General
Western Region: Chief Justice inaugurates two district courts, cautions staff against acts of misconduct
The court facilities form part of the government's 100-court project, in a bid to increase access to justice
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Results for "US District Judge Alison Nathan"
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Courts
EC Chair, Deputies cited for contempt over limited voter registration exercise
Ayitah who has already filed an originating motion and an interlocutory injunction at the High Court in Tema against the process, argues that the EC's decision to still conduct the limited registration exercise in its district offices inste...
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Business
Property Rate: No person exempted unless: GRA declares as it commences collection
This caution comes in the wake of the commencement of the collection of payment of the Property rate by the Ghana Revenue Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government
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General
Suame municipality gets court complex at Bremang
Outgoing Chief Justice Anin Yeboah stated that justice delivery must reflect the needs of everyone, and urged the staff of the Court to deliver equal justice to all without fear or favour.
GNA
Courts
Madina District court: Woman charged for stealing ex-husband’s land title certificate for loan
"In the final analysis, we order the appellant to proceed back to the trial District Court to open her defense within 14 days from today," the Court of Appeal said in dismissing the appeal.
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Africa
Three Nigerian men charged for allegedly defrauding entities, including US universities
The three, Olabanji Egbinola, Oludayo Kolawole John Adeagbo, and Donald Ikenna Echeazu are facing charges of wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and aggravated identity theft.
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General
Ashanti Region has highest number of MMDA’s operating without by-laws
The report found that 26 out of the 43 MMDAs in the Region operate without by-laws, the highest among the 16 regions surveyed.
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General
59% of MMDAs in Ghana operating without by-laws - Report
Research by Dennislaw in partnership with the Corporate Secretarial and Training Services(CSTS) has revealed that a total of 155 MMDAs in Ghana are operating without by-laws.
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Courts
Abeka district court relocated to Achimota – Chief Justice
The court in Achimota will hear cases that were supposed to be heard by the Abeka district court, while the facility in Abeka remains closed.
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Crime
Special anti-armed robbery squad for Eastern, Bono East regions
On May 7, 2021 some gunmen attacked the head teacher of Bantama SDA Basic School in the Sene West District, Mr Elijah Asante, when he was returning from a workshop for teachers.
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Europe
Solicitor convicted of stalking court blogger
The court heard Milne sent around 120 emails, left two voicemails on Cloake’s birthday, sent him a book, and was seen on doorbell footage at Cloake’s home.
LawGazette
US
Texas woman sentenced to over two years for threatening Federal Judge in Trump case
Shry pleaded guilty to transmitting an interstate threat, a federal offense, after leaving a vulgar voicemail for Judge Chutkan in August 2023.
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US
Federal judge declares Trump-era Executive order targeting law firm unconstitutional
Judge Howell found that the executive order—known as EO 1423—breached the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments. Describing the directive as an “unjustified assertion of presidential power,” she noted that it amounted to improper governmental...
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US
US lawyer urged clients to infect opposing counsel with “nasty disease”
The extraordinary request was revealed in a ruling that condemned the behaviour of Colorado bankruptcy lawyer Devon Barclay in acting for two debtors and banned him from operating in the US Bankruptcy Court of Colorado for three years.
Legal Futures
Courts
Judge sitting on the alleged Kasoa Killers’ case resigns
His Worship Adjei was not available on May 19 when the case was called. A new Judge has been assigned to handle the case
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Opinion
When the Machine Knows the Law: Artificial Intelligence, Superintelligence and the Future of Lawyers and Judges in Ghana
This article examines how artificial intelligence could transform Ghana’s legal profession and judiciary, particularly legal practice, employment, judicial decision-making and access to justice. It advocates responsible AI integration while...
HH Malcolm Bedzrah
Opinion
Raising Legal Objections and the Role of the Judge
The author, a Circuit Court Judge, Ofaakor expertly discusses the matter of Objections raised in courts and offers practical insights for Judges to observe
H.H Malcolm, Ewoenam Bedzrah Esq.
Africa
U.S. court releases certified true copies of Nigeria presidential aspirant’s drug dealing, money laundering case
Nigerians have long insisted that the presidential candidate should come clean on his involvement in the case, which saw him forfeit up to $460,000 to American authorities in 1993.
Peoples Gazette
Courts
CJ orders transfer of Kasoa ritual murder trial
Lawyer for the accused and juvenile, Samuel Atuah says they would have to comply and continue the process at the kaneshie District court.
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US
Cheerleader prevails at U.S. Supreme Court in free speech case
Many schools and educators have argued that their ability to curb bullying, threats, cheating and harassment – all frequently occurring online – should not be limited to school grounds.
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