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Published on May 8, 2021

OPINIONISTA: Extinction Rebellion: Stop putting activists on trial; it isn’t in the public interest

In the face of resistance by juries, surely there is a strong case to halt all the pending trials of Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists? With nearly a thousand trials still waiting to be heard in the courts, six members of the group were recently …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Apr 30, 2021

No death penalty

Malawi becomes the 22nd country in Africa to abolish capital punishment after the Supreme Court of Appeal on Wednesday declared it unconstitutional. The country’s highest court also ordered sentences of all convicts facing execution to be reviewed at the …

Source: The Nation - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2021

Coronavirus Updates: First U.S. Cases Of South African Variant Identified In South Carolina

This is our daily update of breaking COVID-19 news for Thursday, January 28th, 2021. Previous daily updates can be found here, and up-to-date statistics are here. New York City is in Phase 4 of reopening now, which includes zoos, botanical gardens, museums …

Source: Gothamist - New York - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2021

ANALYSIS: No country for women lawyers, but new judicial appointments offer hope

From left: Judge Martha Mbhele — Free State Deputy Judge President | Judge SS Mphahlele — Mpumalanga Deputy Judge President | Judge Violet Phatshoane — Northern Cape Deputy Judge President | Judge Matsaro Violet Semenya — Limpopo Deputy Judge President. ( …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Mar 27, 2021

Child raped over 900 times, stepfather sentenced to 9 life terms and 173 years

Reaction Unit South Africa March 27, 2021 A 43 year old man who repeatedly raped his 10 year old stepdaughter since she was aged five (5) has be sentenced by the Durban High Court to nine (9) Life Terms and 173 years in prison after he was found guilty on …

Source: South Africa Today - Right-wing
Published on Apr 22, 2021

ARMS DEAL TRIAL: Zuma parts ways with attorneys: Another delay in his corruption case likely

Former president Jacob Zuma appears in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on 23 June 2020 with lawyer Eric Mabuza. Mabuza told the court on Wednesday his firm was withdrawing from the Arms Deal-related case. Zuma stands accused of taking kickbacks before he …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Dec 1, 2020

Shona Man Kills His Wife And Five Kids In South Africa

Shona Man Kills His Wife And Five Kids In South Africa The 32-year-old Zimbabwean national Nowa Makula was yesterday charged with six counts of murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder. Makula believed to have attempted to flee the country at …

Source: Zim Eye - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 1, 2020

Zimbabwean Man, Nowa Makula Murders His Wife And Five Kids In South Africa

Zimbabwean Man, Nowa Makula Murders His Wife And Five Kids In South Africa A Zimbabwean man based in South Africa has been arrested after brutally murdering 6 of his close family members. The man hacked his wife and five children in a murder case that has …

Source: Zimbabwe News.Net - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2020

Increase in number of people considering divorce during lockdown: Legal Aid SA

Legal Aid’s Machini Motloung says despite the entity seeing a sharp decline in the number of calls it often received, the majority of the cases it received were family-related. “These are matters such as divorce, maintenance matters. Domestic violence …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 13, 2021

News24.com | 2 in dock for allegedly attacking and setting alight mentally ill Soweto woman

Two men have appeared in court for allegedly killing a mentally ill woman accused of witchcraft. Jostina Sangweni, 59, was attacked and set alight on 26 March at a house in Mapetla, Soweto. Days later, she succumbed to her injuries in hospital. Two Soweto …

Source: News24 - Neutral
Published on Jul 28, 2020

Covid-19 hits Legal Aid SA, but service to public continues

Shabangu said the organisation has put in place a number of measures — apart from providing sanitisers to employees and clients and masks to staff — to protect employees and clients, including a revised work plan to minimise employees’ exposure to Covid-19 …

Source: Herald (South Africa) - Neutral
Published on Sep 8, 2020

South Africa: Student Leader Faces Prison for His Activism

Sabelo Madlala has left his TVET college with a criminal record instead of a diploma, after being criminalised for taking up the grievances of students in Makhanda. A student leader is disillusioned with the government and justice system after his …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 8, 2021

Israel’s Health Apartheid Must Be Recognised and Condemned by the UN and Member States

Bethlehem/PNN/ On 16 March 2021, Palestinian, regional, and international civil society organizations held a joint webinar titled “Israeli Health Apartheid during COVID-19” in parallel to the 46th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights …

Source: Palestine News Network - Left-wing
Published on Apr 8, 2021

News24.com | OPINION | Land Court Bill: A step in the right direction for land reform

It is evident that the role and effective functioning of the proposed Land Court and Land Court of Appeal, as set out in the Land Court Bill, could be central to the future success of the land reform programme, writes Marda Horn and Anthea-Lee September- …

Source: News24 - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2021

About 80 percent of K-12 educators and staff have been given at least one vaccine dose.

Last Updated April 6, 2021, 11:25 p.m. ET April 6, 2021, 11:25 p.m. ET California set a date to fully reopen, if all goes well. President Biden pushed up his target date for making all adults eligible for vaccines by two weeks, to April 19, matching the …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 6, 2021

Arkansas Legislators Override Veto on Anti-Transgender Law

LiveUpdated April 6, 2021, 5:53 p.m. ET April 6, 2021, 5:53 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: Democrats might not have the votes to gut the filibuster, but they were just handed the procedural keys to a backdoor assault on the Senate’s famous …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 6, 2021

Covid-19 Live Updates: California Sets a Date to Fully Reopen, if All Goes Well

LiveUpdated April 6, 2021, 2:18 p.m. ET April 6, 2021, 2:18 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: California plans to lift all its coronavirus restrictions on June 15, provided there are enough Covid-19 vaccines available for anyone age 16 and older and …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 6, 2021

Senate Official’s Ruling Offers Democrats a Way Around Filibusters

LiveUpdated April 6, 2021, 2:23 p.m. ET April 6, 2021, 2:23 p.m. ET A top Senate official’s ruling means Democrats could avoid a filibuster in the Senate and push through President Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan. Lawmakers in more than 40 …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 6, 2021

Saudi Arabia issues new restrictions on pilgrims to Mecca during Ramadan.

LiveUpdated April 6, 2021, 12:31 p.m. ET April 6, 2021, 12:31 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: President Biden plans to announce on Tuesday that he is speeding up the deadline for states to make all adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine — to …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral

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Published on May 7, 2021 - 16:36 GMT

Legal Representation Pilot Applications Being Accepted

Applications are now being accepted to offer legal representation for at-risk families involved with the child welfare system. Applications are now being accepted to offer legal representation for at-risk families involved with the child welfare system. …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 20:55 GMT

Zein Obagi, Litigation Attorney at Obagi Law Group, PC., Examines USC's Largest Sex Abuse Payout in Educational History

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The $1.1 billion settlements by USC to about 17,000 former patients of gynecologist George Tyndall was the largest sex-abuse settlement in educational history. However, the payouts …

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Published on April 16, 2021 - 01:25 GMT

New Law Provides Boost to Legal Aid

A new law allows the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation to use unclaimed attorney funds to provide assistance for legal aid. A new law allows the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation to use unclaimed attorney funds to provide assistance for legal aid. New …

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Published on May 5, 2021 - 19:49 GMT

Supreme Court Approves Grants to Support Civil Legal Services for Low-Income Iowans

The Iowa Supreme Court has approved $195,695.03 in grants to non-profit programs that provide legal assistance to low-income Iowans with civil legal problems. The court awarded grants to eleven different organizations throughout Iowa. The grants are funded …

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Published on May 4, 2021 - 23:22 GMT

Idaho Senior Legal Risk Detector

The Idaho Senior Legal Risk Detector is a joint project of Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. and ProBono.Net. The purpose of the risk detector is detect issues for seniors or the elderly related to housing, debt, financial exploitation, healthcare, and abuse …

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Published on February 20, 2021 - 11:28 GMT

AG Donovan, Association of Africans Living in Vermont, The Caroline Fund & Vermont Legal Aid to Host Expungement Tele-...

Contact: Charity R. Clark, Chief of Staff, 802-828-3171 Attorney General T.J. Donovan will partner with the Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV), The Caroline Fund, Vermont Legal Aid, and Code for BTV to host an expungement “tele-clinic” on …

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Published on April 30, 2021 - 01:54 GMT

ATG NEWS RELEASE: HAWAII ATTORNEY GENERAL JOINS A COALITION OF 41 ATTORNEYS GENERAL URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ...

Posted on Apr 29, 2021 in Latest News, Newsroom HONOLULU – Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined 41 Attorneys General in signing a letter to Congress in support of continued funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). “Since 1974, LSC …

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Published on April 29, 2021 - 23:09 GMT

Attorneys General to Congress: Provide Adequate Funding for the Legal Services Corporation

Today, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to Congress in support of robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). The LSC provides vital legal assistance to low-income Americans, including support for families …

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Published on May 7, 2021 - 20:44 GMT

Commercial Litigation Facts Discussed by Aaron Schlossberg Attorney

NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES , May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Commercial litigation can be defined as a type of law practice that focuses on litigation for businesses. Aaron Schlossberg attorney is somebody who focuses in this area of the law …

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Published on May 7, 2021 - 18:45 GMT

Navy SEAL Chief (Ret.) Eddie Gallagher Issues Statement in Response to Apple Podcast Backlash

WASHINGTON DC , UNITED STATES, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney for Gallagher also issues statement; says details are not new revelations, reframed by the media. Tim Parlatore, attorney for Eddie Gallagher: "Much has been …

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Published on May 7, 2021 - 18:00 GMT

PRESS CONFERENCE: RESIDENTS FILE ELECTION COMPLAINT AGAINST MILWAUKEE

As part of the so-called “Wisconsin 5,” Milwaukee participated in a scheme to let private groups manage election process MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Amistad Project, the nation’s leading election …

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Published on May 7, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

George Floyd Commemorative Concert Announced For May 30th in Houston, TX

The George Floyd Foundation will Host a Commemorative Concert To Mark The One Year Anniversary of The Tragic Death and The Continued Fight for #JusticeForGeorge HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The George Floyd …

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Published on May 7, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Image Analyzer comments on livestreaming risk to children - Internet Matters finds 1 in 6 minors using video broadcast

-online safety is like learning to swim, it’s a shared responsibility between parent and provider- GLOUCESTER, GOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Visual content moderation company, Image Analyzer has commented on a …

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Published on May 7, 2021 - 11:00 GMT

TESTER, MORAN & ISAKSON HAVE BEEN CONCEALING THE USE OF AGENT ORANGE AT THE FORMER FORT MCCLELLAN ARMY BASE

Three different Chairmen of the Senate Veterans Committee & all have worked to block a GAO Report authorization to declare McClellan as an agent orange site ALBANY, NEW YORK, USA, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the primary years of …

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Published on May 7, 2021 - 09:45 GMT

Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Victims Center Recommends Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste to a Family in Pennsylvania ...

PITTSBURGH , PENNSYLVANIA , USA, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If your husband or dad has just received news that he has mesothelioma anywhere in Pennsylvania please do not roll the …

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Published on May 7, 2021 - 07:20 GMT

ECOv2, de Pangeanic, incluye traductor de documentos, herramienta de edición, TA adaptativa profunda y anonimización

La plataforma ya ha gestionado más de 10 millones de segmentos desde su lanzamiento hace un mes. VALENCIA, ESPAÑA, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ha pasado un mes desde su lanzamiento oficial y Pangeanic ha procesado ya más de 10 millones de …

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Published on May 7, 2021 - 15:00 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for FUV, EBS, ACAD, and CCIV: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on ...

LOS ANGELES, May 07, 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 May 7, 2021 - 14:00 GMT

WKHS Final Deadline: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Workhorse Group Inc. ...

NEW YORK, May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Workhorse Group Inc. ("Workhorse" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 23:24 GMT

Choosing an Attorney to Represent Me: What Do I Look For?

Looking for a lawyer to represent you but wondering what to look for, we have got you covered with these essential factors to consider when choosing a lawyer. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 22:19 GMT

Texas Hit-and-Run Accidents on the Rise; Pedestrians and Cyclists Most Often Hurt

Texas law requires drivers to stop at the scene, render aid and exchange information, but a growing number of negligent drivers flee the scene. by Haley Larkin COVINGTON, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 20:55 GMT

Zein Obagi, Litigation Attorney at Obagi Law Group, PC., Examines USC's Largest Sex Abuse Payout in Educational History

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The $1.1 billion settlements by USC to about 17,000 former patients of gynecologist George Tyndall was the largest sex-abuse settlement in educational history. However, the payouts …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

Vaginal Mesh Update: Massachusetts requires safer alternative design

The Vigna Law Group comments on recent discussions held in United States federal courts regarding safer design alternatives. SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “… Because a reasonable alternative design …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 16:30 GMT

Top-tier Black Think Tank Receives Grant to Continue its Mission to Serve Disenfranchised Communities

Texas Southern University's Earl Carl Institute Receives HALO Grant from The Texas Bar Foundation HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Bar Foundation recently announced that The Earl Carl Institute for Legal and …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 15:23 GMT

Nebula Media Group launches fixed-price website accessibility remediation service

Offer features automated ADA compliance functionality from AAAtraq NEW YORK , USA, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Website accessibility company Nebula Media Group has partnered with AAAtraq to provide SMEs and smaller government entities with …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 15:00 GMT

Protect and Serve: Law Enforcement Responds to New Challenges

Your law enforcement officers have to have your support WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The “Defund the Police” movement has gained widespread exposure due to negative news media reports and as a result …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 13:58 GMT

OnPay Solutions Partners with ProVantage© to Enable AP Payment Automation for Future and Existing Clients

OnPay Solutions has partnered with ProVantage Software to extend its capabilities to its clients by automating AP processes and enabling electronic payments. JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, USA, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OnPay Solutions, a Top …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 13:20 GMT

AIB GROUP CHIEF RISK OFFICER, DEIRDRE HANNIGAN FIRST IN IRELAND AWARDED DCRO INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE IN RISK GOVERNANCE

Deirdre Hannigan becomes the first professional to be awarded the honor in Ireland. COLUMBUS, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DCRO Institute, a global non-profit focused on the advanced development of current and prospective …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Election integrity watchdog calls on WI lawmakers to investigate 'Wisconsin 5’

Group describes how five cities invited unlawful private meddling in 2020 elections MADISON, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An attorney for The Amistad Project, the leading election integrity watchdog, is delivering …

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