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16/12/2025

The Disputes Convocation is 2 DAYS away!

16/12/2025

IT'S LAUNCH DAY! 📚

Are you a Founder, Entrepreneur , Professional or a person building with intention and structure?

Join us for the launch of "FOUNDER TO FOUNDER: NOTES FROM IRENE'S DESK" by Irene Ansa-Asare Horsham.

Venue: British Council
Date: Tuesday 16th December 2025
Time: 5PM - 8PM

Preview Book: https://horshameducation.com/ffpb

Pre-order Full Book:
https://horshameducation.com/arl2

15/12/2025

233 Legal Monday Essay:
The Co**se In Court: Examining Judicial Attitudes To Restraining Orders Over Dead Bodies

Who legally "owns" a body for burial? ⚰️⚖️

This week's Monday Legal Essay delves into the solemn and complex issue of burial disputes, examining when Ghanaian courts will grant injunctions to restrain a funeral. Reginald Nii Odoi, Esq. analyzes judicial attitudes, balancing family rights, cultural dignity, and the law's duty to prevent irreparable harm.

Read via this link:
https://233legal.com/monday-essay-the-corpse-in-court-examining-judicial-attitudes-to-restraining-orders-over-dead-bodies/

Injunctions are purposed to protect a right where that legal right could be asserted either at law or equity. This means that the court will not lightly interfere with the right to bury a deceased person, and will only grant an injunction if there is clear ground for doing same. Courts are duty boun...

15/12/2025

Gearing up for the Disputes Convocation!
The steering committee met with Chair Nana Dr. S.K.B. Asante to finalize plans for this essential career-launching event in arbitration.

Read more:
https://233legal.com/disputes-convocation-steering-committee-pays-courtesy-call-on-nana-dr-s-k-b-asante/

11/12/2025

COUNTDOWN TO DISPUTES CONVOCATION

We are in the month of December. In a few days, one of the most impactful Arbitration Events will be taking place in Ghana.

18th December 2025 | 8:30 AM | The Palms by Eagles, Accra

Seats are limited — secure yours now. Payment can be made with the shortcode - *227 * 9009 # or the link- https://collections.kowri.app/9009

11/12/2025

233 Legal Word of The Day!

Let's learn the meaning of the legal term "CLASS ACTION" and how it is used

10/12/2025

The combined value of knowledge, skill and experience that each of these speakers command is unimaginable. Men and women who through industry and a commitment to excellence have distinguished themselves as foremost champions in arbitration.

The Disputes Convocation presents a line-up of the world’s finest minds on arbitration, ready to impart, share, guide and inspire.

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity. Registration ends soon. Sign up via this link https://collections.kowri.app/9009
For enquiries: +233 551871094 or [email protected]

08/12/2025

233 Legal Monday Essay

Is a truly "neutral" judge a myth? ⚖️

This week's Monday Legal Essay by Reginald Nii Odoi, Esq. delivers a compelling critique about judicial neutrality. The piece explores the tension between constitutional independence, the "public interest," and the inevitable personal convictions every judge holds.

It's a crucial read for re-evaluating how we perceive the judiciary's role in our democracy. What are your thoughts?

Dive into the discussion:
https://233legal.com/monday-essay-the-public-interest-judicial-independence-the-myth-of-neutrality/

08/12/2025

Is a truly "neutral" judge a myth? ⚖️

This week's Monday Legal Essay by Reginald Nii Odoi, Esq. delivers a compelling critique about judicial neutrality. The piece explores the tension between constitutional independence, the "public interest," and the inevitable personal convictions every judge holds.

It's a crucial read for re-evaluating how we perceive the judiciary's role in our democracy. What are your thoughts?

Dive into the discussion:
https://233legal.com/monday-essay-the-public-interest-judicial-independence-the-myth-of-neutrality/

In our society, judges have discretionary power to do justice in a manner so wide that they may be regarded as law-makers with society being content to allow judges to formulate and develop the la

06/12/2025

Can a spouse who has lived apart from her husband for nearly two decades, and who claims a foreign civil marriage, still be recognised as the “only surviving spouse” entitled to perform widowhood rites under Ghanaian customary law?

This case tested the validity of a German civil marriage in Ghanaian courts, the proof required for foreign marriages, and the recognition of customary marriages formed through long cohabitation and family acceptance.

Read more: https://233legal.com/case-of-week-akosua-serwaah-fosuh-v-abusuapanin-kofi-owusu-2-others/

The Plaintiff, Akosua Serwaah Fosuh, claimed to be the only lawful surviving spouse of the late celebrated musician Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. She asserted that they had contracted a customary marriage in Ghana in 1991 and later a civil marriage in Germany in 2004, which r...

05/12/2025

Moments from the official launch of the seminal book, "Consumer Rights and Justice In Ghana: A Legal Compass" by Dr. Francisca Kusi-Appiah. A landmark publication in Ghana's consumer protection landscape.

04/12/2025

The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) calls for reforms to Ghana’s Intestate Succession Law after 40 years

Read why protection for spouses and children still needs strengthening:
https://233legal.com/awla-marks-40-years-pndc-law-111-renews-call-for-reform/

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