17 prominent authors, George RR Martin of “Game of Thrones” fame inclusive, have filed copyrights violation claims against OpenAI, creators of Generative AI chabot, chatGPT and GPT4 which responds to prompts to generate text, images, or audio output using large datasets and material scraped from the internet via its Large Language Model (LLM) used toContinue reading “OpenAI embroiled in an Alphabet Soup of copyright infringement claims”
Category Archives: Legal
Chronicles of an In House Counsel
In my previous life, as an in house counsel, I often had to sensitize my colleagues about new bank policies and also make presentations at prep – classes for promotion examination(s). I found these two presentations in my archives. One is on the Bilateral Currency Swap agreement between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) andContinue reading “Chronicles of an In House Counsel”
New ebook on Garnishment Law
Now available on Amazon Kindle edition. The ebook version of my book titled – Garnishment Law and Practice in Nigeria, UK and US. Ditto the paperback and Hardcover on Amazon, and Barnes & Nobles. You can access it via the link below: Garnishment Law and Practice in Nigeria, UK, and U.S.: Wodi, Alex: 9798987288306: Amazon.com:Continue reading “New ebook on Garnishment Law”
Garnishment: A Comparative Analysis of the Law and Practice in Nigeria, UK and US
New book loading Statement fom the Author (our Managing Partner): – Presently putting finishing touches to my long awaited book on Garnishment and attachment proceedings in the US, UK and Nigeria. Stay tuned to this page. It promises to be an interesting and informative read when released. The book traces the history of garnishee proceedingsContinue reading “Garnishment: A Comparative Analysis of the Law and Practice in Nigeria, UK and US”
“In Vino Veritas” and Other Latin Phrases to Live By | Merriam-Webster
A few witty and catchy phrases to season your vocabulary. Enjoy. https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/top-10-latin-words-to-live-by
Judging Excellence
Proud to have served as one of the Judges for the ESQ Magazine award for Rising Stars (40 Under 40) 2020/2021 Edition. esq-law.com/awards/40-under-40-judges/
BAIL
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE – BAIL – Factors to be considered in granting or refusing bail The Supreme Court in Dokubo-Asari v. FRN (2007) had this to say – “When it comes to the issue of whether to grant or refuse bail pending trial of an accused by the trial Court, the law has setContinue reading “BAIL”
Writing Legal Opinions
A legal opinion is an analysis of the law vis-a-vis given facts. Sometimes it is required by an individual client or an organisation, or in the case of an in-house counsel, the Management of his employer or a sister department or unit in an organisation in which the lawyer is employed. ILAC/IRAC – An acronym/mnemonic Continue reading “Writing Legal Opinions”
Garnishee Proceedings – Law and Practice in Nigeria, UK and US
This paper was written as an overview of the law and practice of garnishee Proceedings in Nigeria, UK and the US. If you have any questions or further inquiries or comments please contact me via this platform or my contacts. Happy reading. https://www.academia.edu/43420959/Garnishee_Proceedings_A_Critical_Analysis_of_the_Practice_and_Procedure_in_Nigeria Use the above links to download and read.
WODI & WODI 