Tech
Court Rules AI Cannot Be Copyrighted: Landmark Ruling on Human Authorship
This decision represents a significant setback for efforts to grant intellectual property rights to creations made by artificial intelligence.
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Federal Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate fired government workers
Judge William Alsup condemned the mass terminations, asserting they were a deliberate attempt to sidestep legal protocols for workforce reductions.
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Courts
Painter remanded for alleged GH¢1M copper cable theft at Bank of Ghana site
He has pleaded not guilty to charges of unlawful entry and theft. Two other accomplices remain at large, and police say efforts are ongoing to apprehend them.
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Ghana’s Anti-Corruption battle: SP outlines key reform areas
Speaking at the 5th Annual Constitution Day Public Lecture in Accra, Mr. Agyebeng advocated for the formal integration of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) into the Constitution to ensure its independence and operational effectiven...
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Lebanese Community grants scholarships to 12 University of Ghana law students
This initiative is part of broader efforts to foster educational collaboration between Lebanon and Ghana while supporting academic excellence.
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Interior Minister pledges solutions to prison feeding challenges
During a visit to the Prisons Service Headquarters in Accra on Monday, the Minister emphasized the need for a sustainable approach to inmate rehabilitation.
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DJs, and dog walkers, among roles eligible for UK skilled worker visas
In a study of Home Office data covering the period until March 2024, Robert McNeil, a researcher at the University of Oxford, identified 334 visas granted for “animal care service occupations.”
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US Court says Elephants are not people
An animal rights organization had sought to remove Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou, and Jambo from their current home at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, arguing that their captivity was unjust.
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Coalition urges government to declare state of emergency over galamsey
The coalition emphasized the urgent need for military intervention to expel individuals engaged in mining activities directly within water bodies, warning that such operations pose a serious risk to public health and environmental sustainab...
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2024 half year report of OSP released
Operating under Act 959, the OSP is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting corruption-related offenses, focusing on public officials, politically exposed persons, and private citizens.
Courts
NAM 1 'prays' for time as he engages new lawyers
He explained that this request is vital to his efforts to prove his innocence both in court and to the international community.
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Business
Kosmos exits takeover talks with Tullow
In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Kosmos confirmed it would not proceed with a formal offer for Tullow, aligning with Rule 2.8 of the UK Takeover Code.
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Avoiding ICC intervention; AG Dame urges African states to strengthen legal systems
Speaking at the 23rd Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Mr. Dame emphasized reducing reliance on external justice mechanisms by building robust national legal frameworks.
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Professor calls for Broadcasting law to deal with attacks on journalists
She stressed the urgent need for a broadcast law to protect journalists and media practitioners from attacks, referencing the recent World Press Freedom Index, where Ghana ranked 50th out of 180 countries.
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Let rule of law reign supreme-President charges Public Sector lawyers
A well-trained, adequately supported legal team can safeguard national assets, protect citizens' rights, and ensure the governance structure operates within legal bounds.
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Agona Swedru:Chiefs vow to end child marriage within their jurisdiction
They also issued a stern warning to perpetrators of this illegality that often led to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), teenage pregnancies, and other forms of harmful cultural practices, which often contributed to the increased rate...
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Courts
Actress GH¢5 million defamation suit against Lilwin back in court as settlement fails
The plaintiff, actress Martha Ankomah, had initially explored the possibility of settling the matter out of court. However, her legal team has now informed the court that these efforts have failed, and they are ready to move forward with th...
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40 Changfans burnt, 5 suspects detained in Birim River galamsey crackdown
The operation is part of a broader effort to tackle illegal mining, or "galamsey," which has been damaging the environment in the region.
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Crime
Businessman remanded for allegedly misappropriating $60,000
Denkyira, who faces stealing charges, pleaded not guilty.
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Protect rights of vulnerable-CHRAJ urges journalists
CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal pointed out that some journalists have unfortunately contributed to negative public perceptions, particularly towards migrants and sexual minorities, by engaging in biased reporting.
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