General
Police begin probe into breach of Covid-19 safety protocols at Sir John’s funeral
During the event, a majority of the mourners defied the laid-down safety protocols such as the wearing of face masks and social distancing
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Africa
Sternford Moyo Breaks Record, Becomes First African To Emerge As New IBA President
The Chairman and Senior Partner of law firm Scanlen and Holderness, Sternford Moyo, has been announced as the new President of the International Bar Association (IBA).
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Opinion
The Legal Education Act, 2026 Does Not Abolish Entrance Examinations
The article argues that Ghana’s Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170) does not abolish entrance examinations for professional legal training. Instead, it preserves entrance examinations while shifting legal education from a monopoly model to...
Dennis Adjei Dwomoh
Africa
Nigeria’s Chief Justice bans use of “Barrister” title by lawyers, others
It was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi.
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General
MPOBB condemns recent arrest of its lawyers
In a public statement dated 8 May 2026, the firm said Mr. Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo, a Senior Partner, and Ms. Sophia Kokor, a Junior Partner, were arrested after they visited the Bureau of National Investigations, BNI, offices at Kawukudi...
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General
ADR Centre pushes back against on-air settlement of disputes
In a statement issued on Tuesday, 14 April, the Centre said it had observed an increasing tendency by some media organisations and individuals to conduct public dispute sessions outside the recognised legal and professional framework for al...
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Others
Singapore court fines lawyers for citing fake AI-generated cases
Justice S Mohan of the Singapore High Court directed each lawyer to pay S$5,000 (about US$3,900) after finding that two non-existent authorities were included in written submissions for a civil case.
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Crime
IGP orders investigation into GH¢400,000 mobile money withdrawal claim involving Kibi police
The directive comes after a viral video circulating on social media raised allegations about the suspected withdrawal from the agent’s mobile money wallet.
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General
7 things to know about the upcoming legal education reform in Ghana
At its core, the bill identifies seven key institutional and procedural structures that will drive the reform agenda. Here is what stakeholders need to know.
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Business
Regularize your professional standing by Feb.27-Engineering Council to practitioners, firms, and educational units
In a statement issued on Monday, 2 February, the Council said practising engineering without registration is a criminal offence and could expose defaulters to prosecution and financial penalties.
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Others
Judge Samuel Bright Acquah is a canker on the legal profession a the judicial service in Ghana: Martin Amidu writes
The question that immediately came to my mind was whether Judge Samuel Bright Acquah was a fit and proper person to have been enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana in the first place.
Martin Amidu
Others
A-G cautions legal fraternity against external influence in Ghana’s constitutional matters
Speaking at the Ghana Bar Association’s Annual Conference in Wa on Monday, September 15, Dr Ayine recognised the importance of global partnerships in strengthening professional practice but warned that such collaborations must not extend in...
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Crime
Surgeon who amputated own legs jailed for fraud and pornography offences
Neil Hopper, 49, from Truro in Cornwall, had carried out hundreds of amputations before undergoing the procedure himself in 2019.
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General
Deceased lawyer not part of the team that worked on Agradaa's case
In a Facebook post, Counsel Richard Asare Baffour emphatically urged the public to desist from making speculations about the late lawyer’s passing and his professional work.
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General
Asantehene officially hands over 1.12-acre land for Ghana School of Law Kumasi campus
The 1.12-acre land, strategically located behind the Ministries enclave in Kumasi, is expected to serve as the permanent home for the school’s Kumasi campus, marking a major step toward expanding access to professional legal education beyon...
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General
Law firm partner suspended 15 months for drunken misconduct toward junior staff
The decision, handed down by the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal on Thursday, followed earlier findings that the lawyer—whose name remains suppressed during the appeal window—engaged in conduct that included grabb...
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General
Legal education bill incomplete, troubling — Ansa-Asare calls for total reform
He took particular issue with the bill’s title, saying, “Legal education is not just about theory. It spans both academic instruction and the actual training necessary for legal practice. The title of the bill suggests a limited vision.”
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Europe
Lawyer fined £31,000 for offensive nicknames and language
Benedict Foster, the former head of legal for BNP Paribas London’s debt and equity team, was investigated by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) over his use of "inappropriate, unprofessional, and/or offensive" nicknames.
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Africa
The Hidden Costs of Being a Lawyer – How to Cut Unnecessary Expenses and Maximize Profit
From unnecessary office expenses to excessive networking costs, these financial leaks can cripple your profit margins and prevent long-term wealth building.
Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam, Esq, ACIARb (UK), ACArb, AICMC, ACIS
Tech
Law School Director cautions against use of technology for fraud, spreading fake news
The Director of Legal Education and the Ghana School of Law, Justice Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, emphasized that such actions conflict with the principles of integrity and ethical conduct that students are expected to uphold in their personal...
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