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Canada Supreme Court rejects government appeal in youth-led climate case

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The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) on Thursday rejected Ontario’s request for an appeal on a landmark case concerning Canada’s climate policy. However, the case being decided outside of the SCC limits the ruling’s binding authority to the province of Ontario. The case, Mathur v.

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Ex-Watergate prosecutor calls for special counsel in NYC Mayor Adams corruption case

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Akerman was a former Watergate prosecutor and this comes amid growing scrutiny of the DOJ’s handling of the case. The rule was established during the Watergate scandal , wherein prosecutors were given independence in politically sensitive cases. Three other ex-US attorneys also submitted arguments to Justice Dale E.

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Shell wins appeal in landmark Netherlands climate case

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The case has been closely watched as a potential precedent for corporate climate accountability. The post Shell wins appeal in landmark Netherlands climate case appeared first on JURIST - News. Milieudefensie has not yet commented on whether they will appeal in cassation against the appeals court’s decision.

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CNN reaches $5M settlement with US Navy veteran in defamation case

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After the verdict, the two parties settled the case but withheld the settlement details from the public. “We remain proud of our journalists and are 100% committed to strong, fearless and fair-minded reporting at CNN, though we will of course take what useful lessons we can from this case,” a CNN spokesperson said.

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You Deserve a Better Personal Injury Case Management Software

Keep everything organized — every day Paralegals work with multiple attorneys on many cases at a time, each case often being in a different stage producing countless papers and documents. Tags also make contacting anyone (internally or externally) with updates in real-time with accurate case information a breeze.

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Italy Deputy PM Matteo Salvini acquitted in migrant boat case

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” As the judges of the case still need to announce the reasoning behind their verdict, Open Arms has yet to decide on a possible appeal. The post Italy Deputy PM Matteo Salvini acquitted in migrant boat case appeared first on JURIST - News.

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US Supreme Court to hear landmark cases on public funding for religious schools

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On Friday, the US Supreme Court announced that it would take up a groundbreaking case to determine whether Oklahoma could fund a proposed Catholic charter school. The school and the charter school board brought their case to the Supreme Court in October, urging the justices to intervene.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more.

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Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Law Firms

Our “Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Firms” will assist PI attorneys (and their staff) with choosing the right software that can manage their cases and clients from intake to closure and beyond. Download this free guide and learn about: Why you need a software built specifically for personal injury law.

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Personal Injury Law Firm Paralegal Toolkit

The challenge of being a Personal Injury paralegal is handling the vast range of responsibilities, from research to documentation to intake to reporting to multiple stakeholders on multiple cases. The list is endless… but we’re here to help.

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10 Must-Have Features of Plaintiff Personal Injury Case Management Software

In 2022, there are dozens of case management software options for law firms to choose from. As a paralegal, you need a case management software that can streamline repetitive processes throughout the entire lifecycle of a case. But the truth is: not all legal software is created equal.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach!

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.