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Corporate Commercial Law
Covers the legal and regulatory aspects of business operations, including contracts, transactions, and corporate decision making.
From Text to Court: When a Thumbs-Up Can Sign a Contract
Understanding How Digital Consent Creates Binding Agreements in Business In an era dominated by texts, instant messages, and emojis, businesses must rethink what counts as a legally binding agreement. A Saskatchewan Court of Appeal case, Achter Land and Cattle Ltd v South West Terminal Ltd , 2024 SKCA 115 , confirms that even a simple thumbs-up ( 👍) emoji can amount to acceptance of a contract. This decision underscores an important lesson for modern commerce: contract law
Janet Momoh
Jan 223 min read
Beyond the Ballot: A Dive into SLAA's Leadership Shift
On June 21, 2025, the Sierra Leone Association of Alberta (“SLAA”) experienced a decisive moment in its governance and leadership history. During its Annual General Meeting (AGM), members exercised their authority by expelling the then incumbent president, who had been serving in a caretaker capacity pursuant to a court order. The details of this Order will not be elaborated upon here; for further information, please contact the SLAA directly. At the AGM, the existing board
Janet Momoh
Aug 12, 20254 min read
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