Courts
Trader remanded over ¢147k GIS recruitment scam
Naomi Larweh Teiko, charged with defrauding by false pretenses, has pleaded not guilty.
GNA
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US
Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen for $500m
The lawsuit comes amid escalating attacks from Trump allies on Cohen, who is a key witness in a New York investigation into the ex-president.
BBC
Africa
Nigerian rooster loses court battle over noise complaint
The court in the northern city of Kano declared the cockerel a nuisance to the neighbourhood for its relentless crowing that two neighbours said deprived them of their sleep, Premium Times news website reports
BBC
US
Virginia teacher shot by six-year-old files $40m lawsuit
Abigail "Abby" Zwerner, 25, was shot on 6 January in the hand and upper chest and spent two weeks in hospital.
BBC
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
Courts
Coup trial: Court seeks death certificate confirming Mac-Palm’s death
The prosecution has maintained that the accused persons, all members of ‘Take Action Ghana’ - a Non-Governmental Organisation, incorporated by Mac-Palm in 2018, had planned to demonstrate and take over the government.
GNA
Europe
Serial sperm donor who fathered 550 children sued for increasing incest risk
The civil case is being brought against blacklisted Jonathan Jacob Meijer to stop him from offering his services
The Telegraph
Europe
Nigerian Senator, wife and medical 'middleman' found guilty of organ harvesting plot
The case marks the first time defendants have been convicted under UK's Modern Slavery Act of an organ harvesting conspiracy.
Sky News
Africa
Boeing lawyers argue crash victims didn't have time to feel pain as plane slammed into the ground
Legal disputes are ongoing to determine what damages Boeing might owe families of crash victims. Boeing attorneys say they don't have to pay for pain felt by passengers because they crashed too fast to feel pain.
Business Insider
Courts
Full Reasoning of Eric Baah(J.A) in dismissing Anas GHC25 M Defamation suit against Kennedy Agyepong
In the court’s wisdom, the plaintiff surmounted the first test by proving that the words complained of were uttered by the defendant and that they were capable of defamatory meanings
DL News
General
Four common legal disputes against employers
Legal disputes against employers are common occurrences. However, they can easily be avoided by making sure that employers are following all the rules and regulations that govern employment in their regions of operation.
Lawyer Monthly
General
LinkedIn for lawyers: How to build your brand
LinkedIn is seen as a key lead generator by 76% of law firms.
Lawyer Monthly
Courts
Court issues bench warrant for arrest of banker
The accused, Alex Kodua, was allegedly given an amount of GH¢475,500 to invest in a salted fish business but instead went into hiding.
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Others
Iran dancing couple given 10-year jail sentence
They were reportedly convicted for promoting corruption, prostitution, and propaganda.
BBC
Africa
South Africa: Policewoman arrested for sexually violating son
The policewoman, who cannot be identified, was arrested last week and remains remanded in custody after appearing before a court.
AllAfrica
Crime
2 granted GH¢2m bail for alleged robbery
George Ayitey Mensah, a 32-year-old Okada rider, and Hakeem Seini, a 27-year-old businessman, were granted GH¢1 million each with three sureties each.
theghanaiantimes
Africa
Nigerian woman jailed in UK for stealing £19,650 from vulnerable patients
Her lawyer told the court that Mrs Abiola Akinremi took to fraud because she was suffering from depression and needed money for childcare.
Peoples Gazette
Africa
Equatorial Guinea president's son arrested over plane's sale
Both the vice-president and his half-brother are sons of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mangue.
BBC
Europe
Ex-Premier League star jailed over £8m fraud
Ex-Charlton Athletic player Richard Rufus was found guilty of fraud, money laundering and carrying out a regulated activity without authorisation.
BBC
Courts
Unlawful arrest: Man sues Ghana Police Service
According to him, following his arrest by officers of the Manhyia Palace police station, neither was he interrogated nor was his Caution Statement taken.
DL News