Crime
Murder of lawyer Richard Badombie: Police arrest three suspects
The private legal practitioner was shot dead by armed men while journeying with his family from Accra to Jirapa on the Bole-Bamboi Highway in the Savannah Region.
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Africa
East Africa’s opportunity in energy and infrastructure disputes
Hamid Abdulkareem, Jacob Omorodion, and Thomas Dauvillier report on a webinar hosted by Three Crowns LLP and the Africa Energy Arbitrators’ Forum (AEA) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre (LACIAC) on ‘The Futur...
African Law &Business
Europe
On this day, 100 years ago, the first woman was called to the bar
On this day, 100 years ago, the first woman was called to the bar
Legalcheek
General
Defects of 1992 Constitution not to blame for ills in governance structure – Nana S.K.B. Asante
“If people assume power for the sake of acquiring power without any thoughts of the developmental use of power, is it due to the constitution?”
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General
The 1992 Constitution deserves our respect - Nana Dr S.K.B.Asante
“I do not believe in the overhauling of the entire Constitution. The Constitution has served us well.”
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Africa
$10 billion arbitral award underscores need for ADR’s consolidation in Nigeria
$10 billion arbitral award underscores need for ADR’s consolidation in Nigeria
The Guardian Nigeria
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses Abdulai’s review application on Voting Rights of Deputy Speakers
Supreme Court dismisses Abdulai’s review application on voting rights of Deputy Speakers
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Courts
US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains
Judge Mizelle is based in Florida, but federal judges can issue rulings that block nationwide government policies. Her order on Monday effectively removes the masking requirement in all airports, trains, taxis and transit hubs.
BBC
General
Law on unexplained wealth: Lawyer calls for implementation
Recounting the successes of the law, Martin Kpebu mentioned that after the Nkrumah era, public officials were made accountable and restricted from engaging in corrupt dealings.
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Business
251 defaulting institutions to be prosecuted in 2 weeks if - Data Protection Commission
Institutions that collect and process personal data are mandated by Section 46 of the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) to register with the commission.
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Africa
Nigeria: Employees of startups to get 35% tax exemption as Reps pass bill for second reading
The bill, an executive bill sent to the House of Representatives on March 3 by President Muhammadu Buhari, seeks to provide the legal framework for the operation of tech startups in the country.
Premium Times Nig
Courts
Assin North MP's appeal challenging High Court Judgment struck out
Quoting the celebrated British Judge, Lord Denning, Justice Irene Charity Larbi noted “You cannot put something on nothing and expect it to stand.”
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Europe
Oil tycoon hints at legal action over UK's sanctions on Russian oligarchs
The oil tycoon, 54, is believed to be the first Russian oligarch to signal that the crippling sanctions could lead to court action, or even police involvement, as he claimed that there was 'not a single fact' to support the measures.
MailOnline
General
Be participant of KNUST Faculty of Law Forum for current Legal issues
The forum, which will be held both in person at the Faculty’s Auditorium and online, will be moderated by the Dean of the KNUST Faculty of Law, Dr. Ernest Owusu-Dapaa.
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Tech
Data Protection Commission to take legal action against defaulters
According to the Commission the data controllers failed to comply with section 46 (3) of the Data Protection Act, 2021, (Act 843), which mandates them to register with the Commission.
General
Non-contribution for house helps: You could face a 5-year jail or ¢2k fine– SSNIT
He said applies to all employers including those who have employed house helps. “It is not voluntary, it is compulsory,” he said.
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Courts
Reinstate Prof. Avoke: High Court to UEW
Also, the court presided over by his Lordship, Aboagye Tandoh ordered the UEW to reinstate officers of the University who lost their positions as a result of the legal battle and pay them all arrears owed them.
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General
It is not compulsory to join Trade unions but advisable-Legal Practitioner
“Article 21(E) of the 1992 Constitution provides for the Right to join a Trade Union of one’s choice. I think the emphasis there is on one’s choice so clearly, you are not under any compulsion to join a Trade Union in the first place.
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US
Trump loses appeal to keep January 6 documents from House committee
Trump brought the lawsuit in October seeking to block the National Archives from turning over the documents to the House committee.
CNN
Courts
Court slaps GH¢12,000 cost on Techiman South petitioner
Among other reliefs, the petitioner is seeking an order from the court directed at the EC to collate the results of all the polling stations in Techiman South
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