Courts
ADR resolves over 38,447 cases, bringing swift justice to disputes
The mechanism has significantly contributed to reducing court congestion, successfully settling more than 30,000 cases outside traditional litigation.
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Results for "An Introduction to Intellectual Property"
906 results.
Business
Stakeholder Committee to champion reform of downstream petroleum sector-Minister
This initiative aims to ensure a stable and sufficient fuel supply to meet the increasing national demand. Speaking at the inaugural downstream dialogue organized by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Mr. Jinapor emphasized
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Africa
The Hidden Costs of Being a Lawyer – How to Cut Unnecessary Expenses and Maximize Profit
From unnecessary office expenses to excessive networking costs, these financial leaks can cripple your profit margins and prevent long-term wealth building.
Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam, Esq, ACIARb (UK), ACArb, AICMC, ACIS
General
Gender Ministry nominee to push for paternity leave policy
During her vetting before the Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 22, she outlined her vision for a structured and impactful paternity leave policy.
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General
CHRAJ pushes for human rights in school curriculum
This came to light when a three-member delegation from the Commission recently discussed this possibility with the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Adu-Twum.
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General
'Concise Law of Banking' ; Launching on October 31
The book, authored by a former lecturer in banking law at the Ghana School of Law, Nana Kegya Appiah-Adu (Mrs) is commissioned by the Institute for Law & Development (ILAD).
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General
Paternity Leave: Labour Act amendment to be promulgated this year
When passed, the law will among others introduce Paternity leave.
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General
Parliament passes National Roads Authority Bill
He indicated that the Bill would create the National Roads Authority, an independent organization tasked with planning, developing, maintaining, and overseeing Ghana’s national road network.
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Courts
Court dismisses suit against commercialization of GMO products in Ghana
Presided over by Justice Barbara Tetteh-Charway, the court concluded that FSG's claims were unfounded, referring to them as a "red herring."
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Crime
Two Nigerians, Ghanaian in court for allegedly defrauding Emirati man of $60,000
The accused persons are Jacob Sunday Olatunji, a 39-year-old driver and Engineer, Israel Olawale Omoley, an architect and Baffour Abraham, currently at large.
GNA
Business
Do not operate in Ghana if you are unlicenced - Cyber Security Authority warns as it bars unaccredited entities
In a statement Thursday, the Authority said the directives follow the lapse of the December 31, 2023 deadline to have entities obtain a licence in line with the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
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General
Show proof of CLE participation for licence renewal - GBA to lawyers
As such the Association notes that all applications for 2025 Solicitors Licences will consider CLE hours earned by members in 2024.
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General
Madina MP initiates two bills to amend Public Holidays Act
The amendment forms part of efforts to realize the achievement of a more progressive, productive and inclusive society, Mr. Sosu announced in a statement.
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Business
GUTA, 5 others petition Parliament against passage of Import Restrictions L.I.
The L.I if passed, will compel importers of 22 restricted items, including poultry, rice, sugar, diapers, cement, canned tomatoes, tripe, and more, to seek licences from a committee to be set up by the Minister of Trade.
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Europe
UK court to consider whether universities owe students legal duty of care
The landmark hearing next month comes at a time of widespread concern about declining student mental health and a number of widely reported suicides
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General
Full Speech: Justice William Atuguba's lecture on the Judiciary's role in protecting Ghana's Democracy
"Sharing my lived experiences with the Justice delivery system vi-a-vis public confidence in the judiciary and how recent Judicial pronouncements and rulings portend for consideration of Ghana’s democracy."
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General
Bill to extend Maternity leave, introduce Paternity leave before Ghana's Parliament
The Private Member's Bill, is being sponsored by the Member of Parliament for the Madina Constituency, Francis Xavier Sosu.
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General
Exploring “The Law, Practice, and Procedure in the Superior Courts and Appellate Tribunals in Ghana”: New book
The book was authored by a Retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Lawrence L. Mensah; Mujeeb R.Ahmed, lead counsel for the Asantehene, and Kwamina Mensah, Co-author of the Legal Referencing book
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General
Struck Section 43 of Act 1019: Government introduces new Bill for amendment
The said section was struck out in July Last year by the Supreme Court as having been passed by Parliament in excess of its jurisdiction
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Supreme Court News
Law that imposed restrictions during COVID-19 era unconstitutional- SC declares
The said Law, which was passed by Parliament and assented to by the President on March 21, 2020, gave effect to paragraphs (c), {d), and (e) of clause (4) of article 21 of the Constitution
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