Africa
Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire hit with £580m asset freeze
Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of a former president, is being sued by telecoms firm Unitel.
BBC
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Courts
Why Ato Essien was given lifeline to honour restitution deal
According to the judge, Ato Essien has informed the court about ongoing plans to sell assets in some companies owned by him in order to pay the outstanding amount on his restitution deal.
DL News
Africa
Uganda's anti-corruption agency gives 24,000 leaders 30 days to declare wealth or face sanctions
Declaring of wealth in this regard is meant for elected leaders from Local Councils upwards to the President. At least 24,000 leaders fall under this category.
Nile Post
General
Corporate Executor, Trustee: Elisus-Beatty Trust to be launched on Jan 28
The keynote speaker who is the founder and Managing Partner of FSB Law Consult, Ms. Francisca Serwaa Boateng will speak on the topic; Who looks after you?
DL News
General
Occupy Ghana calls on Special Prosecutor to join fight in removing six-month asset declaration provision
The group says the post-appointment provision that allows a public officer to declare his assets six months after taking office, is unconstitutional and renders the process of determining unexplained wealth lost.
DENNISLAW NEWS
Asia
Hong Kong property agencies suing Evergrande to recover commissions
Evergrande has vowed to repay its suppliers and contractors in mainland China as soon as possible, in some cases offering apartments or other real estate assets, as construction at many of its sites have halted because of delayed payments.
DL News
General
Asset Declaration law derogated in operationalisation – Clara Kasser-Tee
The Lecture organised by the Chief Policy Analyst at the Ghana Institute of Public Policy Options, Dr Charles Wereko Brobbey, is to celebrate Former Finance Minister, Kwadwo Baah Wiredu, who died in 2008.
DL News
Business
Why Ghanaian Activists Oppose a $1 Billion Giveaway to Norwegian Billionaires: Bright Simons
$1.1 billion will go directly to the current Norwegian controllers of the two fields
DL News
Africa
Angola ex-president’s daughter ordered to return $500 million in energy shares
The British-educated billionaire businesswoman has faced several allegations of plundering the public purse and funnelling the money abroad.
DL News
General
Parliament criticised over delay to spouses’ property law
Deputy Clerk of Parliament Camillo Pwamang said many citizens feel let down by the House after years of promises to clarify how marital property should be shared when a marriage ends or a spouse dies.
DL News
Tech
Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads
The plaintiffs claim his endorsement led them to make loss-making investments.
BBC
Courts
High Court reschedules NAM 1's virtual case hearing
When the matter came up, however, it emerged that other courts had already reserved the conferencing room normally used for remote hearings.
DL News
Courts
NAM 1 trial to go virtual over health issue
The change followed the submission of a doctor’s excuse on behalf of the former Menzgold chief executive.
DL News
Courts
Court rejects oral attempt to withdraw former CJ's lawsuit, adjourns sine die
The development unfolded during a virtual hearing on September 9, where the Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, appeared before the High Court seeking to move a motion to dismiss the case.
DL News
General
Kpebu questions OSP’s rejection of virtual interview for ailing Ofori-Atta
Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal team recently disclosed that the former minister is undergoing treatment for cancer and preparing for surgery, making his return to Ghana presently impossible.
DL News
Business
In-house counsel key to efficient, confidential dispute resolution-CIMA
CIMA's next event the Oxford-Africa Arbitration Forum comes off on November 18, 2024 (virtual).
DL News
General
JUSAG calls for expedited action on salary review
According to JUSAG, their salary reviews and other allowances should be incorporated into the November 2024 Budget Statement for Parliament to implement in January 2025.
GNA
Tech
Unlocking the power of legal tech: Why african lawyers can't afford to miss out
Legal tech isn't just a buzzword, but rather a game-changer for lawyers across Africa.
Deedat Kamil
Courts
Quayson's criminal trial: Lawyers say MP in Canada for health emergency as court hears case in absentia
This comes after the MP failed to make an appearance in court or join virtual proceedings despite the court's earlier warning of trying his case in absentia.
DL News
Tech
How to become a digital-first law firm
In 2023, more law firms than ever before now view digital solutions as a key pillar of their business.
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