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Item Contractual liabilities in software transactions: an overview(2009-06) Araromi, M. A.Software technology has taken an important position in the information technology environment. Basically, computing equipment may be useless without putting the softwares to drive it in place. The development of software has therefore taken a centre stage in the information technology market. The importance of computer in the society cannot be underestimated, as virtually all organizations, trades and professions cannot operate efficiently without having something to do with computers. Most of these organizations, trades and profession sometimes need customized softwares to drive their computers. No' doubts, software development seems to be a money making ventures, especially for experts in this field. However, this juicy advantage may turn into a daunting nightmare for unguarded software developer who may not understand the legal terrain in which he operates. It is on this note that the probable liabilities software developers may incur in the process of plying his trade are discovered and discussed in this work.Item Electronic banking system in nigeria: possible clogs in the wheel(2009) Araromi, M. A.Banking system has gone beyond the traditional brick and mortal bank where every banking transaction has to be carried out with paper cash and where the presence of the parties to the transaction are always required. With the introduction of the electronic banking system most of the activities being carried out inter praesentes are now being done through electronic media. Some concepts of electronic banking system are discussed in this paper and some basic challenges which may constitute clogs to the wheel of progress of this system are revealed in general term with the purpose of suggesting the way forward.Item International copyright dimension of internet publications: an overview(2009) Araromi, M. A.In the past few decades, there has been explosion in the use of the Internet. Many things that are done traditionally are now being taken over by sophisticated gadgets, which allow prompt, easy and efficient delivery of goods and services. Moreover, the Internet also serves as a platform for researches in almost all the fields of human endeavour. It is not surprising therefore that the Internet, given its international status of accessibility, constitutes an international field, which cannot only be studied, or confine to a particular locality. It is based on this nature of the Internet that attempt is being made to give a legal analysis or overview of copyright protection of materials or works uploaded into the Internet. This study is embarked upon to consider the seamless nature of the Internet in the face of national copyright protection granted to works created in each country and which has no extra territorial application.Item Federal constitutional and statutory rights of teachers(Department of Educational Management, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2008-01) Araromi, M. A.The purpose of this paper was to consider some rights and freedoms of teachers in Nigerian jurisdiction. The study was aimed at observing some basic constitutional rights and freedoms of teachers in Nigeria. Certain statutory provisions covering the rights and freedoms of teachers in Nigeria were also looked into. It was observed that most of the rights and freedoms of teachers were not hitherto separated or distinguished from the basic rights and freedoms of other workers within the jurisdiction. The study went further to also observe some rights and freedoms of teachers in the United States of America, which is a developed nation vis - a- vis Nigeria, which is yet developing. The rights and freedoms of teachers in the US were couched in specific and general provisions of laws in that jurisdiction, and this could be seen to be protected under various constitutional provisions, states and federal statutes, and states and federal regulations. Though the two nations shared some common grounds as far as teachers' rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities were concerned, there were yet some areas of diversity which might be due to various norms, values and policies esteemed by each nation.Item Case review: Rasheed Aminu V. the State(2009) Bamgbose, O.Item The roles, prospects and challenges of academic lawyers in legal education in Nigeria(2009) Fagbemi, S. A.Legal education is the education of individuals who intend to become legal professionals or those who simply intend to use law degree to achieve some end related to law (such as politics or academic) or business. The qualification includes a first degree in law, which may be studied at either undergraduate or graduate level depending on the country and vocational courses which prospective lawyers are required to pass in some countries before they can enter practice. Legal education also encompasses higher degree such as doctorate for more advanced academic study. This paper, therefore, examined the roles, prospects and challenges confronting academic lawyers in the pursuit of legal education in Nigeria. In order to ensure necessary elaboration, reference has been made to other countries that operate similar legal education with Nigeria.Item Intellectual property: the legal remedies for infringement of trade mark and common law tort of passing off(2009) Fagbemi, S. A.This study examines the mode of seeking redress for the infringement of trade marks both under the common law and under the statutory provision in Nigeria. In order to appreciate the economic woes inherent in unfair competitions amongst competing enterprises, the studyhighlights the nature and various types of infringements. The study also examines the effectiveness pf the statutory provisions put in place to tackle problems of unhealthy business competitions among traders. Due to the recurrent problems on the proper forum to seeking legal redress for infringement of trade marks and unfair competitions claims, the studyfurther examines the appropriate court invested with exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate on action for infringement of trade mark in Nigeria.Item Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards: the law and practice(Department of Private and Business Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, 2006) Fagbemi, S. A.Item Legal armoury(Brighter Star Publishers Nigeria Ltd. Ibadan., 2006) Adeniji, S. A.