Europe
Elon Musk and Twitter sued by investor over takeover bid
The case alleges he violated California corporate laws in a number of ways.
BBC
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General
‘Re-zoning Achimota Forest’ : E.I. 144 has no legal basis, disregard it – Haruna Iddrisu
The said E.I. 144 which seeks to change the use or re-zone the Achimota Forest, which is a public space, is in breach of the Land Use and Spatial Planning Act, 2016 (Act 925).
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Tech
Should Banks create their own cryptocurrencies?
Even as far back as 2013, bitcoin was worth almost as much as gold. And, at the end of 2016, the total value of bitcoins in circulation was US$14bn. Is it time for banks to consider creating theirs?
The Conversation | Nafis Alam & Graham Kendall
Courts
Opuni criminal trial : Judge calls for next witness as another recuperates
At the last sitting, the court presided over by Justice Clemence Honyenuga JSC openly complained about the seeming sickness of all witnesses called for the first accused.
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General
Majority of MMDAs do not have in-house lawyers – Lawyer Adjei Dwomoh
The discussions of the programme focused on research by Dennislaw Ghana where it was revealed that 154 MMDAs, (59 per cent of them) operate without by-laws.
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General
Retired Justice Saeed Kwaku Gyan honored
“ Your sense of piety and respect for the Islamic values of honesty and integrity and contentment constantly reminds you of the obligation to be dichotomized from all forms of corruption.”
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Crime
Human trafficking : 831 rescued, 32 prosecuted, 13 convicted in 2021
In all, about 70 security personnel drawn from Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and welfare officers from the Volta Region participated in the w...
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Africa
Blasphemy in Nigeria’s legal systems: An explainer
Blasphemy is an offence under Nigeria’s criminal law in states that put it on their statute books.
The Conversation Africa
General
Decriminalizing petty offences: Fasten process of enacting our community service law - Dr. Isidore Tuffour
So for me, the call that I’ll make at this point, is the need to fasten the process of enacting our community service law."
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Courts
11 jailed over illegal mining in Atewa Forest
11 jailed over illegal mining in Atewa Forest
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General
Book on “Introduction to Intellectual Property”: Ghana's youth ought to monetize their creativity – IP Attorney
Book on “Introduction to Intellectual Property”: Ghana's youth ought to monetize their creativity – IP Attorney
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General
‘A basket of many things’ – Lawyer Daniel Korang on book, Preparing for Law School; A Practical Guide
‘A basket of many things’ – Lawyer Daniel Korang on book, Preparing for Law School; A Practical Guide
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Africa
Central African Republic adopts bitcoin as legal tender
The text of the new legislation covers the use of crypto-currencies and those who use them, in online trade, "smart contracts... by blockchain technology and "all electronic transactions.” According to the statement, cryptocurrency exchange...
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General
Defects of 1992 Constitution not to blame for ills in governance structure – Nana S.K.B. Asante
“If people assume power for the sake of acquiring power without any thoughts of the developmental use of power, is it due to the constitution?”
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General
Detainees in Ghana lack legal representation to challenge cases -US Report
Detainees lack legal representation to challenge cases in Ghana - US Report indicates
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General
Over 80% of Lawyers' applications fail at the Supreme Court – Justice Amegatcher
Over 80% of lawyers applications fail at the Supreme Court – Justice Amegatcher
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Business
Registrar-General’s Department increases penalty for late filing of annual returns
The increment from GH¢450 to GH¢500 will affect Private Unlimited Companies, Public/Private Companies Limited by Shares, and Public/Private Companies Limited by Guarantee such as churches, schools, unions, associations, and clubs.
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General
Read Article 41 of 1992 Constitution regularly for Spirit of Patriotism – Sir Justice Dennis Adjei
Sir Justice Dennis Adjei noted that it is only a regular and routine reading of the article that will enable Ghanaians to develop this all-important value, needed by citizens for the cause of the nation.
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Supreme Court News
Stop holding yourself as MP – Supreme Court tells James Gyakye Quayson
By a 5-2 ruling, the court said the application from Michael Ankomah Nimfah succeeds.
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Crime
Police arrests for violent crimes highest in 2021 – Report
Reported police arrest efforts for the period increased from 470 in 2020 to 610 in 2021. This represents a 29.8 per cent increase in arrests, the highest since 2018.
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