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Published on Jan 25, 2021

Legal Aid Bureau opens branch in Chitipa District

Legal Aid Bureau has opened a branch in Chitipa District to enable people access justice easily. The development follows complaints that people used to travel to Mzuzu to access the bureau’s legal services. According to a statement the bureau issued on …

Source: The Nation - Neutral
Published on Jan 23, 2021

Couple charged with 4-y-o’s murder courting Legal Aid

WESTERN BUREAU: The chef and girlfriend who were charged in connection with the shooting death of four-year-old Chloe Brown were remanded when they appeared in the Trelawny Parish Court on Thursday. Little Chloe and her father, 49-year-old Dalton Brown, …

Source: The Gleaner - Neutral
Published on 16:33 GMT

An uphill battle

"I'm basically living in fear because I don't want to be homeless," said Michelle Bennett. "I don't really have anywhere to go without an income during the pandemic." Bennett is a month-to-month tenant and failure to pay …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on 11:45 GMT

The High-Risk Group Left Out of New York’s Vaccine Rollout

When New York announced new vaccine eligibility guidelines two weeks ago covering millions of additional state residents, one particularly hard-hit group remained unmentioned: the nearly 50,000 people incarcerated in the state’s prisons and jails. Now, …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on 16:44 GMT

Thai court acquits 80-year-old writer of defaming monarchy

BANGKOK: An 80-year-old writer accused of defaming Thailand's monarchy in 2015 because of comments he made at a public seminar about the constitution was acquitted on Tuesday (Jan 26) by the Criminal Court. The court ruled that Bundit Aneeya had not …

Source: Channel News Asia - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 22, 2021

Legal aid holds up diamond theft trial

TWO former mining company employees charged with the theft of diamonds worth more than N$6 million on a De Beers Marine Namibia ship are still without legal aid for their trial, which is due to take place in the Windhoek High Court. The two men – Emmanuel …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral
Published on Jan 22, 2021

Azerbaijan seeks legal aid from Russia in regard to case of downed Mi-24 helicopter

Baku has sent a petition to Moscow with the request for legal aid with regard to the case of the downed Mi-24 helicopter, the press service of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan told RIA Novosti. The press service also reported that intensive …

Source: News AM - Uncategorized
Published on 04:49 GMT

KXDJ Community Calendar Updated Monday, January 25

The Ochiltree County Commissionersâ€™ Court will meet on Mon (1/25) at 9 am at the courthouse. The High Plains Cotton Conference will be presented online Thur (1/28) from 9-11 a.m. Advanced registration is needed to ensure participants receive the …

Source: High Plains Observer Perryton - Texas - Right-wing
Published on Jan 21, 2021

Legal Aid looks to add to its team

WARREN — Community Legal Aid is looking to hire an advocacy director to lead the organization’s litigation and advocacy efforts. Steve McGarrity, Legal Aid’s executive director, said the new person will focus on “structural issues, including systemic …

Source: Tribune Chronicle - Ohio - Neutral
Published on 03:48 GMT

Alexei Navalny’s Team Calls for New Protests in Russia for His Release

MOSCOW — Allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who faces years in prison, called for new protests next weekend to demand his release, following a wave of demonstrations that turned out tens of thousands across the country in a defiant …

Source: TIME Magazine - Neutral
Published on 02:30 GMT

Navalny's team calls for new protests in Russia, seeking his release

Allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who faces years in prison, called for new protests next weekend to demand his release, following a wave of demonstrations that turned out tens of thousands across the country in a defiant challenge …

Source: Japan Today - Neutral
Published on 02:12 GMT

Navalny’s allies call for new protests in Russia

By Daria Litvinova | Associated Press MOSCOW — Allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who faces years in prison, called for new protests next weekend to demand his release, following a wave of demonstrations that turned out tens of …

Source: The Mercury News - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 20, 2021

Legal Aid to continue virus fight in ’21

Community Legal Aid has seen its requests for help rise during the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We had clients who had exhausted their savings, who were living paycheck-to-paycheck, or who were in even worse situations. And unfortunately, we don’t …

Source: Tribune Chronicle - Ohio - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Lawyers fight to lift Quebec's curfew measures for homeless people

MONTREAL -- A group of legal aid lawyers were in court Monday requesting an immediate injunction to lift the curfew for Quebec's homeless population. A provincial decree, enacted Jan. 9 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, states that “between …

Source: CTV News Montreal - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Homeless man accused of two thefts

A homeless man was remanded in custody on Monday after he was arrested on suspicion that he stole a laptop from a Floriana office last week. Evgeniy Petrov, a 33-year old Bulgarian national, was arraigned on Monday and pleaded not guilty to the theft of …

Source: Times of Malta - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Russia: Police Detain Thousands in Pro-Navalny Protests

(Moscow) – On January 23, 2021, police detained more than 3,700 people across Russia at nationwide protests against the arrest of political opposition figure Alexey Navalny and against state corruption, Human Rights Watch said today. It was the largest …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Man to face trial over alleged death threats to relatives of murdered student

A 46 year old man has been sent forward for trial on charges of threatening to kill two members of the family of 20-year-old Cork student Cameron Blair, who was murdered in the city in January, 2020. At Cork District Court today the book of evidence was …

Source: Breaking News from Ireland - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Youth banned from motorbikes as he faces charges over €40,000 drug seizure

A 17-year-old boy has been banned from using scrambler motorcycles after he was charged over a €40,000 drug seizure in Dublin last week. The youth, who cannot be named because he is a minor, was arrested after gardaí recovered heroin and cocaine at two …

Source: Breaking News from Ireland - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Navalny's team calls new protests in Russia for his release

MOSCOW (AP) - Allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who faces years in prison, are calling for new protests next weekend to demand his release, following a wave of demonstrations that turned out tens of thousands across the country in …

Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing

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Published on December 2, 2020 - 20:09 GMT

Legal Aid Groups Get Social for a Day

Legal aid groups are in greater need of donations this year due to a decrease in funding and surge in civil cases, such as evictions, unemployment, and healthcare, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legal aid groups are in greater need of donations this year …

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Published on October 23, 2020 - 18:12 GMT

Attorney General Donovan, State’s Attorney Shriver & Vermont Legal Aid to Host Expungement Tele-Clinic

Contact: Charity R. Clark, Chief of Staff, 802-828-3171 Attorney General T.J. Donovan will partner with Windham County State’s Attorney Tracy Shriver, Vermont Legal Aid, and Code for BTV to host an expungement “tele-clinic” on Friday, November 13 from 10: …

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Published on January 14, 2021 - 07:13 GMT

Grandparents' Visitation Guide

This guide was created by Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. to explain what rights, if any, grandparents and great-grandparents have in Idaho to visitation with their grandchildren. Please click on the Guide below for more information.

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 20:54 GMT

Senators Kane and Cappelletti and Reps. Herrin and Sappey Host Virtual Town Hall on Evictions And Foreclosures

Chester, PA – January 12, 2020 – On Monday, January 11, Senator John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester), alongside Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D, Delaware/Montgomery), and Representatives Diane Herrin (D, Chester) and Christina Sappey (D, Chester), …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 17:48 GMT

Tenants’ Right to Counsel is Critical to Fight Mass Evictions and Advance Race Equity During the Pandemic and Beyond

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on and worsens, people across the country face the devastation left in its wake. The public health and economic consequences of the pandemic have cost millions of people their jobs and the ability to pay rent — leaving …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 12, 2021 - 17:46 GMT

Tenants’ Right to Counsel is Critical to Fight Mass Evictions and Advance Race Equity During the Pandemic and Beyond

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on and worsens, people across the country face the devastation left in its wake. The public health and economic consequences of the pandemic have cost millions of people their jobs and the ability to pay rent — leaving …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 31, 2020 - 19:55 GMT

Governor Northam Announces $4 Million to Expand Legal Aid Services for Virginians Facing Eviction

Governor will match $2 million IKEA donation with $2 million from Virginia’s COVID-19 Relief Fund RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced $4 million in funding for the Legal Services Corporation of Virginia, which will support 20 Legal Aid …

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Published on January 7, 2021 - 18:35 GMT

New Years Day Holiday-Offices closed

Printed: January 7, 2021 http://www.idaholegalaid.org/node/2715/new-years-day-holiday-offices-closed © 2021 Idaho Legal Aid Services

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 19:10 GMT

Law Firm Takes on Brands Registering Unoriginal Patent Designs that Accuse Amazon Sellers of Patent Violation

In an effort to push out competitors on Amazon, Brands are creating unoriginal design patents and then fighting to get other sellers removed. LONG BEACH, NY, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lately, there has been a surge of …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 18:57 GMT

Dixie Law Group, PSC Attorneys Named Kentucky Rising Star Super Lawyers

Four attorneys at the Dixie Law Group, PSC were selected by Thomson Reuters as Super Lawyers, an honor no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in KY are chosen. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Four …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 18:36 GMT

Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities (LATLC) Announces New Officers and Board of Directors

The Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities (LATLC) announces the 2021 leadership and annual strategy. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Daniel K. Kramer is the 2021 President of the Los Angeles …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 18:18 GMT

COVID-19 baby boom puts Pregnancy Discrimination in the spotlight. Kramer Trial Lawyers shares what to do.

Pregnancy discrimination and the COVID-19 baby boom. Kramer Trial Lawyers A.P.C. shares what to do if a pregnant woman loses her job due to the pregnancy. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the New York …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:52 GMT

AUGS President Dr. Holly Richter: In Position to Stop Transobturator Slings

Dr. Greg Vigna discusses the hope that Dr. Holly Ritcher will protect women by moving to ban transobturator slings from the marketplace. SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES , January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Dr. Holly Richter is in …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 14:15 GMT

York Public Relations Forms Strategic Alliance with Atlanta-based Stanton Law’s David Adams

Financial services organizations now have access to crisis PR and legal counsel to successfully navigate emergencies while adhering to state and federal laws ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- York Public …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 14:00 GMT

The Guardian Agency, ™ Announces New Internal Affairs Investigations Agency

Investigating Law Enforcement, Fire Personnel and Public Office Employees The Guardian Agency Helps to build Transparency to Build Public Trust LODI, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The relationship between law …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Oregon US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Urges a Family of a Navy Veteran with Lung Cancer in Oregon Who Had Navy ...

PORTLAND, OREGON, USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oregon US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "We are appealing to the wife or adult son-daughter of a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed lung cancer to please ask him …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 12:54 GMT

Calls Mount for Texas Judge to Disqualify Harris County DA in Tainted Murder Case

Burks alleges DEA ignoring strong evidence of his innocence HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the latest court filing in the wrongful conviction case of Lamar Burks, a motion has been presented to Texas …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Illinois Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran with ...

CHICAGO , ILLINOIS , USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Illinois Mesothelioma Victims Center has endorsed, and they highly recommend attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste to be the go-to lawyer for a Navy Veteran …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 10:45 GMT

Maryland US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Appeals to the Family of a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Maryland to ...

BALTIMORE , MARYLAND , USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Maryland US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is appealing to the wife or immediate family of a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed mesothelioma in Maryland to not roll the …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 09:33 GMT

Riot Games reverses course on class action settlement and tries to force gender discrimination plaintiffs to arbitrate

LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After two years of negotiations and an initial class settlement offer with prior plaintiffs’ counsel that was so low it triggered two California state agencies’ involvement, Riot Games …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 16:56 GMT

Doctors Ask Arizona Gov. Ducey to Facilitate COVID-19 Treatment with Ivermectin for Vulnerable Patients

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a letter to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) and its Arizona State Chapter ask him to take a proactive stance on early or prophylactic treatment for …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 16:45 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for CVIAQ, QIWI, KNDI, and GDRX: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on ...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 16:00 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for SPLK, BSX, QIWI and PEN: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf ...

BENSALEM, Pa., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:12 GMT

PEN SHAREHOLDER DEADLINE: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion In a ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:06 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky Law, P.A. Announces Investigation of Spartan Acquisition Corp. II Merger

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky Law, P.A. announces that it is investigating Spartan Acquisition Corp. II (“Spartan”) (NYSE: SPRQ) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Spartan’ …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:00 GMT

WMT Shareholder Alert: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Walmart Inc. Investors of Class Action and Encourages ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Walmart Inc. ("Walmart" or "the Company") (NYSE: WMT) and …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:00 GMT

LIZI Investor Alert: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Lizhi Inc. Investors of Class Action and Encourages ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lizhi Inc. ("Lizhi" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: LIZI) and …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:00 GMT

JFU Investor Alert: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies 9F Inc. Investors of Class Action and Encourages ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against 9F Inc. ("9F" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: JFU) and certain …

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