General
BELA to hold 2nd Kojo Bentsi-Enchill memorial lecture on September 7
“The lecture will provide a platform for industry experts to share their insights and opinions on the theme."
DL News
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Courts
Freezing of Cecilia Dapaah's bank accounts: Court to rule on OSP's confirmation request August 31
The former Minister is currently being investigated by the OSP on charges of corruption and corruption-related offences
DL News
Courts
The Cecilia Dapaah case: OSP’s freezing order, matters arising
Following her arrest by the office and the subsequent searches at her three(3) residential properties that led to the discovery of various cash sums
DL News
General
Guide to enhancing law firm productivity
High performance on a consistent basis is a tall task. But not impossible
Law Technology Today
US
US judge arrested in the fatal shooting of his wife
Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, 72, was arrested by homicide detectives on Thursday after they received reports of a shooting at the couple’s home.
CNN
Crime
Pastor arrested for alleged illegal mining at Twifo-Praso
He was arrested following a formal petition from the Minerals Commission alleging illegal mining activities in the area.
GNA
Courts
Ex-nat’l service personnel to pay GHC 6,000 in case against ex-banker boss, boyfriend
The new development follows an application filed by lawyers for First Atlantic Bank Ghana, asking the court to review the writ and exclude it from the case.
DL News
US
Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will
A Michigan Jury held the handwritten will found in the couch of Aretha Franklin's home is a valid will .This is the second will found in the home of the singer .Attorneys for two of Franklin's sons had asserted their half-brother Ted White...
BBC News
Supreme Court News
Stay within your lane – Supreme Court Justices caution EOCO
These statements of caution were given by the Justices in a civil motion involving Malik Ibrahim who is seeking a writ of Certiorari against the High Court, (Financial and Economic Crime Division)
DL News
US
Aretha Franklin's children in legal fight over handwritten wills found under sofa
One handwritten will was found under a sofa cushion, another in a locked cabinet - now a jury must decide which represents Aretha Franklin's final wishes.
Sky News
US
US judge appeared on TikTok lip-syncing rap and 'partially dressed', judicial conduct complaint says
The complaint says many of the videos included references to violence, sex and misogyny. The judge has 20 days to submit a written or formal answer.
Sky News
US
Affirmative action: US Supreme Court overturns race-based college admissions
The US Supreme Court has ruled that race can no longer be considered as a factor in university admissions.
BBC News, Washington
Africa
Nigeria: 10 years after, man drags neighbour to court for cutting tree
The complainant told the court that the defendant refused to apologise to him since cutting the three, so he decided to seek compensation.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Courts
Nkwanta North district: Evangelist sentenced 18 months over false pretence, stealing
Kidisil pleaded guilty to the crime and was convicted accordingly.
GNA
Crime
Koforidua: 23-year-old girl murdered by jilted lover
The gruesome murder, which occurred on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Junction 5 at the Trom Community, took place in the room of the deceased
DL News
US
Trump pleads not guilty to 37 federal criminal counts in classified documents case
Ex-president arraigned and charged in Miami court over allegations he mishandled classified documents
Guardian
Africa
Tinubu signs law on interest-free student loans
Local students in tertiary institutions such as universities, colleges and polytechnics will now be able to easily get interest-free loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to cover tuition fees
BBC
Supreme Court News
In Justice Jones Dotse’s Valedictory Judgment
According to the fact of the case, a dispute arose following the death of one Rev Emmanuel Dorgbadzi relative to the rightful person to administer his estate
DL News
Crime
EOCO declares 2 persons wanted
The two persons are Desmond Obukohwo and Nosa Justice Iyoha whose pictures were contained in a post by the EOCO in its post on Twitter on June 6, 2023, at exactly 2:55 pm.
DL News
Courts
Businessman jailed 12 months over bigamy
The court acquitted Narh on the charge of the threat of harm while noting that the prosecution was able to prove the offence of bigamy.
GNA