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Saudi Arabia anti-corruption authority announces arrest of public servant on corruption charges

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According to Nazaha, the charges against Al Madani involve “illegally obtaining contracts” worth 206,6 million Saudi riyals ($55.1 The organisation also said Al Madani obtained “personal benefits from contracting companies with the Commission, as well as receiving profits from those projects through one of his relatives.”

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EU reaches deal to curb methane emissions

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The proposal was initially tabled by the European Commission last December as a central part of the EU’s methane strategy and 2030 climate plan. If these reductions are accomplished by 2030, they would represent 20% of the necessary progress toward achieving the Global Methane Pledge.

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Conference Report: The Private Side of Transforming our World – UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Role of Private International Law

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Formulated by the United Nations in 2015, they form the core of the 2030 Agenda and aim to enable people worldwide to live in dignity while respecting the earth’s ecological limit. In Public Law, including International Law, SGDs have already established themselves as a subject of research.

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Staff News: Isabel Tañedo Joins the Sabin Center as Assistant Director of Operations

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In this role, she designs and manages processes related to budgets, grants, contracts and other business operations. Isabel has joined the Sabin Center as its Assistant Director of Operations. Isabel has a BA in Communications from Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines) and a MA in International Affairs from The New School (New York).

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Conference Report: Global Law and Sustainable Development; Medellín, Colombia. 26-27 April, 2023

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Costa Rica has been a pioneer in the inclusion of markers of transnational access to justice in its annual reporting on SDG 16, and a leader in the region in relation to the work of judicial authorities in connection with the UN Agenda 2030. A panel on International Contracts and Sustainable Development followed in the afternoon.

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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Should Join New York and Other States Engaging in Long Term Planning To Get Off of Gas

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The comments recommend that BPU commence a long-term gas planning proceeding, and require gas utilities to seek prior approval before taking contracts supporting new pipeline capacity. NJBPU Docket GO20010033.) Why is planning so essential? It’s not just to meet climate and clean energy goals – although meeting those are critical.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. Federal Government 5%.

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