Courts
Oti Regional Minister renews call for Circuit Court amid deadly clashes
He emphasized that the absence of a Circuit Court has severely limited the ability of law enforcement to deliver justice swiftly and deter escalating tensions.
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Lawyers granted leave from court duties on June 30 for Martyrs’ Day
In a circular issued on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, to all judges and magistrates nationwide, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie reaffirmed the long-standing tradition of permitting legal practitioners to withdraw their services in order to participate in t...
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Business
Promoting fiscal transparency: Ali Nakyea questions tax free lavish pastoral gifts
Speaking at a Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) event themed “Hidden Riches, Hollow Laws” on Thursday, June 26, Prof. Ali-Nakyea challenged the silence surrounding non-taxed “appreciation” gifts given to spiritual leaders, calling for...
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Courts
Makola trader sues Telecel over alleged breach of privacy
Filed on May 23, 2025, through her lawyer Bernard Owiredu Donkor of Thompson Law Consult, Madam Abbey contends that Telecel used her likeness in marketing its 'Telecel Red Save' product without her knowledge or permission.
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Europe
Solicitor banned for working for three firms at a time
Sarkodie, who claimed to work up to 100 hours per week, was employed by Property Legal (Manchester) Limited (PLS), Wright & Lord Solicitors Limited (W&L), and Muve (trading as Connect 2 Law) during the same period.
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General
Sosu calls for scrapping of GLC's mandate on legal education
Speaking on PM Express on Joy News, the legislator argued that the GLC has outlived its usefulness and lacks the accountability required of a modern regulatory institution.
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Crime
Two arrested at Tema Harbour area for murder
The case unfolded on May 30, 2025, when law enforcement officers responded to a distress call reporting a dead body found at the harbor.
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General
Suspended CJ deserves say in trial venue – Former Ghana Law School Director
In an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, Mr. Ansa-Asare emphasized that while the Chief Justice faces an inquiry, her constitutional rights and the dignity of her office must remain intact.
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General
Godfred Dame defends role in CJ suspension case, rejects conflict of interest claims
Amid rising concerns about potential conflicts of interest, Mr. Dame insists that his involvement is constitutionally driven, not personal.
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Courts
High Court orders UPSA to desist, pay compensation over copyright infringement
The lawsuit was initiated by the Reprographic Rights Organisation of Ghana (CopyGhana), a body representing the interests of authors and publishers.
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Europe
Top UK law firms shake up bonus schemes to retain top junior lawyers
Starting this summer, City-based Simmons & Simmons will offer junior associates bonuses ranging between 25% and 40% of their base salary for surpassing 1,800 billable hours, as revealed in an internal communication.
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US
Federal judge declares Trump-era Executive order targeting law firm unconstitutional
Judge Howell found that the executive order—known as EO 1423—breached the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments. Describing the directive as an “unjustified assertion of presidential power,” she noted that it amounted to improper governmental...
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Africa
UN judge jailed for enslaving Ugandan woman in UK
Lydia Mugambe, 50, was found guilty of modern slavery offenses after investigators uncovered that a Ugandan woman had been working in her Oxfordshire home without pay, performing tasks as a housekeeper and nanny.
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General
Ghana Bar Association demands tougher action to end galamsey menace
In a statement released on April 26, the GBA urged all branches of government, law enforcement bodies, and key institutions to step up efforts to combat the ongoing crisis urgently.
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General
Law firms urged to strengthen Anti-money laundering training for lawyers
Addressing participants at the Ghana Bar Association’s 2025 Mid-Year Conference, Ofosu-Dorte underscored the pivotal role lawyers play in the fight against corruption and financial crimes.
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General
Bin the cacophony — Trust the process-Thaddeus Sory writes
There is far too much unnecessary noise around a constitutional provision that has been well ventilated by the Supreme Court across several decisions, and has been applied under the current President’s tenure — more than once.
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Crime
Man nabbed on Tamale-Bolgatanga highway after allegedly stealing EPA vehicle in Tarkwa
The suspect, identified as Salifu Gariba, was found in possession of a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GS 1845-23, which had been reported stolen just a day prior.
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Supreme Court News
Old Tafo MP seeks Supreme Court injunction against CJ suspension
The MP contends that the President’s action bypassed due legal procedures, especially given that there was an ongoing court application at the time of the suspension.
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US
Judge reverses Trump era shutdown of Voice of America
The ruling comes in response to actions that saw more than 1,300 employees—most of them journalists—placed on administrative leave following directives from then-President Donald Trump, who had accused VOA of harboring anti-Trump sentiments...
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Courts
2025 criminal assizes opened in Central Region
Speaking during the official launch of the 2025 Criminal Assizes at the Cape Coast Court Complex, Justice Amono-Niezer emphasized that criminal trials directly impact not just the freedom and welfare of individuals but also the overall peac...
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