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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Digital tax stamps will enhance tax compliance among industries – AGI
He stated that the industry’s technique of purchasing stamps and fastening them to the goods was time-consuming and expensive to maintain.
GNA
Africa
Two Nigerian nationals sentenced in the US over $2m internet fraud scam
“Beginning in 2016 through May 2021, Olumide Obidare, 29, and Stephen Oseghale, 29, conspired with each other to use fictitious and stolen identities to engage in business email compromise (BEC) fraud schemes."
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Africa
ECOWAS court accepts Ghana’s late defence in Torkonoo case
The decision means the Attorney-General’s response, though filed after the deadline set by the court, will remain part of the proceedings.
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General
Cease from transmitting anti-LGBTQ bill to President until Supreme Court case is resolved - Presidency to Parliament
The plea comes amidst two pending applications for an order of interlocutory injunction currently under review by the Supreme Court.
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Courts
Dismissed Circuit Court judge sues Judicial Service, Chief Justice, says removal from office unlawful
In his application filed at the High Court (Human Rights Division), Mr. Asiedu is seeking a declaration that his removal from office as a Circuit Court judge is unlawful.
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Africa
Mali police storm jail to free detained commander
The Malian Association of Human Rights (AMDH) said it was “deeply shocked” and called it a serious attack on the rule of law.
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General
Presidency receives petition for removal of CJ
The civil society group had petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice to investigate the Chief Justice following accusations by one lawyer, Akwasi Afrifa that he had requested a $5m bribe to influence a case in hi...
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General
Lawyer chases compensation for persons affected by demolition at Abuja CMB
A lawyer representing some squatters at Abuja CMB in Accra has vowed to seek legal redress over the demolition of structures belonging to his clients.
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Supreme Court News
Secretly recording a telephone conversation with others is a breach of their right to privacy, unconstitutional, inadmissible - Supreme Court
"To allow such deliberate violation of rights would encourage litigants to sidestep the rules of evidence and thereby undermine the integrity of court proceedings and bring the administration of justice into disrepute. "
Richard Osei Boateng
General
On World Refugee Day: Whoever, Wherever, Whenever they may be
According to the UNHCR, over 100 million people are now forcibly displaced around the world in light of the war in Ukraine, which is the fastest displacement crisis in recent times.
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General
Legal Aid in need of aid to perform legal duties
It handled cases including intestate succession, insurance claims, matrimonial matters, debt collections and child maintenance.
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Courts
Ground Up Chale sues Kwesi Arthur , seeks over GH¢10m in damages
The plaintiffs are asking the court to declare portions of Kwesi Arthur’s post defamatory, order their removal, restrain any further publication of similar statements, and compel a public retraction and apology presented with the same visib...
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Courts
NAM1 tells court his gold-buying business was licensed, vows to produce documents
Under cross-examination, he rejected claims that he traded without approval, arguing that his firm, A2, was duly incorporated and licensed to undertake activities including gold purchasing, value addition and exports.
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Tech
Robotic falcon maker loses £100,000 to cyber criminals
The tech-savvy grandfather said he was targeted by fraudsters when his family business was struggling to cope with a 95% fall in its turnover
BBC
General
Establishment of CIRA implies need for a new set of professionals – Prof. Justice Date-Bah
"Administrators and restructuring officers are going to take charge of running distressed companies on a temporal basis. Not all lawyers, accountants, or bankers can run a business,”
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General
CHRAJ demands urgent action on Anti-Witchcraft Bill after child abuse incident
CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal appealed during a forum on Wednesday, July 23, commemorating five years since the horrific mob lynching of Akua Denteh in Ghana’s Northern Region.
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Crime
OSP reinstates 'Wanted' status for Ken Ofori-Atta over missed appearance
This marks a significant reversal for Ofori-Atta, who had previously been removed from the OSP's wanted list following assurances by his legal representatives that he would report in person by the specified date.
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Business
Shell wins landmark court case against cutting carbon emissions
The Court of Appeal in The Hague determined that it could not conclusively prove that Shell had a "social standard of care" compelling it to cut emissions by 45% or any specific target, though it acknowledged that the company has a duty to...
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General
Ghana to introduce Bill to give effect to Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
The Statute sets out the crimes falling within the jurisdiction of the ICC, the rules of procedure and the mechanisms for States to cooperate with the ICC.
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