Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 17-18 2023
Cases up for consideration are civil motions, writs, and civil appeals
DL News
Results for "World Justice Project"
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for May 3 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are writs, civil motions, civil appeals, and a criminal appeal
DL News
General
3 MPs submit proposed Climate Change Bill to Parliament
The Bill, which was presented by the MPs as private members on March 31, 2023, seeks to address the increasing threat of climate change and its related matters in Ghana.
DL News
Tech
Five ways technology can help law firms attract and retain talent
By thinking long-term and investing in technology, firms can transform their business operations to attract talent, support staff and stay ahead of the competition.
Legal Futures
Africa
How law firms can leverage bitcoin
Bitcoin and the Lightnight Network have the potential to transform the legal industry by introducing a new, decentralized and secure way of handling financial transactions.
LAW.COM
General
Axis Legal joins global law firms network, Multilaw as Ghana member
By joining a network of 90 member firms from more than 100 countries, Axis Legal seeks to be recognised by major directories for the work it has done and continues to do in Ghana, Multilaw said in a statement last Tuesday.
DL News
Tech
ChatGPT’s cyber-risks are just coming into focus
While it’s probably too soon to grasp the full extent of cybersecurity problems that these tools could pose, it’s likely that such AI chatbots could soon become the latest targets of bad actors
LAW.COM
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing February 28 - March 3, 2023
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration are civil motions, civil appeals, criminal appeals, a writ, and a chieftaincy appeal
DL News
Tech
UK law firm looking to hire GPT specialist
The UK firm is the latest in a host of law firms looking to find uses for the fast-developing chat technology.
LAW.COM
Others
Iran dancing couple given 10-year jail sentence
They were reportedly convicted for promoting corruption, prostitution, and propaganda.
BBC
Africa
Kenyan court convicts Venezuelan diplomat of murder
Dwight Sagaray, who was the Venezuelan embassy's first secretary, was found guilty of the killing of Olga Fonseca on 27 July 2012.
BBC
Africa
Arsenal fans arrested in Uganda after celebrating Manchester United victory
Police said they didn't have a permit to hold the procession which is a public order offence.
BBC
Europe
16 bizarre laws in England and Scotland
In London it is unlawful to slide on ice or shake dust off your carpet in the street It is illegal to buy alcohol after 10pm in Scotland and you could be fined £100 You are also not allowed to let your pet mate with another from the Royal F...
MailOnline
Africa
South Africa faces legal action over power crisis
They have given the government up to Friday to stabilise electricity supply or face legal action for contravening its duty to provide electricity.
BBC
Europe
Hong Kong activist's London lawyers receive rape and death threats
Lai, 75, who is a British citizen, has been in jail since 2020 and faces a trial on national security charges for sedition and colluding with foreign forces, related to the work of his online newspaper Apple Daily.
The Law Society Gazette
General
International Bar Association announces first woman president in 20 years
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil would also be the second woman to hold the position in the Association’s 76-year history
DL News
Europe
Utah shooting: A man killed his family after wife filed for divorce
The family of eight was found dead inside a rural home in Enoch City, Utah on Wednesday night during a welfare check at the property.
BBC
Europe
New Zealand imposes lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes
The law states that tobacco can't ever be sold to anybody born on or after January 1, 2009 - and from now on, the minimum age for buying cigarettes will keep going up and up.
Euronews
General
Police officer shot by Caprice robbers during special operation promoted
The officer in question has been promoted from the rank of Corporal to Sergeant with immediate effect.
DL News
US
Man jailed 21 years for shooting Lady Gaga’s dog walker
James Howard Jackson pleaded no contest – similar to a guilty plea – to attempted murder.
BBC