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ASEPA heads to court over salaries for First and Second Ladies
ASEPA, a pro-National Democratic Congress (NDC) CSO, has described the development as “illegal.”
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Court dismisses sacked FDA Lawyer’s injunction, gives “Okay” for airing “The Returned Bribe” documentary
Justice William Boampong has ruled that JoyNews can broadcast “The Returned Bribe” documentary
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Europe
French court declines social media ban for under-15s
The law had been approved by French lawmakers in July and would have made France the first European country to impose a nationwide social media ban on young people under 15.
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General
We only prosecute when the evidence justifies it-Deputy AG
In an interview on JoyNews, Dr. Srem Sai emphasized that his boss, Dr. Dominic Ayine, is deeply committed to legal integrity and will never pursue a case unless there is a solid foundation for conviction.
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US
New York to legalise adultery
Marital infidelity still classed as a criminal offence in 16 states and can result in jail time
The Telegraph
General
GSL SRC President impeached over financial impropriety
Mr. Kutor, who was recently investigated by a three-member committee instituted by the school’s management was said to have placed himself in a position of conflict of interest in relation to the procurement and sale of a vehicle to the GSL...
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Crime
AMA sanctions street preachers for making noise, operating without permit
Public Health Officers of the Assembly issued the notices on Friday, 15th July 2022 when they stormed the CBD to enforce the Abatement of Noise Bye-Law.
Accra Metropolitan Assembly
General
Leave schedule: Publish 30 days before employees assume – Legal practitioner
Managing Partner of the Law Alert Group, Charles Bawaduah, has asked employers to notify their employees 30 days before their leave period, in accordance with Article 27 of the Labour Act.
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Asset Declaration law derogated in operationalisation – Clara Kasser-Tee
The Lecture organised by the Chief Policy Analyst at the Ghana Institute of Public Policy Options, Dr Charles Wereko Brobbey, is to celebrate Former Finance Minister, Kwadwo Baah Wiredu, who died in 2008.
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Opinion
Remedies Under Ghanaian Company Law: Addressing the Gap for Aggrieved Directors, Shareholders, and Secretaries
This article examines the deficiencies in Ghanaian company law regarding remedies for aggrieved directors, shareholders, and secretaries affected by unauthorized changes in company records. It highlights the lack of a non-judicial route for...
Anthony Danquah
US
US bars ex-EU tech chief and activists in social media ‘censorship’ row
In a sharply worded statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the group had helped drive “censorship crackdowns by foreign states” that targeted “American speakers and American companies”.
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Others
The mission based school and the Right to Religious liberty-Kwame Boafo Akuffo writes
This is far from a routine constitutional matter; its implications extend to the entire nation.
Kwame Boafo Akuffo Esq
General
Let rule of law reign supreme-President charges Public Sector lawyers
A well-trained, adequately supported legal team can safeguard national assets, protect citizens' rights, and ensure the governance structure operates within legal bounds.
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General
2nd UPSA honorific lecture to celebrate Nana Dr. S.K.B Asante
The event, which recognizes the works and lifetime achievements of the celebrants, will be held at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium at exactly 5 pm.
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Supreme Court News
Suit on attempted suicide struck out as ‘moot’
A seven-member panel of the court dismissed the case due to a recent legislative change by Parliament that decriminalized attempted suicide, thus making the legal challenge moot.
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US
Affirmative action: US Supreme Court overturns race-based college admissions
The US Supreme Court has ruled that race can no longer be considered as a factor in university admissions.
BBC News, Washington
US
High-profile US lawyer convicted of murdering wife and son
Alex Murdaugh was a high-profile lawyer from a wealthy family but the picture unravelled after he was caught stealing money from the family law firm.
Sky News
Supreme Court News
When the non-professional litigant faced the Supreme Court, ‘chastising’ professionalism
"On the basis of the above-decided cases and the consistent practice of the Supreme Court, I will accept the invitation made to this court by learned counsel for the Defendants and hold that this court decline jurisdiction in the matter," t...
Richard Osei Boateng
Europe
Brexit: Northern Ireland Protocol bill continues amid election uncertainty
The protocol was agreed upon between the UK and the EU to avoid goods checks across Ireland's land border after Brexit.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Breach of promise to marry: Supreme Court grants woman properties of her toil
"As the facts of this case show, there is sufficient evidence on record that the plaintiff, on a balance of probabilities, proved her claim against the defendant. He had led her to believe they were on the verge of getting married and that...
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