Tech
Open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots, EU orders Meta
The directive means Meta must reopen the WhatsApp for Business API to third-party general-purpose AI assistants under the same conditions that existed before access was blocked.
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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
General
CASE STUDY: INSOLVENCY AND CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING OF THE BANKS IN GHANA
Between the years 2017 and 2019, Ghana’s banking sector underwent an unprecedented period of reform which was prompted by widespread regulatory breaches, poor governance, undercapitalization, and unsustainable lending practices.
Ama Anima Konadu
General
Full Speech: Bar president, Yaw Acheampong Boafo at 2022 annual Bar Conference
This year’s event which is underway in Ho in the Volta Region has been theme “Ghana's Democracy under the Fourth Republic: Gains, Challenges and Prospects.”
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Courts
Submit applications to access unclaimed funds paid into court by parties – CJ invites legitimate claimants
In a notice signed by the Chief Justice, he notes that these monies have been lodged in deposit accounts of the Judicial Service but some of the orders did not carry any formal further directive for investments of the funds by the courts.
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ADR Coordinator calls for expansion of ADR system as three regions record low patronage
In some areas in the Bono, Bono-East, and Ahafo Regions, even with relatively high populations, they were without a court-connected ADR system.
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General
Allow lawyers to advertise-Prof Richard Oppong
According to him, the current regime of restriction limits access to justice in Ghana.
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General
New Law School campus progressing steadily – 70 Per cent of foundation done
“We have to pre-finance but that has to be done through borrowing from the banks
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Africa
Dubai ruler had ex-wife’s phone hacked – UK court
A senior member of NSO’s management team called Mrs Blair from Israel on 5 August 2020 to inform her that “it had come to their attention that their software may have been misused to monitor the mobile phones of Baroness Shackleton and HRH...
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Seizing and accessing mobile phone content of Citi FM journalists illegal – Samson Lardy
A Private Legal Practitioner, Samson Lardi Anyenini, says the decision by some National Security operatives to seize and access the content of the mobile phones of Citi News’ Caleb Kudah and Zoe Abu-Baidoo was illegal.
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Others
British songwriters who accuse The Weeknd of song-theft take dispute to the Ninth Circuit appeals court
British songwriters Brian Clover and Scott McCulloch have asked the good old Ninth Circuit – everyone’s favourite circuit, surely – to revive their song-theft lawsuit against that notable – although only alleged – song thief The Weeknd. Cal...
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Others
The principle of quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit
This article argues that the maxim quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit has increasingly been relied upon by litigants as a shield to establish claims of possession through physical acts upon land, thereby exposing potential purchasers who f...
ENK Danquah-Acheampong, LLM, BL, LL.B. Lawyer | Legal Researcher | Author
Others
The Key Role of Due Diligence in Corporate Restructuring Transactions in Ghana
In Ghana, corporate restructuring, such as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, is essential in shaping the business environment. However, these transactions carry inherent risks and complexities, making thorough due diligence necessary...
Ofori Eric Kwaah
US
US contractor charged with spying for Ethiopia
The department did not name the African country he was allegedly spying for, but it was identified by the New York Times and other US media outlets as Ethiopia.
BBC
Business
Debt collectors in US can now DM you on social media
Collection calls rank as the biggest pet peeve of American consumers, with the CFPB receiving more complaints about debt collectors every year than on any other issue.
CBS
General
AG proposes scheme to make lawyers available to protect suspects’ rights at police stations
According to Dr Ayine, the early stages of criminal proceedings are particularly important because decisions taken during police investigations and initial court appearances can have serious consequences for a suspect's liberty.
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Courts
A-G moves to set aside Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s travel permit
In the affidavit supporting the application, the Attorney-General argues that the accused allegedly sought to rely on an order from a differently constituted High Court in separate proceedings to access funds held in frozen accounts.
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AT WHAT STAGE CAN THE CHIEF JUSTICE HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTENT OF THE PETITION FOR HIS/HER REMOVAL?
On 27th March 2025, the Law Platform reported that the Learned Chief Justice had written to the President of the Republic, H.E John Dramani Mahama, the Chairman of the Council of State, Hon. Doe Adjaho and the Former Chief Justice, who is a...
Mark Addey
Tech
Bridging the digital divide: The future of legal education in Ghana
As Ghana charts its course towards a brighter, more inclusive future, the integration of technology into legal education stands as a beacon of hope - a testament to the nation’s unwavering commitment to innovation and progress.
Rowland Anafu
Europe
UK: Paralegal faces prison sentence for passing sensitive data to criminals
Rachel Simpson, 39, pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court to two counts of misconduct in public office and 29 counts of unauthorised access of computer systems.
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