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New York City Council members urge city to increase legal services funding

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A majority of New York City Council members on Monday sent a letter to Mayor Eric Adams urging him to drastically increase funding for legal aid services in the city. ” The letter, authored by Councilperson Shaun Abreu, a former tenant rights attorney, referenced several issues facing legal services in the city.

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Australia justice system is failing victims of sexual violence: report

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million) to implement the more immediate steps such as funding for sexual assault legal services across the country. The ALRC inquiry, announced by the Australian Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus on January 23 2024 is part of stage one of Australia’s efforts to improve sexual violence laws. However, it has announced AUD 21.4

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Momentum and Growth at ClioCon 2024

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Legal Talk Network hosts and listeners had an unforgettable time connecting, learning, and sharing big ideas at Clio’s Cloud Conference in Austin, TX October 7-9, 2024. Listen to the whole slate of interviews on site at Clio Cloud Conference 2024 by subscribing to On the Road.

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India Supreme Court grants opportunity for states and union territories to enforce directives on caste discrimination in prisons

JURIST

Furthermore, the court tasked the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), the statutory authority responsible for providing free legal services to marginalized communities in India, to compile a joint status report regarding compliance efforts across different jurisdictions. Union of India & Ors.

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Please, Please Stop Using ChatGPT If You’re Not Checking Cites

Above The Law

The latest installment of “Lawyers Royally Bungling with AI” features an Australian attorney who apparently decided that verifying case citations was just too 2024. G’day mates. Presumably the judge said, “That’s not a case… this is a case.”

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How to Boost Law Firm Efficiency in 2024 with Legal Practice Management Software

CARET Legal

In 2024, improving law firm efficiency is as important as ever as firms continue to face increasing pressure to improve performance, deliver services efficiently, and reduce costs. We’ve provided several tips to help law firms optimize their operations and achieve greater efficiency in 2024. It’s so easy to get started.

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Courts Belong To The People: Tackling The Justice Gap With Sonja Ebron

Above The Law

But Sonja dreams of a world where regulation focuses on preventing consumer harm rather than gatekeeping who can deliver legal services. Courtroom5 navigates these waters carefully, working with lawyers to ensure compliance. Justice Is For Everyone Sonjas optimism is contagious.