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Sebastian Agbo; Tema High Court registrar dismissed
A notice signed by the Judicial Secretary, Justice Cynthia Pamela Addo notes that Mr. Agbo fraudulently prepared thirty(30) Court orders which is a major offense
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Lagos court grants wives equal rights over husbands’ properties
The court ruled that “indirect contributions of a wife to the marital property should not be quantified in monetary terms in order to entitle her to a share of the property”.
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Engage good lawyers to pursue cases- CJ tells NLC
Speaking during a courtesy call on him by the NLC, Justice Anin Yeboah noted that the failure to resolve labor disputes via administrative tribunals remains a great challenge
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Business
Expand your knowledge, understanding of new Insurance Act – CJ tells Judges
“As judges, we are mandated to resolve all disputes and legalities that may come before us under the Act and we should be able to resolve them in accordance and purpose for which the Act was enacted,”
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Make pro-bono services a requirement for renewing lawyers’ licences – SC Justice to GBA
“Lawyers are expensive. To access a good quality lawyer, you need to pay some fees beyond the reach of ordinary people. "
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US
Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court says draft abortion ruling authentic
Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court says draft abortion ruling authentic
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President Akufo-Addo petitioned to remove High Court Judge
According to the five-page document of the petition, Maria O’ Sullivan claims the Judge abused her office and privileges by procuring policemen to intimidate staff of Mariville Homes Limited.
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Crime
Jammeh To Justice coalition disappointed with reparations allocated to victims
The Jammeh To Justice Ghana Coalition, says it is disappointed in the amount of money allotted by the Gambian government to families of victims who were killed under ex-Gambian president Yahya Jammeh
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100 good lawyers are better than having 6 million lousy lawyers – Sophia Akuffo
In 2019, Justice Sophia Akuffo said no matter the expansion made, the General Legal Council will not open the floodgates for the admission of students who did not meet the requirement.
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Asia
Hong Kong: First person charged under national security law found guilty
These freedoms are enshrined in Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, the Basic Law, which was meant to last until 2047
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Courts
Court dismisses sacked FDA Lawyer’s injunction, gives “Okay” for airing “The Returned Bribe” documentary
Justice William Boampong has ruled that JoyNews can broadcast “The Returned Bribe” documentary
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Ofori-Atta’s SML case adjourned after private hearing request by OSP
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng requested an in-camera hearing when the case was called on Tuesday, September 29. Justice Francis Apangabonu Achibonga met the lawyers in his chambers before returning to announce the adjournment.
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Court fixes August 17 to hear stay application in Abdul Hanan trial
The date was set after defence counsel failed to appear when the matter was called on August 12.
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Supreme Court News
Greater Accra courts to suspend sitting on Tuesday, Thursday for Supreme Court at 150 Events
The directive was contained in a letter dated July 23, 2026, and signed by the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, on behalf of the Chief Justice.
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Supreme Court not part of July 14 court excusal of lawyers- Judicial Secretary
In a circular dated July 12, the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, said the Chief Justice had directed that the Supreme Court should be excluded from the court attendance excusal granted in connection with the 2026 Law Week Celebration.
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Sky Train trial: Court orders Asamoah, Ameyaw-Akumfi to open defence
Former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi had asked the court to end the trial without requiring them to open their defence.
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Supreme Court Defines Limits of "Public Service," Denies Enhanced Pension to Former State Attorney
The Supreme Court, in a judgment authored by Justice Mensah, rejected the "Commercial Venture" Test argument. The Court held that the legal status of an entity is determined by its "pith and substance" and the statutes governing it, rather...
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5-year voting ban for electoral offenders constitutional- Supreme Court
In a unanimous decision, a seven-member panel led by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie held that the case brought by human rights activist Fred Akweter lacked merit.
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No more Mini Calls: Lawyers to be called in October, March in same style, form, funfair
Under the new structure, lawyers called in March will go through the same pre-call activities, including the Call Dinner, as those in the October Call.
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Ghana School of Law admits 376 new students into Kumasi campus
The induction ceremony was held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and signalled the beginning of what school officials described as a demanding year of professional preparation.
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