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Ken Ofori-Atta held by US immigration as lawyers move to regularise stay
In a statement, his team said Mr Ofori-Atta is “fully cooperating” with US authorities while discussions continue with ICE to resolve the matter.
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OASL to establish 300 customary land secretariats this year
The new secretariats are expected to generate more than 6,000 direct jobs nationwide, with roles for secretaries, drivers, ICT staff, administrators, accountants, surveyors, lawyers and physical planners.
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Tyler Perry hit with new sex assault lawsuit as lawyers dismiss “money grab” claim
Mario Rodriguez, a model who secured a minor part as “Frat Guy #10” in Perry’s 2016 film Boo! A Madea Halloween, has filed a civil suit seeking roughly $77m (£60m) in damages.
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Judge throws out ex-wife’s claim 20 years after divorce
The couple were married for nine years and did not have children. The business in which they owned a stake had collapsed in value before their divorce, but the ex-husband successfully built new companies after their split.
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EOCO Boss justifies tough bail regime, cites risks in high-value financial crimes
Speaking at the third National Fraud Conference, Executive Director Raymond Archer said EOCO would not scale back its use of elevated bail thresholds, despite concerns raised by defence lawyers who argue the practice unsettles established n...
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Prof. Gyampo demands retraction from Dr. Domfeh over defamatory allegation
In a notice issued on 16 November 2025, law firm Darko, Keli-Delataa & Company, acting on behalf of Prof. Gyampo, directed Dr. Domfeh to retract the statement and issue an unequivocal apology within 24 hours.
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Greater Accra Bar gears up for Fitness & Health Day with The Bank Hospital
The initiative, organized in collaboration with The Bank Hospital, aims to encourage lawyers to adopt healthier lifestyles and embrace preventive healthcare amidst the demanding pace of legal practice.
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US Supreme Court to rule on gun rights for illegal drug users
The case comes after a federal appeals court in Texas ruled in favour of Ali Hemani, who was charged under a law that prohibits unlawful drug users from possessing guns.
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Lawyers directed to stop writing 'Dear Sirs' in letters
According to the updated guidance, the phrase—used in legal letters for centuries—originated during a time when the legal profession was dominated by men, and no longer reflects the gender diversity of modern practice.
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Meet Latifa Teiya Fuseini: 2025 Top Law School Award Recipient
She received the John Mensah Sarbah Prize, an award presented to the newly called lawyer who attains the highest academic distinction at the Ghana School of Law
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Abronye secures GH¢50,000 bail from Accra Circuit Court
The decision followed a motion filed by one of his lawyers, Daniel Nii Martey Addo, seeking an abridgement of time in relation to the case.
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Re-examining approach to legal education: AG outlines steps
Recounting a 2015 speech on the subject, he emphasized that the country stands at a crossroads, as the rapid expansion of legal education has created both opportunities and challenges
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US judge confronts Trump administration over migrant deportations through Ghana
Judge Tanya Chutkan of Washington, D.C., convened an emergency hearing after lawyers warned their clients feared torture or persecution if returned to their home countries.
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Schedule of activities for Ghana Bar Conference 2025
About 1,265 lawyers are expected to join the conference, both virtually and in person.
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Pentagon to send 600 military lawyers as temporary immigration judges
The document, dated 27 August, directs the military to begin sending groups of about 150 attorneys—both uniformed and civilian—“as soon as practicable,” with the first batch expected to be identified within a week
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Why lawyers in Singapore do not wear wigs or address judges “My Lord”
By the early 1990s, these symbols of British tradition were formally abolished. It was a turning point that signaled the nation’s determination to chart its own legal identity.
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Address low salaries of state lawyers-AG tasks newly inaugurated LSB
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony in Accra, Dr. Ayine stressed that poor remuneration continues to undermine efficiency and fuel high attrition within the justice sector.
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Dr. Ayensu Danquah fights back in title dispute as lawyers accuse GTEC of bias
In a strongly worded letter dated August 13, her legal team, led by David K. Ametefe, accused GTEC of bias, impropriety, and overstepping its authority.
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CJ Torkornoo's suspension; Bar Council, Commonwealth lawyers demand and matters arising
In a statement issued on Friday, August 15, Dr. Ayine emphasized that the suspension is firmly rooted in Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution. He explained that the process will remain in force until an independent committee chaired by a Su...
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Solicitor struck off for misleading clients, tribunal over 'IT issues'
Banerjee, who joined the profession in 2010 and worked at Peterborough firm Hunt and Coombs, told a June 2022 tribunal hearing she had only just received an email from the defendant’s lawyers due to problems with her email security system.
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