Above The Law

MARCH 3, 2025

The public pathways pilot program is an outgrowth of a yearslong debate on the value of the bar exam as a measure of fitness for legal service in the state. The post South Dakota’s Pilot Bar Alternative Switches Out Studying Outlines For Community Service appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

MAY 9, 2025

Decisis, the legal research service that LexisNexis parent RELX launched in 2021 to compete against Fastcase for a share of the bar association partnership business, has expanded over just the past year from 10 to 20 bar partnerships, including 14 state bar associations.

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Above The Law

MARCH 21, 2025

Articles in this edition focus on the business of law, from celebrating diverse leadership and global professional development to value-based pricing strategies and data-driven client service innovations. Value-Based Pricing Strategies Law firms have a significant opportunity to transform their business models through strategic pricing.

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JURIST

JANUARY 4, 2025

The DOJ explained that Oklahoma provides insufficient alternative services to such individuals, which leads to increased encounters with police and late treatment once issues have already escalated.

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JURIST

JANUARY 3, 2025

The law mandates that service providers store user data for up to three years and grants authorities broad powers to surveil and control online content, effectively criminalizing virtual private networks (VPNs) without government approval. The legislation, dubbed Cybersecurity Law No.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This also comes after the European Union implemented stricter rules under the Digital Services Act, requiring platforms to increase transparency and accountability, particularly during elections. The first formal proceedings under the Digital Services Act were brought against X in December 2023.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) found in a landmark ruling on Tuesday that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and London’s Metropolitan Police Service broke the law and breached the human rights of two Northern Ireland journalists, Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey.

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Conflict of Laws

MAY 27, 2025

Written by George Jacob, Incoming Associate, Bombay Law Chambers Globalisation has led to a rise in cross-border disputes, making international service of summons increasingly relevant. While domestic service in India is straightforward, sending summons to foreign defendants involves complex legal procedures. Sivadasan. [1]

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JURIST

MAY 1, 2025

The US Supreme Court Tuesday ruled in favor of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a dispute over Medicare reimbursements paid to hospitals. The 7-2 decision effectively limits the number of patients for whom hospitals can receive federal reimbursement.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Amnesty International found that newly arrived Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have no access to essential services such as food, shelter, and health care in the refugee camps. Relatedly, a local report in February 2024 revealed that Bangladesh border services repatriated over 300 refugees back to Myanmar.

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JURIST

MARCH 4, 2025

National service is mandatory for both men and women in Eritrea for 18 months. This indefinite military service is one of the main reasons that drive Eritreans to leave the country, as options for discharge are limited and family members of those who evade the draft face punishment.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Far too many victims cannot access adequate medical care, rehabilitation services, or other support.” It reported that Myanmar had limited access to programs that assist landmine victims: “Behind these disturbing casualty statistics are people trying to rebuild lives after the devastating impacts of mines.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Due to the attacks, LGBTQ+ people are unable to access, communicate, and socialize in digital spaces, which has also hindered their access to health services.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 20, 2024

” The letters accused McKinsey of aiding China’s swift military and economic growth through its consulting services, while failing to disclose its work with the Chinese government as it secured over $480 million in US defense contracts since 2008. These blueprints shape China’s economic strategies every five years.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), an NGO promoting the protection of human rights, recalled on Monday the need for further action to hold China accountable for grave human rights violations in Xinjiang.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The Russian court, acting on a petition from the Border Directorate of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB), charged Trent with a crime under Part 3 of Article 322 of Russia’s Criminal Code.

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Many individuals are turning to professional services to simplify this daunting task. Divorce Paperwork Preparation in Sacramento is an essential service that assists individuals in correctly preparing and filing necessary documents. Using a divorce paralegal service also allows for quicker processing.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Malaysia’s state investment fund 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) filed on Monday a lawsuit against corporate services provider Amicorp Group and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Toine Knipping, for allegedly facilitating the money laundering of over $7 billion in misappropriated funds, local media reported.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

On the other hand, the vendor pointed the finger at the US Postal Service (USPS) alleging a history of late mail during election season. Erie County Clerk Karen Chilcott laid the blame on a ballot vendor Election IQ who was hired to send out the mail-in ballots to voters who had applied for them.

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this article, we’ll break down how using our services can make a world of difference. This distinction makes paralegal services a cost-effective option for those who do not require legal representation but still need help with complex documentation. What Does a Divorce Paralegal Do?

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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

The report produced by the Ministry of Commerce noted that the FSR was unequally enforced against Chinese companies creating administrative burdens and increasingly compliance costs for Chinese companies compared to EU firms.

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JANUARY 20, 2025

According to the report, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSD) started its “conveyer belt of persecution” in 2015, due to their vocal opposition to the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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JURIST

JANUARY 15, 2025

The ordeal resulted in Yoon’s impeachment , a warrant for his arrest , and resignations from top security service officials. .” The arrest follows Yoon’s declaration of martial law on December 3,which was later rescinded by the South Korea’s National Assembly.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The group also acknowledged the contributions of the Council of Europe, the European Commission, and the European External Action Service to its consultations.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The plea agreement provides Gardner immunity from prosecution for her misconduct if she does not violate any law for 18 months, reports to and follows the instructions of a pretrial service officer, and pays back $5,004.33 in restitution to the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office Contingent Fund.

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JURIST

APRIL 29, 2025

The court found that Malta’s citizenship program “ for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment ” which began in 2020 commercialized EU membership by gifting it to investors. ” The issue was referred to the CJEU by the European Commission in September 2022.

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JURIST

MARCH 21, 2025

The regulators said that Google prioritized its own services over rivals in search results. This violates the obligation to ensure fair competition under the DMA, which requires gatekeepers to treat third-party services in a transparent, fair, and non-discriminatory way.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The sanctions will also target Russia’s military equipment manufacturers, tech companies, entities providing crude oil revenue to the Russian government, and the Russian-based crypto-currency exchange service called Garantex.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Children who are recruited by armed groups, under the UN Operational Guidance for the release and reintegration of children associated with armed groups , are to be left with state child protection services that are to ensure they are cared for and treated as human rights victims, not armed combatants.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 23, 2024

He underscored the foresight of Indias constitution-makers in establishing independent bodies to ensure accountability, fairness, and the separation of powers.

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JURIST

JANUARY 25, 2025

Critics say it may violate Columbia’s Constitution, while activists hope it could lead to improved infrastructure and public services. The government’s declaration of a state of emergency has elicited mixed reactions.

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JURIST

MAY 12, 2025

Tusk stated on X: “We now know for sure that the great fire of the Marywilska shopping centre in Warsaw was caused by arson ordered by the Russian special services. had been arrested for committing the arson attack on the behest of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service. We will get you all!”

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Above The Law

APRIL 14, 2025

Hes recently taken over 100 depositions using the Readback tech-enabled service, which augments his legal strategy. Readback is a remote deposition service, featuring near-time display of deposition proceedings, with a Guardian overseeing the session and providing a certified transcript.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

APRIL 19, 2025

Secondly, vendors know (or, think) that attorneys have money, which means that lots of services branded for lawyers are actually upcharges to the same services sold to general businessperson, at a lower rate. The good news is that: there are ways to combat both of these tactics.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The Federal Public Defenders Office (DPU) and the Federal Revenue Service are facilitating the issuance of Brazilian individual taxpayer registry numbers (CPF) and migration documents for the workers. The companies committed to maintaining the workers’ accommodation in hotels until their employment contracts were terminated.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Court documents show that a $6.134 million debt servicing repayment to the World Bank was instead sent to Road Way Company in Japan, with the money landing in an account at MFUFG Bank on November 12 and $8.569 million intended for the African Development Bank was paid to NJS International in London on September 28.

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