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The Hermès v. Rothschild case therefore represents trademark law's attempt to re-establish control over the "real" and its signs in a hyperreal economy, asserting that even in the digital ether, the fundamental principles of preventing confusion and dilution must apply to maintain the integrity of established brands against unauthorized "simulacra."

From a regulatory perspective, the case spotlights the interaction between insolvency law and banking regulation. The Court’s reliance on the Financial Institutions (Credit Classification and Provisioning) Regulations, 2005 (reg.10) to explain interest on this non-performing loan suggests that credit regulators should ensure banks apply these rules consistently.

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.

The High Court's decision in Nambi Faridah Kigongo v. Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola and Electoral Commission, rendered on 26 May 2025, is more than a routine election petition ruling. At face value, the Court invalidated the victory of the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Elias Nalukoola in Kawempe North due to significant irregularities, namely, the failure to return results from 14 polling stations, and the Respondent’s personal violation of campaign laws on polling day.

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.

The courtroom battle between celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D and photographer Jeff Sedlik over a Miles Davis portrait tattoo became a landmark case that forced the law to confront a modern dilemma: Can a tattoo infringe copyright if it’s art, homage, or something else entirely? This legal clash wasn’t just about a single tattoo, it was a collision of two creative worlds. On one side, Sedlik’s iconic photograph of jazz legend Miles Davis, a tightly controlled copyrighted wor

In our profession, work must be paid for, not just paid, but paid fairly. Fair compensation should reflect both the effort and skill involved, without being exploitative. This is where the Advocates (Remuneration and Taxation of Costs) Regulations come in. These regulations offer a clear framework for what constitutes reasonable legal fees, balancing client protection with the dignity of legal labour. Lawyers must use them not only as a pricing guide, but as a tool to defend

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

Interestingly, Clause 15(3) of Uganda’s Sexual Offences Bill 2024 allows for exceptions where sexual acts between prohibited relatives are

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

Without decisive action, the dominoes of impunity will continue to fall, and the Judiciary will be remembered as the force that gave them th

It is high time we confronted the elephant in the room. The safety of lawyers in the General Court Martial and the integrity of the justice

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