Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Monday, April 1, 2024
ABIA PENSIONERS
In the bustling cities of Abia these retirees led by Emeka Okezie had a knack for turning the mundane into the extraordinary. And concerned Abians often show sympathy.
At one certain press conference the governor Alex Otis government vowed to start payment of pensioners. As they lounged on the benches, sipping their 'pure water' (only those who could afford it: N50 each), some doubting skeptics suddenly exclaimed, "That's what you said during the campaign, where's pension?" But for numerous silent ones
The group exchanged puzzled glances until more questions were answered after the conference. Just think about it folks pension payments aren't just money pensioners receive to enjoy their golden years. They're like drops of water in a vast ocean, circulating through the economy and keeping the wheels turning!
Quite often intrigued and curious pensioners set out on a quest to uncover the true impact of their pension payments. Along the way, they encountered shopkeepers, farmers, and even the mayor, each with their own stories to tell. Ahhh, who do you believe?
They learned how their pension payments helped support local businesses, allowing shops to thrive and communities to flourish. They discovered how retirees spending their pensions injected vitality into the economy, creating jobs and opportunities for everyone.
With newfound understanding, the pensioners returned to lobby government and relevant stakeholders their hearts brimming with pride. They realized that their pension payments weren't just numbers on a check—they were the lifeblood of their town, sustaining its prosperity and ensuring a bright future for generations to come.
And so, with Emeka Okezie leading the charge, the pensioners continued to cherish their golden years, knowing that their economic contributions were as valuable as gold itself.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
LAW FIRM PARTNERSHIPS: A BARGAIN?
On 6th March, 2024 when my attention caught this viral picture on Facebook of a couple legal personalities ROSS OSEI Esq and SYLVIA MAMLE ASSEM called to Ghananian Bar on 23/10/23 along with Ghananian Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayokor Botchway, I erroneously wrote they were called to the Nigerian Bar. Incidentally that also went viral.
However, it was the account of GhanaCelebrities.com that gave us the correct version.
The incident also reminded me about my call to the Nigerian Bar decades ago along with a couple legal personalities too.
I'm just wondering whether there's anything you've learned, especially our colleagues out there who may be itching to know before making the decisions Ross Osei Owusu Esq and Sylvia Mamle ASSEM Esq made?
Running Law firm partnerships could be difficult and sometimes a disaster. In some negative instances associates/partners rather than operate like birds of same feathers, turn out to be in thug of war: totally the opposite of business partnership, everyone moving against the tide. Are there antidotes to that?
However, we've seen law firm partnerships developed from informal structures to become quoted companies at the global stock lists.
According to reports quoted commercial law firms within one year, recorded 26% rise in value. UK law firms Gateley Holdings Plc and DWL Attorneys were cited as examples.
Similarly a report from law.com cited South Africa's EndAfrica as the first among 50 largest commercial law firms in Africa, lending credence to the benefits of partnership law firms.
Like other businesses law firm partnerships face challenges and fortunes, however everything depends on the leadership and how far their vision could take them.
I remain Ikechukwu Odoemelam l IPlawyer l Copywriter l Author l Digital Marketer l Graphic Designer l Blogger
Friday, March 22, 2024
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Saturday, March 16, 2024
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
PASSAGE OF EUROPEAN AI ACT 2024
Ikechukwu Odoemelam Esq,
Corporate Attorney- I Consultant
16 points you need to know about European AI Act is a brief account of the passage of the long awaited Act which the world want to model in order to combat AI
Unacceptable Risk AI Systems: AI systems posing significant risks to fundamental rights, safety, or welfare that are prohibited for use or restricted to prevent harm.
High-Risk AI Systems: AI systems with specific characteristics or applications that could pose significant risks to health, safety, or fundamental rights, subject to stringent requirements and oversight.
Limited-Risk AI Systems: AI systems with moderate risks, subject to certain obligations to ensure transparency, accountability, and user protection.
Minimal-Risk AI Systems: AI systems posing minimal risks to health, safety, or fundamental rights, typically exempt from extensive regulatory requirements but still expected to comply with basic standards.
Exempt AI Systems: AI systems falling outside the scope of regulatory oversight due to their negligible or insignificant risks.
Autonomy was embedded in the broad definition of AI.
A duty of fundamental rights impact assessment is now imposed on banks, insurers and governments.
AI systems and GPAI models now come with special transparency obligations.
A right to complain is provided for as well as mode of enforcement.
Bearing any errors or objections by European Council, the Act will come into force in May 2024.
Twenty days after Publication of AI Act in the Official Journal the Act will become enforceable.
Enforcement of prohibited AI practices begins after 6 months.
AI systems and GPAI models obligations commences in 12 months.
AI Act will apply in 24 months as well as most other obligations.
High-risk systems obligations listed in Annex II commence in 36 months time.
Public high-risk AI by authorities excluded from the market takes effect in 48 months.We need more information on the Act and responses from the general public as comments, reviews and critiques unfold.
Till then,
I remain Ikechukwu Odoemelam l IPlawyer l Copywriter l Author l Digital Marketer l Graphic Designer l Blogger
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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