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New York Court of Appeals allows lawsuit alleging racial property tax disparities in New York City to go forward

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Under New York state law , a plaintiff is required to include a claim upon which the plaintiff is entitled to relief. Both the state of New York and the city of New York City filed to dismiss the case alleging it wasn’t adequately pleaded under both state and federal law.

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Peru dispatch: vote in Congress gives more leeway to unregulated miners

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Peruvian law students from the Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Políticas , Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting Perú. Kesia Marcelle Bornás is a law student from UNSAAC and a member of CIED. He files this dispatch from Cusco.

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UN agency reports forced labor generates US$236 billion illegal profits per year

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ILO senior research officer Federico Blanco also expressed concerns over the increase in forced labor. ” The ILO highlighted the importance of strengthening and ensuring legal frameworks of forced labor meet international legal standards. He said that “the human toll [of forced labor is incalculable].

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Fast Company’s List of World’s 606 Most Innovative Companies Includes Four from Legal Tech

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Fast Company is out with its annual ranking of the world’s most innovative companies , and of the 606 companies that made the list, just four are from legal tech. ” Here are the four legal tech companies that made the list, based on my review. “They lead their fields and are transforming the world.”

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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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Why Litigation Firms Need An Appellate Case Management System

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An appellate case management system is a tool that can make a significant difference in a law firm’s operations, helping navigate these challenges effortlessly. Law firms may need to go through thousands of pages of transcripts, exhibits, and trial court records to identify potential errors or issues for appeal.

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How to Structure Your Law Firm As You Grow

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Choosing the right structure is crucial for supporting growth and ensuring long-term success for your law firm. As your law firm starts to grow, the structure of your business becomes increasingly critical. But it also requires you to manage all aspects of the business, from legal work to administrative tasks and business development.

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Personal Injury Law Firm Paralegal Toolkit

Paralegals are essential to Personal Injury law firms; they are the backbone, the glue that holds things together, whether for a solo practitioner or a large firm with many attorneys. PDF guide on how the right legal software can move you up in your career trajectory. Other resources to help you manage documents, tasks, and more!