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Ireland establishes specialized family courts amidst court resource concerns

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Seanad Éireann (the Irish legislature) passed a bill to establish specialized family law court divisions on Thursday, aiming to make an efficient and user-friendly family justice system. Nevertheless, there have been concerns about the increased workload that the passed bill will bring to the District Court, which is already overcrowded.

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Inter-American Court finds Guatemala responsible for 1989 forced disappearances of Indigenous rights defenders

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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights released its ruling in the Case of Pérez Lucas et al v. Despite actions for habeas corpus filed immediately after their disappearances in April 1989 and another filed in 2005, the court found that Guatemala failed to conduct any meaningful investigation in the 35 years since the disappearances.

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US Supreme Court to hear arguments over Louisiana district map

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The US Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case involving Louisiana’s congressional district map with two Black-majority districts in the six-district state, according to an order issued Monday. The court will hear arguments from two cases consolidated into one. Parties still await a date for oral arguments.

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US appeals court temporarily lifts block on Louisiana Ten Commandments law

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A US federal appeals court on Friday temporarily lifted a trial court’s blocking of a Louisiana law mandating public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The appellate court’s lifting of the order will last until the court finishes reviewing the defendants’ appeal of the trial court’s order.

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

From multimillion-dollar funding, to no-interest deferred payment options for your court reporting and deposition needs, our guide walks you through the entire process. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.

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India Supreme Court lays down strict guidelines against ‘bulldozer justice’

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India’s Supreme Court released its ruling on Wednesday which found that the country’s authorities cannot use demolition of properties as punishment for those accused or convicted of crimes. The post India Supreme Court lays down strict guidelines against ‘bulldozer justice’ appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Mexico Supreme Court narrowly gives clearance to controversial judicial reforms

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The Supreme Court of Mexico narrowly denied a challenge to controversial judicial reforms on Tuesday that were enacted by the government in September of this year. The reforms will make all judges in Mexico elected by a popular vote and establish an elected judicial disciplinary court to oversee judges.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word.