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Estate of Henrietta Lacks sues biotechnical company for nonconsensual use of her cells
Johns Hopkins Medicine, in a statement to CNN, said that what happened to Lacks in 1951 “would not happen today.”
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Ghana School of launches 6th volume of the student Journal
The 6th Volume of the GSL student Journal was launched in partnership with the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the Ghana School of Law and coincided with the SRC’s handing over.
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Africa
Zimbabwean union sues firms over Covid jabs order
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has sued several companies for ordering employees to receive Covid-19 vaccines or risk the sack.
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Opinion
My Lord! To be or not to be? [Part 1]
This article examines the process of becoming a judge in Ghana, outlining the recruitment procedures, conditions of service, postings, transfers, leadership expectations, and the exclusivity of judicial roles. It provides insights into the...
Bertha A. Aniagyei
Opinion
Of stunted growth, stretch marks and ‘K’ legs: The unlawful personal qualification criteria of Ghana Immigration Service
The author recounts the long queues and other forms of discomfort that characterized the recruitment processes by the Ghana Immigration Service recently and advocates for a refund of the monies paid by applicants who weren't selected
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Copyright permissions granted libraries in Ghana: An exposition of Section 21 of the Copyright Act 2005 (Act 690)
Libraries are of utmost importance in our society. Its impact causes a ripple effect across generations and therefore a needed resource in our communities. However, in light of benefitting from the resources of the library, there is the nee...
Anita Natekie Nartey
General
Know the current LLb-awarding institutions in Ghana: Their history and locations
From the University of Ghana, which pioneered university-based legal education in the country, to relatively new law faculties established in different parts of Ghana, prospective law students now have a wider range of institutions to consi...
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Ghana Publishing Company launches online bookshop for purchase and delivery of Ghana's laws
Announcing the development at a press conference in Accra on Monday, October 19, 2026, the Managing Director of GPCL, Nana Kwasi Boatey, Esq., explained that the new platform forms part of efforts to improve the distribution of official gov...
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Africa
Uganda Law Society scraps ‘Your Lordship’ title, courtroom bowing before judges
The directive was issued by the President of the Uganda Law Society, Isaac K. Ssemakadde, through Executive Order RNB No. 12 of 2026.
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GAR Bar to reboot Corporate Governance debate at Law Week 2026
The theme underscores the critical place of legal professionals in shaping governance outcomes, whether in dispute resolution, transactional practice, advisory work, or institutional reform.
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Courts
Adu Boahen trial: Judge disallows tendering of 2020 BNC budget
The disputed document surfaced during the continued cross-examination of Edith Ruby Opokua Adumuah, Head of Finance at the National Security Bureau, who is appearing as a prosecution witness.
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70% upfront payment to apply to public land leases
The remaining 30% will be paid over the duration of the lease as ground rent.
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Business
NACOC invites applications for cannabis cultivation, management licences
In a statement issued on 11 March, the NACOC said the application process is being rolled out under Section 43 of the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020, as amended, together with Legislative Instrument 2475
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12,226 lawyers enrolled to the Ghana Bar since 1963
At the 1963 enrolment ceremony, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah challenged the new lawyers to see the profession as national service, not merely a route to wealth or influence.
Richard Osei Boateng
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Steps to apply for the Judicial Service Magistrate position
Judicial Service of Ghana has launched a new recruitment drive for magistrates, inviting qualified lawyers to apply as part of efforts to strengthen frontline justice delivery and deepen court capacity.
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Business
Regularize your professional standing by Feb.27-Engineering Council to practitioners, firms, and educational units
In a statement issued on Monday, 2 February, the Council said practising engineering without registration is a criminal offence and could expose defaulters to prosecution and financial penalties.
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Business
ORC to increase fees from February 2
It said the new charges will cover a wide range of services, including company incorporation, business name registration, statutory filings, searches and other regulatory services.
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General
EPA to license and register Environmental Management practitioners
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, 6 January, the Authority said the law now requires it to regulate who can operate as an Environmental Management Practitioner, maintain an official register of approved experts, and oversee their work n...
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2025 in focus: Top legal news items on DL news
In 2025, as in previous years, numerous legal stories dominated headlines across the country. However, based on editorial discretion, audience engagement metrics on our website, and sustained reader interest, we present the following storie...
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