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Human rights deteriorated globally in 2024, watchdog reports

JURIST

Global human rights deteriorated sharply in 2024, with more than 60% of countries receiving failing grades in an annual watchdog report released Thursday, reflecting what researchers called a “systemic breakdown” in protections for basic freedoms worldwide.

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Peru dispatch: APEC 2024 summit in Lima marked by historic agreements, but also tensions on trade and sustainability

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The 2024 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Leaders’ Summit , hosted by Peru in Lima, where I go to law school, concluded last Saturday, November 16. From a legal perspective, the APEC 2024 summit represents a crucial moment for international trade law.

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EU agency reports decreasing asylum applications in Europe 2024

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The EU Agency for Asylum (EUAA) reported on Monday that asylum applications across the EU+ (the EU member states plus Norway and Switzerland) decreased by 11 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year. By the end of 2024, many applications were still awaiting decisions, straining national asylum systems.

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Last-Minute Tax Planning Strategies For Small Law Firm Owners: There’s Still Time For 2024

Above The Law

However, with the April 15, 2025, tax filing deadline approaching, there’s still time to implement powerful wealth building strategies for the 2024 tax year that could significantly pay dividends for years to come. Key Opportunities and Context Several tax-advantaged strategies remain available for the 2024 tax year.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

📆 December 12, 2024 at 9:30 AM PST, 12:30 PM EST, 5:30 PM GMT

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Russia threatens retaliation over blocking of state media Telegram channels across EU

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In June 2024, Russia blocked access to 81 European media websites from 25 European countries, affecting outlets like France’s Agence France-Presse (AFP), Le Monde, and Liberation. This action came after the EU banned four Russian state media outlets in May 2024.

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Ukraine becomes 125th state party to ICC Rome Statute

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The milestone follows the ratification of the statute by the Ukrainian Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, on August 21, 2024, and its subsequent signing into law by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on August 24, 2024, Ukraine’s Independence Day.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

📆 September 18th, 2024 at 9:30 AM PDT, 12:30 PM EDT, 5:30 PM BST Continuously assess market trends, customer behavior, and competitor strategies to make informed pricing decisions that drive business success. Don't miss this brand new webinar! Save your seat today!

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

📆 August 20th, 2024 at 9:30 AM PDT, 12:30 PM EDT, 5:30 PM BST Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to revenue optimization and take your financial leadership to the next level. Register now to secure your spot!

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

📆 September 26th, 2024 at 9:30 AM PT, 12:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM BST By mastering these skills, paralegals will elevate their role in deposition preparation, becoming indispensable members of their legal teams while also managing their workloads more effectively! Save your seat today!