Transitioning from traditional private practice in a law firm to a successful Corporate (In-house) Counsel demands adaptation and the acquisition...
The Doctrine of Continuous Violation: Can It Be Caught by the Doctrine of Estoppel and the Statute of Limitation?
“On principle of public policy nobody should be allowed to take advantage of his own wrong.”[1] Introduction With this doctrine...
Legal Effect of Service And Pendency of an Application for Injunction in Ghana – Restating the Position!
Dedication The author dedicates this paper to his sister[1], who obtained and graduated with her PhD from Ghana Institute of...
Passing Law Without Touching the State’s Pocket: An Interpretive Answer To Article 108(a)ii & iii
Abstract The powers of government to legislate, adjudicate, or implement laws are shared among the arms of government—Parliament, the Judiciary,...
When What Matters Not, Matter! – A Review of the Law on Privacy and Admissibility of Evidence Secretly and Unlawfully Obtained, In Civil Proceedings, Vis-à-Vis Article 18(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana
“It matters not how you get it, if you steal it even, it would be admissible in evidence” Crompton J...
Judgment & Pleadings of Previous Suits in Res Judicata: To Tender or Not to Tender?
Introduction When a name or concept is ‘corrupted’ over time due to its misspelling or mispronunciation, it becomes very difficult...
Liquidation: Whether Or Not The Liquidation Of A Licensed Insurance Company In Ghana Can Be Commenced By An Originating Motion On Notice
Author:Vanessa Awurabena Davis Esq, AB Lexmall & Associates Introduction The High Court, Accra, has ruled on the legality of commencing...
America’s Gun Pandemic: How “Originalists” Failed The Republic
Last Monday, August 28, 2023, there was yet another incident of gun violence in the US. This time, a faculty...
Summary Judgment: A Cliché in Summary Disposal of Cases in Liquidated Claims
Introduction Summary judgment is one given in favour of a plaintiff without a plenary trial of the action. The normal...
What Constitutes “Reasonable Time Or Unreasonable Delay” In Criminal Trials? The Case of Article 14(4) of the 1992 Constitution
Author: Ernest Kyere Introduction The skinny, malnourished-looking Kofi Boakye walked into the courtroom. His face grimaced as he felt all...
Arguing New Grounds of Appeal – To Seek Leave Or Not
INTRODUCTION When a Party is dissatisfied with a decision of a court, be it a ruling or judgement, that Party...
A Practical Guide to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
The popularity of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is on the rise globally and Ghana is no exception. This is...