General
GBA donates educational materials to Mepe students
Recognizing the hardships faced by the community, especially the students, the GBA has donated educational resources to aid in their academic pursuits.
DL News
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Crime
Fake military officer arrested by Nkwanta South Police
The suspect is said to have taken the fake soldier’s identity to a local chop bar in town after engaging the services of a commercial motorbike rider (okada) for hours.
GNA
General
We must consider exceptions to the general rule on charging legal fees – Lawyer
The Ghana Bar Association has established fees that clients are expected to pay its members based on the type of case and the years of experience a lawyer has among other factors.
myjoyonline
General
GLC/GSL invites applications from qualified lawyers, judges to fill teaching vacancies at law school
To qualify, the applicant (s) must first be a lawyer with 10 years standing at the Bar. Judges including those retired from the superior courts can also apply.
DL News
General
Beyond the courtroom: Exploring non-litigation careers
For graduates prepping for the bar exam, it’s crucial to consider the area or specialty of law you wish to practice in as knowing your options can help shape your future career.
Lawyer Monthly
General
Celebrating the life of A.K Bannerman-Williams Snr; A pioneer of Ghana’s Legal Education
He was so passionate about matters that concerned the upliftment of the image of the legal profession in Ghana
DL News
General
Vodafone Ghana announces vacancy for a litigation lawyer
The candidate must have at least 5 years standing at the Bar and extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
DL News
General
How well do you track your clients' expenses? : Join the G/A Bar CLE Seminar October 26
Day in and day out, most lawyers’ attention remains on their legal fees to the detriment of the expenses they incur for and on behalf of their clients, which end up not being reimbursed.
DL News
Europe
UK barrister disbarred for hiding drink-driving conviction from prospective employer
Asked if she had any unspent convictions, she answered ‘no’ knowing that she was still subject to an unspent conviction for driving with excess alcohol.
Law Society Gazette
General
Delay in the Administration of Justice: Ace, Justice Asare-Botwe outline remedies
At the ongoing Conference of the Ghana Bar Association, as usual, one of the topics considered as part of lawyers' Continuous Legal Education was; Delays in the Administration of Justice: Where are we?
DL News
General
‘Enough of the lip service’ – GBA calls for passage of Conduct of Public Officers Bill
This Bill, when passed, will amend and help strengthen the current Public Officers’ asset declaration regime
DL News
General
The distinguished, true and real legal luminary that is his Lordship Professor Samuel Kofi Date-Bah
He prolifically authored articles covering constitutional provisions, landmark cases, and even comprehensive textbooks. By my calculation, between 1970 and 1978, he contributed more than 45 articles to UGLJ and RGL combined.
Ace Anan Ankomah
General
Prof. Justice Date-Bah to receive UPSA Law Lifetime Achievement Award
The award is being organized by the UPSA Law School in partnership with Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa and Ankoma(BELA), and the Ghana Bar Association
DL News
General
Qualified lawyers being invited for position of District Magistrate
According to a Release signed by Justice Cynthia Pamela Addo, the Judicial Secretary, an applicant must be not less than three(3) years standing at the Bar.
Richard Osei Boateng
General
41st Martyrs Day: GBA condemns ‘irresponsible’ attack on former CJ
The MP is said to have described the reign of the former CJ as epitomizing the miscarriage of justice which he claims will continually rest on him even in his retirement.
DL News
General
African Bar Association holds annual conference from August 6-10
The theme for this year’s conference is “Building the Legal Profession in Africa under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.”
DL News
General
Ace Anan Ankomah talks about lawyer-clients billing
He mentioned the Retainer; Fixed fee; hourly bill; Capped fees; Contingency fees; Success fee; Discounted charge; blended fees; Volume discount; The secondment; and Value billing.
DL News
Africa
Kenya ex-interior minister seeks to block detention
His lawyer filed an application at a high court in the capital, Nairobi, seeking to bar the police from arresting or harassing the former minister.
BBC
Crime
Possession of illicit drugs : Painter jailed 10 years
Ber Kevin, 21 years, was also ordered by the court presided over by Mrs Ellen Ofei-Ayeh to pay a fine of 1,000 penalty units or in default serve another three years imprisonment which will run concurrently.
GNA
Africa
Nigerian Law School’s Data Processing Officer, 2 others dismissed over exam malpractices
The actions of the three staff contravened various regulations governing the code of conduct for staff members of the law school.
The Nigeria Lawyer