Europe
UK: ‘AI paralegal’ passes Solicitors Qualifying Exam with flying colours
‘Lawrence’ scored 74%, as against what the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said was a likely pass mark of 55-60%
Legal Futures
Results for "contract of employment"
610 results.
Courts
“I think she is an exquisite specimen of creation”: The ex-wife who shook the divorce proceedings
"I sat and watched Susan the ex-wife come in and go out of court. I think she is an exquisite specimen not only of womanhood but of creation itself. Twenty (20) years of her youthful and fruitful life is now wasted," the trial court observe...
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General
When and when not to opt for arbitration
Some contracts favour arbitration as the favourable method of resolving a dispute, while others favour the option of litigation in the court as the simplest and quickest way to resolve the problem
Lawyer Monthly
General
Legal document management: Key steps to streamline organization and efficiency
Within the vast corridors of the legal system, the value of a document can be immense, and its management is pivotal
Lawyer Monthly
Europe
Football star Victor Osimhen threatens to sue his own club over TikTok video mocking him
The video, which appeared on the club's TikTok account, showed Osimhen failing to score from the spot during a game against Bologna at the weekend, with a sped-up voice dubbed over the top.
Sky News
Tech
US law firm accused of waiting more than a year to inform affected parties about data breach
According to the complaint, Hill Farrer determined that cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to its systems between March 14 and March 18, 2022. The hackers are alleged to have accessed and stole sensitive personal information
LAW.COM
General
Full Speech by The Attorney-General of Ghana at the 2023 Ghana Bar Conference
When I look back at certain cases whose outcomes I consider undesirable, regardless of my own views on the questions being judged in them, I come to the conclusion that, we have in this country a fiercely independent Judiciary in which all...
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
Africa
Nigeria replaces 35-year old arbitration legislation
The new act refreshes the Nigerian arbitration framework and brings it into line with modern arbitral standards
Africa Law& Business
General
Two years on: OSP recovers GHS 1M, stops GHS 5M, others
This is contained in the outline of the achievement of the Special Prosecutor to mark two years of his assumption of the office
DL News
General
Guide to enhancing law firm productivity
High performance on a consistent basis is a tall task. But not impossible
Law Technology Today
Crime
Online impersonation: GH¢ 49.5 million lost by victims from Jan to July
Online Impersonation or Identity Theft occurs when a malicious actor assumes the identity of a prominent personality
DL News
Courts
High Court quashes CHRAJ report on A.B. Adjei
In its judgment, the court, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay found that CHRAJ failed to give the applicant a fair hearing
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Courts
Court dismisses human rights action brought against Association International School
The applicants had noted that after making an initial payment of GHC 100,000 out of the total fee amount of GHC 141, 560, they later decided to settle the remaining amount but only to be told by the school that the outstanding amount of GHC...
DL News
General
“Everyday law for Everyday People”, new book by Daniel Korang Esq aims at basic explanation of the law
The sole intention is to explain basic laws that affect people in their daily lives – the kind of thing non-lawyers can easily understand.
Gifty Danso
Tech
Why do lawyers need to keep up with legal technology?
Legal technology can benefit lawyers and their clients significantly. By staying abreast of legal technology trends, lawyers can improve their efficiency, enhance the client experience, and increase competitiveness
Law Technology Today
US
Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen for $500m
The lawsuit comes amid escalating attacks from Trump allies on Cohen, who is a key witness in a New York investigation into the ex-president.
BBC
US
Lawyer accused of creating fake clients to get loans and gamble '24/7', claims ex-husband manipulated her
According to the suit, the lawyer allegedly spent $10 million in loans for fake clients to fund a Las Vegas lifestyle for six months.
Business Insider
Tech
Emerging technologies re-shaping the legal world
The legal profession has continuously faced accusations of being reluctant to embrace technology.
Fortune India
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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