From the Bar is a podcast where, two young dispute lawyers narrate how they navigate their way through the legal practice in Nigeria. They want to share their experience on the journey (the good, the bad and the hilarious), their ideas on how to improve the practice of the profession in Nigeria all while deconstructing the law along the way.
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On this episode of the Podcast, Ife and Olamide share their thoughts the new Supreme Court Rules particularly on the innovations introduced by the new Rules.
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It’s almost the end of Q4 and Ife and Olamide are back (AGAIN) and better than ever. In the spirit of tacking stock of the year gone past they dive into their life updates and the new chapter in their careers.
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By popular demand Ife and olamide discuss the best of legal tv, both home and abroad. The good, the bad and the law.
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On this week’s episode, Ife and Olamide return back to basics with a laughter filled session analyzing the latest developments in legal news and law debates on Twitter.
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On this week’s episode Ife and Olamide discuss weird happenings at court, the recent LPDC finding on lawyers acting as property managers, what’s trending on legal Twitter, including the infamous erisco case, and ponder the question of what it means for a case to truly be on all fours.
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Ife & Olamide back at it again with the constant and consistent content. On this week’s episode they talk about their week in court, catch up on hot news items and more.
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On this week’s episode Ife & Olamide talk everything and anything, ranging from their week in court, a new partner track series, controversial tweets and even their take on remuneration for lawyers.
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Ife and Olamide dig deep into their political bag in this week’s episode, where they discuss the judicialisation of the electoral process in Nigeria. They talk about noteworthy classic and recent case studies and Supreme Court precedents, as well as why election winners never enjoy the fruits of their victories unchallenged.…
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Ife & Olamide discuss the highlights of the 2023 legal year, including the elections and the new administration’s legal changes, while reflecting on the highs of their past year.
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Ife and Olamide are back at the bar with even more legal shenanigans. They talk about where they’ve been, what next, the state of the nation, different types of lawyers and what type of lawyer they aspire to be.
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IS UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE A PRACTICAL IDEAL FOR NIGERIA?
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1:03:46In this episode, Ife and Olamide discuss the recent events at the Supreme Court and offer their legal perspectives to the decisions of the Apex Court. They also debate the idea of universal adult suffrage in Nigeria and whether there should be a reconsideration or not.
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Welcome to our first solo episode of the season. We start of by paying tribute to our colleague who was murdered by a member of the Nigerian Police force and give an update of the case. We then talk talk about our most memorable court experiences.
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THE ENTERTAINMENT LAW LANDSCAPE IN NIGERIA
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1:04:32Ife & Olamide settle in for their most entertaining episode yet with entertainment lawyer and musician, Nkay. They talk about everything ranging from the real meaning of afrobeats, to the infamous 360 deals, as well as the past, present and future of the entertainment law landscape in Nigeria.
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Ife and Olamide welcome Chidi O on this week’s episode of the podcast to discuss his journey as a lawyer and his transition to in-house counsel. He shares his insights on transitioning from commercial law firms, reasons for that move and if the grass is truly greener on the other side.
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This week Ife and Olamide welcome a new guest, Mr Mutiu Olanrewaju, a Litigation Officer. They discuss the intricacies of what goes on behind the scenes and how court papers get filed.
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On this week's episode, Ife and Olamide discuss everything and anything but the law, from hypothetical career paths to finances, relationships and Twitter hot takes.
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On this week's episode, Ife & Olamide discuss what it entails to set up a company or business in Nigeria. They also consider how to establish the appropriate legal vehicle for such organizations.
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ROAD TO THE BAR: LAW SCHOOL TIPS AND TRICKS
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56:07This week Ife & Olamide tackle one of the most challenging periods in the life of many young lawyers; law school. They share tips & tricks to surviving and thriving in law school, as well as their experiences in keeping sane along the way.
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WALKING A MILE IN THE SHOES OF AN ENGLISH BARRISTER
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38:38On this week’s episode Ife and Olamide are joined by Ololade, a commercial and property law Barrister practicing in London. Ololade shares his experience as a barrister in England as well as tips for Nigerian lawyers looking to qualify and practice in England.
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WHEN JUSTICE DELAYED BECOMES JUSTICE DENIED
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49:17Like the popular saying goes “Justice delayed is justice denied”. On this week’s episode, Ife and Olamide discuss some of the common causes of the delay in the Nigerian judicial system. They also attempt to proffer solutions to some of these problems. Ps. They have ironically and unintentionally delayed this episode.…
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THE INS AND OUTS OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY: A TRANSACTION LAWYER'S PERSPECTIVE
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1:03:34On this episode Ife & Olamide welcome their first guest of the season. He narrates his experience as a young transaction lawyer in Nigeria and takes us through the ins and outs of Financial technology, as well as the recent developments in the Nigerian Fintech sector.
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This week Ife & Olamide tackle crime and punishment in the fictional world of the hit Netflix Nollywood original limited series "Blood Sisters". Through the lens of the prosecution and defence they explore the criminal laws, as well as the factual and legal arguments for the charge of murder and other related offences…
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Ife & Olamide discuss the moral rights of creatives and whether creatives have a right to dictate how their assigned works are used.
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Ife and Olamide introduce themselves and also give an insight as to what the podcast is about, the idea behind From the bar and the plans they have going forward. They also share their experiences practicing as dispute lawyers and speak on experiences some other lawyers have narrated.
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