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South Korea anti-corruption agency warns against obstruction of Yoon’s arrest

JURIST

Any individual who obstructs the execution of the warrant could also be held liable for injuries or damage to property under civil law, loss of their job, and pension under the National Civil Servants Act. The CIO only has the authority to question the president and must refer a case to prosecutors for formal criminal charges.

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4 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Family Lawyer

LegalReader

Unless you’re well versed in civil law, specifically family and property laws, an attorney experienced in these types of cases will be able to help you get the best out of a messy situation.

Civil Law 104
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Austria Supreme Court refers Facebook data collection questions to ECJ

JURIST

The questions arose in a civil case filed by Maximilian Schrems , an Austrian lawyer and privacy activist, who alleges that Facebook deprives users of the rights and protections they enjoy under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Civil Law Firm Improves Productivity and Client Communication With MyCase

MyCase

For over 23 years, Gonzalez & Morales Law Offices LLC has provided legal counsel on civil law matters ranging from wills and probates to collections. MyCase was designed with lawyers in mind, so it can be tailored to your personal needs. Power your practice and simplify your payments.

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What Is The Difference Between Bodily Injury And Personal Injury?

LegalReader

An interesting “intersection” between criminal and civil law regarding bodily and personal injury is wrongful death.

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Connecticut judge orders conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $473M in punitive defamation damages for Sandy Hook comments

JURIST

A lawyer for the families, Chris Mattei, stated that the ruling served to, “reinforce the message of this case: Those who profit from lies targeting the innocent will face justice.”

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How Legal Tech Helps Civil Litigators Prepare for Cases

CARET Legal

Case management software is reshaping how civil litigators prepare for their cases, making it a smoother, faster, and more efficient process. In civil law, preparation for a case is a task that demands precision, extensive research, and an acute understanding of legal intricacies.