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1,052 Myanmar civilian casualties in 2023 from landmines: UNICEF

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Civilians in Myanmar have suffered from a total of 1,052 casualties from landmine and explosive ordnances in 2023, alone. The post 1,052 Myanmar civilian casualties in 2023 from landmines: UNICEF appeared first on JURIST - News. UNICEF issued a call on Wednesday for $208.3

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Russia opens unprecedented number of treason cases in 2023

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The Russian authorities opened 70 cases in 2023, either for state treason or for confidential cooperation with a foreign state or organization, according to a report from the human rights organization Perviy Otdel, comprising Russian activist lawyers, released on Thursday detailing the alarming outcomes of the year.

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Book ban attempts in US libraries and schools hit record high in 2023: national library group

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The American Library Association (ALA) announced on Thursday that censorship demands and book ban attempts in public libraries and schools hit a record high in 2023. This made up 46 percent of all book challenges in 2023. The ALA documented 1,247 demands to ban 4,240 different books.

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2023 is the Year of New Consumer Rights

Diane Drain

New Consumer Law Rights Taking Effect in 2023 National Consumer Law Center “NCLC”, summarizes significant changes in the consumer rights laws. This NCLC article lists federal and state consumer law rights scheduled to go into effect or expire, during the period from November 17, 2022, through December 31, 2023.

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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

Join Jacqueline Jackson, JD, experienced litigation paralegal and impending lawyer, for an illuminating discussion on: Workflow efficiency Positioning yourself as your supervising attorney’s partner Becoming a marketable, one-person business in the legal industry Leveraging technology to become indispensable The Importance of continued education March (..)

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2023 Communication Essentials 

The Estrin Report

But what does this combination of five syllables, four vowels, and four consonants mean in 2023? As we continue to move forward into 2023 let’s consider the elements necessary to effectively convey thoughts and actively listen. In 2023, let’s strive to clearly define what is hoped to be gained by you and the listener.

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Colombia ombudsman’s office reports 181 activist murders in 2023

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The Colombian Ombudsman’s Office (DPC) reported Tuesday that 181 social leaders and human rights defenders were murdered in 2023. As per the report, a total of 181 leaders and human rights defenders were murdered in the country in 2023, with 160 men and 21 women among the victims.

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Forrester Wave™ Contract Lifecycle Management for 2023

In The Forrester Wave™ Contract Lifecycle Management, Q3 2023, Evisort has debuted as a Strong Performer.

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How Modern Paralegals Are Implementing Project Management Principles

Speaker: Michael Quartararo - Managing Director at eDPM Advisory Services and President of ACEDS

Join Michael Quartararo, paralegal and project management professional, for an illuminating discussion on: How project managers and paralegals relate to one another A brief overview of the project lifecycle and principles of project management How to implement project management principles into your work What "Done" looks like January 26th, 2023 at (..)

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

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

October 10, 2023 at 9:30am PST, 12:30pm EST, 5:30pm GMT Exploring Tech Advancements: Find out what's on the horizon, including automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM).

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The Paralegal Coach's Playbook: Strategies for Launching a Successful Virtual Paralegal Business

Speaker: Amanda DeVincenzo, MPPA - Paralegal Business Empowerment Coach and Founder of DeVincenzo Consulting, LLC

Join Amanda DeVincenzo, paralegal educator and empowerment coach, in a conversation highlighting: What a virtual paralegal business is and is not How to establish your brand and business identity Key strategies for building and growing your business What tools and tech you need to set up your virtual office How to leverage social media to market your (..)