General
Ghana Bar Association adopts new Bar Scale of fees
Agbesi Dzakpasu Esq moved the motion for the acceptance of the Scale of fees and was seconded by Perpetual Yankson Esq.
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Courts
Tarkwa woman jailed two years for multi-victim rent scam
Presiding judge Isaac Osei Asare convicted her after she pleaded guilty to seven counts of defrauding by false pretence. The two-year sentences on each count will run concurrently.
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Africa
Kenya: Sister of former president wins court battle to evict ex-partner from disputed home
The ruling, issued by Justice Jane Onyango of the Environment and Land Court in Thika, denied Mr Nderitu's request for an injunction that would have allowed him to remain in the residence while a broader ownership case plays out in court.
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Africa
Court declines to unfreeze Félicien Kabuga's assets in Kenya
The Kenya anti-corruption court rejected Mr Kabuga’s son Nshimyumuremyi Donatien's plea to allow his aged mother to access rent from the property in the capital, Nairobi, local media report
BBC
Africa
Zimbabwe Court outlaws statutes protecting commercial property tenants in landmark ruling
Previously, tenants were protected by Sections 22 and 23 of the Commercial Premises (Rent) Regulations, 1983, which authorised them to continue staying or using premises despite expiry of contract.
New Zimbabwe
Courts
Failed ‘parlor’ relationship promises: Ex-Nat’l Service Personnel sues First Atlantic Bank boss
Per the facts of the case as endorsed in the Writ of Summons by Mohammed Attah(Esq) of the Citizens Chambers in Accra, Seyram, during her national Sevice at the First Atlantic Bank on or about 10/10/2020, entered into a parlor relationship...
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General
Government reviewing Rent Act, Real Estate Agency Act – Housing Minister
He indicated that Cabinet is currently going through the laws for onward submission to Parliament for the necessary amendments to be approved.
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US
Mall owner Washington Prime files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The company said it has secured $100 million of so-called debtor-in-possession financing to aid operations during bankruptcy proceedings
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Supreme Court News
Father’s control of house bought in son’s name does not rebut advancement — Supreme Court
The decision settles a dispute between siblings over whether house No. J81 at Buade, Nungua, Accra, formed part of the estate of their late father, Emmanuel Fynn-Sackey, who died without a will on 2 August 2016.
Richard Osei Boateng
Supreme Court News
Ghana Supreme Court Bolsters Mining Stability, Rebuffs Local Landowners Claims Against Newmont
The ruling is expected to bring a level of predictability to the Ghanaian mining landscape, which has seen increasing friction between local communities and large-scale miners. By affirming that the Minister of Mines must act as the primary...
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General
70% upfront payment to apply to public land leases
The remaining 30% will be paid over the duration of the lease as ground rent.
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Courts
High court orders TotalEnergies to settle fuel dealer in Madina contract dispute
Presiding judge Justice Patrick Baayeh also directed TotalEnergies to issue Mr. Classpeter a release letter within 30 days to allow him to sever ties and continue his operations independently.
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Business
Burger King Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy After $100M Financial Crisis
In court documents, the company revealed it owes tens of millions of dollars and has more than 200 unpaid creditors. This collapse adds to a growing trend of financial trouble sweeping through the fast-food world.
Lawyer Monthly
General
The Law Office Morgue: Why Are Lawyers Paying to Store Dead Files?
Law firms in Ghana often store old client files indefinitely, incurring unnecessary costs. This article explores the financial, compliance, and operational challenges of file storage and provides strategic solutions, including charging stor...
Dennis Adjei Dwomoh Esq.
General
Landlord-tenant services enhanced as Rent Control Department launches digital platform
During the launch of the department's digitalization project, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, Deputy Minister for Works and Housing, explained that the new system would help alleviate common frustrations.
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Crime
Two before court for allegedly defrauding an American of $1,250,000
Dzam Abotsi, a car dealer, and Nana Kwame Yanka, a businessman, have been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and defrauding under false pretences.
GNA
Courts
Ex-nat’l service personnel to pay GHC 6,000 in case against ex-banker boss, boyfriend
The new development follows an application filed by lawyers for First Atlantic Bank Ghana, asking the court to review the writ and exclude it from the case.
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Courts
Court orders ex-national service lady to hand over car in a case against ex-banker boss, boyfriend
Per its ruling by Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu, the court noted that the order is to ensure the safekeeping and preservation of the car until the final determination of the substantive case
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Europe
British solicitor who defrauded clients of £1.7M jailed
Bilmes pleaded guilty to seven charges of fraud. Between November 2014 and October 2017 he dishonestly appropriated £1,767,322 from the client account of his firm.
Law Society Gazette
Business
Bright Simons writes: Ghana wants to make Norway rich (by $1 billion)
On 30th July 2021, a memorandum from Ghana’s Minister of Energy to the country’s Parliament muddied the waters even further.
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