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UN intellectual property agency approves first global treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources and traditional knowledge

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Member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization ( WIPO ) approved a groundbreaking new treaty relating to intellectual property, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge on Friday at a diplomatic conference in Geneva. This enables people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create.

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Liberia must prioritize prevention of trafficking in persons: UN special rapporteur

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The special rapporteur also encouraged an increase in resources and funding to combat trafficking in persons. The main cause of the slow advancement of endeavors against the trafficking of persons is the lack of adequate resources and funding to agencies tasked with roles such as investigation and prosecution of traffickers.

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UN called to investigate possible affiliation of Special Envoy to Myanmar with China companies

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ETM is partly controlled by the partially state-owned Chinese company, Shenghe Resources (to the extent of 9 percent), and to a lesser extent by China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), which is also state-owned. ETM and Shenghe Resources signed a Memorandum of Understanding to import uranium from this project into China. .”

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Paraguay authorities detain 26 in major operation against illegal deforestation and timber trafficking

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The Paraguayan government, along with INTERPOL and 14 other agencies, launched Operation Panthera Onca to combat environmental crimes and the exploitation of natural resources in the tri-border region where Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina meet.

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The Law Firm Billing Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Automated Billing

In addition to resources on creating billing guidelines, gain insight on managing client expectations in today’s legal marketplace, and understand how using online payments helps firms remain profitable. Learn how to customize and choose the right automated billing software for your firm.

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China objects to Philippines new maritime laws

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According to the Philippines, the law establishes the Philippines’ sovereign rights to explore and exploit resources within these zones in compliance with UNCLOS and previous legal agreements.

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UN expert praises Ivory Coast humanitarian efforts and urges legal reform

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This displacement has strained resources in Cte dIvoires northern regions, already grappling with poverty, limited access to public services, and tensions over natural resources.

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Personal Injury Law Firm Paralegal Toolkit

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

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8 Benefits of Automatic Lawyer Time-Tracking Software

Download our FREE resource to explore eight ways Smokeball’s automatic lawyer time-tracking software benefits your entire firm. Yes, this built-in Smokeball feature captures all the work you do in our case management software, eliminating the need to manually track your time.

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Streamlining Your Success: How to Efficiently Scale Your Paralegal Career

Speaker: Jacqueline R. Jackson, J.D. - Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan

But with limited resources and without any direction or guidance, where do you begin? As a career paralegal, it is your responsibility to take the lead in ensuring that your attorney has what they need procedurally and substantively to practice law while also setting yourself apart as a professional.

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Making the Most of Resources and Training: Develop your skills as a change management expert and encourage continuous improvement across the board through training and engagement opportunities. Navigating Complex Projects: Learn how to adapt legal requirements as projects evolve using tested change management techniques.