There have been discussions in the public domain recently on the topic of ‘non-disclosure agreements’. What are these? And when should they be used? Non-disclosure agreements sometimes are referred to as confidentiality agreements or “NDA’s”. An NDA is...
There are several laws and legal regimes governing workplace health and safety in Trinidad and Tobago. It is important for employers to understand the full scope of their duties and potential liabilities under each of these regimes, as...
The surge in the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in Trinidad and Tobago has continued almost unabated over the past few weeks with new cases being reported by the hundreds each day. This surge has exerted significant...
To date, over half a billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered globally. Developed and advanced countries, such as the United Kingdom and Israel, have been ahead of the curve in their efforts to manage the pandemic...
Finding a means of inexpensive, accessible funding is something that most, if not all, businesses will need to do at one time or another – and perhaps even more so now in the current economic climate. While the...
You may have seen the term ‘NFT’ in the headlines lately, mostly in relation to the astronomical sums being spent on them. Just last month, a piece of digital artwork sold for a record breaking US69.3 million. What...
April Fool’s Day is almost upon us. While a bit of levity in the workplace can help to improve employee camaraderie and morale, workplace pranks can sometimes go too far, resulting in serious consequences for both employers and...
By Legal Notice No. 80 of 2021 , the amnesty granted by the Government with respect to late filing penalties imposed by the Companies Act, Chap. 81:01 has been extended from March 31, 2021 to June 30, 2021.For...
When a dispute arises between parties, nothing signals the breakdown of the relationship more than the threat of litigation (except perhaps litigation itself). The litigation process is no doubt daunting and is often times an uphill battle. It...
