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Cyprus: Crucial Decision On 2013 Banking Crisis On Hold - Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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The attorney-general has appealed a Supreme Court decision on disclosing bank transactions abroad at a time they were banned during the lead up to the 2013 haircut on deposits

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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There are so many different factors when considering whether or not it’s worth it to become a litigation paralegal, including the size of the law firm you work for and the attorney you work with at that firm. A litigation paralegal is a legal professional who provides vital support to attorneys who work in the area of litigation.

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Dann v. Johnston, 425 U.S. 219 (1976): Invention as the Absolute Prerequisite to Patentability

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Judge Markey also wrote a dissent that foreshadowed the eventual Supreme Court decision. After losing before the CCPA, the government then petitioned for Supreme Court review in the name of Marshall Dann, who was President Nixon’s Commissioner of Patents. Rather, the court found the claims obvious.

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July 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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New York Trial Court Set Parameters for Exxon’s Compliance with Attorney General’s Climate Change Investigation. The court indicated that the attorney general had broad power to propound the interrogatories. Exxon Said Federal Court Should Not Dismiss Its Constitutional Claims Against Attorneys General.

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How to Do Legal Research: The Ultimate Overview

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Legal research is the process of finding relevant laws, case summaries, and other information to back up your legal arguments and decision making. In addition to preparing for a filing or trial, an attorney may do legal research to accurately answer a client’s questions and provide guidance. What is “good” law?

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May 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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DECISIONS AND SETTLEMENTS. Parties Voluntarily Dismissed Appeals of Federal Court Decision Requiring More Climate Change Analysis for Wyoming Oil and Gas Leases. The City sought injunctive relief, civil penalties ($350 for each violation or $500 for each knowing violation), and attorney fees and costs. 20-1530 (U.S.

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