Alhassan Aboagye
Dismissal of Challenge to the Anti-LBTQ Bill: What it means for You
In a ruling delivered on December 18, 2024, Ghana's Supreme Court unanimously dismissed two suits challenging the constitutionality of the…
National Service Made Simple: A Legal Guide for Students, Graduates, and Employers
Ghana's National Service equips graduates with real-world experience while supporting national development. Challenges like poor placements and payment delays call…
Standard Form Contracts: The Sneaky Risks and How to Protect Yourself
Standard form contracts save time but often include tricky exclusion clauses limiting consumer rights. Courts ensure fairness by requiring clarity,…
Hire Purchase in Ghana: What You Need to Know
Hire purchase lets you use goods while paying in installments, guided by Ghana's 1974 law. Understand agreements, rights, and rules…
10 Types of Incomes That Are Tax-Free in Ghana
Ghana's tax-free income includes presidential salaries, cocoa farming earnings, pensions, student scholarships, diplomats' income, and interest earnings, promoting economic growth…
8 Smart Tax Deductions to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Ghana’s Income Tax Act allows deductions to reduce taxable income, including business expenses, loan interest, repairs, R&D, bad debts, donations,…
Love, Lies and Lawsuits: The Legal Ramifications of Breach of Promise to Marry
Breaking a marriage promise causes emotional and financial harm. The law helps compensate victims, requiring proof of the promise and…
AI in Judicial Assignments: Can the Technology Enhance Fairness in Ghana’s Courts?
Judicial assignment, led by Chief Justices, ensures case fairness but risks bias. AI promises expertise-based matching, fairness, and efficiency, yet…
6 Unexpected Traps That Can Turn a Rock-Solid Contract into a Risky Gamble!
Contracts can be nullified by six factors: mistake, misrepresentation, duress, undue influence, unconscionable terms, and illegality, which all override enforceability
Top 9 Legal Requirements for Exporting Goods from Ghana
Exporting goods from Ghana is regulated by Act 503 and managed by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority. Exporters register, acquire…
Investors on the Fringes: The Plight of Minority Shareholders in Ghanaian Companies and Legal Remedies
Minority shareholders, with limited influence, face challenges in protecting interests against majority decisions. Legal protections enable them to contest harmful…
When Contracts Fall Apart: Understanding the Doctrine of Frustration and Its Impact
The doctrine of frustration discharges parties from contracts when unforeseen events make performance impossible, ensuring fairness by adjusting obligations and…
Local Content in Ghana’s Oil and Gas Sector: Key Insights on National Participation in Petroleum Agreements
Ghana's oil sector, despite initial optimism, struggles to boost local development. Strong local content laws aim to maximize benefits through…
The Basics of Compulsory Land Acquisition in Ghana – What You Need to Know
In Ghana, compulsory land acquisition allows the State to take private land for public use, with fair compensation guaranteed by…
Top 7 Legal Steps for Registering a Trademark in Ghana
A trademark is a unique sign distinguishing a business's products or services. In Ghana, the registration process involves searching, applying,…