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President John Mahama to Make His First 9 Appointments Within 24 Hours
President John Mahama has been re-elected President of Ghana in a historic electoral system that saw him garner 56.55% of total valid votes cast.
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US
Tiktok loses suit challenging US ban law
The company sought to convince a federal appeals court that the legislation was unconstitutional. During a September hearing, TikTok's legal team argued that the ban would have a "staggering" impact on its users' freedom of speech.
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Courts
Ernest Thompson, 3 others to open defence in SSNIT OBS case
The Accra High Court presided over by Justice Henry Kwofie, granted her freedom following a submission of no case filed by her legal team.
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Tech
Law School Director cautions against use of technology for fraud, spreading fake news
The Director of Legal Education and the Ghana School of Law, Justice Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, emphasized that such actions conflict with the principles of integrity and ethical conduct that students are expected to uphold in their personal...
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Cybersecurity Authority to sanction unlicensed service providers
Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Director-General of the CSA, issued this warning during a ceremony in Accra last Friday, where certificates and accreditations were awarded to several service providers.
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Europe
Canadian news outlets sue OpenAI
The coalition includes major outlets such as the Toronto Star, Metroland Media, Postmedia, The Globe and Mail, The Canadian Press, and CBC, marking what is reportedly the first case of its kind in Canada.
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Business
London Court to rule on GRA tax charge against Tullow OIl
Tullow Oil shared this update in its Trading Report released on November 29, 2024, emphasizing that the court is preparing to issue its verdict after both parties presented their cases.
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Plea bargaining not to shield criminals from prosecution-Tuah-Yeboah
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Alfred Tuah-Yeboah reaffirmed this stance.
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Greater Accra Bar to hold orientation for newly enrolled lawyers
The event, which is scheduled to take place at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons at exactly 4 p.m., will have several renowned practitioners in attendance, including the first female National President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey.
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Supreme Court News
True meaning of Article 97(1)(g) and (h) as clarified by Supreme Court
The seven-member panel in the opinion of Darko Asare JSC held among others that Article 97(1)(g) is aimed at guarding against a scenario where majority members might unduly influence opposition MPs to join them, undermining parliamentary op...
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Business
GARIA launches 2nd Corporate Insolvency Journal
This detailed publication explores pivotal issues within Ghana’s insolvency sector, offering crucial insights to practitioners and stakeholders.
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General
Check out CJs new directive on serving court processes on Officials of Parliament
According to the Chief Justice’s circular, court documents intended for the Speaker of Parliament should be delivered to the Legal Department of the Parliamentary Service on Mondays during business hours.
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Business
Ghana to issue FLEGT licenses from June 2025
This landmark deal was officially signed during the 12th Ghana-EU Joint Monitoring Review Mechanism session in Accra on November 6, 2024, marking a major step forward in the sustainable management of Ghana’s timber industry.
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Tech
TikTok sued by French family over harmful content
The families’ lawyer, Laure Boutron-Marmion, stated that TikTok’s algorithm exposed these young users to videos promoting self-harm, eating disorders, and suicidal behavior.
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Courts
Dafeamekpor goes to High Court, wants Speaker to affirm vacant seat ruling
In his suit, Dafeamekpor requests that the court mandate the Speaker to clarify whether four seats in Parliament, currently unoccupied, are still considered held by their former occupants.
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Business
Ghanaian lawyer, 2 others among most powerful black people in UK
The three are Joshua Siaw, Afua Kyei and Bernard Mensah.
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Supreme Court News
Vacant seat saga:Speaker's lawyers move to set aside Supreme Court order
The legal team argues that the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to rule on the case initiated by Effutu Member of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
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Supreme Court Rules: Leave Must Be Sought Before Filing Appeal Against National Labour Commission Decision
In the judgment, Justice Darko Asare JSC affirmed that “decisions from the NLC fell clearly within that category of causes or matters envisaged” by the constitution and the Courts Act, both of which establish the necessity for leave prior t...
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Africa
Gunmen attack, kill Mozambique opposition lawyer
Elvino Dias, the lawyer for Venâncio Mondlane, who recently ran for president with the Podemos party, was killed in the attack, along with fellow party member Paulo Guambe.
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Meet Juventus Duorinaah;First hearing-impaired Ghanaian lawyer
Mr. Juventus Duorinaah, originally from Wa in the Upper West Region, began his education at the Wa School for the Deaf.
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