Morocco lawyers warn bill could stall more than one million court cases

Congo : Debt dispute lands Commisimpex boss Mohsen Hojeij in Lebanon courts

Already involving courts in Congo, France and the United States, the 1.8bn lawsuit between Congo and businessman Mohsen Hojeij's construction [...]

N98.5bn patent suit: Court directs CBN, NIBSS, others to explore settlement

By Innocent Anaba LAGOS —A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has encouraged parties in a high-stakes N98.5 billion patent infringement suit involving Enterprise Logistics Speciale Limited, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc, NIBSS, and Avanage Nigeria Limited to explore an amicable settlement before proceeding with trial. The trial judge, [] The post N98.5bn patent suit: Court directs CBN, NIBSS, others to explore settlement appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian lawyer explains what Nigerians without money should do if asked to pay court fines

A Nigerian lawyer has explained the legal implications of being hit with a lawsuit without having the funds to pay. He explained in detail what should be done.

‘Abuse of process’ rejected in Rudy King-linked case

The Court of Appeal yesterday ruled that a “substantial overlap” between separate legal cases cannot by itself be “an abuse of process” as it overturned the removal of a multi-million dollar asset freeze imposed on proceeds from a fraud allegedly involving flamboyant “philanthropist”, Rudolph Kermit King.

Nigeria’s Finance Minister Seeks Faster Resolution of Business Disputes

The Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has proposed the establishment of a specialised Commercial Dispute Resolution Tribunal. This proposal is aimed at fast-tracking the resolution of business disputes. Oyedele said this was needed as faster justice delivery is critical to attracting long-term investment and deepening Nigeria’s capital market. [] The post Nigeria’s Finance Minister Seeks Faster Resolution of Business Disputes appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

THE LAW 101: The burden of proof and the presumption of innocence – Lessons from London

The dramatic acquittal of Nigeria’s former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by the Southwark Crown Court in London, offers a profound, timely lecture for our own anti-graft crusade here in Ghana. After more than a decade of international investigation by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), a jury required less than forty-eight hours to return unanimous not-guilty verdicts. The taxpayer is left with a massive bill, and the state with a collapsed flagship case.

CRIEF : le dossier de l’ex PDS de Ratoma reporté au 29 juin

L’examen du dossier mettant en cause Ahmed Sékou Traoré, ancien président de la délégation spéciale (PDS) de Ratoma, et Mohamed Camara, receveur communal, devra encore attendre. Saisie d’une affaire portant sur un montant estimé à 32 milliards de francs guinéens, la chambre de jugement de la Cour de répression des infractions économiques et financières (CRIEF) []

Constitutional Court to review lawyers law as nationwide boycott continues

Morocco’s House of Representatives referred a disputed law regulating the legal profession to the Constitutional Court on Wednesday, opening a new front in a confrontation between lawyers and the government over provisions they say violate constitutional protections. House Speaker Rachid Talbi Alami confirmed the referral of Bill 66.23 to Hespress, two days after lawmakers approved [] The post Constitutional Court to review lawyers law as nationwide boycott continues appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Projet de voyage vers le Nicaragua : Aziz Barry jugé dans une affaire de 23 mille dollars US

Le procès dans une affaire de détournement présumé de 23 000 dollars américains s’est ouvert ce mercredi, 8 juillet 2026, devant le tribunal de première instance de Kaloum. Abdoul Aziz Barry et Boubacar Baldé, alias « Tunis », actuellement en fuite, sont poursuivis pour abus de confiance et complicité, au préjudice de Fatoumata Labo Barry. [] The post Projet de voyage vers le Nicaragua : Aziz Barry jugé dans une affaire de 23 mille dollars US first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Woodside's lawsuit on protesters set for court hearing

A civil case initiated by an oil and gas giant against three environmentalists over a stink bomb three years ago has been listed for a court hearing.

Why French lawyers and judges fear the SURE bill could speed criminal trials without fixing court shortages

Lawyers in dark robes converse in a work setting, away from the bustle of hearings. The image accompanies a profession mobilized around criminal justice and its resources. Credits: DMValid / PxHere. Lawyers and judges are mobilizing on Monday, June 29, 2026, against the lack of resources for the justice system. They are also targeting the [] L’article Why French lawyers and judges fear the SURE bill could speed criminal trials without fixing court shortages est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.

Why Large Civil Lawsuits Can Leave Plaintiffs Under Financial Pressure

Filing a civil lawsuit sounds, in theory, like a path toward justice. You’ve been wronged—maybe seriously—and the legal system exists to make things right. What nobody tells you upfront is how expensive the waiting becomes. The gap between filing and resolution can stretch for years, and throughout that entire period, the bills don’t pause. Rent, [] The post Why Large Civil Lawsuits Can Leave Plaintiffs Under Financial Pressure appeared first on BNO News.

DOJ Sues 2 More States Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

DOJ Sues 2 More States Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students Johanna Alonso Tue, 06/30/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

Lawyers boycott Ogun courts over ₦100,000 virtual hearing fee, other policies

Lawyers in Ogun State on Monday, staged a three-day boycott of court proceedings to protest what they described as “inimical” policies introduced by the state judiciary. DAILY POST gathered that the boycott, enforced by the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, branches in Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ota, paralyzed judicial activities in some courts across the state. The lawyers [] Lawyers boycott Ogun courts over 100,000 virtual hearing fee, other policies

Emefiele: $6.2m released by CBN for foreign election observers was pure theft – Witness

The trial of the former governor the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, before Justice H.Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, continued on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with the 14th Prosecution Witness, PW14, Okpoziakpo Eloho, informing the court that the 6,230,000 (Six Million, Two Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars) released by The post Emefiele: 6.2m released by CBN for foreign election observers was pure theft – Witness appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

PFIPC: Surulere Chief Imams reaffirm confidence in Gbajabiamila, urge due process

urges Nigerians to allow court decide Gbajabiamila’s case The Council of Chief Imams and Alfas (CCIA), Surulere, Lagos State, has urged Nigerians to refrain from rushing to judgment over allegations made against the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, insisting that the matter should be left for the [] The post PFIPC: Surulere Chief Imams reaffirm confidence in Gbajabiamila, urge due process appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Liberia: U.S.$19 Million Drug Probe Takes Dramatic Turn

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's ongoing investigation into the US19 million cocaine seizure has taken a dramatic turn after one of the key persons of interest, Paul Jamaal King, formally requested witness protection and declared himself a cooperating witness in the case.

Analysts have assessed two cases of Chechen residents being prosecuted under the law on searching for extremist materials.

The number of cases prosecuted under the law on searching for extremist materials is still too small to analyze the practice. Two cases in Chechnya are inconclusive, and an active hunt for violators has begun in the republic. The extent to which the new law will be interpreted in practice raises questions.

Lawyer warns Abu Trica faces harrowing ordeal at Diddy's former US jail, video stokes fear

A lawyer warned that extradited Ghanaian businessman Abu Trica could face a harrowing ordeal at a notorious US detention centre that once held Diddy.

Exclusive: Legal Aid dispute talks delayed by further two weeks

Exclusive: Legal Aid dispute talks delayed by further two weeks

African, Caribbean Nations Renew Calls for Slavery Reparations at Ghana Summit

African and Caribbean countries have renewed demands for formal apologies and reparations from nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade, concluding a three-day conference in Ghana aimed at advancing the global campaign for reparatory justice. The gathering, dubbed the “Next Steps” conference and held in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, brought together political leaders, ...

Blake Lively seeks more than $8M in legal fees from Justin Baldoni

Total includes 7,495,526.87 in attorney fees, 539,514.01 in litigation costs/expenses from legal battle

UK could take 300 years to clear court backlog

Clearing the backlog of cases in British courts could take up to 300 years, the UK’s courts minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Kulasegaran launches Perak Bar Mediation Centre, says disputes can be settled in a day

IPOH, July 10 — Long-running and backlogged civil cases pending before the courts can now be referred to mediation...

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

The quiet grind behind the wig and gown

If ViuTV’s Court! feels unusually grounded for a legal drama, it is because the series dares to show what the public rarely sees – and what the profession has perhaps been too polite to say out loud. There are no dramatic ambushes or theatrical monologues that turn the tide at the last minute. Instead, we watch young barristers navigate the far less cinematic realities of practice: waiting hours for a case that is adjourned in minutes; case preparation with leading counsel; and dealing with...

Latif Iddrisu assault case: court orders continuation after AG, IGP fail to settle matter

The High Court has ordered the continuation of the eight-year old case involving Multimedia journalist Latif Iddrisu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney-General after rejecting a request by the State for a further adjournment to pursue an out-of-court settlement. The case returns to active proceedings four months after the State informed the court The post Latif Iddrisu assault case: court orders continuation after AG, IGP fail to settle matter appeared first on Ghanaian Times.