Europe
Elon Musk and Twitter sued by investor over takeover bid
The case alleges he violated California corporate laws in a number of ways.
BBC
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General
Lawyer suggests decoupling public prosecutions from duties of AG
He particularly argued that prosecutions were technical duties that should not be left to political actors and equally noted that some countries have Independent Director of prosecution, positions that are separate from the duties performed...
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Courts
Special Prosecutor charges former PPA boss on 17 counts over corruption and procurement breaches
He has been particularly charged with eight counts of using public office for profit, and nine counts of directly and indirectly influencing the procurement process to obtain an unfair advantage in the award of a procurement contract.
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General
Who heads Greater Accra Bar?- Will it be a promotion or denial?
Who heads Greater Accra Bar?- Will it be a promotion or denial?
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General
Calls for constitutional amendments must not be brushed off – Justice Pwamang
Calls for constitutional amendments must not be brushed off – Justice Pwamang
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Tech
Is Artificial Intelligence Undermining The Legal System?
Globally recognised artificial intelligence expert Dr Lance Eliot explains how AI is undermining the legal system.
lawyer-monthly.com | Dr. Lance Eliot
Tech
Dealing with Data in Dispute Resolutions
There are tools available that help follow the threads of communication and give additional context to conversations
legaltechnology.com
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court's reasoning in dismissing injunction application against E-levy implementation
Supreme Court's reasoning in dismissing injunction application against E-levy implementation
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Europe
Italian children should have both parents' surnames, Constitutional Court says
Italian children should have both parents' surnames, Constitutional Court says
euronews.com
Africa
Central African Republic adopts bitcoin as legal tender
The text of the new legislation covers the use of crypto-currencies and those who use them, in online trade, "smart contracts... by blockchain technology and "all electronic transactions.” According to the statement, cryptocurrency exchange...
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US
Biden nominates 5 US Attorneys across 4 states
Biden nominates 5 US Attorneys across 4 states
Law360
General
Political ‘boxing’ of Judges: Let's deepen confidence in Judicial process beyond appointment- Prof Abotsi
“Moving forward, it is important to deepen confidence in the judicial process and the perception of the independence of judges beyond their appointments at least from the apex court."
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Europe
‘You can overcome barriers’ – UK senior barrister, Nneka Akudolu
In the UK, barristers from ethnic minority backgrounds face systemic obstacles to building and progressing a career at the Bar, according to the Bar Council’s Race Working Group Report in 2021.
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General
AG's department to fully digitise - Godfred Dame
"The office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice is in the process of going fully digital with the operationalization of an integrated information management system and digitization project almost near completion"
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General
2022 Legal Year Bench, Bar and Faculty conference starts April 21- 22
The two-day event will be taking place at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, but will also include virtual participation.
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General
Assin North MP injunction : Apply for a review – Justice Abdulai to Legal team
"A review application for me, you do it on the basis of principle but not on the basis that the Supreme Court is wrong."
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Crime
Police arrest Lebanese captured in video threatening shop owner
According to reports, the suspect was infuriated after he was confronted by the victim for parking in front of his shop for almost an hour.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court's power of injuncting MP’s , candidates not new-AG
“ It must be established clearly that the Supreme Court has always exercised its power of injunction in constitutional matters.”
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General
GSL Management responds to viral publication on alleged SRC financial impropriety
On Monday, April 11, there were viral letters purported to have been signed by the SRC Secretary to the effect that the President of the SRC, Mr. Wonder Kutor had been asked to step aside.
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