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Kenya Supreme Court overturns decision declaring Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional

JURIST

The Supreme Court of Kenya reversed the Court of Appeal ruling on Tuesday that declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. President Ruto signed the Finance Act 2023 into law on June 26, 2023, but it was later contested for unconstitutionality in the High Court.

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“Maryland Supreme Court finds Child Victims Act of 2023 constitutional”

HowAppealing

“Maryland Supreme Court finds Child Victims Act of 2023 constitutional”: Tim Prudente and Dylan Segelbaum of The Baltimore Banner have this report. You can access today’s 4-to-3 ruling of the Supreme Court of Maryland at this link.

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Uganda slammed for failure to protect LGBTQ+ community from online harassment

JURIST

Amnesty International on Wednesday reported a recent uptick in such harassment, finding that following the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) of 2023 , attacks against LGBTQ+ people have increased, forcing both individuals and organizations to significantly alter how they present themselves and engage with people online.

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Kenya Court of Appeal declares Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional over inadequate public participation

JURIST

The Kenya Court of Appeal at Nairobi delivered a judgement Wednesday rendering the controversial Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. The Finance Bill 2023 was tabled before the National Assembly on May 4, 2023. It was later assented to by the president on June 26, 2023 and became Finance Act 2023.

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Streamlining Your Success: How to Efficiently Scale Your Paralegal Career

Speaker: Jacqueline R. Jackson, J.D. - Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan

Join Jacqueline Jackson, JD, experienced litigation paralegal and impending lawyer, for an illuminating discussion on: Workflow efficiency Positioning yourself as your supervising attorney’s partner Becoming a marketable, one-person business in the legal industry Leveraging technology to become indispensable The Importance of continued education March (..)

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Federal US judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban over Second Amendment violations

JURIST

Louis, reiterated his April 2023 injunction against the Act on Friday, in contrast to a ruling three days earlier by US District Judge Lindsay Jenkins in Chicago, who declined to block the bans. Judge McGlynn, based in East St.

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Human rights organizations oppose Ethiopia election to UN Human Rights Council

JURIST

A 2023 report by ICHREE revealed that the Ethiopian National Defense Forces had carried out attacks on civilians in schools and a hospital as well as sexual violence against women.

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Forrester Wave™ Contract Lifecycle Management for 2023

In The Forrester Wave™ Contract Lifecycle Management, Q3 2023, Evisort has debuted as a Strong Performer.

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How Modern Paralegals Are Implementing Project Management Principles

Speaker: Michael Quartararo - Managing Director at eDPM Advisory Services and President of ACEDS

Join Michael Quartararo, paralegal and project management professional, for an illuminating discussion on: How project managers and paralegals relate to one another A brief overview of the project lifecycle and principles of project management How to implement project management principles into your work What "Done" looks like January 26th, 2023 at (..)

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

October 10, 2023 at 9:30am PST, 12:30pm EST, 5:30pm GMT Exploring Tech Advancements: Find out what's on the horizon, including automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM).

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The Paralegal Coach's Playbook: Strategies for Launching a Successful Virtual Paralegal Business

Speaker: Amanda DeVincenzo, MPPA - Paralegal Business Empowerment Coach and Founder of DeVincenzo Consulting, LLC

Join Amanda DeVincenzo, paralegal educator and empowerment coach, in a conversation highlighting: What a virtual paralegal business is and is not How to establish your brand and business identity Key strategies for building and growing your business What tools and tech you need to set up your virtual office How to leverage social media to market your (..)