MAGCO Daily Legal Lessons

As part of our social contributions and our commitment to continuing Legal Education for the general population, the Firm of MARTIN GEORGE & Company has committed to sharing with the public during these days of Home Quarantine, Legal Topics, and insights, just for general knowledge and edification and discussion. Lots of folks have an interest in many Legal topics so we’re trying just to share knowledge and information on various Legal topics each day during this period of Home confinement to keep interested persons occupied and engaged in Legal topics of relevance to them.

DISCLAIMER: Please note this does NOT constitute LEGAL ADVICE or LEGAL CONSULTATION, which you should get from your own Attorneys and this is being shared with the general public for the purposes of information and discussion ONLY.

1. Article 1- Defamation & Social Media
2. Article 2 – Judicial Review
3. Article 3 – Initial Stages of a Divorce in Trinidad and Tobago
4. Article 4 – The Tort of Negligence
5. Article 5 – The Offence of Harassment
6. Article 6 – Employer’s Liability for Damage or Injury to its Employees
7. Article 7 – Making a Will – The Requirements for Will to Be Valid & the Effects of Failing to Leave a Valid Will
8. Article 8 – Police Powers of Arrest
9. Article 9 – Adverse Possession
10. Article 10 – Occupier’s Liability
11. Article 11 – Co-Ownership of Land
12. Article 12 – Vicarious Liability
13. Article 13 – Basic Elements of A Contract
14. Article 14 – The Tort of Nuisance- Private Nuisance
15. Article 15 – Discrimination in Employment
16. Article 16 – Misrepresentation in Contract Law
17. Article 17 – Compensation under the Supreme Court of Judicature Act for Wrongful Death
18. Article 18 – Factors Considered in Awarding Custody
19. Article 19 – Malicious Prosecution
20. Article 20 – Compensation for Wrongful Death under the Compensation for Injuries Act Chapter 8:05
21. Article 21 – Committal Orders
22. Article 22 – Motor Vehicle Accidents – Liability, Insurance and the Factors Involved in an Insurance Claim
23. Article 23 – The Bailiff
24. Article 24 – A Citizen’s Rights While under Arrest
25. Article 25 – Consumer Rights and Liability against Manufacturers and Merchants for Defective or Inferior Products
26. Article 26 – Medical Negligence (An Overview)
27. Article 27 – Medical Negligence Part II – Landmark Decided Cases and Awards Made
28. Article 28 – The Police Complaints Authority and Making a Complaint Against Police
29. Article 29 – The Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago
30. Article 30 – Child Rights and Protection of Children under the Law
31. Article 31 – Leases – Elements, Formalities, & Essential Covenants
32. Article 32 – Grants of Representation
33. Article 33 – Double Jeopardy
34. Article 34 – Payment of Debts of Deceased Persons
35. Article 35 – Quantum of Damages Payable in Motor Vehicular Collisions – Remedies
36. Article 36 – Conveyances on Sale
37. Article 37 – Alternative Dispute Resolution
38. Article 38 – The Public Health Ordinance Chapter 12 No. 4 of 1940
39. Article 39 – State of Public Emergency
40. Article 40 – Should we Legislate to Vaccinate?
41. Article 41 – The Effects of the Ruling on Acting Appointments to the Officer of Commissioner of Police
42. Article 42 – Legal Notice 277 OF 2021
43. Article 43 – Raising the Retirement Age to Sixty-Five – Legal Issues, Pros and Cons
44. Article 44 – Death Penalty
45. Article 45 – The Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (Part 2)
46. Article 46 – Legal Topic – Application for Permanent Resident Status on the basis of marriage to a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago
47. Article 47 – Apparent Bias in a Court of Superior Record or a Tribunal – Grounds for asking a Judge to be removed from a Case
48. Article 48 – A HAIR-RAISING EXPERIENCE – DISCRIMINATION IN A MODERN SOCIETY – DO WE NEED A “CROWN” ACT IN T&T?
49. Article 49 – Tobago House of Assembly – A State of Independent Dependency?
50. Article 50 – Incorporation of an International Law, Treaty or Convention into Domestic Law in Trinidad & Tobago
51. Article 51 – Obtaining Permanent Resident Status in Trinidad and Tobago – The Five-Year Continuous Residence Route
52. Article 52 – Illegal Immigration in Trinidad and Tobago
53. Article 53 – Thumbs Up? The Influence of Social Media and the Digital World on Law and the Legal Profession
54. Article 54 – “If the AI Don’t Fit – Get Rid of it” – The Projected Effects of Artificial Intelligence on the Law and the Legal Profession
55. Article 55 – WAS FUSION AN ILLUSION WE SHOULD STILL USE, OR SHOULD WE DE-FUSE? THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
56. Article 56 – PRIVILEGE IN THE LEGISLATIVE HOUSES OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – The National Parliament and the THA Assembly’s Chamber
57. Article 57 -The Admissibility of Audio and Video Recording into Evidence
58. Articel 58 – Protection for Whistleblowers in Trinidad and Tobago
59. Article 59 – Public Procurement – An Effective Vanguard of The Public’s Interest or a Paper Tiger
60. Article 60 – The Legality and Impact of Fireworks Use in Trinidad and Tobago
61. Article 61 – Paws and Laws – Navigating the Landscape of Animal Protection Legislation in Trinidad and Tobago
62. Article 62 – The Rights of Vehicle Purchasers  – The Lemon Law of Florida and The Sale of Goods Act of Trinidad and Tobago 
63. Article 63 – Boundless Faith in their Destiny: Legal Realities in Trinidad and Tobago’s Refugee Landscape
64. Article 64 – Guardians of Justice – Exploring the Immunities Safeguarding the Caribbean Court of Justice and the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission
65. Article 65 – Examining Legal Protections: The Immunities Afforded to the Caribbean Examination Council in Educational Pursuits
66. Article 66 – Breach of Confidence and The Right to Privacy – The Progression of The Law and Modern Society
67. Article 67 – Exploring the Administration of Justice (Indictable Proceedings) (Amendment) Act, 2011 and the Future of Criminal Proceedings

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