Courts
Duffuor withdraws suit against NDC primaries
The former Finance Minister withdrew his suit, indicating that his team would look to resolve the issues internally.
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US
Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen for $500m
The lawsuit comes amid escalating attacks from Trump allies on Cohen, who is a key witness in a New York investigation into the ex-president.
BBC
US
Lawyer accused of creating fake clients to get loans and gamble '24/7', claims ex-husband manipulated her
According to the suit, the lawyer allegedly spent $10 million in loans for fake clients to fund a Las Vegas lifestyle for six months.
Business Insider
Europe
British solicitor who defrauded clients of £1.7M jailed
Bilmes pleaded guilty to seven charges of fraud. Between November 2014 and October 2017 he dishonestly appropriated £1,767,322 from the client account of his firm.
Law Society Gazette
US
Trump faces criminal charges over alleged hush money payment to adult film actress
The former US president has called the indictment "political persecution" and his lawyers have said they will "vigorously fight" it.
Sky News
Africa
How law firms can leverage bitcoin
Bitcoin and the Lightnight Network have the potential to transform the legal industry by introducing a new, decentralized and secure way of handling financial transactions.
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Tech
UK law firm looking to hire GPT specialist
The UK firm is the latest in a host of law firms looking to find uses for the fast-developing chat technology.
LAW.COM
Courts
NDA procurement scandal: Accused persons granted GH¢ 2m bail each
The four are said to have circumvented the procurement process in the award to A&QS Consortium Limited under the implementation of the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP).
DL News
Courts
OSP charges CEO of Northern Development Authority, deputies, another over GH¢10.4m procurement scandal
The four are said to have circumvented the procurement process in the award to A&QS Consortium Limited under the implementation of the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP).
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General
Ablakwa petitions CHRAJ to investigate REV Kusi Boateng; Nat'l Cathedral Secretariat responds to allegation
The MP alleges a ‘scandalous’ transfer of GHS 2.6 million cash from the National Cathedral Secretariat to JNS Talent Centre Limited whose directors are said to be Johannes Eshun, Sheila Eshun, and Kwabena Adu Gyamfi who remains a mystery fi...
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Europe
Ex-Premier League star jailed over £8m fraud
Ex-Charlton Athletic player Richard Rufus was found guilty of fraud, money laundering and carrying out a regulated activity without authorisation.
BBC
Africa
Zimbabwe: Doctors and nurses face jail for striking as controversial Health Services Bill becomes law
The new law criminalises any collective job action which goes beyond 72 hours, and any member of the Health Service who breaches the Act shall be liable for a fine and a prison sentence
AllAfrica
Africa
Nigerian court sentences Peter Obi's campaign chief Doyin Okupe for money laundering
The court convicted Doyin Okupe on 26 counts of money laundering.
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General
Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong to be inducted as GSL Director
The event, which will be attended by high-powered dignitaries including the Chief Justice, His Lordship Kwasi Anin Yeboah, will be held at 10 am at the Ghana School of Law, Makola Campus.
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Europe
EU proposes special court to probe Russian actions in Ukraine
The aim would be to address crimes that wouldn’t fit under the mandate of the International Criminal Court.
Bloomberg
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing November 29 - 30, 2022
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration include writs, civil motions, civil appeals, and a reference motion
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US
US: Founder of cyberfraud prevention company sentenced to prison for defrauding investors
Mr. Rogas, who was primarily responsible for the company’s fundraising activities is also accused of personally benefiting from approximately $17.5 million of investor funds.
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Crime
Ex-Goldman banker, Asante Berko arrested over alleged bribery scheme
Mr. Berko is accused of conspiring with at least two Ghanaian officials and four others in a bribery scheme that benefited Goldman, himself and a Turkish energy company.
Bloomberg
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses Abronye's 'double salary' suit against Haruna Iddrisu, 9 other MPs and former ministers
The applicant was seeking a declaration from the apex court relative to alleged double salaries taken by these persons when they served as MPs as well as ministers.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing November 1- 2, 2022
The particular cases up for consideration include writs, civil motions, civil appeals, and a reference motion
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