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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Former Trafigura Executive Convicted in Swiss Bribery Case
Switzerland’s highest court has convicted commodities trader Trafigura and its former COO, Mike Wainwright, of bribery linked to Angola’s oil sector. Wainwright received a 32-month sentence, while the company faces a $148 million fine.
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Crime
Unemployed man imprisoned three years for motorbike theft in Jasikan
Amewuame pleaded guilty to the charges and requested leniency, prompting the court, presided over by Mr. Lambert Keriga, to consider his plea.
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Business
Law Firms registered as Business names can enter into contracts-Nigeria Supreme Court affirms
This ruling, delivered in the case of A.G. Bayelsa State v. Odok (2024) LPELR-63035(SC), has set a precedent for the legal profession and business community in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Courts
Court to decide on NPP's attempt to lift injunction against Akwatia MP-elect
The injunction was granted on January 2, 2025, following a request by the NDC parliamentary candidate, Henry Boakye Yiadom, against the Electoral Commission (EC), Ernest Kumi, and the Clerk of Parliament.
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Crime
Tarkwa: Tiler jailed for defiling, impregnating 12-year-old girl
Stephen Otu, 32, popularly known as Atta, pleaded guilty to the charge raised against him and begged the court to have mercy on him.
GNA
Courts
AAMUSTED student jailed for defilement
Raynus Ofori Mensah, a student of the Apenteng Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), pleaded not guilty to the charge of defilement.
GNA
Courts
Court gives Marketing Officer GHC 100k bail over alleged theft
The court presided over by Mrs. Susanna Eduful specified that one of the sureties for the accused, Emmanuel Osei, aged 34, must be a public servant earning at least GH₵2,500.00.
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Courts
Fisherman to spend 40 years in jail for robbery, rape
The convict, Emmanuel Tetteh, also known as "666," Escobar, and Commetey, pleaded not guilty to robbery charges during the trial at an Accra Circuit Court.
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Courts
Amasaman Court remands two drivers over excavator theft
Zakary and Toffic face charges of conspiring to steal the excavator, with Zakary additionally charged with theft and Toffic charged with abetment of crime.
GNA
Courts
House help before Court for allegedly pouring acid on SHS leaver
Ernest Agyei has denied causing harm to Benjamin Asante.
GNA
Crime
Electrician sentenced for theft; one suspect at large
On July 17, 2024, Ledi appeared before the court, presided over by Mr. Michael Johnson Abbey, where he was charged with the offense and pleaded not guilty.
GNA
Courts
Mankessim shooting: Court orders prosecution to expedite investigations
The Prosecution, led by DSP Daniel Gadzo, told the court on Tuesday that investigators were still working to gather more evidence and retrieve the murder weapon, and appealed for more time.
GNA
Supreme Court News
4 MP vacant seats- Afenyo-Markin wins at Supreme Court
In a 5-2 majority with Amadu JSC and Lovelace-Johnson JSC dissenting, the court noted that “the plaintiff's action succeeds.” indicating that its full reasoning will be available on November 13, 2024.
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General
Parliament vacant seat case full of inconsistencies-Lawyer
His comments followed the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin's request to reverse an earlier ruling that paused his announcement of four parliamentary seats as vacant.
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Courts
Chief Justice orders closure of 7 courts over Bawku killings
The affected courts include the Bolgatanga High Court and Circuit Court, as well as the District Courts in Bolgatanga, Zuarungu, Zebilla, Garu, and Bongo.
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Crime
Mason who attempted to burn his family and property remanded into prison custody
Robert Benjamin Okyere pleaded not guilty to causing harm and damage and would reappear before the court presided by Nana Adwoa Serwaa Dua-Adonteng, on November 07.
GNA
General
NIC organizes workshop for High Court Justices
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Justice, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Tanko highlighted key provisions of the Insurance Act, 2021 (Act 1061), which replaced the earlier Insurance Act of 2006 (Act 724).
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Courts
State drops charges against seven Democracy Hub demo protestors
This decision was made after State Prosecutors announced in court, under the supervision of His Honour Kwabena Kodua Obiri Yeboah, that the charges against these seven would be dropped on Tuesday, October 22.
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Courts
Barker-Vormawor granted ¢20k bail with two sureties
His earlier bail applications had been rejected by both the Accra High Court and the Circuit Court.
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