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Global legal community spotlights repression in Iran on 2024 International Day of the Endangered Lawyer

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Iran must do more to protect its lawyers, advocacy groups and international organizations said Wednesday, as they marked the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer. 24, the international legal community honors lawyers around the world who work to advance human rights and the rule of law, even when doing so entails grave risk.

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UK Association of Prison Lawyers report reveals number of legal aid prison lawyers declining

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A UK Association of Prison Lawyers (APL) survey published Monday reveals that prison lawyers are at risk of quitting if legal fees are not raised. The report asserts that prison law legal aid work is ‘no longer sustainable’ due to the ‘exhausting and poorly paid work’ undertaken by lawyers.

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UK legal academics call for the government to stop ‘attacking’ migration lawyers

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On Friday, various academic lawyers from across the UK and abroad signed an open letter to Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, accusing the government of “attacking” mostly immigration lawyers for advising and representing clients – especially those seeking asylum. The open letter expressed solidarity with Ms.

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Lawyers Often Have Little Understanding Of Legal History

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The post Lawyers Often Have Little Understanding Of Legal History appeared first on Above the Law. Such a gap could make it more difficult for these attorneys to learn from the lessons of the past.

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Getting Automated: An End-to-End Guide to Law Firm Automation

The legal tech industry faced its fair share of hesitancy and distrust at first. From fears that technology would eliminate human jobs to concerns about keeping client privacy, lawyers were right to ask a few questions before jumping into the deep end. Save time and become more efficient and productive.

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ILTA Honors 5 Lawyers As ‘Influential Women In Legal Tech’

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The winners represent US and international law firms and legal education. The post ILTA Honors 5 Lawyers As ‘Influential Women In Legal Tech’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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RFK Jr Replaces Aaron Rodgers With Lawyer And Legal Tech Entrepreneur In Veepstakes

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The post RFK Jr Replaces Aaron Rodgers With Lawyer And Legal Tech Entrepreneur In Veepstakes appeared first on Above the Law. Who will hitch their star to this doomed wagon?

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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

Learn to efficiently streamline your workflow, become confident in your work, and operate as a partner rather than an employee.