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Dentons DCM Quick Guide to Auditor Comfort Letters - https://insights.advocates.ke/dentons-dcm-quick-guide-to-auditor-comfort-letters/

Dentons DCM Quick Guide to Auditor Comfort Letters – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya United Kingdom: The Dentons DCM team present a Quick Guide to Auditor Comfort Letters, an overview of why comfort letters are required by managers on most bond issues, what level of “comfort” the letter actually provides, common issues that arise in the negotiation of comfort letters, as well as...

Protectability of AI-created IP - https://insights.advocates.ke/protectability-of-ai-created-ip/

Protectability of AI-created IP – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Kazakhstan: How do different jurisdictions around the globe treat intellectual property created by artificial intelligence? Dentons – Insights – Read More

STATES (2.0) Act Presents Alternative Federal Regulatory Scheme - https://insights.advocates.ke/states-2-0-act-presents-alternative-federal-regulatory-scheme/

STATES (2.0) Act Presents Alternative Federal Regulatory Scheme – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Yesterday, Rep. David Joyce (R-OH), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, filed a new version of the bipartisan Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act, referred to as the “STATES 2.0 Act.” Dentons – Insights – Read More

Proposed recast of the Energy Performance on Buildings Directive (EPBD) – what's going on? - https://insights.advocates.ke/proposed-recast-of-the-energy-performance-on-buildings-directive-epbd-whats-going-on/

Proposed recast of the Energy Performance on Buildings Directive (EPBD) – what’s going on? – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya EU: In the real estate industry, key regulatory areas that set the pace for energy performance on buildings are, amongst others, the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). Now, focusing on the EPBD, proposed rec...

LEGAL RESEARCH METHODS AND WRITING - https://insights.advocates.ke/legal-research-methods-and-writing-2/

LEGAL RESEARCH METHODS AND WRITING – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION As a lawyer you must communicate well, which means you must use words well. With regard to clients use words such a way as to be sure your clients understand. With regard to the courts the judge must not only understand the point it must be expressed in the most convincin...

EU Critical Raw Materials Act – what does it mean for business? - https://insights.advocates.ke/eu-critical-raw-materials-act-what-does-it-mean-for-business-2/

EU Critical Raw Materials Act – what does it mean for business? – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Poland: The demand for rare earths and other raw materials of high economic importance is expected to increase exponentially in the coming years. To prepare for this, the European Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) in November 2023. The re...

Charting ethical frontiers in the Indonesian fintech industry: OJK unveils the ethical guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence for fintech revolution - https://insights.advocates.ke/charting-ethical-frontiers-in-the-indonesian-fintech-industry-ojk-unveils-the-ethical-guidelines-on-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence-for-fintech-revolution/

Charting ethical frontiers in the Indonesian fintech industry: OJK unveils the ethical guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence for fintech revolution – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Indonesia: Navigating Ethical Frontiers in Indonesian Fintech with Dentons HPRP. Dive into the insights of our latest article, exploring the integration of AI technologies and ethical guidelines in the ever-evolving Fintech industry. Dentons – Insights – Read More

Process of obtaining titles from letters of Allotments in Kenya - https://insights.advocates.ke/process-of-obtaining-titles-from-letters-of-allotments-in-kenya/

Process of obtaining titles from letters of Allotments in Kenya – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya 1. The first step is to ascertain if a Preparation of Part Development Plan (PDP) had been prepared. If not, (Prepared by physical planners at the county level and approved by the Director of physical planning at the National level.) 2. A survey would then follow where a cadastral file which also in...

Taxes under the new Coalition Government - https://insights.advocates.ke/taxes-under-the-new-coalition-government/

Taxes under the new Coalition Government – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya New Zealand: Now that we know the shape of our new Coalition Government, and following the re-introduction of a range of Bills on the first sitting day of Parliament, we explore what tax changes are expected from the new Government. Dentons – Insights – Read More

EU Critical Raw Materials Act – what does it mean for business? - https://insights.advocates.ke/eu-critical-raw-materials-act-what-does-it-mean-for-business/

EU Critical Raw Materials Act – what does it mean for business? – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Poland: The demand for rare earths and other raw materials of high economic importance is expected to increase exponentially in the coming years. To prepare for this, the European Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) in November 2023. The re...

Employment & Labor Chat: What’s the Latest on Noncompetes? - https://insights.advocates.ke/employment-labor-chat-whats-the-latest-on-noncompetes/

Employment & Labor Chat: What’s the Latest on Noncompetes? – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Introducing “Employment & Labor Chat,” our new on-demand video series covering employment and labor news in the United States. Dentons – Insights – Read More

Data Act summary - https://insights.advocates.ke/data-act-summary/

Data Act summary – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Hungary: The European Commission’s European Strategy for data aims at creating a single market for data. Common European data spaces will ensure that more data becomes available for use in the economy and society, while keeping the companies and individuals who generate the data in control. The Eu...

A New Dance Move for Borrowers and Lenders to Learn - https://insights.advocates.ke/a-new-dance-move-for-borrowers-and-lenders-to-learn/

A New Dance Move for Borrowers and Lenders to Learn – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya As in many other industries, legal and finance professionals package complex concepts into a familiar phrase or term. Those who negotiate, document and interpret sophisticated leveraged loan transactions are no different. Dentons – Insights – Read More

The discrimination risks of a full-time return to office policy - https://insights.advocates.ke/the-discrimination-risks-of-a-full-time-return-to-office-policy/

The discrimination risks of a full-time return to office policy – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya United Kingdom: With talk turning to mandating employees to return to the office more regularly, employers should be cautious of the discrimination risks of such a blanket policy. Failure to follow proper steps when implementing a full-time office policy could leave employers vulnerable to claims De...

Revolutionising pension schemes: the power of artificial intelligence in boosting member engagement - https://insights.advocates.ke/revolutionising-pension-schemes-the-power-of-artificial-intelligence-in-boosting-member-engagement/

Revolutionising pension schemes: the power of artificial intelligence in boosting member engagement – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya United Kingdom: How artificial intelligence can help to tackle the widespread lack of member engagement with workplace pensions. Dentons – Insights – Read More

Government announces key measures impacting work and dependants to bring down net migration - https://insights.advocates.ke/government-announces-key-measures-impacting-work-and-dependants-to-bring-down-net-migration/

Government announces key measures impacting work and dependants to bring down net migration – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya United Kingdom: Yesterday, the Home Secretary announced a number of key measures with the aim of reducing current legal migration numbers to the UK. Dentons – Insights – Read More

Legislative amendments to overrule CAE Inc. c. R.: Repayable government loans and investment tax credits - https://insights.advocates.ke/legislative-amendments-to-overrule-cae-inc-c-r-repayable-government-loans-and-investment-tax-credits/

Legislative amendments to overrule CAE Inc. c. R.: Repayable government loans and investment tax credits – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya In CAE Inc. c. R. (“CAE”), the Tax Court of Canada ruled (affirmed by the Federal Court of Appeal) that a full-recourse, low-interest government loan (with other “non-commercial” terms) was “government assistance” within the meaning of that term in subsection 127(9) of the Income Tax Act...

Effects of ChatGPT - https://insights.advocates.ke/effects-of-chatgpt/
In this episode, CIPIT researchers, Josephine Kaaniru and Dan Allan Kipkoech answer the question on all of our minds; Will ChatGPT take my job? The researchers begin by introducing Chatgpt, especially in the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They then consider how ChatGPT [...]
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Effects of ChatGPT – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya In this episode, CIPIT researchers, Josephine Kaaniru and Dan Allan Kipkoech answer the question on all of our minds; Will ChatGPT take my job? The researchers begin by introducing Chatgpt, especially in the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They then consider how ChatGPT has influenced work....

Building Public Interest Technology - https://insights.advocates.ke/building-public-interest-technology/
In this episode, CIPIT’s very own researcher Natasha Karanja explores the transformative impact of Public Interest Technology (PIT) and its role in shaping a more inclusive and responsive digital future. Join us and gain insights into the principles guiding the development of technology [...]
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Building Public Interest Technology – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya In this episode, CIPIT’s very own researcher Natasha Karanja explores the transformative impact of Public Interest Technology (PIT) and its role in shaping a more inclusive and responsive digital future. Join us and gain insights into the principles guiding the development of technology that serve...

Combatting greenwashing: Proposed EU Green Claims Directive and its impact on eco claims - https://insights.advocates.ke/combatting-greenwashing-proposed-eu-green-claims-directive-and-its-impact-on-eco-claims/

Combatting greenwashing: Proposed EU Green Claims Directive and its impact on eco claims – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Italy: In recent years, consumer concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability have reached unprecedented levels, leading buyers to seek out products and services that align with their eco-conscious values. Dentons – Insights – Read More

Bappenas regulation no 7 year 2023: Transforming the game with enhanced public-private partnership rules for infrastructure development in Indonesia - https://insights.advocates.ke/bappenas-regulation-no-7-year-2023-transforming-the-game-with-enhanced-public-private-partnership-rules-for-infrastructure-development-in-indonesia/

Bappenas regulation no 7 year 2023: Transforming the game with enhanced public-private partnership rules for infrastructure development in Indonesia – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Indonesia: Unveiling Indonesia’s infrastructure revolution: Navigating the impact of BAPPENAS Regulation 7/2023 on PPP Dynamics. Discover the future of development and investment. Dentons – Insights – Read More

Regulatory Compliance Newsletter | December 2023 - https://insights.advocates.ke/regulatory-compliance-newsletter-december-2023/

Regulatory Compliance Newsletter | December 2023 – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya India: This monthly newsletter is a seamless synopsis of relevant legal developments which enriches any industry in their legal area. Our divergent newsletter is a summation of the most recent legal updates in environmental, labour, corporate, safety, foreign exchange laws including industry specifi...

The next chapter of regulating biometrics in Aotearoa, New Zealand is here - https://insights.advocates.ke/the-next-chapter-of-regulating-biometrics-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-is-here/

The next chapter of regulating biometrics in Aotearoa, New Zealand is here – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya In November 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) announced it was developing a Biometrics Privacy Code Exposure Draft which would refresh the requirements for agencies collecting and using biometric information. Dentons – Insights – Read More

AI and its Imperialist Root - https://insights.advocates.ke/ai-and-its-imperialist-root/
In this exciting episode , CIPIT’s very own researcher Natasha Karanja takes us on a journey of exploring the historical roots of AI through an imperialist lens. The episode aims to explore the imperialist nature of AI and how it has shaped the [...]
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AI and its Imperialist Root – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya In this exciting episode , CIPIT’s very own researcher Natasha Karanja takes us on a journey of exploring the historical roots of AI through an imperialist lens. The episode aims to explore the imperialist nature of AI and how it has shaped the trajectory of its development. The episode uncovers t...

Italy's remote working extended to 31 March 2024 for parents with children under 14 (in Italian) - https://insights.advocates.ke/italys-remote-working-extended-to-31-march-2024-for-parents-with-children-under-14-in-italian/

Italy’s remote working extended to 31 March 2024 for parents with children under 14 (in Italian) – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Italy: The Budget Committee of the Senate has approved an amendment to the Decreto Anticipi that extends the right to work remotely (so-called smart working) for private sector employees with at least one child under the age of 14 until March 31, 2024. Dentons – Insights – Read More

Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023: Out with the new and in with the old - https://insights.advocates.ke/planning-statute-law-amendment-act-2023-out-with-the-new-and-in-with-the-old/

Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023: Out with the new and in with the old – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya On November 16, 2023, the Ontario government introduced yet another piece of legislation aimed at land use planning: Bill 150, the Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 150). Dentons – Insights – Read More

When the creator isn’t human: can AI be recognized as an author of IP? - https://insights.advocates.ke/when-the-creator-isnt-human-can-ai-be-recognized-as-an-author-of-ip/

When the creator isn’t human: can AI be recognized as an author of IP? – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Kazakhstan: This article looks at whether artificial intelligence can be recognized as an author of intellectual property. To shed some light on this issue, we have looked at one key case and how various jurisdictions around the globe have treated attempts to have an AI system listed as the author o...

Insolvency upswing – the surge in company dissolutions and the residual assets dilemma - https://insights.advocates.ke/insolvency-upswing-the-surge-in-company-dissolutions-and-the-residual-assets-dilemma/

Insolvency upswing – the surge in company dissolutions and the residual assets dilemma – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya United Kingdom: Between 1 April and 30 June 2023, there were 6,342 registered company insolvencies, which is the highest number of insolvencies since the second quarter of 2009, and a 9% increase on the previous quarter of 2023. Dentons – Insights – Read More

GENDER AND THE LAW (NOTES) - https://insights.advocates.ke/gender-and-the-law-notes/

GENDER AND THE LAW (NOTES) – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya GENDER DEFINITIONS: a) GENDER- is a relational concept that denotes the manner in which men and women are differentiated in the social-cultural context. – It denotes the different roles of men and women in society – Examples: – b) S*X- the different physical/biological characteristics – Exam...

What is Adverse Possession? The Elements and Common Defenses - https://insights.advocates.ke/what-is-adverse-possession-the-elements-and-common-defenses/

What is Adverse Possession? The Elements and Common Defenses – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Introduction. As an attorney who practices extensively in the area of real property litigation, I am frequently called upon to prosecute or defend cases involving a claim of adverse possession, and am approached by individuals who either have only a basic understanding of what adverse possession is,...

LAW OF THE SEA (NOTES) - https://insights.advocates.ke/law-of-the-sea-notes/

LAW OF THE SEA (NOTES) – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya INTRODUCTIONAs long ago as sailors ventured into the sea there were two competing principles governing the law of the sea The right of the coastal state to control a narrow strip along its coastThe freedom of navigation and fishing in the high seas beyond the area of what coastal states controlled.T...

Dentons Luatviet launches free monthly taxtalk series in Vietnamese - https://insights.advocates.ke/dentons-luatviet-launches-free-monthly-taxtalk-series-in-vietnamese/

Dentons Luatviet launches free monthly taxtalk series in Vietnamese – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Vietnam: We are thrilled to announce the launch of Dentons LuatViet’s Monthly Taxtalk Series, a unique initiative designed to delve into the complexities of tax law. This series, conducted entirely in Vietnamese, is tailored to provide invaluable insights for in-house lawyers, accountants, busines...

Vietnam ratified the multilateral instrument - https://insights.advocates.ke/vietnam-ratified-the-multilateral-instrument/

Vietnam ratified the multilateral instrument – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Vietnam: On 21 June 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam issued Notification No.12/2023/TB-LPQT announcing Vietnam’s ratification of the Multilateral Convention to implement tax treaty-related measures to prevent base erosion and profit shifting (“MLI”) that Vietnam signed on 9 Feb...

DIVISION OF PROPERTY UPON DEATH/EQUALITY/SUCCESSION/ - https://insights.advocates.ke/division-of-property-upon-death-equality-succession/

DIVISION OF PROPERTY UPON DEATH/EQUALITY/SUCCESSION/ – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya 1. Law of Succession Act governs division of property upon death. 2. To a large extent, The Act provides for the equal inheritance of property between women and men. 3. Section 3 (2) of the Act defines “child” without any discrimination on grounds of gender. 4. However, under Section 32, the Act...

GENDER IN THE WORK PLACE; REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN; GENDER AND LEADERSHIP - https://insights.advocates.ke/gender-in-the-work-place-representation-of-women-gender-and-leadership/

GENDER IN THE WORK PLACE; REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN; GENDER AND LEADERSHIP – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya GENDER IN THE WORK PLACE Work can be defined in various ways. It is the exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something. It can also be defined as something on which exertion or labour is expended; a task or undertaking, or an operative or productive activity. In addition to that, wor...

SAMPLE NOTICE OF MOTION - https://insights.advocates.ke/sample-notice-of-motion/

SAMPLE NOTICE OF MOTION – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:””; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-m...

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – November 2023 - https://insights.advocates.ke/uk-people-reward-and-mobility-newsletter-november-2023/

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – November 2023 – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya United Kingdom: In this edition, we look at some of the key employment law issues affecting our clients’ workforces. In particular, we explore: bonus clawbacks; the impact of alcohol-free initiatives; a Supreme Court decision on administrators’ liability in the context of collective redundancies...

AI in the Judicial System - https://insights.advocates.ke/ai-in-the-judicial-system/
In this episode, Florence Ogonjo delves into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence within the hallowed halls of the judiciary. Join us as we unravel the intricate tapestry of AI applications in legal processes and the profound implications for justice systems. Discover the [...]
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AI in the Judicial System – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya In this episode, Florence Ogonjo delves into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence within the hallowed halls of the judiciary. Join us as we unravel the intricate tapestry of AI applications in legal processes and the profound implications for justice systems. Discover the promises an...

Data Rights and Governance for Ethical AI - https://insights.advocates.ke/data-rights-and-governance-for-ethical-ai/
Listen to Doreen Abiero in this captivating episode as we unravel the story of Data Rights and Governance for Ethical AI in Africa. Encounter the digital divide as a formidable adversary and Africa’s cultural diversity as the unexpected hero. This episode explores the [...]
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Data Rights and Governance for Ethical AI – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Listen to Doreen Abiero in this captivating episode as we unravel the story of Data Rights and Governance for Ethical AI in Africa. Encounter the digital divide as a formidable adversary and Africa’s cultural diversity as the unexpected hero. This episode explores the implementation of ethical AI ...

2023 Indigenous Holiday Gift Guide - https://insights.advocates.ke/2023-indigenous-holiday-gift-guide/

2023 Indigenous Holiday Gift Guide – Legal Insights and Trends In Kenya Looking to shop from indigenous businesses this holiday season? Here is a list of 10 indigenous-owned brands, and sites where you can browse their merchandise online. Dentons – Insights – Read More