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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Membina dan Mengekalkan Kepercayaan dalam Hubungan
Membina dan mengekalkan kepercayaan dalam hubungan adalah penting. Jika anda ingin menangani isu syak wasangka atau kepercayaan dalam...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Jul 11, 20232 min read
REDUCING SUSPICION IN A MARRIAGE
Building and maintaining trust in a relationship is crucial. If you're looking to address suspicion or trust issues in your relationship,...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Conciliation as an alternative dispute resolution in Sabah, Malaysia
Conciliation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that involves the intervention of a neutral third party, known as a...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Legal Fees Explained
Usman & Partners, as an advocate firm, charges its clients based on several factors that are taken into consideration. These factors...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Jun 28, 20232 min read
Why do people choose to negotiate rather than go for trial / initiate court case?
People choose negotiation over going to court for several reasons, including: 1. Cost: Negotiation is often more cost-effective than...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Jun 21, 20232 min read
What type of cases can go for Arbitration?
Arbitration is suitable for a wide range of cases and can be used to resolve various types of disputes. Some common areas where...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Jun 14, 20232 min read
What type of cases are suitable for Mediation?
Mediation is suitable for a wide range of cases and can be used to resolve various types of disputes. Some common areas where mediation...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Costs of Pro Bono Lawyers
Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who provide their legal services for free or at a significantly reduced fee to individuals or organizations...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Collaborative Practice
Collaborative law is an approach to dispute resolution that involves the voluntary participation of the parties and their attorneys...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Jun 7, 20232 min read
What types of cases are suitable to go for negotiations?
Negotiation is suitable for a wide range of cases and can be used to resolve various types of disputes. Here are some examples of cases...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Don't want to go to court, but still want to resolve a dispute? Here are alternatives to court
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to a variety of methods used to resolve conflicts or disputes outside of traditional court...
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Rhea Greatale Binti Mohd Yusof
Mar 7, 20233 min read
The effect of sworn testimony vs. merely "telling the truth" in the context of child evidence
By Ms Rhea Greatale Binti Mohd Yusof Usman & Partners' Intern (March 2023) 6th March 2023 In Malaysia, providing sworn testimony as...
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Fatimah Zahrah
Aug 6, 20213 min read
The difference between Civil Law and Criminal Law
There are many elements of civil and criminal law that separates the two types of offences. Civil law is defined by an offence that is...
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Mia Gusting
May 3, 20212 min read
Exploring the Stringent Immigration laws in Sabah: Is it Fair?
The main legislation governing immigration laws in Malaysia is the Immigration Law Act 1959/63. The Act regulates the admission into and...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Usman & Partners in the Media
COURT CASES MICHELLE R USMAN (21 November 2015) Man freed from gang robbery charge, accessed at https://www.theborneopost.com/2015/11/21/...
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Mia Gusting
Apr 26, 20215 min read
Human Rights Situation in Malaysia
Introduction The Malaysian Federal Constitution provides for the liberties of individuals and citizens as a whole. Despite these rights...
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Mia Gusting
Nov 24, 20203 min read
Access to Justice in Malaysia: Legal Aid For the Marginalised
What is Legal Aid? The primary function of the Legal Aid System is the provision of legal services that are free of charge or in reduced...
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Mia Gusting
Sep 3, 20203 min read
Nolle prosequi: A growing discussion on the role of the prosecution on the withdrawal of charges
The Principle of nolle prosequi Nolle prosequi is legal latin meaning “the unwillingness to pursue”. The expression is normally used for...
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Michelle R Usman
Aug 26, 20205 min read
Opening A Law Firm in Sabah
March 18th, 2020 came and went. The Federal Government of Malaysia implemented a cordon sanitaire on all its states including Sabah. Just...
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Administrator - Usman & Partners
Apr 14, 20191 min read
Reduced sentence for having bear parts
Published on: Saturday, April 13, 2019 “However, having being informed of the appellant’s antecedent i.e. he works as a rubber tapper...
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