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Supreme Court Judge Anin Yeboah appointed deputy chairperson of FIFA Disciplinary Committee
Ghana’s supreme Court judge, Justice Anin Yeboah has been named the deputy chairperson of FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee.
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Results for "Muslim Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana"
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Opinion
Proprietary Estoppel and Adverse Possession: A Struggle Between Fairness and Legalized Theft
This article examines the legal doctrines of proprietary estoppel and adverse possession, contrasting their implications for fairness and property rights. Proprietary estoppel protects individuals who rely on an owner's promise, while adver...
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
The Lawyer’s Trial: Why “Lawyer Shaming” Reveals More About Them Than About You
The article argues that “lawyer shaming” is less a valid criticism of the legal profession and more a reflection of insecurity, admiration, and misunderstanding on the part of critics. It defends the dignity of legal practice by highlightin...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
Scanning of Law Firm Documents- A simple habit for greater efficiency
The article discusses the risks of relying on manual filing systems in law firms and advocates for implementing a scanning policy. It highlights benefits like improved efficiency, enhanced security, reduced legal risks, and progress toward...
Dennis Adjei Dwomoh, Esq.
Opinion
Change of representation: The law and its implication
A party that acts by a lawyer may change its representation during the trial. However, this can only be done by strict compliance with certain mandatory requirements outlined in both the C.I. 47 and Act 32. The author discusses these requir...
Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey
Opinion
The Nexus Between Law and Patient Safety in Ghana
The paper explores how Ghana’s legal system can better support patient safety by addressing medical negligence through tort law, proposing a dedicated Patient Safety Act. It highlights litigation challenges and calls for reforms to create a...
Dr. Richmond Osei-Hwere
Opinion
The Ghana School of Law Internship Programme: A call for urgent reform
The article argues that the Ghana School of Law’s current two-day-per-week internship model fails to satisfy the statutory six-month internship requirement and undermines meaningful practical legal training. It calls for a return to full-ti...
Dennis Adjei Dwomoh
Business
Fisheries Commission raises red flag over offshore gold exploration by Gold Coast GRC Gh. Ltd
In a formal protest dated September 29, 2026, the Commission said documents supporting the company’s licence appeared to have been prepared largely for land-based mining, despite the proposed gold exploration taking place on Ghana’s shallow...
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Ghana School of Law, Columbia Law complete maiden National Security Law program
The five-day programme, hosted at Columbia Law School’s Jerome Greene Hall in New York City, comprised eight faculty-led sessions focused on national security legal frameworks, strategic decision-making, emerging threats, global policy deve...
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court suspends order restoring GN Savings licence
The stay means the Court of Appeal’s order directing the reinstatement of the company’s licence has been suspended until the Supreme Court determines the central bank’s appeal.
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Ghana’s two-term presidential limit applies even after a break - Lawyer to Supreme Court
The action, filed by private legal practitioner Derick Adu Gyamfi against the Attorney-General, seeks an interpretation of Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution on the maximum number of terms a person may serve as President of Ghana.
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US Justice Department, Ghana AG discuss cooperation on transnational crime
In a post on its official social media platform, the division said it had welcomed Dr Ayine as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral law enforcement relations.
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Courts
Court jails Ghana Christian University President for contempt
Rev. Dr James Yamoah was sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment by the Adenta High Court on June 11, 2026.
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General
Isaac Nlason elected Ghana School of Law SRC President
His message throughout the campaign centred on student welfare, academic support and stronger engagement between the SRC and the student body.
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General
Ghana School of Law is our pride, do not scrap it -Kwaku Ansa-Asare
His comments come as debate grows over the future of the school under the new legal education framework, which allows accredited universities to provide professional legal training.
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Business
Parliament passes Deposit Protection Bill, 2025 covering e-money
At the centre of the changes is a broader mandate for the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC), which will now have expanded authority under the revised framework.
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UG School of Law impresses in first appearance at ICC Mediation Contest
The students, Lilyan Boamah, Senam King, Pomaa Oppong Bediako and Edward Adeabah, took part in the 21st edition of the ICC’s international commercial mediation contest and received an Award
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UG School of Law tops Ghana, West Africa in latest THE ranking
THE’s results, released on 21 January 2026, list the University of Ghana in the 251–300 global band for Law, making it the only Ghanaian law school to appear in the latest subject table.
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Parliament Passes 23 New Laws in 2025
Parliament has passed 23 new Acts in 2025, introducing key legal changes across sectors including tax, public finance, environment, and social protection. The new legislation includes repeals of major levies and updates to longstanding stat...
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Business
Kandifo Institute petitions AG, OSP and EOCO over alleged unlawful dealings in GoldBod operations
In a detailed petition addressed to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the policy think tank is calling for urgent investigations int...
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