The World Bank’s 1991 ‘World Development Report’ has made a very interesting observation that the scientific and technological progress and enhanced productivity in any nation have a close link with
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Important Decision on Prenuptial Agreements in SingaporeImportant Decision on Prenuptial Agreements in Singapore
The Singapore Court of Appeal, in the case of TQ v TR [2009] SGCA 6, has conclusively decided on the enforceability of foreign prenuptial agreements. In the past, Singapore followed

Differences Between Civil and Criminal LawDifferences Between Civil and Criminal Law
Civil laws are the sets of laws and justice that affect the legal status of individuals. Civil law, therefore, is commonly referred to in comparison to criminal law, which is

Surrogacy Versus Adoption – The Pros and ConsSurrogacy Versus Adoption – The Pros and Cons
Couples who are unable to have their own children either through fertility problems or because they are a gay couple will now find that they have more options. As in

Three Strange Criminal Law Stories From FloridaThree Strange Criminal Law Stories From Florida
As a follower of and writer about the criminal law, this author often reports on strange criminal law stories from the State of Florida. Here are a few of my

Investing In A Developing Economy – A Possible Solution To Global Financial CrisisInvesting In A Developing Economy – A Possible Solution To Global Financial Crisis
INTRODUCTION If there were security problems in Nigeria, no businessman would go to the country to explore opportunities, companies like Celtel, MTN, Etisalat, would not have ventured into security risk

Mediation of Contentious Probate DisputesMediation of Contentious Probate Disputes
Mediation is ideally suited to resolving contentious probate, contested Wills and inheritance disputes. Family members are frequently still grieving and Court proceedings will often cause rifts between parents and children

Nigeria Deleted From The Major Drug ListNigeria Deleted From The Major Drug List
The United States of America has finally deleted Nigeria from the list of major drug countries for the first time since 1991. President Barack Obama announced that the reason for

Difficult Mother-In-Law – 6 Secrets to ManageDifficult Mother-In-Law – 6 Secrets to Manage
I hardly know of anyone who didn’t complain much about their mother in laws. Only very few women will say that their mother in law is a very nice person

Interview with Jan Walker, author of "An Inmate’s Daughter"Interview with Jan Walker, author of "An Inmate’s Daughter"
Prison parent/family educator, Jan Walker, is speaking with us today about her newly published book. Jan is trained in child and family studies and has spent the past 18 years