Europe
Greece legalises 13-hour workdays
The legislation, approved on Thursday with support from lawmakers of the ruling centre-right New Democracy party, introduces a voluntary extension of working hours in the private sector
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UK to require higher English proficiency for skilled migrants from 2026
The tougher standards will apply to graduates, as well as applicants for skilled worker, scale-up, and high potential individual (HPI) visas.
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Business
DSTv pricing review committee gets one-week extension
The committee, which began work on September 8, 2025, was initially expected to present its findings earlier but will now deliver its final report by September 29, 2025, according to a statement from the National Communications Authority (N...
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General
Deceased lawyer not part of the team that worked on Agradaa's case
In a Facebook post, Counsel Richard Asare Baffour emphatically urged the public to desist from making speculations about the late lawyer’s passing and his professional work.
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Europe
Lawyer struck off for billing 23 hours in just one day
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) found that Natasha Janet Dionne Fairs, who joined the firm in 2007 and rose to senior associate in 2022, repeatedly overstated her hours across several years.
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US
New U.S. Visa Policy to slap Ghanaians with extra $250 fee
The fee, which applies to tourist, student, exchange, and temporary work visas, brings the total cost of a U.S. visa application for many Ghanaians to nearly $500—excluding travel, documentation, and other processing expenses.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court unanimously dismiss suspended CJ's injunction application against removal committee
Earlier the same day, the apex court had also thrown out a supplementary affidavit she submitted to support her case
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General
Thaddeus Sory writes: To thine own self be true – let the law work
Two days later, at 9:20 AM on Thursday, March 27, 2025, the Vincent Ekow Assafuah of Old Tafo, in Kumasi, filed an action at the Supreme Court challenging the President’s referral of the petitions to the Council of State.
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Business
Ghana reaffirms ILO partnership to enhance labour policies and decent Work
Dr. Pelpuo made these remarks during a courtesy visit in Accra by Dr. Vanessa Phala-Moyo, Country Director for the ILO Office covering Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the ECOWAS Liaison Office.
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Africa
UN judges found guilty, convicted of forcing woman to work as slave
Prosecutors revealed that Lydia Mugambe, 49, abused her position of authority to control the victim’s life, preventing her from finding independent employment while compelling her to work as a maid and care for her children without pay.
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Tech
Junior lawyers will be ‘Significantly Replaced’ by AI & Tech Experts, says Paul Weiss Chair
Speaking about the firm’s record-breaking financial performance, Karp predicted that law firms will increasingly rely on AI-driven technology, reducing the need for traditional entry-level legal roles.
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Business
Government establishes 18-member committee to review mining sector
This multi-stakeholder committee is tasked with evaluating mining operations in forest reserves, identifying best industry practices, and proposing strategies to curb mining activities in river bodies.
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US
Flight attendant reportedly dismissed for posting dance TikTok in uniform
On November 17, 2024, Diala, then a flight attendant, uploaded a TikTok video in which she danced—specifically, twerked—down the aisles of an unoccupied aircraft.
Lawyer Monthly
Crime
Two arrested over human skull, sentenced to 13 years
Abdul Razak Mohammed, a 49-year-old grave digger at Awudome Cemetery, reportedly sold the skull to Alex Frimpong for GH₵600, allegedly to help Frimpong secure more contracts in his masonry work.
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General
Digitisation agenda of the courts to continue unabated — Chief Justice
The Chief Justice also urged all stakeholders in the justice delivery sector to remain dedicated to ensuring democracy functions effectively in the country.
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Crime
Health Minister orders arrest of Winneba Hospital staff who abandoned patient in bush
Therefore, the Health Minister has directed that the affected staff be reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the police and the Attorney General.
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Europe
Legal secretary wins harassment case against boss for suggestive comments
During the six weeks of her employment, Bratt's boss, Mr. Hall, had shared personal stories about his ex-girlfriend's infidelity and had dating site ads featuring lingerie-clad women on his work phone. Bratt successfully sued for sexual har...
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US
Undocumented spouses of US citizens to receive legal status
This initiative will target those who have resided in the country for at least a decade, granting them the ability to work legally in the U.S.
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Others
China gives Australian writer suspended death sentence
Dr Yang has denied working as a spy for Australia or the US, with letters to family and supporters sent from jail further denying any wrongdoing.
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Others
Japan: Man sentenced to death for Kyoto anime fire which killed 36
The incident, one of Japan's deadliest in recent decades, killed mostly young artists and shocked the anime world.
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