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UK asylum charity launches legal action against government Rwanda plan

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Asylum Aid, a leading UK charity providing free legal advice and representation to asylum seekers and refugees, announced on Friday that it was launching legal action against the Home Office’s Safety of Rwanda plan to “ensure that all individual cases against removal to Rwanda are properly considered.”

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26 countries support legal action against Taliban for violations of women’s rights

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Twenty-six countries expressed on Thursday their support for a legal initiative to hold the Taliban accountable at the International Court of Justice for systematic human rights violations against women and girls in Afghanistan.

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Nepal Supreme Court grants legal recognition to transgender woman without medical verification

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The Supreme Court of Nepal has ruled that Rukshana Kapali, a transgender woman, should be legally recognised on all documents as a woman without having to submit to medical verification according to a Wednesday report by HRW.

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Former Nagorno-Karabakh official’s legal team claims Azerbaijan tortured client

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The legal team for a former top Nagorno-Karabakh official alleged in a Friday letter addressed to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture that their client, former Nagorno-Karabakh Minister of State Ruben Vardanyan, and an unnamed Armenian business leader had been tortured while in custody in Azerbaijan for engaging in a hunger strike.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Do you know that 40% of U.S. Save your seat today!

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UN expert praises Ivory Coast humanitarian efforts and urges legal reform

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The post UN expert praises Ivory Coast humanitarian efforts and urges legal reform appeared first on JURIST - News. Meanwhile, Cte dIvoires commitment to ending statelessness and enhancing social inclusion has drawn regional and international praise, reinforcing its status as a model for managing complex humanitarian crises.

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German court suspends ban on right-wing Compact Magazine amid ongoing legal proceedings

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This allows the company to continue its operations as a press and media outlet while the legal proceedings are ongoing. On July 24, COMPACT-Magazin GmbH filed a lawsuit challenging the ban, which is still pending, as well as an urgent application for interim legal protection.

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10 Must-Have Features of Plaintiff Personal Injury Case Management Software

But the truth is: not all legal software is created equal. From being able to consolidate medical treatment and expense details to comprehensive settlement management, your legal software should be specialized for your primary practice area. In 2022, there are dozens of case management software options for law firms to choose from.

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Generative AI for Contracts Is Here: New Tools to Accelerate Drafting and Editing

The emergence of generative AI is reshaping the landscape of contract management, enabling businesses to generate and negotiate legal agreements with greater ease and speed.

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You Deserve a Better Personal Injury Case Management Software

You have an extremely diverse set of responsibilities, from legal research to drafting to administration tasks, and must communicate with all stakeholders (internal and external) at the practice. Discover the difference a legal software exclusively tailored for personal injury law can make. What are you waiting for?

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Personal Injury Law Firm Paralegal Toolkit

PDF guide on how the right legal software can move you up in your career trajectory. Document templates and other personal injury forms for the demand, negotiation, and other phases. Other resources to help you manage documents, tasks, and more!

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Legal Operations 101: A Blueprint for Modern Legal Departments

Legal departments are no longer asking whether to invest in legal operations. This whitepaper will provide insight into: Key factors required for strong legal operations. Opportunities for legal ops to work cross-functionally throughout the organization. Ways to optimize and modernize your current processes.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases. Download this guide to learn the serious dangers of digital reporting and how to spot a certified reporter.

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Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Law Firms

The right legal software has the potential to help Personal Injury firms focus more on the most important elements of their “jobs” and help streamline and automate the administrative side of the business. The most important features to look for in a legal software. Tips on migration and data management. Much more!

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Enhance Your Legal Document Translations with The Ultimate Comprehensive Checklist

Are you a paralegal professional aiming to elevate your practice and ensure impeccable translation of every legal document you handle? Cesco’s Legal Document Translation Checklist is your ultimate guide to achieving excellence. Learn how to prepare for translation by identifying your audience and selecting qualified translators.