General
Introduce programme in maritime law – Board Chairman urges Regional Maritime University
They all reaffirmed their commitment to the growth of the RMU.
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Results for "Women’s Right to Share in Family Property Law"
4914 results.
Others
New Israeli government suffers first major legislative setback on controversial ‘citizenship’ law
The coalition had agreed to amend the law to grant 1,600 Palestinians living in Israel residency visas
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General
There appears to be selective justice in Ghana – Law student
“It is obvious that our system is plagued with selective justice. Our leaders can flout Covid-19 protocols whiles those who held a religious event were held culpable.”
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General
2020/21 Law Changes Explained- EPL
Here is a simplified version of this year’s key law changes to help prepare clubs, managers, players, referees and spectators for the new season.
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Africa
Sternford Moyo Breaks Record, Becomes First African To Emerge As New IBA President
The Chairman and Senior Partner of law firm Scanlen and Holderness, Sternford Moyo, has been announced as the new President of the International Bar Association (IBA).
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Crime
EOCO intensifies Asante Berko bribery investigation
The move follows Berko’s conviction in the United States and a directive from the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice for EOCO to escalate its investigations as relevant evidence and official records are obtained from US authorities.
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General
Report landlords who take more than 6 months' rent advance- President Mahama
Speaking during a meeting with Organised Labour at Jubilee House on Tuesday, 17 March, he said the cost of housing has become a serious pressure point for many households
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court rejects OSP’s bid to join lawsuit challenging its powers
In a unanimous decision, the court said the OSP is not a necessary party to the suit brought by private citizen and legal scholar Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey.
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Courts
Accra lawyer in court over alleged GH¢800,000 excavator fraud
Prosecutors say Effah-Dartey acted in concert with others to mislead the buyer into paying part of the purchase price for an excavator that did not belong to the purported sellers.
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Business
Sue repeat offenders-Court of Appeal Justice urges copyright holders
Justice Dr Poku Adusei warned that illegal photocopying, scanning, downloading, and digital circulation of learning materials have become “widespread and systemic” across the country’s universities.
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Courts
Scottish Council pursues new court action against Ghana-linked ‘African tribe’ on disputed land
Earlier on Tuesday, sheriff officers accompanied by police enforced an eviction order granted the previous week by Sheriff Peter Paterson. The trio calling themselves King Atehehe, Queen Nandi and handmaiden Asnat had refused earlier direct...
BBC
Business
German court rules Birkenstock sandals are not art
The well-known brand argued that its signature cork-soled sandals should be considered art, providing stronger legal safeguards against imitation products.
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Crime
Ghana Armed Forces warns against attacks on security personnel
This advice comes in response to reports of groups targeting military personnel who have been deployed to assist the Ghana Police Service in maintaining law and order nationwide.
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Business
Int'l arbitration rules unfavourable to Africa-AG Dame calls for reforms
Speaking at the International Bar Association’s annual conference in Mexico City, Dame expressed concern over the potential for abuse within the arbitration system due to the secrecy and finality of proceedings.
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Africa
How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter’s wings
Twitter has agreed to a raft of conditions to end a seven-month ban in Nigeria, in what feels like a big win for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in its efforts to regulate the internet, some analysts say.
BBC
US
U.S. President nominates Ghanaian as California District Court Judge
Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong has served as a Judge on the Los Angeles County Superior Court since 2016.
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General
Release funds for disbursement to assemblies – PAC Chairman appeals to govt
We will ensure that the A-G takes cognisance of the fact that people living in government bungalows pay the 14 per cent and 10 per cent of their basic salary as rent charged respectively
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US
US Senate approves bill to contest China tech, military advancements
US Senate lawmakers have approved a massive spending plan to boost technology research and production.
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Europe
UNESCO seeks Legal Adviser in Paris
The senior role, graded D-2, is open to both internal and external candidates and will be offered on a two-year fixed-term contract, renewable subject to the organisation’s rules and operational needs.
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General
President Akufo-Addo to await supreme court verdict on anti-LGBTQ+ bill before deciding to sign into law
This commitment comes in the wake of a legal challenge against the bill initiated by an individual.
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