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Chief Justice inaugurates Chemu SHS Justice Club
Chief Justice Torkornoo stressed that besides imparting an understanding of the rule of law, the club would help students navigate the complexities of legal matters
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Courts
Food Sovereignty’s injunction application against approval of 14 GMO products dismissed
The application, filed by Food Sovereignty Ghana and others against the National Biosafety Authority (NBA), aimed to halt the registration of these GMO crops.
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Courts
Court dismisses injunction against NBA for approving registration of 14 new GM crops
The court presided over by Her Ladyship, Justice Barbara Tetteh-Charway in dismissing the application on Tuesday April 30, 2024, acknowledged the NBA’s diligence in executing its statutory mandate
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GIMPA Law Faculty Appointed to Prestigious U.S. University Positions
Two faculty members of the school's law faculty have been selected for visiting professorships at notable American law schools, reflecting GIMPA's increasing contribution to global legal education.
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Renowned Ghanaian lawyer reported dead after scuba diving in Dubai
She collapsed shortly upon returning to her hotel and died afterward.
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Finance Ministry wants President Akufo-Addo to defer assent to Anti-LGBTQI Bill
It has also suggested an effective engagement with conservative countries, including the Arab countries and China, to trigger resources to fill in the potential financial gaps likely to be created by the passage of the bill.
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SONA 2024: Full Speech by President Akufo Addo
The address, mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, was delivered by the President in the Chamber of Parliament on Tuesday, 27th February, 2024
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Africa
South Africa’s parliament impeaches top judge John Hlophe
An investigation found that John Hlophe, the leading judge in Western Cape province, tried to influence justices at the country's top court in a case relating to former President Jacob Zuma.
BBC
Europe
UK: Solicitor fined for failing to spot cyber fraud
A British solicitor was fined by the country's Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for inappropriate handling of a fraudulent payment as part of a conveyancing cyber scam.
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Tech
Amazon fined for 'excessive' surveillance of workers
The CNIL said Amazon France Logistique, which manages warehouses, recorded data captured by workers' handheld scanners.
BBC
Tech
Cyber threats for law firms in 2024
Cybercrime is a clear and present danger and it could have a catastrophic impact on firms and their clients if appropriate plans are not put into place to stop it
Legal Futures
US
Trump’s legal defeat in Colorado may turn into political gold
The Colorado Supreme Court's ruling to disqualify the former president from the Republican Party's upcoming primary ballot is yet another unprecedented moment in US politics.
BBC
Tech
EU takes action against Elon Musk's X over disinformation
Digital commissioner Thierry Breton set out the alleged infringements in a post on the social media platform.
BBC
Tech
European Union reaches agreement on landmark legislation to regulate AI
The agreement to support the “AI Act” on Friday came after nearly 38 hours of negotiations between lawmakers and policymakers.
Aljazeera
General
Lands Commission IT system shuts down for over 3 weeks
The system, which has been down for three weeks now, is seriously affecting land registration, stamp duty, lawyers-clients work, and the work of the Commission’s staff.
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Tech
5 ways technology for lawyers streamlines processes
Legal professionals can improve efficiency and client satisfaction by using these new technologies. If justice is to be served more efficiently and more widely in the modern day, the legal sector must develop to keep pace with technological...
Lawyer Monthly
Europe
UK officials use AI to decide on issues from benefits to marriage licences
Civil servants and a handful of police forces are using AI in a range of areas, but especially when it comes to helping them make decisions over welfare, immigration and criminal justice
The Guardian
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Ghana ranked 61 out of 142 in 2023 Rule of Law Index, drops 3 spots from previous year
The Rule of Law Index by the World Justice Project (WJP) is part of an annual series of measuring people’s perceptions and experiences of the rule of law in 142 countries and jurisdictions, covering 95% of the world’s population.
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Tech
Google Pixel’s face-altering photo tool sparks AI manipulation debate
In the age of the smartphone, digital edits on the fly to improve photos have become commonplace, from boosting colours to tweaking light levels.
BBC
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When and when not to opt for arbitration
Some contracts favour arbitration as the favourable method of resolving a dispute, while others favour the option of litigation in the court as the simplest and quickest way to resolve the problem
Lawyer Monthly