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Pakistan blasphemy: Student sentenced to death over Whatsapp messages
The court in Punjab Province said he had shared blasphemous pictures and videos with the intention to outrage the religious feelings of Muslims.
BBC
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US
What are bump stocks? US Supreme Court weighs Trump-era ban on gun attachments
The Trump administration banned the devices by classifying them as machine guns after they were used in the deadliest mass shooting in US history.
BBC
General
Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
The bill passed on Wednesday, seeks to criminalise LGBTQ practices and advocacy.
DL News
Others
Australia: Retired bishop charged with child sex crimes
One of Australia's most senior Catholics stands accused of committing several sexual offenses against children. The 74-year-old emeritus bishop was arrested after a Vatican investigation.
DW
General
National Blood Service referred to AG over alleged GH¢130,000 procurement infractions
The Report says the National Blood Service (NBS) had engaged in the procurement of goods and services totaling over GH¢130,000 without following proper procurement procedures
GNA
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court declines Opuni’s invitation to prohibit judge from hearing his case
In dismissing the case, the five-member panel presided over by Pwamang JSC noted that it was not convinced of the applicant’s allegation of bias on the part of the judge.
DL News
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Ghana fined $15,000 over fans clash at AFCON
The decision to impose the fine on Ghana was taken after an official report was made by the Safety and Security team at the tournament
DL News
General
Carruthers Tetteh: Visually-impaired lawyer appointed UCC lecturer
Mr. Tetteh in 2022, was among the 844 lawyers who were called to the Bar in November of that year.
DL News
Tech
Pulitzer Prize winners join 'nonfiction authors' lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoft
The complaint accused OpenAI and Microsoft of exploiting “the elements of protectable expression” in copyrighted works, including “the choice and order of words and sentences, syntax, flow, themes, and paragraph and story structure, as well...
LAW.COM
General
University Administrators raise concerns over decline in academic freedom
GAUA complained about political interference in university governance and overregulation by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
citinewsroom
General
Adjiriganor residents petition CDS over use of soldiers as private guards
The petition, written on their behalf by counsel Dalrymple Hayfron and copied to the police, indicates that Lotus Garden and Events Centre has been engaging the services of soldiers to intimidate residents.
DL News
Tech
Dennislaw Founder Advocates for Relaxed Conditions for Startups in Government Contract Bidding
The Accra LawTech hangout brought together lawyers, law students and tech enthusiasts around the capital for spirited conversations on the future of legal tech in Ghana
DL News
Tech
Meta is child abuse 'breeding ground', lawsuit claims
Raul Torrez said his office had set up fake accounts that were sent phallic pictures and "solicitations".
BBC
General
Beyond the courtroom: Exploring non-litigation careers
For graduates prepping for the bar exam, it’s crucial to consider the area or specialty of law you wish to practice in as knowing your options can help shape your future career.
Lawyer Monthly
Tech
Undisclosed use of ChatGPT to draft Ordinance in Brazil sparks debate
Ramiro Rosário, a councilman in the southern city of Porto Alegre, bragged on X, formerly Twitter, last week that he had concocted a proposal with the help of ChatGPT.
LAW.COM
General
It’s good A-G is going to appeal Aisha Huang ruling – Martin Kpebu
The Chinese national was sentenced to four and a half years in prison in addition to a fine of GH₵48,000 by an Accra High Court on Monday, December 4, 2023.
MYJOYONLINE
Crime
Ghana Revenue Authority confiscates GH¢7.9m worth of illicit tobacco products
The GRA said investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for the illicit trade.
GNA
Europe
UK Supreme Court rejects Rishi Sunak’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
Judges uphold appeal court ruling over risk to deported refugees and deals blow to PM’s ‘stop the boats’ strategy
The Guardian
General
Lands Commission IT system shuts down for over 3 weeks
The system, which has been down for three weeks now, is seriously affecting land registration, stamp duty, lawyers-clients work, and the work of the Commission’s staff.
DL News
US
US: Bankruptcy judge's sudden resignation causes 3,500 cases to be reassigned
Jones resigned Sunday, days after a federal appeals court opened an ethics probe into his failure to disclose a long-term romantic relationship with an attorney whose firm had many cases before his court.