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Private security company barred from sending armed guards to polling places in Minnesota

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.” The complaint alleges that Atlas planned to target “perceived ‘antifa’ members and supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement.” The assurance required Atlas to keep its business out of Minnesota until January 2022. Tuesday’s settlement extended the restrictions the company will face.

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Where to Find Work Experience in Law

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Just having a 1st degree from a red brick university does not mean you’re going to automatically make a brilliant solicitor or barrister, nor does having a family friend who knows someone in the industry. When applying for a work placement, there are lots of large firms and chambers who require you to complete detailed application forms.

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Tips for Starting a Law Career in 2021

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Nick Titchener, Director and Solicitor Advocate at Lawtons Law, Criminal Solicitors: It is important to do your research to ensure you understand the qualifications required for the specific position you are striving for. Jessica Hampson, Owner and Managing Director of CEL Solicitors. But what can aspiring legal.

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Clio Cloud Conference – The Big Return

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As for the speakers, the Keynotes included former Solicitor General Neal Katyal , ‘ The Art of Gathering ’ author Priya Parker , ‘ Influence: Science and Practice ’ author Robert Cialdini , and of course Clio Founder/CEO Jack Newton. In my humble opinion, this unique report is a must-read for anyone who owns or manages a law firm.

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Day in the life of a legal assistant

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I am a legal assistant working at a multi-claimant legal US firm specialising in commercial, employment and consumer class action litigation. The firm allows for flexible working, so some days I work from the office and other days I work from home. Introducing, Alia Choudhury . Working at Keller Lenkner .

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Affirmative action appears in jeopardy after marathon arguments

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The group maintains that Harvard violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which bars entities that receive federal funding from discriminating based on race, because Asian American applicants are less likely to be admitted than similarly qualified white, Black, or Hispanic applicants. There’s always a confluence of reasons.

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Tributes to Walter Dellinger, a scholar, Supreme Court advocate, and “luminary in law and in life”

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Dellinger served as head of the Office of Legal Counsel and as acting solicitor general under President Bill Clinton. In 1997, he joined O’Melveny & Myers and founded the firm’s appellate practice. We take comfort from knowing how much he loved our firm and the enduring impact he had on all of us. Solicitor General.

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