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Businessman sues Absa Bank contract staff for allegedly breaching agreement to marry him
In lieu of the proposed marriage, the Plaintiff, Mr Otoo, decided to sponsor her tertiary education, after which they would get married.
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Karim Benzema: Former France footballer sues politician over Muslim Brotherhood accusation
The player said he had "never had the slightest link with the Muslim Brotherhood", while his lawyer accused the French interior minister, who previously complained when Benzema failed to sing the national anthem, of "political exploitation"...
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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.
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Europe
UK Barrister ordered to pay over £155,000 after discriminatory treatment worsened assistant’s mental health
An employment court said the claimant, referred to as C, had a reoccurrence of symptoms as a result of the impact of the discriminatory treatment she received from the barrister, named as D.
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Restrain Controller from holding himself if he contests as MP - Dafeamekpor tells court
The MP argues that while civil servants like Mr.Kwaning-Bosompem are entitled to their political views, and may vote during elections, they are however required to resign from office should they decide to contest in any political activity.
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Tech
AI cannot patent inventions, UK Supreme Court confirms
Technologist Dr Stephen Thaler had sought to have his AI, called Dabus, recognised as the inventor of a food container and a flashing light beacon.
BBC
US
Amid sexual assault lawsuits, 18 brands cut ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs Empower Global
Combs, one the most influential hip-hop producers and executives of the past three decades, has been caught up in a whirlwind series of legal battles, including a bombshell lawsuit by ex-girlfriend Cassie that accused him of rape, sex traff...
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Parliament commences consideration of LGBTQ+ bill
Although the House did not finish all the proposed amendments to some of the controversial clauses in the bill, a few amendments were effected.
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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).
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Europe
UK: Litigant unwittingly put fake cases generated by AI before tribunal
Tax tribunal judge Anne Redston accepted that Felicity Harber had not know they were the product of what is known as ‘hallucination’, where generative AI delivers highly plausible but incorrect results.
Legal Futures
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
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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.
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Africa
Nigeria court convicts and sentences four Boko Haram financiers
According to the charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, DPPF, Mr. M. B. Abubakar, one of the defendants, Aisami, provided funds for the terrorist group by buying food products from them.
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Chief Justice participates in 6th African Union judicial dialogue in Algiers
On Tuesday, Justice Torkornoo, other judges, and legal experts delivered a paper on the theme.
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Mahama Ayariga sues Finance Ministry over GFSF
The Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF) was established by the Government of Ghana to provide solvency and liquidity support for the financial sector with an initial allocation of US$750m.
DL News
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GLC to admit 1500 students into the Ghana School of Law next year
The council, through the Independent Examinations Council, will be conducting an entrance examination for 3000 prospective candidates in the same year
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Tech
AI chief quits over 'exploitative' copyright row
Ed Newton-Rex was head of audio at the firm, which is based in the UK and US.
BBC
Africa
Kenya's judiciary proposes abolishing death penalty, reduced sentences
Kenya's Chief Justice Martha Koome is seeking changes to certain laws drafted in 1930, before Kenya gained independence, that seek harsher penalties for capital offenders.
VOA Africa
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How well do you track your clients' expenses? : Join the G/A Bar CLE Seminar October 26
Day in and day out, most lawyers’ attention remains on their legal fees to the detriment of the expenses they incur for and on behalf of their clients, which end up not being reimbursed.
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Africa
Kenya's 'fake lawyer' thanks his supporters
On Thursday, legal officials in Kenya urged police to arrest a man practicing under the name "Brian Mwenda".
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