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Can Lawyers Use ChatGPT? The Rules, The Risks, And The Cases That Ended Careers
As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT become increasingly prevalent in legal practice, Nigerian law firms face a critical decision: embrace the technology's productivity gains or risk falling behind competitors. With over 1,490 documented cases of AI-generated fabrications submitted to courts worldwide, the question isn't whether lawyers can use ChatGPT, but how to harness its power without destroying careers through hallucinated case law, confidentiality breaches, or regulatory violations.
Nigeria Commercial
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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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A Review Of The Supreme Court Electronic Filing Practice Directions, 2026: Challenges And Prospects
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has introduced new electronic filing requirements through Practice Directions signed in June 2026, mandating digital submission of court documents and imposing significant new fees. While aimed at modernizing justice delivery, these reforms present practical challenges including OCR compliance issues, portal reliability concerns, and a controversial ₦500,000 transmission fee that may restrict access to justice.
Nigeria Litigation
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G ELIAS
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A New Dawn For The Nigerian Judiciary: Reflections On The Supreme Court (Mandatory Upload Of Electronic Copies Of Processes, Record Of Appeal, And Other Matters) Practice Directions, 2026, And The Rollout Of The Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS)
Nigeria's Supreme Court has introduced mandatory electronic filing through the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS), requiring parties to submit digital copies of all court processes and records of appeal via an online portal. The new Practice Directions aim to modernize judicial administration, reduce record tampering, and improve efficiency at the apex court.
Nigeria Litigation
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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
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Justice In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: Is Nigeria’s Evidence Act Adequate For AI-Generated Evidence?
Nigerian courts face a growing challenge as AI-generated evidence—screenshots, audio, video, and documents—enters legal proceedings without clear statutory guidance. While the Evidence Act 2011 (amended 2023) governs electronic evidence, it predates generative AI and leaves critical questions about authenticity, reliability, and admissibility of AI-generated content unresolved. Can Nigeria's existing legal framework adequately address deepfakes, synthetic media, and machine-learning outputs in j
Nigeria Litigation
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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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