Jason Nathu

Law Made Simple, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

What happens if I’m injured while traveling in a “PH” taxi?

The private taxi (sometimes referred to as the ‘pirate taxi’) business is flourishing in Trinidad and Tobago. It seems that the authorities have turned a…

Human Rights, Law Made Simple, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Understanding the court system in Trinidad and Tobago

The Judiciary of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, headed by the Chief Justice, comprises the Supreme Court of Judicature and the Magistracy. The Judiciary…

Business, Communications and Technology, Intellectual Property, Technology

Going live: What you need to know about live streaming and the law

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Periscope now give users the options to broadcast ‘live’ to their timeline. While this live streaming option…

Environment, Law Made Simple

Littering, pollution and the law

Litter can refer to anything from a cigarette butt to a bag of rubbish. All litter is unsightly and makes our local areas look untidy…

Family, Law Made Simple

Maintenance of children in the Magistrates Court

A child is entitled to reasonable maintenance to provide for clothing, housing, dental and medical care, education and training, and, where applicable, recreation. Both parents have…

Environment, Family, Human Rights, Law Made Simple

Implications of the Zika Virus: Balancing the right to life with the potential of serious birth defects

The potential effects of the Zika Virus on unborn children has caused anxiety for expecting mothers across the Caribbean. The disease has brought the issue…

Business, Estates and Probate, Family, Law Made Simple

Errors with identity: Correcting defects with names on official documents

Our names are the most used and arguably most important identifier that we have. But errors in the spelling or registration of names of official…

Human Rights, Labour and Employment, Law Made Simple

Professional appearance and dress codes in the workplace

In the business environment, there are often guidelines as to the manner in which an employee should present himself/herself, in keeping with the corporate image…