David Amaara Adaawin

A Clear Distinction Between the Registrar-General’s Department and the Office of the Registrar of Companies

Ghana separates business and civil registration, creating ORC for corporate regulation and RGD for civil services, improving efficiency, compliance, governance,…

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Court Rejects Attempt to Introduce Disputed Swift Transfer Receipt in Adu-Boahene Trial

Citing lack of witness knowledge, and reinforcing strict evidentiary standards amid misappropriation allegations, the court rejected the defence's bid

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Zonda Tec Ghana to Pay GH¢250,000 Over Faulty “Brand-New” Truck: High Court Affirms Seller’s Liability for Latent Defects

High Court awards GH¢250,000 against Zonda Tec Ghana for selling faulty “brand-new” truck, affirming seller liability for latent defects and…

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FIDA Ghana Calls for Judicial Training After Controversial Matrimonial Judgment

FIDA Ghana petitions Chief Justice for gender-sensitive judicial training after controversial ruling, citing bias concerns, constitutional breaches, and need for…

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Ghana’s ADR Centre Cautions Against Media-Based Dispute Resolution

A quiet but significant intervention affecting Ghana’s dispute resolution landscape has emerged. In a press statement released April 14, 2026,…

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A US$905 Million Claim Reopens Old Battles: Cassius Mining, Ghana, and Renewed Questions of State Representation

Cassius Mining’s US$905 million claim against Ghana escalates legal stakes, reviving conflict-of-interest concerns over state representation as arbitration heads toward…

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If the AG Wins: The Uncertain Future of Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutions

Attorney-General challenges OSP’s prosecutorial powers at Supreme Court, raising constitutional questions over authority, legality of past cases, and future of…

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Employers Must Prove Fairness in Termination, Court of Appeal Rules

The Court of Appeal ruled that employers, not employees, bear the burden to prove fair termination, requiring both valid reasons…

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The Bank Hospital Faces GH¢4 Million Medical Negligence Suit Over Alleged Surgical Failures

GH¢4 million lawsuit alleges surgical failures and poor care at a private hospital, raising questions about duty, disclosure, and accountability…

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When Allegations Collapse: How Procedure, Proof, and Silence Shaped the Kan-Dapaah Defamation Judgment

Kan-Dapaah wins GH¢5m defamation case as unproven bribery allegations, lack of evidence, and procedural failures leave Barker-Vormawor’s claims uncontested, highlighting…

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The Mediator’s Playbook: Authority, Responsibility, and the Art of Resolution

Mediators guide dispute resolution by facilitating dialogue, clarifying interests, generating options, and safeguarding the process, enabling parties to reach fair,…

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Mediation in Business: A Smarter Way to Resolve Disputes Without Burning Bridges

Mediation offers businesses a voluntary, confidential, and flexible way to resolve disputes efficiently, preserve relationships, reduce costs, and achieve practical…

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When Time Defeats Title: The High Cost of Sleeping on Land Rights

Court held delayed enforcement defeats land rights, as limitation periods extinguish title; decades of inaction barred recovery, affirming that time…

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Ghana Moves to Declare Slave Trade Greatest Crime Against Humanity: A Legal and Moral Reckoning

Ghana plans to table a UN motion recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the greatest crime against humanity, advancing reparations…

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No Grace Period: Supreme Court Tightens Asset Declaration Rules for Public Officers

Ghana’s Supreme Court invalidates the six-month grace period for asset declaration, ruling public officers must declare assets before assuming office,…

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