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Tributes pour on social media for late Justice Marful-Sau
My condolences to the family of the late Justice Samuel Kofi Marful-Sau.
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Stop buying or selling foreign currency or face prosecution-BoG warns unlicensed entities
“The sole legal tender in Ghana is the Ghana cedi and the Ghana pesewa. It is prohibited to price, advertised, and demand payment for goods and services in foreign currency.”
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Asia
Malaysia High Court rules Christians can use ‘Allah’ for religious educational purposes
In a landmark ruling on Wednesday, the Malaysian High Court granted a Malaysian Christian the right to use the word “Allah” in her religious practice, effectively ending the Home Ministry’s 1986 ban on the use of the word in Christian publi...
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Trump–Nigeria military intervention: Is it lawful under international law?
This article assesses President Trump’s actions in light of the rules of international law. It examines whether his conduct amounts to a violation of established principles and norms governing the use of force and foreign intervention.
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Full text: Report of OSP on contractual arrangements involving Finance Ministry, GRA and SML
This report is founded on sections 2 and 3 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) and regulation 31(1)(g) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (Operations) Regulations, 2018 (L.I. 2374).
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Courts
Hotel Association sues GHAMRO over unlawful royalty charges
According to court documents, the GHA is challenging the current model used by GHAMRO and ARSOG to assess and collect royalties from its members, describing it as inconsistent with Ghana’s copyright laws.
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US
Kofi Amankwaa; Bronx-based immigration attorney sentenced 70 months in prison
The sentence comes after Amankwaa pleaded guilty in September 2024, and it highlights the severe consequences of exploiting vulnerable individuals seeking legal immigration status.
Lawyer Monthly
Courts
NDC seeks substituted service in case against 3 MPs
According to Evans Amankwah, the NDC's regional legal counsel, the MPs have been actively avoiding service, making it challenging for court officials to deliver the necessary legal papers.
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Business
Law Firms registered as Business names can enter into contracts-Nigeria Supreme Court affirms
This ruling, delivered in the case of A.G. Bayelsa State v. Odok (2024) LPELR-63035(SC), has set a precedent for the legal profession and business community in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Lawyer
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Supreme Court to Rule on Legal Definition of “Woman” in Landmark Case
The UK Supreme Court is set to rule on how the law defines a "woman," a decision with significant implications for gender recognition and anti-discrimination policies across the UK.
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Asante Customary Marriage: The Legal Obligation for Men to Pay Their Wives' Debts
By embracing Customary Marriage, couples not only honor their cultural heritage but also strengthen the financial responsibilities of husbands toward their families
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Axis Legal joins global law firms network, Multilaw as Ghana member
By joining a network of 90 member firms from more than 100 countries, Axis Legal seeks to be recognised by major directories for the work it has done and continues to do in Ghana, Multilaw said in a statement last Tuesday.
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Tech
The most common cyber attacks targeting the legal industry
It doesn’t matter the size of your law firm; somebody is constantly testing your defenses.
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Tech
Key tactics to grow a successful law firm from ground up
Growing a successful law firm from the ground up requires hard work, dedication, efficiency, and investment of time, money, and effort.
Lawyer Monthly
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Five books to read before the new legal year
For ideas on what to select, here are five picks to read the rest of September. These are all books that were published in the 2021/2022 legal year.
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Create innovative means to receive sufficient contributions into funds– AG charges Law Reforms, Legal Aid C’ssion Boards
Speaking at the launch of the Law Reform Commission Fund and the Legal Aid Fund at the High Court Complex Auditorium in Accra today, Mr. Dame described the Law Reforms Commission as the unsung hero of Law Reform in Ghana.
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Supreme Court News
Pendency of a matter before court does not preclude GLC DC from hearing: SC throws out Kwasi Afrifa
"The respondents are not acting in contempt of court. The application, therefore, is dismissed. There shall be no order as to cost.”
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Legal academics should return to law and development research – Prof. Justice Date-Bah
He largely stressed that the Ghanaian legal system has played and continues to play an important role in Ghana’s development process.
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Ghana Bar Association adopts new Bar Scale of fees
Agbesi Dzakpasu Esq moved the motion for the acceptance of the Scale of fees and was seconded by Perpetual Yankson Esq.
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Access to justice: Law Professor advocates for creation of national legal portal
He is particularly calling for the creation of a single national legal portal with a supporting app, that will provide access to “Ghanaian laws, judicial decisions and relevant information on access to justice.”
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