Africa
Nigeria's kidnapping crisis: Should ransom payments be banned?
Since 2011, kidnappers have collected at least $18m, with more than half of it between 2016 and 2020, says SBM Intelligence, a think-tank based in Lagos.
BBC
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Tech
Want to Thin Your Law Firm's Head Count? Mandate 3 or More Days of Office Attendance
Lawyers overwhelmingly want more flexibility, and they're willing to jump ship to get it, a recent survey of 350 Big Law attorneys found.
Law.com
Tech
How Can ‘No-Code’ Digitally Transform the Legal Sector?
The legal sector’s emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic opens many doors to advancements facilitated through new technology. One such advancement is “no-code” software creation, a means by which firms can create their own digital solutions....
lawyer-monthly.com | Mat Rule
Courts
US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains
Judge Mizelle is based in Florida, but federal judges can issue rulings that block nationwide government policies. Her order on Monday effectively removes the masking requirement in all airports, trains, taxis and transit hubs.
BBC
Courts
Assin North MP back to Court of Appeal ; Files appeal, Motion to re-list case
In his fresh writ, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson argues that “serious errors of law in the decision of the Court [of Appeal] on March 22, 2022” and that “if a stay is not granted in respect of that decision, it would amount to the Court of Appe...
DL News
US
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black woman to sit on US Supreme Court
Until now, the US Supreme Court has only ever had two black justices in its history - both have been men. But Ketanji Brown Jackon's victory is significant for more than just one reason.
Sky News
Supreme Court News
To hold as MP or not: SC to decide on Assin North MP April 13
On February 1, 2022, the applicant Michael Ankomah-Nimfah, a private citizen filed a writ seeking the interpretation of Article 94 (2a) and injunction of the Member of Parliament from holding himself as such.
DL News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses Assin North MP review application
The Supreme Court panel presided over by Justice Jones Dotse noted that the MP’s application lacked merit and accordingly dismissed the same.
DL News
General
Be a person of integrity - Deputy Attorney General tells law students
The induction ceremony held at KNUST was the first of such organized by the University's law faculty
DL News
Courts
Substituted service of Assin North MP: SC dismisses Tsikata’s objection
The Court has thus ordered Hon. Quayson to file all processes on or before March 16, 2022, and adjourned the case accordingly to the said date.
DLN
Courts
Oliver Barker’s case: Lawyers file fresh application to secure bail
This comes days after being advised on the same by a 5-member panel of the Supreme Court.
DL News
Supreme Court News
Bail request for Oliver Barker: We may not oppose-Deputy Attorney General
Responding to a question from a member of the Supreme Court panel on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, she indicated per Kpebu Vs AG that every case is now bailable subject to the discretion of the judge.
DL News
Supreme Court News
SC Justice quizzes lawyers for Oliver Barker: “Is this time for this intellectual exercise?”
A member of the SC constituted panel that sat on the case on Monday, March 2, 2022, Justice Yoni Kulendi indicated to the lawyers for the accused that their priorities are mixed because even though they have the liberty of their client at s...
DL News
General
Remove Oliver Barker-Vormawor from Roll of lawyers-Teacher petitions GLC
He indicates that Mr. Oliver has made certain deliberate statements publicly, which fall below the dignity and high standing of the legal profession and lawyers in general.
DL News
Courts
Medikal fined GHC 3600 for public display of gun
The Accra Circuit Court 2 has fined Musician Medikal GHC 3600 after he changed his previous plea of ‘not guilty’ to ‘gulity’ on the offense of displaying arms and ammunition in a public place.
DL News
General
“Political Judges’ comment: Ready to sacrifice my Law profession for conviction-Hon Sosu
“Be that as it may, perhaps this may be the end of my legal professional journey but I do not fear to leave the “noble” profession for cautioning against “ignoble” acts of few bad nuts that can destroy our democracy.”
DL News
General
Injustice and Justice: University of Education Winneba- Samson Lardy’s take
Res Judicata, litigation must come to an end and the posture of the Council must be embraced by all who seek the wellbeing of the University.
Samson Lardy Anyenini
General
African Coups: Nigerian law firm wants President Akufo-Addo to take preventive steps
In their letter dated February 1, 2022, they are urging President Akufo-Addo to provide the leadership necessary for the sub-regional body to apply its treaties and protocols on democracy and human rights.
DL News
Europe
Mastercard fined £31.5m over illegal UK prepaid cards cartel
Five payment companies including Mastercard have been fined a total of more than £33m for operating illegal cartels when providing prepaid cards for local authorities to distribute to vulnerable people.
Africa
How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter’s wings
Twitter has agreed to a raft of conditions to end a seven-month ban in Nigeria, in what feels like a big win for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in its efforts to regulate the internet, some analysts say.
BBC