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Published on Dec 1, 2022

'Important, fair and just' to allocate resources to office providing pro bono legal aid to needy: DPM Lawrence Wong

SINGAPORE — The public funds used to pay for the newly created Public Defender's Office is "money well spent" as it goes to an important, fair and just cause, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Thursday (Dec 1) as he addressed …

Source: Today - Pro-Government
Published on Dec 1, 2022

Public Defender’s Office a major milestone for Singapore justice: Lawyers

SINGAPORE - The Public Defender’s Office (PDO), which was launched on Thursday, is a major and necessary step to ensuring access to justice, said members of the legal fraternity. The PDO, a fully government-funded department of the Ministry of Law (MinLaw …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Dec 1, 2022

Singapore DPM: Public funds to pay for Public Defender’s Office ‘money well spent’

SINGAPORE, Dec 1 — The public funds used to pay for the newly created Public Defender’s Office is “money well spent” as it goes to an important, fair and just cause, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Thursday (Dec 1) as he addressed concerns …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on 03:55 GMT

Summit pushes justice for all

A NATIONAL summit that would make justice accessible to all was held in Negros Occidental in November. The 2022 National Legal Aid Summit dubbed "Reimagining the Art of Legal Empowerment: National Summit on Access to Justice through Cultivating …

Source: The Manila Times - Pro-Government
Published on Dec 1, 2022

Santa Clara County LGBTQ office issues employment study

Sera Fernando, manager at Santa Clara County's Office of LGBTQ Affairs, is alarmed by the findings in a new study released by her office about transgender and nonbinary employment in the county. The 79-page report, "Transgender, Nonbinary, and …

Source: Bay Area Reporter - Left-wing
Published on Dec 1, 2022

New Public Defender’s Office allows more low-income people to have access to legal help

SINGAPORE - More low-income Singaporeans and permanent residents (PRs) accused of non-capital offences will get access to government-funded defence counsel, following the launch of the Public Defender’s Office (PDO) on Thursday. The PDO, a department under …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Nov 26, 2022

SC’s legal aid summit to enhance protection of human rights starts Nov. 27 in Bacolod City

Enhanced protection of human rights through legal assistance will be tackled in a four-day legal aid summit in Bacolod City starting Sunday, Nov. 27. The summit is spearheaded by the Supreme Court (SC) in partnership with the Integrated Bar of the …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Dec 1, 2022

Law Ministry launches Public Defender's Office, first fully government-funded scheme to provide criminal defence aid

Mr Wong in his speech said the Government funds about 75 per cent of the operating costs of CLAS today, with the remainder funded by private donations. He said the Government had been studying the need to do more and decided to establish a PDO to better …

Source: Channel News Asia - Public Broadcaster
Published on Dec 1, 2022

Revelations on the murky fate of flag ‘treason’ prisoners in West Papua

Today marks 1 December 1961 when the West Papuan national flag, the Morning Star was first raised and the date has been honoured across the world ever since. The flag was raised by West Papuan legislators who had been promised independence by then-colonial …

Source: Asia Pacific Report - Neutral
Published on Nov 30, 2022

More stories of sacrifice, defiance echo at Bantayog

MORE OF THE FALLEN ARE RAISED | The names of six more martyrs and heroes in the fight against tyranny during the Marcos dictatorship that were added to the granite Wall of Remembrance at Bantayog ng mga Bayani in Quezon City were unveiled on Wednesday, Nov …

Source: Inquirer - Neutral
Published on Nov 30, 2022

PAO beats private lawyers in national survey

The Public Attorney’s Office got a +58 percent trust rating of professionals in the justice sector, beating the private lawyers’ +43 percent, judges at +37 percent, prosecutors at +35 percent and police at +33 percent. Hector Diaz Soliman, senior adviser …

Source: Manila Standard - Pro-Government
Published on Nov 30, 2022

SC, LEB hold Clinical Legal Education Summit

The Supreme Court (SC) and the Legal Education Board (LEB) will conduct starting Thursday, Dec. 1, a three-day Clinical Legal Education Summit in Taguig City to tackle legal aid needs of communities and services rendered by law clinics in the country. The …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Nov 30, 2022

PAO gets highest ratings among Justice Sector institutions based on SWS survey

News / National / PAO gets highest ratings among Justice Sector institutions based on SWS survey The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has garnered the highest ratings among the institutions and legal professionals in the Justice Sector based on a …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Nov 30, 2022

Chief Justice Gesmundo to lawyers: ‘Do not exploit a person’s ignorance’

Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo has reminded lawyers “not to exploit a person’s ignorance.” On the contrary, Gesmundo said that lawyers “should look after the disadvantaged and the marginalized, in order to give them a voice, to give them the chance to …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Nov 29, 2022

‘Stand with us’: One month after Itaewon disaster, bereaved families seek solidarity

The families of Itaewon disaster victims speak during a press conference on Nov. 22. (Kim Arin/The Korea Herald) The families of victims who died in the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood a month ago asked for solidarity from the …

Source: Korea Herald - Neutral
Published on Nov 27, 2022

QC Memorial Circle declared child labor-free zone

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 27) — The Quezon City Memorial Circle (QMC) has been declared a child labor-free zone by Mayor Joy Belmonte in celebration of National Children's Month. "Lahat ng establisimyento rito, walang ilegal na …

Source: CNN Philippines - Neutral
Published on Nov 26, 2022

How UPES is contributing to SDGs

In 2015, 193 member states of the United Nations made a historic decision. They unanimously adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Agenda, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), provides an internationally agreed-upon blueprint for …

Source: Jagran Josh - Neutral
Published on Nov 25, 2022

DSWD can’t compel fathers to give child support – DOJ

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla says this in a legal opinion sought by Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo on his plan to remind negligent fathers to give financial support to their kids or face legal consequences MANILA, Philippines – The …

Source: Rappler - Neutral
Published on Nov 24, 2022

DOJ opposes DSWD plan to demand child support from negligent fathers

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 24) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has advised the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) against writing negligent fathers to demand financial support for their children. In his legal opinion, …

Source: CNN Philippines - Neutral

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 17:15 GMT

Judicial Council to Receive Report on Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases

SAN FRANCISCO— The council at its Dec. 2 business meeting will receive a report on how courts can use remote proceedings in civil cases while also providing equal access to the process for all participants. Data collected over a period of seven months …

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 09:22 GMT

Solomon Islands Government Welcomes In-country MCC Resident Threshold Director

Solomon Islands Government Welcomes In-country MCC Resident Threshold Director The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) has welcomed the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Threshold Program director in Solomon Islands, Mr Charles Jakosa. Ministry of …

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Published on November 29, 2022 - 21:09 GMT

Cleveland Immigration Lawyer Speaks at Case Western Reserve University on Ethics and Immigration

Immigration Lawyer Speaks with Students at CWRU on Immigration, Justice and Ethics CLEVELAND, OHIO, 44114, November 29, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Ethical Leaders Society at Case Western Reserve University hosted "Becoming a U.S. …

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Published on November 30, 2022 - 05:03 GMT

Bachus & Schanker Expands Injury Victim Advocacy With New Neighborhood Law Office in Aurora, CO

AURORA, Colo., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bachus & Schanker, an award-winning personal injury law firm in Colorado, celebrated the opening of their new office in Aurora, CO, on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 13700 East Alameda Ave. Aurora, CO …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on November 29, 2022 - 01:05 GMT

New Brunswick government the latest to launch attack on public service workers

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 28, 2022 /CNW/ - In legislation introduced on November 24, the Blaine Higgs Conservative government is taking aim at public service workers and their rights to fair collective bargaining and to take job action. This bill enshrines …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 23:14 GMT

Gordon McKernan Signs NIL Deal with 5-Star LSU Commit Shelton Sampson Jr.

McKernan and Sampson team up for a 5-star, hometown partnership. BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan has signed a Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) deal with …

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 19:00 GMT

Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC Receives Multiple Awards For Excellence In Personal Injury Law In 2022

A personal injury law firm in Las Vegas, which has been recognized by Expertise.com and Top Rated Local for their excellence in personal injury and accident law LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benson …

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 18:39 GMT

Anti-White Supremacy Rally Set for Saturday in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY, USA, December 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Event: Civil Rights Rally Date/ Time: Saturday – December 3, 2022 – 12Noon CST Location: 1040 Shive Lane – Bowling Green, KY 42103-8027 Contact: 301-513-5445 attorney. …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Law ...
Published on December 1, 2022 - 17:27 GMT

Julie Jason Receives Prestigious Clarion Award for Excellence in Communications

Association for Women in Communications honors Julie Jason with a Clarion Award for Financial Education STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greenwich, CT resident Julie Jason, JD, LLM, a nationally syndicated …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Book Publishing Industry ...
Published on December 1, 2022 - 15:45 GMT

Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. Provides Legal Help to Employees Whose Family Medical Leave Rights are Violated

One of Burbank's premier law firms provides legal help to employees who have been denied family medical leave by their employers. BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representatives of the Akopyan Law …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Law ...
Published on December 1, 2022 - 13:48 GMT

Incorporate In Singapore - Political stability, Sound Economic and Financial Fundamentals - Switzerland of GMT+8

SINGAPORE, December 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Why Incorporate In Singapore? As a well-established premier International financial hub, Singapore has political stability, sound economic and financial fundamentals, and client confidentiality …

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Published on December 2, 2022 - 01:33 GMT

G-III Apparel Group Investor Alert: Kaplan Fox Investigates G-III Apparel

NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP (www.kaplanfox.com) is investigating claims on behalf of investors of G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (“G-III” or “Company”) (NASDAQ: GIII). Click here to contact us. If you acquired G- …

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 23:07 GMT

OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC. CLASS ACTION ALERT: Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a securities class ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a federal securities class action has been filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of shareholders …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on December 1, 2022 - 11:07 GMT

Legislate ranks 49 in TechRound's 2022 top 100 innovative startups and tech companies

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legislate's Founder and CEO is named amongst the startup elite in the top 100 startups, businesses, and entrepreneurs in 2022. Legislate is in the top 100 for the second year …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, IT Industry ...
Published on December 1, 2022 - 22:25 GMT

Just Energy Announces Recognition of Reverse Vesting Order

TORONTO, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just Energy Group Inc. (“Just Energy” or the “Company”) (NEX:JE.H; OTC:JENGQ), a retail provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities and bringing energy efficient solutions and renewable energy …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Law ...
Published on December 1, 2022 - 22:20 GMT

Olaplex Holdings, Inc. (OLPX) Class Action Notice: Contact Robbins LLP For More Information About the Class Action ...

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Class: Robbins LLP reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Olaplex Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLPX) common stock …

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 22:12 GMT

Torrid Holdings Inc. (CURV) Class Action Notice: Contact Robbins LLP For Information About the Class Action Against ...

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Class: Robbins LLP reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased Torrid Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CURV) common stock in or traceable to the Company …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on December 1, 2022 - 07:57 GMT

Mike Papantonio Sounds the Alarm: Chemical Hair Relaxer Risks Are a Public Health Issue

These products, which are marketed specifically to Black and Brown women and young girls, cause uterine cancer and other diseases. PENSACOLA, FL, U.S.A., December 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “This is a public health issue,” said Levin …

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 07:56 GMT

Panacea Wins at 2022 International Business Awards for Startup of the Year

Panacea® Awarded Bronze Stevie Award for Disruptive Technologies In Physical and Emotional Health and Wellbeing. WOODBURY, MN, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Panacea®, a global organization delivering innovative solutions …

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 19:28 GMT

SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates LBAI, BNFT, IMGO, OYST

NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to: …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on December 1, 2022 - 07:28 GMT

Clientron Introduce the latest POS System Ares550 with Elkhart Lake CPU

NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN, December 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clientron is pleased to present its latest POS system - Ares550, equipped with a power-efficient Intel® Celeron® Elkhart Lake J6412 processor. By providing enough computing power, …

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 19:02 GMT

Rumble Challenges New York Social Media Law

NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rumble, the video-sharing platform (NASDAQ: RUM) and its subscription platform Locals filed a lawsuit today against New York Attorney General Letitia James to challenge a new state law that forces social media …

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 17:07 GMT

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

MADISON, CONN., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a settlement with lingerie company Savage X Fenty, originally a joint venture between music …

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 16:35 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for EIGR, TSP, and UIS: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of ...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 01, 2022 (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 …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on December 1, 2022 - 16:00 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for UIS, VWE, CORZ, RENT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of ...

BENSALEM, Pa., Dec. 01, 2022 (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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