Europe
UK: ‘AI paralegal’ passes Solicitors Qualifying Exam with flying colours
‘Lawrence’ scored 74%, as against what the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said was a likely pass mark of 55-60%
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Tech
The future of generative AI in legal tech: Opportunities and obstacles
Strategically implementing generative AI can empower legal professionals to improve workflows and performance.
LAW.COM
Africa
UN urged to renew rights experts' term in Ethiopia
International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) was set up by the UN Human Rights Council in 2021 to conduct an investigation into allegations of violations and abuses
BBC
General
Five ways to successfully manage and grow an independent law firm
By concentrating on these five important areas, it’s possible to grow a law firm sensibly and sustainably that sets it up for a solid future.
Lawyer Monthly
Africa
Tanzania bans under 10s from boarding schools
Education Commissioner Lyabwene Mtahabwa says boarding services for children up to the age of 10 will end next month, and they will remain as day scholars until they reach the next grade - known in Tanzania as standard five
BBC
Tech
Legal Department processes aren't keeping up with rising Legal Tech demand
While more in-house attorneys and general counsel depend on legal technology, traditional procurement processes, and an abundance of tools, is slowing down adoption, according to the Legal 500 Global Edition of GC: In-House Tech Survey 2023...
Law.com
Africa
Nigeria: Body of Benchers warns National Assembly against Law School proliferation
BOB Chairman, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), gave the caution while admitting 4,711 new lawyers at the Call to Bar ceremony yesterday in Abuja.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Europe
Germany arrests 25 accused of plotting coup
German reports say the group of far-right and ex-military figures planned to storm the parliament building, the Reichstag, and seize power.
BBC
Europe
Pogba's brother in custody as police investigate claims he tried to extort former Manchester United star
Mathias Pogba went to see Paris police on Wednesday afternoon and was held for questioning, an official close to the investigation said.
Sky News
Business
OSP’s Report at variance with our submissions made to the office- La Bianca Company
According to the Company, the OSP’s report findings are at variance with their recollection of events and submission made to the office.
DL News
Business
GRA studying OSP report to block potential revenue loss avenues- C’ssioner General
The GRA accords the OSP with the respect and dignity that it carries and that it continually looks for every opportunity to improve as well as block any revenue leakage.
DL News
General
La Bianca, its CEO, Customs did nothing wrong – Council of Freight and Trade disputes OSP's report
In its Press Release, the Council notes that both Labianca and the Customs division of the GRA acted in accordance with the laws of Ghana thus Customs Act 2015(Act 891).
DL News
General
Corruption-related complaint against La Bianca: OSP directs GRA to submit Integrity Plan
"The Special Prosecutor directs the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority to submit, on or before 31 December 2022, an Integrity Plan to the Office of the Special Prosecutor"
DL News
Africa
Nigeria's kidnapping crisis: Should ransom payments be banned?
Since 2011, kidnappers have collected at least $18m, with more than half of it between 2016 and 2020, says SBM Intelligence, a think-tank based in Lagos.
BBC
General
Navigating Mental Health Challenges Through Law School
Law students often tend to be the most dissatisfied, depressed, and demoralized among any grad student population
Law Technology Today
Africa
Nigeria passes bill to tighten money laundering laws
The bill makes it mandatory for banks and other financial institutions to report any single transaction or lodgment in excess of $12,000 for an individual, and $24,000 in the case of a corporate body.
AllAfrica
Crime
Gunmen kill chief volunteer in Ejura
The 50-year-old man was part of a team of volunteers who patrol between the Kyenkyenkura and Dromankuma to ensure market women are safe.
MYJOYONLINE
General
2022:CHRAJ to extend operations to 30 more Districts-Commissioner
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) will this year expand its operations to 30 more districts in a move to provide its services for a greater number of the people, especially the vulnerable.
General
Cost of Legal Education in Ghana: Exorbitant or pitch for prestige?
Mediocrity, misguided crave for cheap wealth, substandard delivery of legal services and dishonesty have hardly been the hallmark of legal training and the legal profession.
DL News
US
Ohio police probed after man screaming ‘I’m paraplegic’ dragged from car
Jerome Dix, president of Dayton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 44, said they had “followed the law, their training and departmental policies”.
DL News