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Uganda court charges senior finance officials with corruption over central bank hacking

JURIST

A Ugandan court on Wednesday charged nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development over their alleged involvement in corruption, electronic fraud, and money laundering in connection with a hacking incident that led to a financial loss of at least $21 million from the countrys central bank.

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IOLTA 101: Tips for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers

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The Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Account, commonly called IOLTA, is one of the most valuable tools for expanding legal representation to appear in recent decades. But IOLTA management can present a major challenge for lawyers, particularly those in solo practice or small firms. Common Mistakes Lawyers Make in IOLTA Management.

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Former France president found guilty of violating campaign financing laws

JURIST

Former France president Nicholas Sarkozy has been found guilty of illegaly financing his 2012 re-election campaign on Thursday, making him the first head of state since the second world war to receive two jail terms. Sarkozy’s lawyers have stated that they will appeal the decision. Sarkozy spent approximately €42.8 million (US $49.7

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Best Practices In Trust Accounting: What Every Lawyer Needs To Know

Above The Law

Why Trust Accounting Compliance Matters Many lawyers enter the profession with little to no business or accounting training. After all, they went to law school to study law, not finances. states that lawyers have a fiduciary duty to safeguard client funds and keep them separate from their own.

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How to Get Your Case Considered for Financing

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By now, most lawyers have read something about litigation financing and how it can help bring resources to mitigate expenses and keep lawyers focused on cases. How can your firm obtain financing on a case? But how exactly does that work?

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How To Master Your Time And Build A Thriving Firm

Above The Law

Getty Images Time is a lawyers most valuable asset but are you using it wisely? In a recent episode of the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, Mike Chastaine an award-winning lawyer, speaker, and author joins me to share strategies for maximizing productivity, growing a successful practice, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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Lawyer Tech Tips: Things That Go Bump in Legal Tech!

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But danger lurks behind certain technology, or the way lawyers and staff might use it. What are some scary things WFH has revealed about lawyers’ tech habits? He is the author of several books including “Microsoft Office 365 for Lawyers,” “The Lawyer’s Guide to Microsoft Outlook” and “OneNote in One Hour.”

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