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Switzerland Court rules Russia will not receive legal assistance due to Ukraine invasion

JURIST

The Swiss Federal Criminal Court ruled Wednesday in favor of an anonymous defendant, barring Russia from receiving legal assistance from the Swiss government. Russia then filed a request with the Swiss government for legal assistance in prosecuting the anonymous defendant on September 15, 2020.

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Work Mistake? Fess Up to Your Mess Up and Fix It.

Paralegal.edu

Colossal gaffes that result in termination are rare, but errors made by paralegals and legal assistants can have significant consequences and rippling impacts on a law firm, up to and including a claim for malpractice. Mistakes can seriously harm a case, lead to an unfavorable court ruling, and cause major setbacks.

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German Bundestag members propose law to regulate assisted suicide

JURIST

” In February 2020, Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court ruled that a ban on assisted suicide violated the right to personal autonomy and was unconstitutional. Petra Sitte of the Left Party to draft a plan “for people who want to die independently and of their own free will.”

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International high-tech surrogacy and legal developments in the Netherlands

Conflict of Laws

Introduction In the Netherlands, international high-tech surrogacy is a hot topic, resulting in interesting legal developments. Germany and France); Surrogacy is allowed, through a legal framework with either various safeguards (counseling, legal assistance, judicial review etc.)

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Top 25 Paralegal Blogs and Websites To Follow for 2022

The Researching Paralegal

Do not forget your state or national bar journal, especially to help you keep up with the lastest changes to statutes and case law, as well as court rule changes! You can also find great information at your local or state paralegal organization and its newsletter. As always, if I can give you a hand, please give a shout!

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Paralegal Life: Working For A Difficult Boss

Paralegal Bootcamp

We deal with deadlines, court rules, and client demands, adding to daily pressures to perform. Because of that shakeup, I was assigned to an attorney who had been through many paralegals and legal assistants in a short period of time. We all know that paralegals work in an industry where stress is par for the course.

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Same-sex relationships concluded abroad in Namibia – Between (Limited) Judicial Recognition and Legislative Rejection

Conflict of Laws

It is in this broader context that the decision of the Supreme Court of Namibia in Digashu v. Interestingly, the Supreme Court ruled as it did despite the fact that Namibian law does not recognise, and also criminalises same-sex relationships (see infra ). GRN, Seiler-Lilles v. 182 ), Richard F. 18 (2016/2017), pp.