Community FIRST; A BPA Podcast

B&P Associates boasts of a wealth of expertise in various aspects of labour law, particularly, employment termination within the context of Ghanaian regulations. Over the years, our firm has handled a multitude of inquiries spanning employment issues, termination procedures, dismissal cases, matters concerning labour unions, and negotiations involving collective bargaining agreements. Through...

In this special episode of our Community First podcast, we celebrate and amplify the voices of our industrious, resilient remarkable female entrepreneurs from Ghana. We delve into their personal experiences, pivotal moments and lessons they have learnt along the way. From launching start-ups to navigating the complexities of work-life balance, our guests will share candid insights into the dual wo...

In this episode, we delve into the realm of ADR in Ghana, exploring the innovative methods employed to resolve conflicts outside the traditional courtroom setting. As we journey through the rich tapestry of Ghana's legal landscape, we unravel the intricacies of ADR and its profound impact on fostering harmony within communities and businesses. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the...

The social topic to be discussed in Season 2 Episode 1 of the podcast is on Access to Justice and themed, “Bridging the Civil Justice Gap; Empowering Self-Represented Litigants”. Our experiences with clients have shown that the average Ghanaian finds it difficult to meet the economic demands that accompany legal services. Accordingly, self-representation is a common phenomenon in the Ghanaian judi...

The social topic to be discussed in Episode 11 of the podcast is on Cybersecurity and themed, “Digital Parenting”. In our previous episode, we focused on how children can be victims of cybercrime, especially children who have unrestricted access to the internet. We discussed the various cyber risks children face on the internet, such as cyber-bullying, online grooming, online pornography, catfishi...

The social topic to be discussed in this episode of the podcast is on Cybersecurity and themed, “Risk and Vulnerability of Children Online”. Although the internet and the digital communication have helped deliver immense benefits to the world, malicious actors continue to actively look for new ways to exploit its vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity is a generic term used to describe the infrastructure...

B&P Associates has in-depth experience in family law matters including divorce, custody, adoption and child maintenance. In recent times, we have observed that a lot of people seeking to divorce often seem unaware of the intricacies involved in the process. This has led to some people feeling stuck or in some cases, thinking they are divorced when in fact they are not as the appropriate proces...

The social topic to be discussed in Episode 8 of the podcast is on Marriage and themed, “I do, but how do I?”. Our experiences with clients have shown that a lot of couples live under the mistaken belief of having validly contracted an Ordinance Marriage which is created under Part III of the Marriages Act, 1884-1985 (“CAP 127”) and governed by the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367) or a Moham...

B&P Associates has in-depth experience in labour and employment matters and other related issues. Over the years, we have observed that a lot of employers and employees are unaware of their obligations and rights with respect to contributions to the national pension scheme. This has, in some cases, led to the destitution of some employees after retirement and also had legal implications for em...

This special episode is dedicated to students as well as young budding lawyers who are seeking to apply for internships, pupillage as well as other employment positions in various firms and organizations. The episode discloses tips to assist upcoming lawyers to navigate the application process – from drafting CVs, to drafting cover letters, to preparing for interviews. Our guest for today is Mrs....

This episode is the second of the two-part episode, which discusses Ghana's laws on intestacy. In the previous episode, we discussed Ghana's present law on succession, the Intestate Succession Law, 1985 (PNDCL 111). This time, we focus on the strengths and weaknesses of the new Intestate Succession Bill, currently pending before Parliament. Upon the passage of this Bill, there will be sign...

This episode is the first of a two-part episode, which discusses Ghana's laws on intestacy. It has been about thirty-eight years since the Intestate Succession Law, 1985 (PNDCL 111) was enacted. The primary purpose of PNDCL 111 was to prevent members of the extended family from taking over the assets of the deceased for their own use, to the detriment of the surviving spouse and children of th...

In the spirit of B&P Associates' new partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, and in the celebration of the launch of our Community Legal Outreach week, we bring to you this special episode with UPenn Law students Astonique Robinson, Asja Towns and Frank Deese. In this episode, we discuss their experiences in Ghana, particularly, their visit to Nsawam Prisons. We a...

This episode is a sequel to the pilot, and still on the subject of Domestic Violence.  In this episode we focus on seeking redress or remedies for victims, and identifying the various institutions set up to curb domestic violence.  This time, Maame Barnie is joined by our second and special guest speaker, Miss Adwoa Pokua Bame. Miss Bame is an administrator by profession and a human righ...

The first social topic to be discussed is Domestic Violence.  B&P Associates has in-depth experience in Family law and other related issues. Over the years, numerous inquiries have come through the firm concerning domestic violence. Usually, the inquirers are misinformed or threatened by family members - they start the process and eventually abandon them. Our guest speaker is Mrs. Maame A...