The Empowered Paralegal

OCTOBER 22, 2018

It is essential to learn how to be a successful lawyer and become one of the best in your field. The best lawyers in the industry have learned how to master the skills over time. You also need to learn from the lawyers in the field and learn what makes them different. A good lawyer should have excellent communication skills.

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JURIST

JUNE 17, 2024

Allegedly, this violated Article 105, Section 2, of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, as they ignored national laws and used rumors and slander to incite subversion of state power and overthrow the socialist system.

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JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2025

Speaking to the media, Besigye said “I have issues with the charges, which my lawyers will present to you” The charge is the latest in a series of accusations against the opposition leader who was arrested in Kenya on the charge of illicitly possessing firearms and terrorism.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 3, 2022

As lawyers, we are in a service industry. Some other practice areas, like criminal law, may perpetually operate on a “rush” basis, and others on contingency. ” But, while it is descriptively accurate, it’s not professional enough for practicing law. I’m a Lawyer, Not Disneyland.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Zhang, a 37-year-old former lawyer, had reported on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan beginning in February. One of Zhang’s lawyers, Ren Quanniu, said they will likely appeal Zhang’s sentence. She was found guilty of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” charges sometimes used by authorities to quell dissent.

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

Set against the gorgeous coastline of Monterey, California at the beautiful Portola Hotel & Spa, the 2019 California Lawyers Association (CLA) Annual Meeting had a small town feel of something much bigger. Looking forward to covering the California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting! Ahhhhhh beautiful Monterey! We hope you enjoy!

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Above The Law

MARCH 6, 2025

Shes been blogging since 2005, has written a weekly column for the Daily Record since 2007, is the author of Cloud Computing for Lawyers , co-authors Social Media for Lawyers: the Next Frontier , and co-authors Criminal Law in New York.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Heres a quick overview of the top law firm directories in 2025, highlighting their unique features, pricing structures, and availability of free lawyer directory listings. Designed for firms of all sizes, it combines advanced law firm marketing services with practical tools to support lawyers throughout their careers.

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Above The Law

MARCH 3, 2025

If youre a trusts and estates lawyer, you may need to create a will, a power of attorney, and a health care directive simultaneously, for example. Real estate lawyers will need multiple documents for pretty much everything. In just about any practice area, the need to draft multiple documents for a given matter will frequently arise.

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SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 29, 2022

Share This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, a capital defendant’s request for habeas relief on the ground that his lawyer conceded guilt over his objection, as in 2018’s McCoy v. In Tyler v.

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 16, 2021

But what about practicing law? While legal professionals have been slower to embrace this technology, AI for lawyers is a growing field. As these technologies continue to improve, AI in law will only grow. Here are five legal fields where AI can bring considerable benefits to lawyers and their clients. Criminal Law.

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The Crime Report

MAY 20, 2021

Only 11 states report having minimum qualifications for lawyers who represent impoverished people facing a lifetime behind bars, according to the nonprofit Sixth Amendment Center. South Carolina requires just three years of experience in criminal law; Arkansas specifies that lawyers should have handled at least one homicide trial.

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JURIST

AUGUST 28, 2021

While the Public Prosecutor General had sought life sentences for both defendants, their lawyers had applied for acquittals. Sami and Khedr’s arrests took place in July last year, in Essen and Naumburg, respectively. Both parties could now file an appeal, as the judgment is not final.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

We recently caught up with guest blogger, Aaron Mayer, to discover the top 7 skills lawyers need during the pandemic. This is no different for lawyers. In this unprecedented time, laws are changing frequently, as is how and where we work. In this unprecedented time, laws are changing frequently, as is how and where we work.

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JURIST

JULY 19, 2021

Journalists, lawyers, business executives, and human rights activists across the world appear to have been targeted by government actors using the Pegasus software sold by Israeli security company NSO Group according to an investigation revealed Sunday.

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LawSites

JULY 6, 2023

In the survey of 275 legal professionals conducted by Wolters Kluwer and Above the Law, Generative AI in the Law: Where Could This All Be Headed? , two thirds of respondents said they believe document review lawyers, librarians, and others involved in knowledge management and research could be replaced by generative AI.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 12, 2021

A committal mention hearing is one of the first hearings to attend if you have been charged with an indictable offence.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Win Htein’s lawyer stated that he “is firm in beliefs and resilient so he was not fazed at all. Htein was previously forced to retire from the Myanmar military after being accused of an assassination plot against dictator Ne Win. Htein’s daughter, Chit Suu Win Htein, denounced the sentence.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A criminal prosecutor is responsible for trying the case against the accused in the trial. A criminal defense attorney's role is the opposite of a prosecutor.

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JURIST

JUNE 14, 2021

The imprisoned individuals (Mohamed al-Mansoori, Hassan Mohammed Al-Hammad, Hadif Rashed Abdullah al-Owais, Ali Saeed Al-Kindi and Salim Hamdoon Al-Shahhi) are part of the “UAE94,” a group of 94 lawyers, human rights defenders and academics who were sentenced in 2013 for plotting to overthrow the government.

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JURIST

JUNE 1, 2022

” After the hearing, Hinckley’s lawyer Barry Levine said Hinkley worked hard “to correct something that he was unable to erase, and this is the best outcome that one could imagine.” ” Additionally, she wished Hinckley “success for both his sake as well as the safety of the community.”

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Lawyers for Taylor argued that evidence proved that Rowe and her children were still alive at the time Taylor was in California. Initially, investigators said that the victims had been killed three days before their bodies were found. Such evidence includes the testimony of forensic pathologist Dr.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The suspect is accused of violating Article 8 of the Criminal Law in Wartime Act for the killing of people not partaking or no longer partaking in combat.

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Mondaq

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Outline of the main characteristics of criminal and civil law.

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Mondaq

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Criminal Code Act 1995 sets out the law of conspiring to commit offences under the Act, including drug importation.

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JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2022

German human rights lawyers argued for the legal principle of universal jurisdiction, allowing crimes committed in one country to be tried in another. A German court in Koblenz Thursday sentenced Anwar Raslan, a former Syrian colonel who directed operations at a civil prison in Damascus, to life in prison.

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JURIST

AUGUST 10, 2021

It is the first time in history that indigenous peoples will stand before the ICC supported by indigenous lawyers. The statement was written by several indigenous leaders, organisations, and academics, and was supported by the Collective Advocacy on Human Rights. ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan will now decide whether to pursue the case.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

On November 2, 2021, Tarrant’s lawyer Tony Ellis claimed Tarrant pleaded guilty under duress due to severe mistreatment in detention. Ellis also criticized the court for referring to Tarrant as “the individual” rather than by his name.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

A UN expert Friday called recent legal charges and proceedings against a former Guatemalan judge and prosecutor “an attack on the rule of law.” The second arrest warrant accused Laparra of revealing confidential and reserved information under article 67 of the Law on Access to Public Information.

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MyCase

AUGUST 25, 2023

Beyond flashy displays and digital crime scene recreations, there are also technology tools that help criminal defense lawyers provide better, more efficient representation. What Is Criminal Justice Technology? Prosecutors and defense lawyers also have more advanced tech resources at their disposal. Digital signatures.

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The Crime Report

MAY 24, 2022

Supreme Court has ruled that state prisoners have no constitutional right to present new evidence in federal court to support their claims that they were represented at trial by unqualified or otherwise deficient lawyers, reports NPR. “Today, however, the court hamstrings the federal courts’ authority to safeguard that right.”

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MyCase

AUGUST 1, 2022

Lawyers charging by the hour must track every minute to maximize profitability, while those working on a contingency or flat fee basis use frequent time entries to track case progress. . According to over 2,000 survey respondents who participated in MyCase’s 2021 Legal Industry Report , 61% of lawyers find capturing billable time a challenge.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In Peru, this rule is known as “prescription of legal action”, which basically means that at some legally-defined point a criminal suit is extinguished, with no possibility of continuing with the process or the investigation. In Peru, the criminal process has three stages: the preliminary investigation, the middle stage and the judgement.

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JURIST

MARCH 23, 2022

Navalny is a lawyer and longtime Russian opposition leader who survived an assassination attempt in August 2020. Russian state-owned news agency TASS Tuesday reported that a court found dissident Alexey Navalny guilty of fraud and contempt of court and sentenced him to nine years in prison.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While the spotlight often shines on lawyers, paralegals also have an enormous impact on legal cases. Both paralegals and lawyers contribute significantly to the legal process. Sometimes folks jump straight into paralegal work, while others aim directly for law school. Where Lawyers Step In Now, consider lawyers.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to seven years in prison for violating a marriage law when they wed in 2018, officials and a lawyer for the couple said. This is known as the ‘Iddah’ period and is a requirement under Islamic family law upheld by Pakistan.

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JURIST

MAY 22, 2021

Yatskin’s lawyer posted on Facebook that his client has continued to deny his guilt and that they plan to appeal the charges. The treason and spying charges allow the Russian government to try the case behind closed doors, meaning that the trial’s details will not be published.

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