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2nd UPSA honorific lecture to celebrate Nana Dr. S.K.B Asante
The event, which recognizes the works and lifetime achievements of the celebrants, will be held at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium at exactly 5 pm.
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Celebrities can’t be used to advertise alcoholic drinks- Supreme Court uphold FDA ban
This ruling concludes a nineteen-month legal battle initiated by Mark Darlington Osae, CEO of Black Kulcha Music.
DL News
Europe
Man Jailed for Over Four Years for Condom Removal During Sex
A man in London has been sentenced to over four years in prison for "stealthing," secretly removing a condom during sex. The case hinged on the legal principle of conditional consent and reaffirmed that non-consensual condom removal is cons...
DL News
Courts
Yam seller fine GH¢600 for selling food without medical clearance
The food vendor was convicted of selling food without undergoing medical examination of fitness.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Suit on attempted suicide struck out as ‘moot’
A seven-member panel of the court dismissed the case due to a recent legislative change by Parliament that decriminalized attempted suicide, thus making the legal challenge moot.
DL News
General
Freedom of expression not license to insult – Justice William Atuguba
Speaking at a programme organised by the Harvard Club of Ghana in collaboration with the University of Ghana Faculty of Law, he said, ”Freedom of expression does not mean to insult.”
myjoyonline
Business
How Ghana won preliminary ruling against Cassius Mining, getting case before nation’s High Court
The tribunal ruled that the arbitration proceedings would take place before a High Court in Ghana rather than in London, United Kingdom, contrary to the request by Cassius Mining.
DL News
Courts
Bench warrant issued against Police CID boss, another rescinded
Appearing before the court on Wednesday, Head of the Legal and Prosecution at the Police Service, Superintendent Sylvester Asare apologize to the Court for their inability to make an appearance at previous sittings.
DL News
General
GARIA Supports Chief Justice Torkonoo's LEADing Justice Initiative
The GARIA delegation joined the launch event to herald a new era of transparency, timely resolution, efficiency, and due process in Ghana’s justice system.
GARIA
Africa
Court summons five as Mercy Chinwo, husband take legal action over son’s paternity saga
The couple filed a lawsuit after Mr Bassey petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over claims that he fathered Mercy’s six-month-old son.
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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
US
US: Rapper Sean Combs' homes raided by Homeland Security over sex trafficking investigation
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were searched by officers on Monday.
Sky News
Courts
Former UG VC to delete offending words about Lawyer Fugar from book
In addition to this, he is supposed to publish a quarter-page advertisement in the Daily Graphic, offering a retraction and apology to the founder of Fugar& Company Law Firm.
DL News
Tech
Romancing with AI? Lawsuit claims bots pose as suitors on Tinder
Online dating company Match Group is suing the developer of an app using AI to pose as human male suitors. Match Group also alleges a second app misleads its customers by diverting them to the OnlyFans subscription site.
LAW.COM
Africa
Nigerian Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan
The Islamic police, widely known as Hisbah, carry out searches of eateries and markets every year during Ramadan.
BBC
Africa
888 candidates fail Nigeria Bar exam
This was as 4,412 candidates were successful out of a total of 5,300 who sat for the examination.
thepunch
Europe
International students sue UK Home Office over cheating allegations, visa cancellations
The students were seeking compensation for unlawful detention and loss of earnings after the Home Office canceled their visas.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Africa
South Africa’s parliament impeaches top judge John Hlophe
An investigation found that John Hlophe, the leading judge in Western Cape province, tried to influence justices at the country's top court in a case relating to former President Jacob Zuma.
BBC
Courts
Major Mahama murder case: Three convicts to appeal life sentence
According to him, his clients believe the judge misdirected the jury on the applicable law in determining the verdict of the case.
DL News
Africa
Beauty queen wanted in Nigeria for alleged drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said that Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, escaped when its officers raided her her home in Lagos last week.
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