What is Family Law?
The area of legal practice that deals with family issues is referred to as family law. Issues under this area includes marriage, adoption, divorce, child custody, and similar matters. An attorney that practices family law can represent clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations. The attorney can also draft important legal documents such as court petitions or property agreements. As the matter of family encompasses so many aspects of life, some attorneys have narrowed down their practice to adoption, paternity, emancipation, or other matters not usually related to divorce. Lawyers in the field, therefore, help all kinds of …
What is a Queen’s Counsel
A Queen’s Counsel (QC) is a very senior attorney at law who is recognized as an expert and leader in the legal field. Across the United Kingdom, including British commonwealth countries, it refers to a set of barristers and solicitors who the monarch appoints to be a part of Her Majesty’s Counsel learned in the law. To attain this status, a barrister must have practiced law for at least ten years and be recommended by the Lord Chancellor. Being appointed as Queen’s Counsel perceived as an excellent honor to achieve in the legal profession. Once conferred upon, a Queen’s Counsel …
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Mediation Centre Opens in Turks and Caicos Islands
A mediation centre dedicated to dispute resolution and restorative justice for the people of Turks and Caicos Islands has been opened in the country. Victims of crime as well as persons impacted by it now have a place to achieve healing and closure through Victim-Offender mediation. According to Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang, both court-connected mediation and the restorative justice process will be accessed at the Mediation Centre which was opened on July 15 at Emily House in Providenciales. The Mediation Centre will be the neutral place away from the intimidations associated with courtrooms; providing comfort, to allow for meaningful mediation …
Mediation Centre Opens in Turks and Caicos Islands
A mediation centre dedicated to dispute resolution and restorative justice for the people of Turks and Caicos Islands has been opened in the country. Victims of crime as well as persons impacted by it now have a place to achieve healing and closure through Victim-Offender mediation. According to Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang, both court-connected mediation and the restorative justice process will be accessed at the Mediation Centre which was opened on July 15 at Emily House in Providenciales. The Mediation Centre will be the neutral place away from the intimidations associated with courtrooms; providing comfort, to allow for meaningful mediation …
Ritz-Carlton Turks and Caicos Acquires Dellis Cay
The owners and developers of The Ritz-Carlton Turks and Caicos has acquired private island Dellis Cay many years after development on the island ground to a halt. The multi-million purchase of the private island was confirmed by Roberto Stipa, Director Desarrollos Hotelco, the owners of The Ritz-Carlton. Located between the islands Parrot Cay and Pine Cay, Dellis Cay was destined to be another exclusive luxury community in the Turks and Caicos Islands before the project fell victim to the 2008 financial crisis. The deal for the 560-acre private island with partially completed buildings was bought from Trinidad and Tobago Unit …
Digital Access to Turks & Caicos Laws Imminent
Attorney-General of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, QC, announced that the laws of the land will be digitized and made public for residents of the country. With the passing of a motion in the House of Assembly, the preparation and publication of the revised laws will be made available online with free access to them. “The Cabinet has made the decision that in terms of the laws which are kept up to date and available on the Attorney General’s website and are updated as they are passed in the house of assembly and as they are made by …
Digital Access to Turks & Caicos Laws Imminent
Attorney-General of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, QC, announced that the laws of the land will be digitized and made public for residents of the country. With the passing of a motion in the House of Assembly, the preparation and publication of the revised laws will be made available online with free access to them. “The Cabinet has made the decision that in terms of the laws which are kept up to date and available on the Attorney General’s website and are updated as they are passed in the house of assembly and as they are made by …
What are the legal issues around NFTs?
The sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic and is dominating the news lately, but are there any legal issues surrounding the phenomenon? Artists, collectors, investors, and businesses have all been scrambling to capitalise on the potential of NFTs and fully understand how the market works. With NFT sales now running into billions, the market faces issues such as copyright, intellectual property rights, anti-money laundering regulations and estate planning. In February, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs said three people had been arrested on suspicion of attempting to defraud it of £1.4 million, making it the first …