General
OSP unfreezes 5 bank accounts of Cecilia Dapaah
It notes however that the order is still in force and effect in respect of the other bank accounts and financial assets of the former minister.
DL News
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Courts
Watch Committee member in court over manslaughter
The Police has identified the deceased as Prince Kwabena Kumi, aged 36.
GNA
Africa
Kenya's 'fake lawyer' thanks his supporters
On Thursday, legal officials in Kenya urged police to arrest a man practicing under the name "Brian Mwenda".
BBC
Courts
OSP abusing court processes in 2nd cash seizure attempt-Cecilia Dapaah insists, wants action expedited
She indicates that the OSP has failed to satisfy the statutory conditions precedent for applying for such a remedy having held onto her seized money in excess of the statutorily stated sixty (60)days.
DL News
Africa
Police officer who killed Lagos lawyer must die by hanging - Court
The judge Ibironke Harrison on Monday found the police officer guilty of murder.
Premium Times Nig
Africa
Kenya court exonerates healthcare provider and mother criminalised for abortion
The case dismissal affirms that abortion care is a fundamental right under the Constitution of Kenya and aligns with earlier court rulings declaring that arrest and prosecution of patients and providers is illegal.
AllAfrica
Africa
Kenya: Safaricom sued for alleged intellectual property theft
The case revolves around allegations that Safaricom copied an innovative idea, leading to a lawsuit by the inventor, Peter Nthei Muoki, and his company, Beluga Ltd.
AllAfrica
Crime
Probe launched into death of Afropop star MohBad
The 27-year-old singer, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, died a week ago in hospital in Lagos
BBC
Courts
Promote us in line with special amnesty- 40 Police Chief Inspectors sue IGP
The plaintiffs aver that despite being in the service for at most 30 years now, their colleagues who are juniors have rather been granted the special amnesty and have thus been promoted.
DL News
Tech
How poor cybersecurity practices limit your law firm’s success
With cybersecurity fast becoming a risk to businesses, it’s a law firm’s responsibility to safeguard the business against any attacks and not solely rely on the IT team to do all the work.
Lawyer Monthly
Crime
Prisons Service says it's probing allegations by two ex-convicts against its officers
The ex-convicts appearing last week on an Onua TV show hosted by Captain Smart alleged that some prison officers spearheaded the buying and selling of contraband goods, including drugs, among others
DL News
Tech
Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink
"Make our message reach to Elon Musk: 'Open Starlink in Sudan'," the hackers posted on Telegram.
BBC
Africa
Kenya in process to unblock practice of Rwandan lawyers on its territory
In 2021, Rwandan and Burundian advocates were locked out from practising in Kenya, a move that came under scrutiny from the East African region
The New Times
Europe
UK: Shy lawyers allowing clients to go months without paying
Analysis from chartered accountants Lubbock Fine shows that the average lock-up at the UK’s top 100 firms is now 124 days, a small rise from last year
Law Society Gazette
US
New York judge faces censure over 'profane, demeaning' Facebook posts
Jennifer Nunnery is accused of making a series of questionable comments on Facebook between December 2020 and April 2021, and many times using the "F" word
ABA Journal
General
What sort of Bar do you want? : Lawyers to decide at Bar Conference 2023
"One of the most important things we are going to do is that this year, we will decide the future of the legal profession"
DL News
Europe
New Zealand brothers jailed over sexual assault of 18 women in unprecedented case
Two New Zealand brothers have been sentenced to 16 and a half and 17 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting 18 young women at the Christchurch restaurant and bar they managed
The Guardian
Courts
Freezing of Cecilia Dapaah's bank accounts: Court to rule on OSP's confirmation request August 31
The former Minister is currently being investigated by the OSP on charges of corruption and corruption-related offences
DL News
Europe
The baby at the centre of an India-Germany diplomatic row
The toddler has been at the centre of a diplomatic row between India and Germany after she was taken away from her Indian family on accusations of child abuse in September 2021
BBC
Europe
Germany approves landmark bill to liberalise cannabis use and sale
People will also be allowed to grow up to three cannabis plants as Berlin tries to curb the black market, protect consumers against contaminated products and reduce drug-related crime.
Sky News