General
Judiciary to establish tax court to prosecute tax cases
The Judiciary has plans to establish a tax court to deal with the prosecution of tax cases.
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US
Supreme Court Hands Google a Landmark Win — and Hollywood a Huge Concern
Google can let out a huge sigh of relief now that the Supreme Court has saved the tech giant from billions of dollars in damages in a long-lasting lawsuit brought by Oracle over computer code used to build the Android operating system.
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Europe
Turkey’s withdrawal from women violence treaty goes to court
Istanbul, Turkey – With a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on March 20, Turkey’s exit from the Council of Europe’s Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence was sudden but not u...
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Africa
Ivory Coast’s ex-President Gbagbo free to go home after ICC acquittal
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has upheld the acquittal of the Ivory Coast’s ex-President Laurent Gbagbo on charges of crimes against humanity.
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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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US
FTC Lawyer Sues Over Writing Credits on Liam Neeson Movie
Nick May says he optioned a screenplay to the Ozark co-creator and now finds himself out of the writing credits.
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Others
Brazil fines Apple $2 million for not including charger with iPhone 12 series
Brazilian consumer watchdog has fined Apple $2 million for not including a charger in the newly-launched iPhone 12 series, accusing the tech giant of allegedly engaging in misleading advertising, selling a device without the charger and unf...
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General
Don’t approve new fuel levies – COPEC to MPs
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has asked that Members of Parliament throw out the new levies on petroleum products.
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Africa
Supporters of Senegal opposition leader clash with police during court appearance on rape charge
Supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Friday clashed with Senegalese police when they attempted to gather to protest his arrest for “disturbing public order and participating in an unauthorized demonstration.” Sonko was charged f...
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General
Criticise us, but don’t insult us – Justice Kulendi tells journalists
A Justice of the Supreme Court , Justice Yonny Kulendi, says judges have no problem with the media criticising their decisions, but those criticisms must be constructive and devoid of insult and personality attacks.
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General
We cannot legalise okada – Transport Minister-designate
Transport Minister-designate, Kwasi Ofori Asiamah, has reiterated that the government will not be legalising the commercial use of motorcycles popularly known as okada.
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General
National Security, Police shut down LGBTQ office on Akufo-Addo's orders
Amidst the raging controversy regarding the opening of an office by members of the Lesbians Gays Bisexuals Transgender Queer and Intersexed community (LGBTQI), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has ordered for the swift closure of same...
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Election Petition
Election petition: Jean Mensa won’t testify – Supreme Court
The seven-member panel of the Supreme Court has ruled that the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa is free not to testify in the ongoing election petition.
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Election Petition
It will be an affront to justice if Jean Mensa isn’t cross-examined – Tsatsu Tsikata
Tsatsu Tsikata, John Mahama’s lawyer in the election petition, is livid over the refusal by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, to testify in the election petition hearing.
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General
GBA wants claims of some lawyers in Ashanti Region taking their clients’ wives investigated
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) is calling for a probe into claims that some lawyers in the Ashanti Region are taking their clients’ wives from them.
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Election Petition
Akufo-Addo’s lawyer carries his bag after public backlash
Spokesperson for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in the 2020 presidential election petition before the Supreme Court, Frank Davies, courted public criticism when a picture of him followed by a soldier carrying his bag at the apex cour...
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Courts
Kenyan High Court rules that lawyers are essential workers during COVID-19 lockdown
A Kenyan High Court in Nairobi, the country’s capital, has ruled that lawyers in the country be exempted from the curfew order imposed by the government to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
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Opinion
The Propriety or Otherwise Of Order 73 Of CI 47 in Light of Ex Parte PPE Ltd & Paul Juric and Martin Kpebu (No.1)
This article evaluates Order 73 of CI 47 in the context of Ghana's 1992 Constitution, focusing on its implications for personal liberty under Article 14(1)(c). It argues that Order 73's allowance for civil defendants' arrest conflicts with...
Her Honour Sedinam Awo Kwadam & Emmanuel Babuboa
Opinion
Right to Sue on Behalf of the Family: Settled Principles & Unsettling Surprises
The article discusses the legal principle in Ghana concerning the capacity of family members to sue and be sued regarding family property. It examines historical and modern interpretations, significant case law, and statutory provisions.
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Stay of Proceedings of A Case: A Legal Gymnastics Tool to Delay Proceedings Before a Trial Court?
The article explains that merely filing a repeat application for stay of proceedings, or an application for certiorari or prohibition, does not automatically halt proceedings before a trial court. A stay only arises where the trial or appel...
Francis Obiri