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Pandemic-Related Legal Ethics Opinions: A Compendium

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Synopsis: An attorney may withdraw from representation, with the permission of the Immigration Court, based on fear of contracting COVID-19 as a result of in-person appearances in the proceeding, where such fear renders it difficult for the attorney to carry out the representation effectively. Issues addressed: Working out of state.

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Clio Cloud Conference 2016: The Truth in Numbers

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Ramón Abadin, immediate past president to The Florida Bar, and Stephen Embry of Frost Brown Todd LLC join host Adriana Linares to discuss why attorneys need to attend conferences despite the time and expense. Integration with Immigration Forms Solution PrimaFacie. How Cons Can Improve Your Practice.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

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Diversity: One-half of our owners are immigrant people of color. Diversity: Our founders are first-generation immigrants and LGBTQ+ identifying individuals. VoiceScript Elevator Pitch: VoiceScript is a legal technology leader, delivering innovative SaaS solutions for court reporting firms, courts, and legal services providers.

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ABA Midyear Meeting 2019

LegalTalkNetwork

During his tenure, Bob has endeavored to help small firms as well as protect and bolster the work of his predecessors including initiatives in diversity and inclusion, access to justice, and legal technology. We also learned more about the ABA’s actions in immigration, the government shutdown, and changes to their website.

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US federal judge rules Biden alternatives to migrant detention are ‘unlawful’

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The US District Court for the Northern District of Florida Wednesday ruled that President Joe Biden’s alternatives to migrant detention programs are unlawful. ” This authority is reflected in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). ” This authority is reflected in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

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ABA Annual Meeting 2018

LegalTalkNetwork

In addition to top caliber speakers like Eric Holder, Rod Rosenstein, and Rahm Emanuel stopping by to present, major issues like #MeToo, immigration, the 14th Amendment, the opioid epidemic, the student loan bubble, bias at SCOTUS, the death penalty, the future of the Legal Services Corporation, and much more were discussed.