The “Standard” Contract Trap: Why Your Supplier’s Fine Print Isn’t on Your Side
Here’s a scenario every business owner will recognize. A new supplier finally comes through — good pricing, decent references, ready to start next week. They send over their contract. It’s labeled “Standard Terms and Conditions.” It looks official, a little…
Not every customs seizure ends the same way.
Sometimes it’s forfeiture — other times release back to the rightful owner.Swipe to see the difference between the two?
Can Your Business Be Sued Because of What an Employee Does?
The honest answer, more often than most owners expect, is this: your business can be held legally responsible for what your employees do — even when you had no idea it was happening. It’s one of the least understood risks…
Appreciation Post
A Moment to Celebrate Two Remarkable Professionals Newly Addmitted To The Bar. Today, we pause to recognize two individuals whose dedication to their craft has not gone unnoticed Chilando Chungu and Priscilla Tendai Chishiba. From the early mornings spent preparing…
Zambia Labour Laws Explained: What Your Pay Slip and Your Work Hours Are Really Telling You
Ever stared at your pay slip and wondered if the number at the bottom is actually fair? Or worked past 5pm one too many times and thought, “surely there’s a law about this”? There is. And most working Zambians have…
Why Is Zambia’s Presidential Inauguration Held on a Tuesday?
Discover why Zambia’s President-elect is sworn into office on a Tuesday, what Article 105 of the Constitution provides, and how election petitions affect the inauguration date. Understanding Zambia’s Presidential Inauguration A presidential inauguration is an important constitutional event marking the…
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Did You Know Shareholders and Directors Can Be Sued Personally?
“I own a limited company, so my personal assets are always protected.” It’s one of the most common beliefs among business owners in Zambia — and one of the most dangerous. The truth is more nuanced: not always. Limited liability…
Can a Joke Actually Get You Sued? Let’s Talk About It.
I’ve been practising law for over a decade now, and if there’s one sentence I’ve heard more than almost any other, it’s this: “But I was just joking!” Usually said with wide eyes. Usually said right after someone has received…
The Election results Are Out. What next? Your Legal Rights After a Zambian Election
The ballots are counted. The winners have been announced. The campaign posters are already curling at the edges. For most people, election season feels over the moment the results are read out, but legally, that’s exactly when the real questions…
Five Things Every Zambian Voter Should Know Before Election Day.
By Patrick Chulu Legal Practitioners (PC | LP) Tomorrow, Zambians will once again exercise one of the most important rights in any democracy: the right to vote. While elections often focus on candidates and campaigns, it is equally important for…
