Functus Officio and Judicial Duty: Understanding Judicial Finality and When Judges Stay Bound

Once a court has completed a case, it washes its hands and moves forward without looking back. there is no…

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The trouble with washing your dirty linen in public

Businesses primarily focus on generating profits. To safeguard against potential losses, it is crucial for them to have some flexibility

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MRS. JOANA QUAYE v. RICHARD NII ARMAH QUAYE

In conclusion and I must say as a summary that, I am very much impressed with the written address filed on behalf of the Petitioner. Indeed, it should pass any…

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University of Ghana School of Law Retains Title at 2026 Philip C. Jessup Ghana National Championship.

The University of Ghana School of Law has successfully defended its title as champions of the 2026 Philip C. Jessup Ghana National Championship, which concluded at the Ghana Institute of…

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President Mahama forms new Constitutional Review Committee

President John Dramani Mahama has today established a new Constitutional…

Two Hats, One Head & The Weight of Responsibility: The Office of the Attorney-General

Firm and resolute must be his (her) demeanour, and above…

Deal or No Deal? Navigating Ghana’s Plea-Bargaining System

A prosecutor should not conclude a plea agreement unless he…

Pupillage Without Borders for Ghana’s New Lawyers

The Chief Justice's advice is timely and commendable as Ghana's…

Who is Justice Richard Adjei-Frimpong?

His abiding concern has always been about access to justice and that cases should be won and lost based on…

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4 recommended legal books

For lawyers and law students, the lesson from this book is that every case is unique thus, the notion of settled authorities ought to be…

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GBA’S Push back, Green peace verdict and AG’S Sudden reversal

Last week the Ghana Bar Association issued a press statement addressing concerns…

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The Kpandai Election decision, Supreme Court’s Foray into Geopolitics and Other Legal News

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A Boost for the Circuit Court Bench, a Lawyer in Trouble and Other Legal news

The plaintiffs are seeking monetary damages and changes to the design of…

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