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  A lawyer plays a crucial role in the issuance of commercial paper, which are short-term, unsecured debt securities typically used by corporations and financial institutions to raise capital. Here's how a lawyer is involved: 1. Legal Compliance: Lawyers ensure that the issuance of commercial paper complies with relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This includes securities laws, such as the Securities Act of 1933 in the United States, which governs the issuance of securities. 2. Drafting Legal Documents: Lawyers draft the necessary legal documents, such as the commercial paper prospectus or offering memorandum. These documents provide important information to potential investors and must accurately reflect the terms and risks associated with the commercial paper. 3. Due Diligence: Lawyers conduct due diligence to verify the accuracy of the information disclosed in the offering documents. This involves reviewing financial statements, contracts, and other relevant...

 Introducing the SPA Ajibade & Co. Essay Competition As part of its 13th Annual Business Luncheon, the Law firm of SPA Ajibade & Co. is organising an essay competition. Interested lawyers are invited to write an essay on the topic "The Pros, Cons and Challenges of Establishing and Enforcing a Scale of Charges for Legal Services in Nigeria." Participants stand a chance to win a full sponsorship for one certificate earning course with any of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb); the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN); or the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CITN). The rules of the competition are as follows. - This contest is open only to individuals qualified to practice law in Nigeria. - Submissions shall be in the form of a written essay of not more than 1,500 words on the topic to be sent to luncheon@spaajibade.com on or before 25/11/20. - All essays must be original works specifically written for the competition. - Co-auth...

  NICARB:.Annual essay writing COMPETITION info The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICARB) announces it's 2020 essay writing COMPETITION Eligibility: ages 18-25 TOPIC: Sovereign immunity for legal and arbitral proceedings and execution against the assets of a sovereign State: The evolving paradigm shift. Submission Deadline: 10th October, 2020 Prizes: First position: 100,000 Second position: 60,000 Third position: 40,000 Others are: ✅Winners would be officially awarded and recognised at the annual conference slated for  18- 20th November, 2020  ✅ The best two articles would be published in NICARB's Journal of Arbitration. for more information pls visit  www.nicarb.org. and follow NICARB on all social media platforms. Good luck