants from across the continent, including representatives from national governments, regional and continental organisations, the private sector, non-governmental organisations, academia, trade experts, entrepreneurs, and tralac alumni. In her keynote address, Trudi Hartzenberg, Executive Director of tralac, called for a bold rethink of Africa’s trade policy in light of intensifying global trade
Le Certificat interdisciplinaire et interuniversitaire en Justices Transitionnelles a officiellement ouvert ses cours en présentiel le 19 mai 2025, après une première phase à distance entamée le 27 janvier de la même année. Organisé en Belgique, ce programme académique réunit des professionnels, chercheurs, juristes et acteurs de terrain venus du monde entier, engagés dans la
