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  • Published on 06:37 GMT

    Serial conman Brian Hunter stole $333k in legal aid from Chris Tennet’s legal firm

    Hunter repaid him for the opportunity by defrauding more than $330,000 in legal aid payments from the Ministry of Justice in Tennet’s firm’s name. And then, before he could be brought to task for it, Hunter died. “I was personally convinced enough that his …

    Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
  • Published on 07:08 GMT

    Legal Aid Overload

    Committee chairperson and Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lenora Qereqeretabua, highlighted several critical challenges facing the commission. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Attorney-General Graham Leung in Parliament on March 10, 2025. Photo: …

    Source: Fiji Sun - Pro-Government
  • Published on 07:59 GMT

    Koya urges ministry to look at legal aid lawyers salaries

    OPPOSITION MP Faiyaz Koya has urged the Ministry of Finance to ensure legal aid lawyers salaries are comparable with the private sector. While contributing to the debate in Parliament on the “Consolidated Review Report of the Legal Aid Commission 2018 to …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on 12:45 GMT

    Pakistan Integrates Vakeel Online Into LAJA For Accessible Legal Aid

    Islamabad: Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday affirmed that every Pakistani deserves prompt and fair legal support. The Minister also stressed that technology is crucial for streamlining legal processes and ensuring that only …

    Source: Friday Times - Label Pending
  • Published on 03:44 GMT

    Legal Aid Council backs Police on 3rd party insurance policy

    The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON), through its One Stop Claim Shop for Victims of Motor Accidents (OSCAR) Unit, has thrown its weight behind the enforcement of a third-party insurance policy by the Nigeria Police Force, which took effect on January …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
  • Published on 02:55 GMT

    Alberta budget bill cancels planned benefits for adopted children, changes legal aid funding

    The Alberta government is backing away from a program that would have provided dental, optical and other health benefits for adopted children. "This is basically stopping a program that never started," Finance Minister Nate Horner said of the …

    Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 00:52 GMT

    Improve in Legal Aid — Turaga

    MINISTER for Justice Siromi Turaga has highlighted that services in the Legal Aid Commission has improved in the last 10-15 years. While contributing to the debate in Parliament on the ‘Consolidated Review Report of the Legal Aid Commission 2018 to 2023 …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 10, 2025

    UNC law students to assist in offering free legal aid to those impacted by Helene in western NC

    Eight law students from UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Law will volunteer at two free legal clinics to help those impacted by Helene in western North Carolina. The law students will assist clients under the supervision of lawyers from Legal Aid of North …

    Source: BPR News - North Carolina - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 10, 2025

    MPs call for increased Legal Aid budget as lawyers handle over 100 cases each

    Calls are being made to increase the budget for the Legal Aid Commission as each lawyer has a case load of about 121 cases as of 2024, which is exacerbated by a staff shortage and recommendations are for the Minister of Finance to increase the Commission…

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 8, 2025

    Ministry provides legal aid for Indonesian on death row in Ethiopia

    he Foreign Ministry has vowed to provide legal aid to Linda Yuliana, an Indonesian citizen facing the death penalty in Ethiopia after being convicted in a drug smuggling case. The ministry’s citizen protection director, Judha Nugraha, said the Indonesian …

    Source: The Jakarta Post - Neutral
  • Published on 12:49 GMT

    Unemployment insurance for immigrants falls short in Washington Legislature

    As an agricultural worker in Wapato, Washington, Sandra D. works with her husband to support her three children.  Like many immigrants, Sandra came to the United States looking for a better life for herself and her family. She grew up in poverty in …

    Source: Washington State Standard - Left-wing
  • Published on 11:40 GMT

    Hannah King: The growing justice gap in Vermont 

    Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and do not represent VTDigger’s views. To submit a …

    Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left
  • Published on 05:25 GMT

    National Action Plan: One year after, no reprieve for trapped Nigerians

    Despite the existence of the National Action Plan (NAP) on human rights, a plethora of hapless citizens remain trapped in prolonged pre-trial detention, due to corruption, judicial inefficiencies, police abuses, and limited legal aid, making the impact of …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
  • Published on 13:19 GMT

    Assisting women-led households is focus of new Aiken-based nonprofit. Find out more.

    Helping women-led households remain secure and stable, especially in times of crisis, is the mission of a new nonprofit. Julie Barth of Aiken founded the Colin James Barth Outreach in 2024. The organization is named in honor her husband, who died of …

    Source: Aiken Standard - South Carolina - Uncategorized
  • Published on 05:06 GMT

    Free legal resources: A MATC student’s journey to change their name

    There are a number of reasons why someone would seek to have their name changed legally, though the reason I changed my name was to match my gender identity and have all my official documents read “Elsa.” Thankfully, the school was able to help with that …

    Source: MATC Times - Wisconsin - Label Pending
  • Published on 05:43 GMT

    Bridging the Justice Gap: How Paralegals Are Empowering Workers in Bangladesh

    In Bangladesh, where legal literacy is still low, paralegals play a crucial role in simplifying and making the law understandable to everyone. They function inside communities, providing direction and assistance to individuals who may be intimidated by …

    Source: Textile Focus - Label Pending
  • Published on 07:59 GMT

    Koya calls for enhanced resources

    Member of the Opposition, Faiyaz Koya, has called for greater resources and support for the Attorney-General’s Office to ensure it remains capable of handling the complex legal challenges facing the country. Speaking on the Consolidated Review Report of …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on 11:56 GMT

    New programs started to support Minnesota's legal cannabis industry

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – Two new programs have been launched to assist organizations that will assist businesses operating in the state’s adult-use cannabis industry. Up to $8 million will be available through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic …

    Source: WXOW - Wisconsin - Neutral
  • Published on 12:56 GMT

    10-Year Jail Term for Burglary and Larceny Convicts

    Justice Monfred Momoh Sesay on Wednesday 5th February 2025, convicted Ibrahim Kamara and Alfred Cole on one count of burglary. Both convicts, 33-year- old Ibrahim Kamara a fisherman and Alfred Cole. a 31-year-old motor bike rider were sentenced to ten …

    Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right

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