Shoneet Sharma Dube Lawyers

27/03/2026

Righteousness is the bedrock of justice. Wishing you a blessed and inspiring Ram Navami 🏹

09/10/2025

In the spirit of Fiji Day, let us remember that the strength of our independent nation lies in the rule of law and the pursuit of justice for all. Vinaka vakalevu!

05/10/2025

How can we hold AI accountable when it acts on its own?

This is the legal question for our time.

​We are seeing different approaches around the world. In 2017, Saudi Arabia gave a robot a form of legal personhood, while in the same year, a chatbot in Japan was granted a form of residency.

The EU has taken a different approach. Its landmark AI Act was published in 2024, making laws more strict for developers.

​These global actions highlight a responsibility gap in our legal system. It makes you wonder how our laws will adapt to a future where actions can be taken without a clear human hand. This is a vital conversation for us all.

This video provides general Information and is not intended as legal advice.

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31/07/2025

The future of law firm tech support is shifting. AI won’t replace IT teams overnight but it may redefine them.

When a lawyer's computer crashes, a call goes out to a human help desk technician. But some experts believe that law firms in the future might rely less on people and more on artificial intelligence to keep systems running.

26/07/2025

The legal principle "time is of the essence" in contract law signifies that timely performance of an obligation is fundamental to the agreement.

If a contract includes such a clause, or if timely performance is clearly intended by the parties, failure to meet the stipulated deadline may constitute a breach of an essential term, potentially granting the non-defaulting party the right to terminate the contract and pursue legal remedies.

While the explicit phrase "time is of the essence" is preferred for certainty, other precise language can achieve the same effect.

Importantly, the right to enforce "time is of the essence" can be waived if delayed performance is accepted without objection or if a party's actions lead the other to believe strict adherence is not required.

*General information

18/07/2025

The Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. (1893) case fundamentally established that a public advertisement can constitute a legally binding offer, moving beyond the traditional view of advertisements as mere invitations to treat.

Crucially, the court also ruled that for such "offers to the world," performance of the stipulated conditions by an individual serves as sufficient acceptance, without the need for prior notification of that acceptance.

This landmark decision highlights that when a clear public promise is made with an apparent intent to be bound, and it is acted upon by an individual, it solidifies into a binding (unilateral) contract.

For further guidance, you can reach us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment if you require assistance with contract related matters.

18/07/2025

Snail in the bottle. (Landmark Case)

In Donoghue v Stevenson [1932], a 3-2 majority led by Lord Atkin, with Lords Thankerton and Macmillan, defined the neighbour principle:

"You must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions which you can reasonably foresee would be likely to injure your neighbour,"

Establishing a duty of care for those closely affected, shaping modern negligence law.

If you’ve been wronged by negligence, whether in product liability, personal injury, or professional malpractice, contact us on [email protected] for legal representation.

16/07/2025

"A promise intended to be binding, intended to be acted upon, and in fact acted on, is binding so far as its terms properly apply" – Lord Denning

Contract Law governs the formation, enforcement,
and interpretation of agreements, ensuring valid acceptance and enforceable obligations.

Promissory estoppel safeguards parties who reasonably rely on promises, even in absence of a formal contract.

Addressing and resolving contract breaches requires legal knowledge. It is far more complex than just pieces of papers.

For professional guidance with your legal concerns, contact us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

11/06/2025

Administrative Law is a broad field, but vital for good governance .

Natural Justice Principles:

- Audi alteram partem (hear the other side- fair hearing)
- Nemo judex in causa sua (no one judges their own case)

*General information only.

30/05/2025

"The law recognizes only one level—the ground on which all stand equal"