Supreme Court News
Barker Vormawor’s case: IGP, AG dragged to Supreme Court
They are praying the apex court to rule on the decision of the prosecution to put their client before a court with no jurisdiction to grant bail.
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Courts
Drama in court as Oliver Barker spends 2 more weeks on remand
During Court proceedings on Monday, February 28, 2022, Mr. Oliver is alleged to have made some comments about the court which got the presiding judge walking the accused out of the courtroom.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court from Feb 22-23, 2022: Cases and motions
The Supreme Court will this week starting February 22, 2022, consider a number of cases and motions. All these are within the Court’s Appellate Jurisdiction, Original Jurisdiction, Reference Jurisdiction, and Review Jurisdiction.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court from Feb 15-16,2022: Motions and Appeal
On February 15-16, 2022, the apex Court of Ghana will sit mainly on motions, both civil and appeals. According to court sources, the following are to be expected.
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Courts
Alleged Extortion: Captain Smart bail process not completed
According to the prosecution, the charges relate to alleged extortion from a Tema-based Businessman, Ahmed Kwabena Nkrumah a sum of $10,000 and ¢50,000 in December 2021 and January 12, 2022, respectively.
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General
Government abolishes road tolls in 2022 budget
Revenue generated from road tolls are mainly used to finance, fix and maintain public roads.
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Opinion
Are Litigation Lawyers Working for Their Court Clerks?
The article discusses the vital yet underappreciated role of law clerks in Ghanaian litigation practice, highlighting financial risks associated with their responsibilities due to a lack of oversight. It proposes measures such as digital pa...
Dennis Adjei Dwomoh Esq.
Opinion
Covid-19, Legal Practice and its implications for Judicial Decision-making
The venerable Justice Sir Dennis Adjei considers the implications of the COVID-19 on judicial decision making in Ghana. What has changed and what new things can we expect?
JUSTICE DENNIS ADJEI
Courts
Wontumi’s defence to rely on investigator as ‘star witness’ in Nnimire Forest case
Defence lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi told the court that the defence intended to treat the investigator as its “star witness.” He said this had become necessary after the State withdrew two of its witnesses.
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Business
Burger King Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy After $100M Financial Crisis
In court documents, the company revealed it owes tens of millions of dollars and has more than 200 unpaid creditors. This collapse adds to a growing trend of financial trouble sweeping through the fast-food world.
Lawyer Monthly
US
Lady Gaga Sued for Allegedly Copying Mayhem Album Logo—Trademark Battle Begins
The lawsuit claims that Gaga—whose real name is Stefani Germanotta—was contacted about the alleged similarity before the album’s release but proceeded with the design anyway.
Lawyer Monthly
Courts
Court orders 37 Military Hospital to release report on death of 48-year-old man to family
The Court presided over by Justice Charles Ekow Baiden, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting as an additional High Court Judge, ordered that the report should be released within 10 days
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Courts
JB murder trial: You did not author DNA report –Defence lawyer tells Consultant
The accused persons, Daniel Asiedu aka sexy dondon and Vincent Bossu aka Junior Agogo have been charged with the murder of the former Member of Parliament. Additionally, the two are facing a charge of conspiracy to rob.
DL News
General
Hon. Sosu appointed Executive Member of African Bar Association
Also a lawyer, Mr. Sosu has been specifically appointed to the position of Vice-Chairman of the Trade, Investment, and Business Immigration Committee of the association.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court adjourns Assin-North MP’s appeal to Feb. 10
When the court sat yesterday, February 8, the MP’s lawyer, Mr. Tsatsu Tsikata told the court that even though he received the affidavit on February 3, he is expected to respond in seven days according to rule 64 (2) of the Supreme Court rul...
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General
Commercial Law in Ghana: Sourcebook to be launched Feb 3
The book according to the authors, seeks to highlight Ghanaian case law and explain how it could be used in commercial law practice.
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Opinion
Of Section 315 (3) of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30); Review of the Decision Of Augustine Yeboah vrs. Attorney-General, Dictum of Parker Yarney J.
The article reviews Augustine Yeboah v Attorney-General and examines when a prison sentence begins where a convicted person absconds before serving the sentence. It argues that the period spent at large must not count towards the sentence a...
Frederick Gurah Sampson
Opinion
Digital Fluency: The New Bar for Modern Lawyers in Ghana
This article emphasizes the urgent need for digital fluency among Ghanaian lawyers, highlighting how lack of digital skills undermines legal practice, client service, and access to modern courts. It calls for systemic reforms in legal educa...
Dennis Adjei Dwomoh
Opinion
Blue Law: An Insight
The interesting subject of Blue laws is the focus of this article, including its applications in Ghanaian law
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Entrapment in Investigative Journalism, Uncovering the Truth or Distorting Reality? - A Case Study of His Lordship Justice Paul Uuter Dery & 2 ors vrs The Republic of Ghana Suit No: ECW/CCJ/APP/42/16 (Ecowas Community Court of Justice)
This article critically examines the ethical and legal implications of using entrapment in investigative journalism, focusing on a case involving Ghanaian judges accused of corruption following an undercover investigation by journalist Anas...
Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo Esq