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Australia must prioritize legal aid funding in 2024-2025 budget: Law Council of Australia

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The Law Council of Australia called for the legislature to prioritize increased funding for legal assistance services in upcoming budget deliberations. Notably, the focus on legal assistance targets the 13.4 The focus is on providing support to these vulnerable groups and helping them lead better lives.

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Alabama Senate and House pass bills safeguarding IVF clinics from legal repercussions

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LePage had immediate and profound effects, it caused at least three of the state’s eight in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinics to pause their services, concerned about potential legal liabilities. Additionally, it also prompted individuals to consider moving their frozen embryos out of Alabama to avoid legal complexities.

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France prosecutors charge former president Nicolas Sarkozy with corruption and illegal financing

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Sarkozy and his twelve co-defendants will stand trial on charges such as corruption and illegal financing in 2025. Sarkozy, along with his twelve co-defendants, will stand trial in 2025. The hearings are set to take place between January 6, 2025, and April 10, 2025, in the 32nd chamber of the Paris Criminal Court.

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Webcasting Royalties Going Up – Copyright Royalty Board Releases Rates and Terms for 2021-2025

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The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) on Friday released the rates and terms for webcasting royalties for 2021-2025 , and the rates are going up. The Copyright Office can also review the decision for legal errors. Otherwise, the decision is appealable to the US Court of Appeals.

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Australia legal reform group to investigate how justice system can improve support for victims of sexual violence

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This includes reviewing laws pertaining to consent, policies, training programs for judges, police and legal practitioners, as well as support services for individuals who have endured sexual violence. ” The report is due to the attorney general by January 22, 2025.

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Florida governor signs restrictive social media ban for minors

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The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, and is expected to face numerous legal challenges. The law bans social media accounts for children under the age of 14 and requires parental permission for accounts for children between the ages of 14 and 15. Thank you to Speaker Renner for delivering this landmark legislation.”

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Washington governor signs bill to ban for-profit jails

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The bill would shut down the detention center by 2025 because GEO’s contract with ICE expires in 2025. The bill will likely face a legal challenge. The post Washington governor signs bill to ban for-profit jails appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.