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An hour today is only 20 minutes. How do you do good legal work in that time?
This opinion piece was originally published on the author's LinkedIn page
David A. Asiedu
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Better off divorced than widowed?
The author discusses whether or not women are better off divorced with regard to their access to spousal property during the dissolution of the marriage compared to what pertains upon the death of a husband intestate given the current appli...
Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe
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The Bolam Test: An unfair decision in the torts of professional negligence
The author argues in this article that the Bolam test should be sparingly applied especially in situations where it will lead to injustice under the guise of judicial precedent
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
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Can the ordinary Ghanaian plead Ignorance of Law?
The author inquires into the question of whether or not an ordinary Ghanaian can plead ignorance of law if found to be in conflict with the criminal laws of Ghana, drawing from the recent case involving Ghanaian entertainment personality, R...
Benjamin Tachie Antiedu and Goodnuff Appiah Larbi
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Platform liability: What streaming platforms and social media users need to know under Ghanaian law
Ghana’s Electronic Transactions Act protects social media and streaming platforms from liability when they act as neutral hosts for user-uploaded content. However, platforms may become liable when they commercially select, license, distribu...
David A. Asiedu and Ernest Kwadwo Kyere and Joseph K. Konadu
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Extinguishing Ownership by Monopsony: The Unconstitutional Displacement of Ghana’s Cocoa Farmers’ Property Rights
The article argues that Ghana’s compulsory cocoa sales regime under COCOBOD unlawfully restricts cocoa farmers’ constitutional property rights by forcing them to sell to a state-controlled monopsony at prices they cannot negotiate. It concl...
Nicholas Opoku
Opinion
Assessing The “MahamaCare” Policy: A Mirage or a Reality Towards Achieving a Universal Access to Healthcare in Ghana
The article critically evaluates Ghana’s new “MahamaCares” health policy, exploring its potential to address chronic non-communicable diseases and achieve universal healthcare access. While well-intentioned, the policy's operational gaps, d...
Silas Udia Osabutey
Opinion
From Runway To Red Flag: Probing the Cocaine and Cash Allegations at Kotoka International Airport
This article examines the drug and cash trafficking allegations at Kotoka International Airport involving AirMed and Cavok flights, based on disclosures by whistleblower Ntim Fordjour. It proposes a detailed, forensic-led investigation cove...
Ebo Dantse
Opinion
The five deadly sins of family business succession and how to avoid them
Family business succession is fraught with pitfalls that can lead to its downfall if not managed properly. The five deadly sins—lack of planning, favoritism, resistance to innovation, poor communication, and unprepared successors—must be co...
Kweku Wiafe and Theodore Albright
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Medical Victims Compensation ‘Wahala’: The Role of the Law
This article highlights the lack of statutory frameworks for compensating victims of medical negligence in Ghana, emphasizing the reliance on the outdated Bolam rule. The author proposes a no-fault compensation model, similar to Ghana's Mot...
Isaac Ofori Gyeabour, Esq.
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Why you must conduct a litigation search before buying a land in Ghana
It is widely accepted among land purchasers in Ghana that, there is a need to go an extra mile in due diligence before paying money to any person or entity who purports to own a land in Ghana primarily due to the dicey nature of our land ac...
Victor Owusu Asante Esq
Opinion
THE LAW ON BAIL IN GHANA; A DEVELOPING JURISPRUDENCE
This article argues among other things that the court’s discretion in granting bail under the lenses of section 96(5) and (6) should only exist where there has not been an unreasonable delay in bringing accused before the court
Ernest Kwadwo Kyere
Opinion
WILLS: DEATH CERTIFICATE; OR SAVIOUR AFTER DEATH?
The author discusses the process of making a valid Will and the reasons for making a Will in accordance with law
Jacob Z. Soung
Opinion
ESG: The Ghana Perspective
This article discusses the Ghanaian perspective on ESG, including defining ESG, its difference from corporate governance, its relationship with sustainability, and the impact of not implementing ESG factors in Ghanaian business.
Ewurama Osam Tawiah and Lady-Ann Essuman and Verissa Odame-Koranteng
Opinion
Developing Jurisprudence or Creating Chaos?: An Examination of the Decisions of Ghana's Supreme Court on Property Rights of Spouses
This Article explores the contradictions and conflicts in the theory of the Supreme Court, whilst emphasising that the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court is in fatal disarray and anarchy. The so-called jurisprudence of equality does not onl...
Daniel Korang
Opinion
Freedom of expression: A driver for all Human Rights for Ghana's development
Delivered by Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei to the Ghana Journalists Association on Wednesday 3rd May, 2023
JUSTICE DENNIS ADJEI
Opinion
Repeat applications in Criminal Procedure
Repeat applications are recognized and permitted in criminal procedure and are more common with bail applications. What is a repeat application and when can one file same? Learn more in this article.
Selasi Kuwornu
Opinion
Celebration of the Constitution Day: Any Relevance?
This article offers insights into improving Constitution Day celebrations in Ghana to make them more relevant and memorable
Benjamin Tachie Antiedu and Goodnuff Appiah Larbi
Opinion
ADR for ‘Galamsey’: A curious proposition?
This article gives an overview and explores the use of ADR in settling disputes. In particular, the article discusses the suggestion that has been made recently, proposing the use of ADR to handle ‘galamsey’ cases.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Plea bargaining in Ghana: The Inception of Act 1079
This article focuses on what plea bargaining is, the position of the Ghanaian criminal law on plea bargaining prior to Act 1079, the enactment of Act 1079, the benefits of plea bargaining, proposed implementation for plea bargaining as well...
Nana Ama Dankwaa Kessey Adinkrah