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13 Sep 24
Nsizwe Stewart
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Buyer Beware: Key Considerations in purchasing Strata Property in Jamaica
Strata real estate developments are those established under the Registration (Strata Titles) Act (the “Act”),...
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5 Sep 24
Lisa Rhooms
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So, you want to incorporate a company in Jamaica: Questions for consideration
Even before getting to the stage of completing the necessary documentation for submission to the...
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30 Aug 24
Christopher Henry
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Common things you should know about Common Property ownership in a Strata
A Strata is a type of real estate development, which, under the Registration (Strata Titles)...
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19 Jul 24
Nsizwe Stewart
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Sealing the Deal: Understanding the Terms of an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate
Introduction In the realm of real estate transactions, various types of contracts are used to...
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11 Jul 24
Gabrielle Grant Gilpin-Hudson
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Don’t Blow Away Your Insurance Claim: Avoiding Breaches of Your Property Insurance Policy
Property peril insurance is a cornerstone of financial security, protecting your property from unforeseen disasters....
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27 Jun 24
Lisa Rhooms
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Branching out or setting up? Considerations for overseas companies establishing a presence in Jamaica
Overseas companies, looking to establish a presence in Jamaica, are sometimes faced with the challenge...
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20 Jun 24
Christopher Henry
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A Guide to Evicting a Terrible and Tiresome Tenant in Jamaica
Evicting a tenant is a serious, and often contentious matter, that requires careful consideration of...
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14 Jun 24
Gabrielle Grant Gilpin-Hudson
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Vendor’s Mortgage: A Fast Track to Ownership or a Bumpy Road?
Vendor’s Mortgage: A Fast Track to Ownership or a Bumpy Road? A Vendor’s mortgage, also...
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6 Jun 24
Nsizwe Stewart
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RIGHTS AND RHYTHMS: SAFEGUARDING JAMAICA’S CREATIVES THROUGH IP PROTECTION
INTRODUCTION Jamaica is renowned worldwide for its vibrant creative industries, which include music, art, and...
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14 Mar 24
Nsizwe Stewart
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VENTURE VISION: A LOOK AT JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS IN REAL ESTATE
INTRODUCTION Joint venture agreements have emerged as a strategic tool in real estate development, facilitating...
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2 Mar 24
Christopher Henry | Grant Gilpin - Hudson
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This is the word of the Landlord- Express covenants- To have and to Leasehold: Part 2
Express covenants refer to explicitly written terms of an agreement between two parties and can...
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22 Feb 24
Christopher Henry | Grant Gilpin - Hudson
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To have and to Leasehold: Part 1- Implied covenants in Lease Agreements
The obligations of a landlord and a tenant are normally found in the express or...
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16 Feb 24
Nsizwe Stewart
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IN CHARGE, IN CONTROL: POWER OF ATTORNEYS
Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, and at times, circumstances may arise...
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8 Feb 24
Lisa Rhooms
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Getting serious about the serious value of IP
Recently, this author attended a capital markets conference, one of the topics of which spoke...
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1 Feb 24
Gabrielle Grant Gilpin-Hudson
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Refinancing- A real estate finance secret weapon
With Jamaica and other markets currently experiencing a higher interest rate environment, manypersons are of...
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30 Nov 23
Lisa Rhooms
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Non-profit, no problem: The formation and registration of a charity in Jamaica
With recent changes in the law surrounding company formation, and the laws having to do...
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23 Nov 23
Christopher Henry
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Reseal it! – The use of foreign grants of probate/administration in Jamaica, and the process of resealing
There is no doubt that Jamaicans have spread their wings beyond the Island’s shores, with...
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16 Nov 23
Gabrielle Grant Gilpin-Hudson
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Airbnbs, not abodes. Part 2- Gatekeeping Gated Communities and Beyond
In the first part of this two-part series, we discussed that there are different legal...
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10 Nov 23
Gabrielle Grant Gilpin-Hudson
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Airbnbs, not abodes.
Part 1- No short-term stays in stratas? There has been a frenzy of media coverage...
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2 Nov 23
Nsizwe Stewart
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Sale/Purchase of Real Estate: The Role of the Purchaser’s Attorney
Buying a home or property is not as straightforward as some people think. To the...
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26 Oct 23
Lisa Rhooms
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A December to remember: The Data Protection Act in full force
In 36 days, on December 1, 2023, the transition period of the Data Protection Act...
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19 Oct 23
Christopher Henry
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Time is of the Essence, or is it really? – Key points on “Time of the Essence” clauses in contracts
The typical Time of the Essence clause in an agreement for sale of property may...
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12 Oct 23
Nsizwe Stewart
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On your mark, set, go: The Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2022 now in effect
With the Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2022 (The “Rules”) coming into effect recently, Jamaica will...
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5 Oct 23
Abstractmedia
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Is it me, or is it you? Who owns the copyright?
Have you ever commissioned a photoshoot for that special occasion, or created copyright works in...
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28 Sep 23
Gabrielle Grant Gilpin-Hudson
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Ten steps to sold- A guide to selling real estate in Jamaica
If you are selling, or planning to sell your property in Jamaica, arguably, the two...
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21 Sep 23
Gabrielle Grant Gilpin - Hudson.
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Jamaica to introduce Airbnb regulations: Destination assurance or trouble in paradise?
Airbnb is an online hospitality marketplace that allows persons (natural and corporate) to offer a wide range of...
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14 Sep 23
Gabrielle Grant Gilpin-Hudson
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The Five-Minute Guide to Buying Jamaican Real Estate
Thinking about making a real estate investment in Jamaica? Here are some quick, key steps...
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7 Sep 23
Lisa Rhooms
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Not so simply a secretary: The duties and obligations of a Company Secretary
Following on from my article “A Word To The Wise… Director”, I have received several...
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31 Aug 23
Nsizwe Stewart
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The Fate of Your Estate without a Plan: Navigating the Laws of Intestacy
When a person dies without leaving a Will, what happens next? It is important to...
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24 Aug 23
Christopher Henry
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Giving While You’re Living: Inter Vivos Gifts
Transferring gifts and establishing joint ownership of assets by adding intended beneficiaries to property titles,...
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17 Aug 23
Lisa Rhooms
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A Word To The Wise… Director
Directors who are appointed to a company at incorporation, or at any other time duringthe...
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3 Aug 23
Nsizwe Stewart
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In whom do you put your “trust”? – Trusts in estate planning
As of April 25, 2023, the Trust and Corporate Services Providers Act (the Act) mandates...
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27 Jul 23
Christopher Henry
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“Should-a, could-a, would-a”- Steps Landowners ought to take to avoid losing their land
There has been much said on the doctrine of Adverse Possession from the perspective of...
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21 Jul 23
Lisa Rhooms
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Ready or not: Some COJ changes you need to know about
If you plan to incorporate a company, have already incorporated a company, or wish to...
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13 Jul 23
Nsizwe Stewart
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Don’t go rolling in your grave
Addressing the matter of writing, and securing your Last Will & Testament can undoubtedly be...
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6 Jul 23
Christopher Henry
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The Watchdog for Apartment Living
There has been an explosion in high rise apartment buildings and townhome complexes, not only...
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29 Jun 23
Gabrielle Grant Gilpin-Hudson
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How to Avoid Joint Venturing into Illegality
The Real Estate Case You Need to Know About In the recent decision of the...
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22 Jun 23
Lisa Rhooms
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Businesses, it’s audit (IP) time
Whether your business is large, medium-sized or small, and even if you are a one-man,...
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