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A guarantee establishes a tripartite legal relationship involving the creditor, the principal debtor, and the guarantor. Under this arrangement, the guarantor undertakes a secondary obligation to satisfy the debt or obligation if the principal debtor defaults. This secondary liability only becomes enforceable upon the failure of the principal debtor to fulfil their primary obligation.

The rise of artificial intelligence has dramatically transformed the landscape of voice imitation, making it possible to create highly realistic digital replicas of an individual’s voice, often without their knowledge or consent for example the Late Ugandan Artist, Moze Radio of GOODLYFE Music, there have been allegations of AI voice imitation of his likeness and vocal timbre.

A mark’s strength is measured by its distinctiveness and ability to act inherently as a badge or indicator of origin. New Balance claims its 990 design is “distinctive” through secondary meaning, arguing that it acquired its distinctiveness through use, noting that it sold millions of 990s over 40 years and spent many millions promoting them.

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement plays a critical role in shaping international carbon markets, offering frameworks for countries and companies to cooperate in achieving emissions reductions. Under Article 6.2, countries can engage in bilateral or multilateral agreements to transfer emissions reductions, known as Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), which can be counted toward their own climate targets.

A trademark must act as an indicator of origin, denoting from whom the goods or services came rather than what they are, that is why in Canon Kabushiki Kaisha v Metro Goldwyn - Mayer Inc court noted that the essential function of the trade mark is to guarantee the identity of the origin of the marked product to the consumer.

Blockchain, a decentralised and transparent ledger system, offers secure and verifiable transaction records, which could significantly reduce fraudulent activities in land transactions. Despite introducing a digital land registry system in Uganda in 2013, land fraud remains prevalent. The paper examines the current land registration practices in Uganda, the persistent issues of fraud, and how blockchain can address these challenges by enhancing transparency, security, and ef

The issue of determining whether an area is subject to the laws of occupation or the laws governing armed conflict is complex and often con

Several key cases have shaped the jurisprudence on whether military courts can try civilians. These cases reflect global opposition to the p

Intellectual property (IP) laws protect creators’ rights over their work, from traditional media to private digital recordings. The case of

As Uganda celebrates 62 years of independence, the journey of the rule of law reflects both the triumphs and trials of the nation’s legal

The strict interpretation of this provision is manifest in decided cases for example in the case of Agua Plumbing (U) Ltd v United Assurance

From the above jurisprudence, it can be discerned that certain rights violations can be straightforwardly addressed through factual determin

“To my understanding, the Basic Structure doctrine may be equated to a family house. It must have a strong foundation, strong pillars,...

“The touchstone of trademark infringement under the Lanham Trade-Mark Act is the "likelihood of confusion," or whether a substantial...

Abstract. This abstract provides a comparative analysis of two landmark cases in Uganda, namely A-Class Funeral Management Ltd v A-Class...

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Copyright is a set of rights that protect original creative works once they're made tangible (like written down or recorded). It gives the c

Insights from the case of  Chen Jianwen & 2 Ors Vs. Bang Cheng Investment Co. Ltd & 3 Ors Miscellaneous Application No. 0530 Of 2023...

Evidence obtained in a manner that violates any right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights shall be excluded if the admission of tha

Insights from the decision of the Ugandan Industrial court in --Mbiika Dennis Vs Centenary Bank (Labour Dispute Claim No.023 of 2014)...

The court distinguished section 65(1)(a) from section 66 of the Employment Act, (now revised as section 64 (1) (a) from section 65 of the Em

Abstract. This article analyses the recent case of APA Insurance (U) Limited v. MOIL (U) Limited (Application No. 002 of 2023), which was...

Introduction In a recent ruling dated November 1, 2023, Justice Christopher Gashirabike provided valuable insights into the legal...

Introduction The Industrial Case of Akonye v Libya Oils (Labour Dispute Claim 82 of 2014) [2019] UGIC 44 (19 July 2019) is an interesting...