Tech
AI and Copyright: GIMPA Law Dean calls for modernization of Ghana’s framework
He called for the amendment of the provisions of the Copyright Act to acknowledge the transformative nature of AI-generated content on copyrightable works
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AI-powered "robot" lawyer will be first of its kind to represent defendant in US court
Joshua Browder, CEO of DoNotPay, said the company's AI-creation runs on a smartphone, listens to court arguments, and formulates responses for the defendant.
CBS News
Others
Turkey introduces jail terms for 'disinformation'
Turkey's parliament has adopted a media law introducing jail terms for spreading "disinformation." It also requires social networks and internet sites to hand over personal details of users.
DW
Africa
Nigeria: Rivers State gives women right to share family property
“I don’t know why it’s a taboo; because you’re a girl, because you’re a woman, you’re not entitled to inherit what belongs to your father."
The Nation
Tech
Meta Lawyers Question Role of State Attorneys General in Federal Antitrust Enforcement
Lawyers at Kellogg Hansen Todd Figel & Frederick argued that state attorneys general are not “sovereign enforcers of federal antitrust law” and are essentially no different than private plaintiffs in antitrust suits.
Law.com
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Inheritance rights: Duration of marriage before death of spouse immaterial – Minkah-Premo
e big question of whether the mothers of children who were not married to the fathers can benefit, unfortunately, in this current draft, no provision is made for it…..if you look at Article 22, it talks about spouses, it doesn’t talk about...
DL News
Courts
GPGC judgment debt: Attorney General requests formal CID investigation
“I request you to make an in-depth investigation into the full circumstances of the transaction and related matters and take such action as is consistent with law,” the AG’s request concludes
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US
Justice Department expands use of body-worn cameras by feds
The move is another step bringing the federal government closer to the widespread deployment of such video cameras in recent years by police departments across the US.
DL News
General
Ghana’s Legal Education Reform: Understanding the Shift from Makola Law
This write-up is not intended as a criticism of either system. Its purpose is simply to help readers understand the differences between the current Makola system and the new reform model, and to appreciate what changes may lie ahead.
Richard Osei Boateng
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GIMPA Law Dean named keynote speaker for 2026 NYU African Law conference
Organisers say the event will focus on how legal professionals across Africa are using the law to drive social change, strengthen democratic governance and improve public accountability.
DL News
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AB & David Africa named Law Firm of the Year for championing women in law
The pan-African business law firm received the accolade for what IAWL described as a consistent, intentional commitment to gender equality across its operations.
DL News
Tech
UK’s biggest law firms race to lead AI adoption
The biggest firms are also stacking their teams with AI specialists: among the top 20, those with a head of AI have grown from 35% of firms to 45% in the last year.
LawGazette
General
15 Must-Know Strategies to Pass the Ghana School of Law Entrance Examination with Ease
The exam is divided into two parts: Section A and Section B, each containing three questions. Candidates must answer at least two questions from each section.
Richard Osei Boateng
Others
Galamsey: Deporting, burning, rule of law-Ace Anan Ankomah writes
Section 99 of the MMA imposes two conditions precedent to deportation: the individual must (i) be convicted by a court for undertaking an illegal mining operation, and (ii) serve ‘the full sentence.’
Ace Anan Ankomah
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Poland Loses €320M Due to Judicial Reform Dispute
The court's decision, delivered on Wednesday, reinforced the European Commission's stance, stating, "In recovering the amounts payable, the Commission did not infringe EU law."
Lawyer Monthly
Tech
My Thoughts on AI in Law: A Legal Tech Engineer’s Perspective
Consider a young lawyer preparing for a high-stakes mock trial. They are faced with a complex case involving intricate legal principles, a multitude of evidence, and rapidly changing legislation. How do the envisioned features of Artificial...
Mark Amoah
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Mrs Fordjuor elected Fellow of International Academy of Family Law Lawyers
Mrs. Fordjuor’s experience as a lawyer spans two decades in dispute resolution, probate and intestate succession, family law, and property and real estate.
DL News
Tech
How poor cybersecurity practices limit your law firm’s success
With cybersecurity fast becoming a risk to businesses, it’s a law firm’s responsibility to safeguard the business against any attacks and not solely rely on the IT team to do all the work.
Lawyer Monthly
General
Private legal practitioner Victor Brobbey sworn in as Deputy Chair of NCCE
Until his new appointment, he served as Deputy Chairman on the NCCE Board from 2019.
DL News
Business
Read the law before you file documents at the ORC – Ntrakwah(Esq)
"So those of us here who have to file documents, the message is that we should read the law before we take a step.”
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