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Mohbad’s childhood friend ‘Primeboy’ sues late singer’s mother for alleged defamation
Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day.
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A$AP Rocky acquitted on all charges at gun assault trial
The trial, which concluded in February 2025, was marked by allegations of courtroom misconduct, high-profile appearances from the defendant’s partner Rihanna, and dramatic exchanges between attorneys.
Lawyer Monthly
Courts
Three jailed 50 years over attempted robbery in Assin North
The three—Francis Baidoo, a 30-year-old driver; Wisdom Aleki, a 24-year-old tricycle rider; and Mohammed Baba, a 38-year-old Nigerian beautician—pleaded not guilty but were convicted at the end of their trial.
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Africa
The Hidden Costs of Being a Lawyer – How to Cut Unnecessary Expenses and Maximize Profit
From unnecessary office expenses to excessive networking costs, these financial leaks can cripple your profit margins and prevent long-term wealth building.
Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam, Esq, ACIARb (UK), ACArb, AICMC, ACIS
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GII urges Government to pass Conduct of Public Officers Bill to tackle corruption
According to GII, these legislative measures are essential in bolstering the legal framework surrounding asset declaration, conflict of interest regulations, and penalties for violations.
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It's 'barbaric, uncivilized' for OSP to declare Ofori-Atta fugitive-Ansa-Asare
He questioned the legitimacy of the OSP’s declaration, arguing that such a step is legally unfounded and politically motivated.
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Crime
Job seeker convicted for stealing phone from CHRAJ administrator
Foster Nyarko, who had visited the CHRAJ office in October 2024 to check on a job application, took advantage of an unoccupied office to steal the device, which was valued at GH¢4,999.
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Courts
Former SIC MD drops legal challenge over dismissal
Initially, she had taken legal action against the company and its newly appointed acting MD, arguing that her removal was unjust and violated corporate governance principles.
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Crime
Trader remanded for robbing woman
He denied the charges and claimed he did not conspire with an accomplice, who is still at large.
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Ghana School of Law to establish permanent campus in Kumasi
This marks a pivotal moment for the institution as it transitions from being a tenant at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to having its own dedicated campus.
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Crime
ECG warns against widespread meter tampering, threatens legal action
During a press briefing on Monday, February 3, ECG revealed that in Dansoman alone, nearly 10% of the 70,000 installed meters had been altered to underreport electricity usage.
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Bobby Banson on legal ramifications of recent case discontinuance by AG
He explained that when this happens, the legal consequences differ significantly from a standard charge withdrawal.
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Crime
Trader sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter
Veronica Djoazaa, who runs a bar, was convicted by a seven-member jury after being found responsible for the fatal injury of 48-year-old Anthony Apurum.
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General
222 students inducted into Kumasi Campus of Ghana School of Law
This followed a similar ceremony held on January 17 for students in Accra at the Makola main campus, where a total of 1212 were inducted.
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Tech
LinkedIn sued for using private DMs to train AI
The plaintiffs, representing millions of LinkedIn Premium users, allege that LinkedIn exploited their private communications for AI training purposes, a practice they claim violates user privacy expectations and potentially breaches data pr...
Lawyer Monthly
Africa
South Africa:President signs land seizure law
Despite the end of apartheid over three decades ago, the vast majority of farmland remains in the hands of the white minority, with Black citizens still owning only a small portion.
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Courts
Driver jailed 5 years for stealing GH¢300k low bed truck
Presiding over the case, Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu convicted Oppong after he pleaded guilty to the charges.
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Crime
Two granted GH¢400,000 bail over alleged stealing
Gyasi Robert Sekyere, an unemployed individual, and Esther Akuamoah, have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and theft. Both accused parties have pleaded not guilty.
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Courts
Witness in Opuni trial says Scientific report on fertiliser inaccurate, unreliable
Dr. Opuni, along with businessman Seidu Agongo, stands accused of causing financial losses exceeding GH¢271 million to the state through questionable fertilizer transactions during his tenure at COCOBOD.
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Courts
Judge sitting on Fanteakwa North Parliamentary case recuses himself
The judge disclosed his origins in Begoro, the district capital of Fanteakwa North, and shared that his wife and family also hail from the area.
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