Opinion
Allodial interest under the Land Act, 2020: Some thoughts
The article discusses the position and seeming challenges with allodial interests under Ghana's Land Act, 2020
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
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General
We’re digitizing ‘problematic’ land acquisition processes to tackle corruption – Lands Commission
The land acquisition process in Ghana is frustrating for many, largely due to an increase in land litigation cases over ownership.
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Business
EOCO freezes, investigates alleged fraud in Prestea-Bogoso Mine acquisition process
In a directive dated December 23, 2024, EOCO requested the Minerals Commission to provide documentation and information concerning the mine’s acquisition.
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Tech
MyCase Acquires Immigration Software Docketwise, Keeping Brisk M&A Pace
The purchase of Docketwise is the fourth publicly disclosed acquisition by MyCase since 2021 and follows a company rebrand earlier this month.
Law.com
Supreme Court News
Ghana Supreme Court Bolsters Mining Stability, Rebuffs Local Landowners Claims Against Newmont
The ruling is expected to bring a level of predictability to the Ghanaian mining landscape, which has seen increasing friction between local communities and large-scale miners. By affirming that the Minister of Mines must act as the primary...
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General
New Land Act will deal with challenges – Justice Adjei
A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, has said the new Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), offers the country the best opportunity to deal with the myriad of challenges affecting land acquisition and administration.
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General
Marital property agreements will be possible under Property Rights of Spouses Bill – Minkah-Premo
Chairperson of the Executive Council of LAWA-Ghana, Sheila Minkah-Premo says the Property Rights of Spouses Bill when passed would give spouses the right to come up with marital property agreements concerning the ownership and acquisition o...
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General
Processes advanced for de-vesting of vested lands as Review Committee submits report
The report, presented to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has recommended the establishment of a committee made up of representatives from the Lands Commission, landowners, and land users.
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Business
Execution of shares in Ghana: A Practitioner’s Guide
. The constitution must also specifically prohibit the separation of the legal and equitable interests in shares and by so doing out rightly prohibit the acquisition of any interest once there is a total disregard and non-compliance with th...
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Courts
Chief Justice $5 million bribery allegation: meritorious or counterintuitive?
In the face of these, is the $5 million allegation levelled against the Chief Justice of Ghana plausible?
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Courts
Adu-Boahene trial: High Court to hear challenge to prosecution’s submissions on October 29
The application accuses the prosecution of presenting an inaccurate account of witness testimonies and documentary evidence in its opposition to the accused persons' submission of no case to answer.
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Courts
Couple’s names on indenture presume joint ownership – Court orders in void marriage case
The Court held that although the parties' marriage was legally invalid, the inclusion of both their names in the property's indenture constituted prima facie evidence of joint ownership, which could only be displaced by sufficient evidence...
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Others
The principle of quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit
This article argues that the maxim quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit has increasingly been relied upon by litigants as a shield to establish claims of possession through physical acts upon land, thereby exposing potential purchasers who f...
ENK Danquah-Acheampong, LLM, BL, LL.B. Lawyer | Legal Researcher | Author
Supreme Court News
Wife entitled to property settlement despite void marriage- SC tells Cameroonian-born, Canadian man
The apex court noted that having contributed to the acquisition of the properties, it is only fair and just that the respondent be given a share and consequently endorsed the decision of the High Court, which decision was affirmed by the Co...
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Africa
Divorcing couples don't have equal rights to assets-Kenya Supreme Court
Declaring that the 50:50 formula is not absolutely applicable, the top court stated that in case of divorce, each party should leave the marriage with property he or she acquired during the union though a spouse may get more based on his or...
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General
Allocation of public lands: Committee inaugurated to draft policy guidelines
The Committee, which has a month to deliver on its mandate, will among other things define clearly the threshold for amicably dealing with matters of land.
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Tech
Merging or Acquiring Another Firm? Your Technology Transition Plan Is Key
A firm merger is a business initiative foremost, and the business goals and strategies will help direct decisions on the technology integration phase of the project.
Tomas Suros | www.lawtechnologytoday.org/
Tech
Epiq Acquires Fireman & Co. to Gain Data, Knowledge Management Expertise
Epiq says the future of law firms and corporate legal departments will focus on enhanced data and knowledge management.
Law.com
Opinion
A Separate Economic Life in Marriage
The Supreme Court of Ghana has clarified that spouses can maintain separate economic lives during marriage and that property acquired during marriage is no longer presumed to be jointly owned. This marks a significant departure from previou...
Kwame Boafo Akuffo Esq
Business
Societe Generale to exit Ghana as it agrees to sell its subsidiary to Attijariwafa
Attijariwafa will buy 55.22 per cent, while the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) will acquire an additional 5 per cent. Together, the purchases account for Societe Generale Group’s full 60.22 per cent interest.
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