US
Universal TV Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Replacing Employee Who Got COVID-19
An electrical technician who worked in the TV industry says he was fired while in the hospital right before Christmas.
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Africa
New association promotes in-house legal opportunities
In-house legal roles offer African lawyers greater room for self-expression and career progression, said speakers at the launch of the African Corporate & Government Counsel Forum.
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General
Father vows to sue Achimota School for denying admission to his son because of dreadlocks
Ras Aswad Nkrabeah, father of one of the teenagers with dreadlocks has taken to Facebook to threaten a lawsuit against the prestigious public school which according to whim, maintains that its rules frown on the wearing of dreadlocks.
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Crime
COVID-19 protocols breached: Two women fined GH¢2,800 for organising strip dancing night
The two women, Selina Dede and Alberta Abrokwa were fined GH¢2,800 for organising a strip dancing night and in default, the convicted persons would serve 6 months imprisonment each.
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General
Domelevo’s ‘constructive dismissal’ started last year – Kwaku Azar
A US-based lawyer, Professor Kwaku Asare, has suggested that events surrounding the removal of the Auditor General, Daniel Yao Domelevo show that the government’s ultimate plan has always been to have him removed from office.
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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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General
Review laws to criminalise homosexuality – Chief Imam
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Usumanu Nuhu Sharubutu has urged the government to consider the immediate review of the country’s laws to criminalise homosexuality.
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General
Organising weddings at home illegal – Lawyer reacts to Nsiah-Asare’s advice
A private legal practitioner, Sylvester Assan says asking people to organise weddings at home, will be promoting illegal marriages.
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Europe
German record industry secures another injunction against a stream manipulation outfit
The German record industry has secured another injunction ordering a company to stop providing stream manipulation services. Too much of this and everyone will have to start getting actual fans to listen to their music.
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Election Petition
Election petition: Asiedu Nketia’s allegations are unduly scandalous – Akoto Ampaw
The Lead Counsel of President Akufo-Addo in the election petition, Akoto Ampaw has described as scandalous the witness statement of the 2020 Presidential Candidate of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama.
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Election Petition
What Dr. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, the 2nd Witness of the Petitioner, will be saying in court
In his witness statement, Dr. Michael Kpessa-Whyte states that he was in the strongroom during the collation of the election results and noticed some irregularities which he brought to the attention of John Mahama and Mrs Jean Mensa who ass...
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Opinion
The Ineffectiveness of Criminal Prosecution in Tax Recovery in Ghana: Insights from the Case of The Republic v. Warren Oil Company Limited
This article examines the limitations of criminal prosecution in recovering unpaid taxes in Ghana, using the case of The Republic v. Warren Oil Company Limited as a focal point. It argues that the punitive measures in the Revenue Administra...
Rebecca Eduafo-Abraham, Esq.
Opinion
Of language and Copyright: Defe Defe, Pasaa, Pasaa, Doso, Doso
This article critically examines the copyright dispute between Team Eternity and Kwame Mickey over a song’s chorus. It explores whether the phrase “Manhyia Nyame anka .. yay3/abonsam /ay3 defe defe” is copyrightable and if the similarities...
Samuel Appiah Darko
Opinion
Essential things to know about Separability of arbitration agreement
The author examines the notion of separability of arbitration agreement within the realm of contracts, bringing further clarity to the doctrine and advocating for the rejection of this antiquated and impractical idea
Michael Sumaila
Opinion
The new 'procedure' for payment of money out of court: A trick or a treat?
This article discusses the procedure that a party in a court case has to follow in order to pay money into court for the other party. It outlines the steps to follow to withdraw money that has been paid into court for a party.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
GOGO’s TAKE On Republic v OSP, Ex Parte Peter Hyde (Part 2 of 3)
The article argues that the court’s ruling is fundamentally flawed because it assumes, without first proving, that the Office of the Special Prosecutor must receive prosecutorial authority through an Executive Instrument. It contends that A...
Stephen Kwaku Asare
Opinion
Realizing A Mortgaged Property without a Mortgage Deed – Insights from the Borrowers & Lenders Act, 2020
This article examines whether a lender can realize mortgaged property under the Borrowers and Lenders Act, 2020 without executing a new mortgage deed for each facility. It highlights that a valid registered security, even without a fresh de...
Hassan S. Diabate
Opinion
Judicial review gets a shot in the arm in Ex parte Hoda Holdings Ltd.
This article discusses the decision in Ex parte Hoda Holdings Ltd and posits that, the decision is the latest refreshing ‘treatise’ on the concept of judicial review in Ghana
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Why you must conduct a litigation search before buying a land in Ghana
It is widely accepted among land purchasers in Ghana that, there is a need to go an extra mile in due diligence before paying money to any person or entity who purports to own a land in Ghana primarily due to the dicey nature of our land ac...
Victor Owusu Asante Esq
Opinion
The Judicial Powers of the Judicial Committee of a Traditional Council
This article examines the judicial powers of the Judicial Committee of a Traditional Council in Ghana, outlining its composition, jurisdiction, appointment process, and adjudicatory functions in chieftaincy disputes. It also discusses appea...
Richard Appiah Kubi