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3 Legal Challenges Small Businesses Face

Its no secret that  operating a small business can be both exciting and daunting. One can describe it as akin to raising a small child. Not only are there a myriad of financial considerations but there are also legal considerations that you must thi...

Filing a Lawsuit in Jamaica

FILING A LAWSUIT IN JAMAICA   To file a civil lawsuit seeking damages  for negligence or breach of contract in Jamaica,  to give common examples. These are the steps. Consultation with a Lawyer: Seek advice from a qualified lawyer who specializes ...

Is Your Former Employee Poaching Your Clientele?

  Its no secret that clientele is one of a businesses most important assets. Unfortunately, customer poaching and trade secret theft are all too common in this jurisdiction. Oftentimes, ill-intentioned competitors and former employees resort to thes...

Who needs a prenuptial agreement?

Who needs a prenuptial agreement? Prenuptial agreements sounds like a foreign concept for the rich and famous, however, it is not just for the movie stars and is very applicable in this jurisdiction. Examples of individuals that may need prenuptial a...

Getting an Annulment in Jamaica

When one hears the word “annulment”, its easy to think of the word ‘null’. Such a perception is not so farfetched as the purpose of annulment is indeed to make a marriage null and void. In Jamaica, marriages and the dissolution of those marri...

Understanding The Different Types of Intellectual Property

  Whether you are a business owner or professional, we are certain the phrase intellectual property has come up at some point. In this article, we highlight the main types of intellectual property. Different types of intellectual property Intellectu...

Changing The Name On A Title- Dealing with 'Ded LEf'

  The proverbial ‘ded’ lef is often a bane and thorn in the side of many families in Jamaica. In fact, it’s quite common for one’s relative to be deceased with property with their name on the Certificate of Title of any property he or she ma...

Ded Lef (Where there is a will, is there a way?) Part 1

  In Jamaica, we have a saying when  someone dies called 'ded lef'. This slang term is used to refer to what is left behind by the deceased as set out in his/her will (if there is any).  It is not uncommon to hear of family squabbles of the assets...

About that Will..Tidbits

n a fairytale world, one lives forever. However in real life, we are only here for a time.While one is alive it is important to plan to the end. One of these ways, is by having a will. A will is a written expression of a person's intention as it rela...

What is a Power of Attorney

  POWER OF ATTORNEY This tangible document is essentially is the legal authorisation of a person (appointee) to act on the behalf of another (donor) in business, judicial or personal affairs. Authorisation is granted by the donor. The appointee may ...
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