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Switzerland Court rules Russia will not receive legal assistance due to Ukraine invasion

JURIST

The Swiss Federal Criminal Court ruled Wednesday in favor of an anonymous defendant, barring Russia from receiving legal assistance from the Swiss government. Russia then filed a request with the Swiss government for legal assistance in prosecuting the anonymous defendant on September 15, 2020.

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The Differences Between Paralegals and Legal Assistants

LegalTalkNetwork

Differences Between Paralegals and Legal Assistants Legal offices, like other organizations, must effectively manage a variety of financial, administrative, and professional tasks to operate successfully. Rather, they are an integral part of the team, ensuring that legal claims are properly prepared and effectively managed.

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Armenia NGOs call for international monitoring of trials of detainees in Azerbaijan

JURIST

The letter also highlights severe procedural violations in these trials, including a presumption of guilt without evidence, denial of access to case files in a language understandable to the defendants, inadequate legal representation, and the absence of the right to an independent and impartial tribunal.

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A day in the life of a legal assistant

SimplyLawJobs

We recently caught up with Samantha Evans, a legal assistant who kindly shared what she does on an average day, her hopes for the future and advice for those looking to join the legal industry. As a legal assistant, I carry out research tasks for my team to save them time and to expand my knowledge. Career path .

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Serbia court decides to extradite Belarusian filmmaker to Belarus

JURIST

Serbia’s Higher Court in Belgrade decided on Thursday to extradite Belarusian filmmaker Andrei Gnet to Belarus pursuant to the Law on International Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters and the interstate agreement Serbia and Belarus made on January 3, 2019. Gnet disagreed with the court’s decision to extradite him.

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

Above The Law

Access to justice shouldnt be a privilege reserved for those with deep pockets or legal expertise. Yet, our courts often feel like an impenetrable fortress to the everyday person. In Season 10, Episode 4 of “Notes to My (Legal) Self ,” I had the privilege of speaking with Sonja Ebron, the co-founder and CEO of Courtroom5.

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Thailand court jails activist Arnon Nampa for four extra years upon royal defamation convictions

JURIST

A Thailand court imposed Thursday an additional four-year imprisonment on an activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa for defaming the Thai royal family and violating the Computer Crime Act through two social media posts made between January and April 2021.

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