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City introduces free legal aid for low-income residents | News

HAVERHILL — The city has launched a free legal assistance program to help low-income and other vulnerable residents with housing and other issues.Mayor James Fiorentini said the program, which is located at the Citizen’s Center and is staffed by local lawyers from Northeast Legal Aid, is available from noon to…

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Emer Finnegan to lead legal service for two EU institutions

Irish lawyer Emer Finnegan has been appointed to lead the legal service for the European Council and the Council of the European Union. She will take up her new position as director-general of the Council Legal Service and as legal counsel of the European Council and the Council from 1…

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Community legal centres receive funding for flood services

FLOOD affected communities across the Mid North Coast will be able to obtain free legal advice as a result of a $7 million Commonwealth funding investment to aid ongoing relief and recovery. Commonwealth Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the new funding for community legal services in NSW meant people will have…

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James O’Brien considering legal action over ‘vile’ Mike Graham slur

James O’Brien says he is taking legal advice following a “vile and obvious” libel made by Talk Radio host Mike Graham. Graham posted a tweet aimed at O’Brien as the furor over Gary Lineker’s dispute with the BBC threatened to spill over. Backlash against the BBC reached fever-pitch on Saturday after…

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Harnessing legal tech to boost future skills and innovate legal training | Opinion

Earlier this year, over 100 legal professionals gathered for a workshop to discuss the impact of legal tech on future skills, productivity, and the delivery of legal services and training. Hosted by the CLLS Training and Education Committee, the event was a rare and valuable opportunity for professionals working across…

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Solicitors Journal – New investment to boost growth of technology in legal services

Funding awarded to new providers of the LawtechUK programme The Ministry of Justice announced on 15 March that funding has been awarded to two new providers, CodeBase and Legal Geek, of the LawtechUK programme, which aims to support the transformation of the UK legal sector through technology.The consortium has been awarded…

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North West PR agency joins forces with law firm for full-service crisis offering

Leading independent law firm Brabners and North west-based PR agency Peppermint Soda have joined forces to create a comprehensive package for companies in need of specialist reputational and legal advice in a crisis. Peppermint Soda, the multi-award-winning public relations specialist, has guided various individuals and organisations on crisis communications ranging…

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Practical advice on applying for legal apprenticeships

A LEGAL apprenticeship or ‘training contract' offers law graduates a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a working environment. Crucially, an apprenticeship also serves as a stepping stone towards qualification as a solicitor.Due to an increasingly competitive market, the most difficult part of the training process is often the…

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Get Free Legal Advice about Divorce

This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.legal-assistance-education">Project Self-Sufficiency will host a virtual Family Law seminar on Thursday, August 11th, 6:00 pm Participants will discuss child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics…

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Now hovering in the background during a risky pregnancy: The doctor’s legal team

The woman was 19 weeks pregnant when her water broke. Within less than a day, she'd developed a life-threatening infection.Dr. Mae-Lan Wang Winchester, an OB-GYN in Cleveland, was called in to end the pregnancy. But Ohio has banned abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected unless the mother's life is…

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