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Kosovo announces closure of of parallel Serb institutions in move condemned by EU

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In 2003, the UN reported that “numerous problems arise” due to parallel institutions: In criminal law the most serious problem is the risk of double jeopardy. However, parallel institutions have not been unilaterally successful in reducing tension between Serbs and Albanians within Kosovo.

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Australia: What is the difference between Civil and Criminal law? - Astor Legal

Mondaq

The main difference between civil law and criminal law in Australia is that criminal law has a higher onus of proof.

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5 Top legal podcasts in the UK you should be listening to

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People of all ages listen to podcasts on topics they feel interested in, which includes legal topics. Whether you’re a law student, a paralegal, or a solicitor with years of experience, listening to a legal podcast that suits your interests can be extremely beneficial, and fun. 1) UK Law Weekly. legal stories.

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A Guide to Common Paralegal Studies Classes

How To Become A Paralegal

Let’s face it – television shows that focus on legal matters are interesting and they can be fun to watch. Introduction to Civil Procedure. This may also be called a civil law class. In this class, you’re going to learn the basics of the civil law system. Criminal Law. You’ll learn a lot.

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5 Certificates to Get Under $500

Blackstone Career Institute

Foundations of Legal Research using LexisAdvance® Using the powerful tool LexisAdvance® , this online certificate course will expand your research capabilities, improve your writing skills, and teach you the ins and outs of computer-assisted legal research.

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Switzerland court hands down first conviction relating to Liberia civil war

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The post Switzerland court hands down first conviction relating to Liberia civil war appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary. However, Liberia has not followed this suggestion yet.

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Who’s Afraid of Punitive Damages? – Conference in Augsburg, Germany

Conflict of Laws

It evidently has not stopped claimants from seeking enforcement of punitive damage awards in other civil law legal systems. Rademacher then analysed whether punitive elements could be found in German tort law. Cedric Vanleenhove (University of Ghent) gave a paper on “Punitive Damages and Public Policy”. However, Jovanovi?