General
Ghanaians paid GH¢5b cash in bribes to public officials in 2021 – CHRAJ
Corruption cost the global economy around $3.6 trillion according to UN estimates.
GNA
Results for "satisfaction in law"
3148 results.
Courts
For maliciously prosecuting journalist; Asamoah Gyan to pay over GHC 1 million
This suit was instituted by the journalist Anthony Sarfo after his acquittal and discharge in a charge of extortion leveled against him and three others by Asamoah Gyana and his manager, Anim Addo.
DL News
Courts
The ‘New Force' PRO falsely obtained student permit- Prosecutors say
Per the charge sheet presented before the Kaneshie District Court, state prosecutors noted that the accused, who first came to Ghana in September 2017, became a resident following her supposed admission as a student
DL News
Courts
Dismissed Circuit Court judge sues Judicial Service, Chief Justice, says removal from office unlawful
In his application filed at the High Court (Human Rights Division), Mr. Asiedu is seeking a declaration that his removal from office as a Circuit Court judge is unlawful.
DL News
US
Former career US diplomat charged with secretly spying for Cuban intelligence for decades
Manuel Rocha wept as he sat handcuffed in Miami federal court on charges that he engaged in “clandestine activity” on Cuba’s behalf since at least 1981 — the year he joined the U.S. foreign service
AP News
Tech
Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads
The plaintiffs claim his endorsement led them to make loss-making investments.
BBC
Courts
Full ruling: Court's reasoning in striking out case by ex-nat’l service personnel against former banker boss, boyfriend
“Therefore, the case comes within the rule that out of a forbidden or immoral act no cause of action can arise.”
DL News
General
Witchcraft bill was officially presented yesterday, says Presidency as it rejects allegations by Speaker Bagbin
Mr. Bagbin during proceedings in Parliament yesterday, November 27 had expressed displeasure over what he described as the President's lack of communication on whether he assents or disapproves of the bill
DL News
Europe
UK: Fraudster convicted in 2013 ordered to pay further £250,000
Kallakis and co-conspirator Alexander Williams were convicted of conspiring to defraud banks of more than £750 million in 2013
Law Society Gazette
Europe
Shell to face human rights claims in UK over chronic oil pollution in Niger delta
More than 13,000 Nigerian villagers can bring legal claims against oil firm, rules high court
The Guardian
Europe
Oscar Pistorius makes new parole bid 10 years after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
Pistorius shot Reeva Steenkamp 10 years ago at his home in Pretoria in a killing that shocked the world, and was jailed for murder in 2016.
BBC
Courts
Quantity Surveyor granted bail for alleged land fraud
Setsoafa has been granted a GH₵5,000 bail after he defrauded a driver on grounds of a land sale.
GNA
Tech
Deputy AG launches Serool in Accra, described as "game-changer" for business registration and compliance
Serool is an online portal that enables users to register their businesses, file returns and access other post-registration services
DL News
Supreme Court News
Kuranchie’s suit against John Mahama’s presidential bid dismissed
Justice Yonni Kulendi, a member of the seven panel of judges that presided over gave this advice to Mr Kuranchie, who filed a suit to asking the court to stop former President John Mahama from contesting the 2024 General Election.
DL News
Courts
Ashanti Region: Jurors to remain on strike despite part payment?
The jurors suspended their services last week citing the delay in the payment of their allowances.
DL News
Africa
Why South Africa regrets its liberal post-apartheid asylum laws
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced plans to toughen asylum and immigration laws in a move that will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals
BBC
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court strikes out section 13(2)(h) (i), (ii) of the Companies Act 2019
This was the judgment in a constitutional matter filed by a lawyer, Derrick Adu-Gyamfi who prayed the apex court to inter alia delete, expunge or strike out subsections of Act 992.
DL News
US
Former CIA spy admits to sexually abusing women around the world
Brian Jeffrey Raymond pleaded guilty to four of 25 criminal counts including sexual abuse, coercion and transportation of obscene material.
Sky News
Business
GARIA unveils maiden Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Journal
The inaugural edition of the Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Journal features 11 high-quality articles contributed by eminent academics, practitioners, jurists, and experts from Ghana, Canada, Nigeria, and South Africa.
GARIA
Tech
'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail after guilty verdict
The jury delivered its verdict after less than five hours of deliberations.
BBC