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New High Court established at Sowutuom
The Sowutuom High Court is expected to begin operations on Monday, July 4, 2022.
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India: Court grants bail to mother allegedly involved in selling her child
The matter pertains to the issue of selling of a child to a couple by the child's mother through other co-accused.
LawBeat
US
Young lawyers plan yearlong drive on expungement
The project also includes in-person “activation events,” the first of which was held in May, when roughly 25 YLD members who attended their section’s Spring Meeting in Atlanta joined the Georgia Justice Project.
ABA
Courts
US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains
Judge Mizelle is based in Florida, but federal judges can issue rulings that block nationwide government policies. Her order on Monday effectively removes the masking requirement in all airports, trains, taxis and transit hubs.
BBC
Courts
Abesim murder case: Prime suspect to be charged with manslaughter
The prime suspect, Richard Appiah is accused of killing and keeping the bodily parts of two children in a refrigerator.
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Courts
Barker Vormawor case: Judge cautions prosecution against delay, adjourns to April 26
The Court, presided over by Mrs. Eleanor Kakra Barnes-Botchwey expressed concern and noted she might be compelled to take steps if the prosecution continued to drag its feet.
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Courts
Ken Agyapong’s Defamation suit against Kevin Taylor suffers, dismissed by Virginian Court
The Member of Parliament alleged that Kevin Taylor has made several defamatory comments against him on his show ‘With all Due Respect’ which is broadcast on Facebook.
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Courts
Landlord ordered to refund GH¢6,500.00 to prospective Nigerian tenant
The defendant is said to have failed to fulfill an agreement after he collected an amount of GH¢5,000 from the plaintiff in November 2020.
GNA
Courts
10 more courts in Central Region to be connected to ADR end of 2022
The addition of the 10 courts to the programme means all courts in the Region will be connected to ADR.
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Courts
Chief Justice declares 2022 nationwide ADR week from March 14-18
The Alternative Dispute Resolution programme is to give parties the opportunity to settle their cases through mediation.
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US
Katy Perry Wins Appeal Over ‘Dark Horse’ Copyright Lawsuit
The copyright case focused on Katy Perry’s song ‘Dark Horse,’ from the pop star’s 2013 album ‘Prism.
Wall Street Journal
Courts
Ofankor landlord who shot tenant to stand trial at Accra High Court in April
When the case at the Accra High Court commences, the state is expected to present nine witnesses.
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Courts
Unemployed fined GH¢600 for mobile phone theft
Raymond who is also known as ‘Apisco’ was convicted for unlawful entry, causing damage and stealing. He pleaded guilty on all the three counts.
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“Political Judges’ comment: Ready to sacrifice my Law profession for conviction-Hon Sosu
“Be that as it may, perhaps this may be the end of my legal professional journey but I do not fear to leave the “noble” profession for cautioning against “ignoble” acts of few bad nuts that can destroy our democracy.”
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Courts
Madina MP case: Prosecution ordered to file disclosures
The prosecutor, ASP Sylvester Asare, told the Court that they were unable to file their disclosures due to applications the MP had filed at the High Court, to set aside a Bench Warrant that had been issued for his arrest, and another for St...
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US
Biden expected to nominate first black woman to Supreme Court
She would replace the liberal justice, Stephen Breyer, who is expected to retire at the end of the current Supreme Court term in June.
BBC
Europe
Ghislaine Maxwell seeks retrial in sex abuse case
Ghislaine Maxwell has officially requested a retrial, weeks after she was convicted on sexual abuse charges. The 60-year-old was found guilty of recruiting and trafficking young girls to be sexually abused by the late American financier Jef...
Crime
153 kids rescued from child labour in 2021 – Challenging Heights
Challenging Heights, a non-government organisation, based in the Central Region, says it rescued a total of 153 children in 2021 who were engaged in child slavery, forced work or domestic servitude in the coastal communities of Ghana.
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Lands Ministry declares war on illegal loggers
The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in charge of Lands and Forestry, Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, said those who would be arrested would be made to face the law squarely.
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