Opinion
WILLS: DEATH CERTIFICATE; OR SAVIOUR AFTER DEATH?
The author discusses the process of making a valid Will and the reasons for making a Will in accordance with law
Jacob Z. Soung
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Opinion
Suspension and interdiction of workers under Ghanaian law: A note to employers
The purpose of this paper is to examine the legal implications of suspension and interdiction for employers and employees
James Gawuga Nkrumah
Opinion
Multiplicity of judgments on land and its effect on land administration – Site Plans as part of pleadings and setting up of list units in the courts
The author urges that the legislative instruments required for the operationalization of the Land Act, 2019 are completed in good time so the objectives of the law are promptly achieved
Joyce Attah-Gyamfi
Opinion
Re-thinking Section 98 of the Land Act, 2020
This paper considers the scope of section 98, the challenges the section poses and suggests an interpretation that the authors think gives effect to the likely intent of the lawmaker
Ewuradwoa Assaba Paintsil and Kwabena Adu-Kusi
Opinion
We are all in this together: COVID-19 as a leveller of humanity
The writers argue that the virus reinforces the bias of the current political structure, noting that it is only when a tragedy strikes close to home that the ‘politically powerful’ are enraged to eliminate it. it
Kobby Afari Yeboah and Raymond A. Atuguba
Opinion
Ghana leads the charge in CBDC adoption, Nigeria in the wings
The author describes the growth of digital currencies in Ghana and Nigeria, the prospects and its challenges
Gerelyn Terzo
Opinion
Fundamental Human and Economic Rights at Crossroads with the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992)
This paper discusses the constitutionality of prohibiting persons from becoming directors of a company upon incorporation and/or rendering them disqualified or unfit to continue in their role as directors of a company merely because they ha...
Samuel Cudjoe
Opinion
Insanity of an Accused Person: A Look at Mental Health Issues in Ghanaian Criminal Proceedings
This writeup seeks to expand on the laws governing mental health issues of accused persons in criminal proceedings. In consideration is the existence or otherwise of legislative safeguards in situations where an accused person is faced with...
Nana Ama Dankwaa Kessey Adinkrah
Opinion
Retrogression in Retrospectivity: A Critique of the Supreme Court case of Obeng Gyebi
This article sets out to examine the case of Obeng Gyebi, the reasoning and conclusion of the apex court in applying the Criminal Code (Amendment) Act, (Act 646) retrospectively to the sentence of life imprisonment of the appellant.
Justice Eric Kyei Baffour
Opinion
Private Member’s Bills: Key to parliamentary effectiveness
The authors highlight the nature and prospects of the enactment of Private Member’s Bills in Ghana and lay out some of the current efforts initiated by Parliament to consolidate the 2020 feat
Benjamin Tachie Antiedu and Goodnuff Appiah Larbi
Opinion
Presumption Of Advancement: A Legal Anachronism (Husband And Wife)
The conundrum on what constitutes a gift or otherwise is the focus of the author in this article, as he assesses the posture of the courts when dealing with such matters
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
Summary Judgment: A Cliche in summary disposal of cases in liquidated claims
Summary judgment is one given in favour of a plaintiff without a plenary trial of the action. The normal steps of filing all necessary pleadings, hearing evidence of witnesses and addresses by counsel thereafter before the court’s judgment...
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
For better or for worse? New Changes introduced into the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Rules
The author discusses the new changes in the procedure to filing appeals at the superior appellate courts and their implications
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
The new 'procedure' for payment of money out of court: A trick or a treat?
This article discusses the procedure that a party in a court case has to follow in order to pay money into court for the other party. It outlines the steps to follow to withdraw money that has been paid into court for a party.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Human Rights and its enemies: Tyrone Marghuy v. Achimota School
The author discusses the decision of the High Court in Tyrone Marghuy v Achimota School in the context of the indivisibility of human rights
Abdul Aziz Gomda
Opinion
Practical due diligence to the acquisition of land for Real Estate development in Ghana; Advise to investors
The author shares insights into how investors and real estate agents can perform proper checks for real estate development
Michael Boateng Yeboah
Opinion
When long possession can ripen into ownership
Not too long ago, there was an information on social media, particularly on Whatsapp platforms to the effect that, if you put a caretaker on your land, he takes ownership of the land after being in possession for ten (10) years. Read Justic...
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
The rise and fall of fintech startup companies in Africa: Why Africa needs to protect her own
"Why are we so quick to sell off or give away our unique, cutting-edge, made-by-Africans-for Africans, technologically innovative fintech start-ups to so-called investors from outside the African continent," the author asks. Read more in th...
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Ownership of a private company versus ownership of the company’s properties – The shareholders limitations
The author draws the distinction between the ownership of a private company and the ownership of its assets and offers recommendations for the promotion of compliance with long-standing company law practices and principles on company proper...
Richard Nunekpeku
Opinion
An hour today is only 20 minutes. How do you do good legal work in that time?
This opinion piece was originally published on the author's LinkedIn page
David A. Asiedu