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Trump Threatens Sanctions Against Lawyers Suing His Administration
President Trump ordered sanctions against lawyers and law firms bringing lawsuits against his administration, citing "rampant fraud and meritless claims," prompting concerns about chilling legal challenges to government actions and potentially undermining judicial oversight.
Trump Threatens Sanctions Against Lawyers Suing His Administration
President Trump ordered sanctions against lawyers and law firms bringing lawsuits against his administration, citing "rampant fraud and meritless claims," prompting concerns about chilling legal challenges to government actions and potentially undermining judicial oversight.
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52% Bias Score
Death of Australian Jurist Roger Gyles Highlights Ongoing Fight Against Corruption
Roger Gyles, a highly decorated Australian jurist known for his fight against corruption, passed away; his career included multiple royal commissions and inquiries into systemic issues in the building industry and broader governance.
Death of Australian Jurist Roger Gyles Highlights Ongoing Fight Against Corruption
Roger Gyles, a highly decorated Australian jurist known for his fight against corruption, passed away; his career included multiple royal commissions and inquiries into systemic issues in the building industry and broader governance.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Suspends Security Clearances of Perkins Coie Employees
President Trump issued an executive order suspending security clearances of Perkins Coie employees, citing their DEI practices, impacting their ability to represent clients with national security implications; the firm intends to challenge the order.
Trump Suspends Security Clearances of Perkins Coie Employees
President Trump issued an executive order suspending security clearances of Perkins Coie employees, citing their DEI practices, impacting their ability to represent clients with national security implications; the firm intends to challenge the order.
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40% Bias Score
68-Year-Old Lawyer Finds Purpose Representing Domestic Violence Victims
Elizabeth Barbour, a 68-year-old lawyer in Roanoke, Virginia, switched careers at 54, from hand modeling and real estate to representing domestic violence victims after graduating law school at 57 and passing the bar at her second attempt; she finds this work deeply rewarding.
68-Year-Old Lawyer Finds Purpose Representing Domestic Violence Victims
Elizabeth Barbour, a 68-year-old lawyer in Roanoke, Virginia, switched careers at 54, from hand modeling and real estate to representing domestic violence victims after graduating law school at 57 and passing the bar at her second attempt; she finds this work deeply rewarding.
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32% Bias Score
Systemic Barriers Exclude Disabled Attorneys: A Call for Inclusion
A report by the National Association of Law Placement (NALP) reveals that only 0.53% of attorneys self-identify as having a disability, highlighting systemic barriers and the urgent need for inclusion initiatives in the legal field.
Systemic Barriers Exclude Disabled Attorneys: A Call for Inclusion
A report by the National Association of Law Placement (NALP) reveals that only 0.53% of attorneys self-identify as having a disability, highlighting systemic barriers and the urgent need for inclusion initiatives in the legal field.
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24% Bias Score
Berlin Judiciary Attracts 170 Lateral Entrants Amidst Nationwide Shortage
Over the past five years, Berlin's courts and public prosecutor's offices have recruited 170 lateral entrants, exceeding the national average of at least 670, due to a nationwide shortage of judges and prosecutors and upcoming retirements, with Berlin needing to replace over 700 jurists in the next ...
Berlin Judiciary Attracts 170 Lateral Entrants Amidst Nationwide Shortage
Over the past five years, Berlin's courts and public prosecutor's offices have recruited 170 lateral entrants, exceeding the national average of at least 670, due to a nationwide shortage of judges and prosecutors and upcoming retirements, with Berlin needing to replace over 700 jurists in the next ...
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24% Bias Score
Prominent Barrister Disbarred for Sexual Misconduct
Former Criminal Bar Association chair Navjot "Jo" Sidhu KC was disbarred for sexual misconduct against a young aspiring lawyer during a 2018 mentorship, with a disciplinary panel highlighting the abuse of trust and power imbalance.
Prominent Barrister Disbarred for Sexual Misconduct
Former Criminal Bar Association chair Navjot "Jo" Sidhu KC was disbarred for sexual misconduct against a young aspiring lawyer during a 2018 mentorship, with a disciplinary panel highlighting the abuse of trust and power imbalance.
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48% Bias Score
Paris Bar Addresses AI Gap in Legal Profession with New Initiative
A partnership between the Paris Bar and a legal publisher provides free AI tools to small law firms starting October 2024 to address the technological gap in the legal profession, although concerns remain about ongoing disparities with larger firms and the need for enhanced fact-checking due to AI l...
Paris Bar Addresses AI Gap in Legal Profession with New Initiative
A partnership between the Paris Bar and a legal publisher provides free AI tools to small law firms starting October 2024 to address the technological gap in the legal profession, although concerns remain about ongoing disparities with larger firms and the need for enhanced fact-checking due to AI l...
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48% Bias Score
Italian Lawyers Arrested in Major Insurance Fraud Scheme
Three civil lawyers and four other professionals in Frosinone, Italy, were arrested and investigated for orchestrating a wide-ranging insurance fraud scheme involving falsified car accidents and inflated damage claims to defraud major insurance companies, including AXA, UnipolSai, Vittoria, Tua, Gen...
Italian Lawyers Arrested in Major Insurance Fraud Scheme
Three civil lawyers and four other professionals in Frosinone, Italy, were arrested and investigated for orchestrating a wide-ranging insurance fraud scheme involving falsified car accidents and inflated damage claims to defraud major insurance companies, including AXA, UnipolSai, Vittoria, Tua, Gen...
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48% Bias Score
Cyberattack Targets Lawyer in Hague Explosions Case
Lawyer Gerard Spong, representing a suspect in the Hague explosions, reported a cyberattack involving a threatening email and over 10,000 subsequent emails, prompting a Public Prosecution Service investigation.
Cyberattack Targets Lawyer in Hague Explosions Case
Lawyer Gerard Spong, representing a suspect in the Hague explosions, reported a cyberattack involving a threatening email and over 10,000 subsequent emails, prompting a Public Prosecution Service investigation.
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36% Bias Score
"Lawyer's 100-Day Trial: A Fight for Humanity in Mazan Rape Case"
"Béatrice Zavarro, a lawyer, defended Dominique Pelicot in the Mazan rape trial, lasting over 100 days, focusing on her client's humanity, not avoiding a potential 20-year sentence; the verdict is expected on December 19th or 20th."
"Lawyer's 100-Day Trial: A Fight for Humanity in Mazan Rape Case"
"Béatrice Zavarro, a lawyer, defended Dominique Pelicot in the Mazan rape trial, lasting over 100 days, focusing on her client's humanity, not avoiding a potential 20-year sentence; the verdict is expected on December 19th or 20th."
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68% Bias Score
670 Lawyers Join German Courts, Addressing Personnel Shortages
At least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecution offices in the past five years, addressing a 2,000-position shortage and upcoming retirements; Berlin saw the most lateral entrants (170).
670 Lawyers Join German Courts, Addressing Personnel Shortages
At least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecution offices in the past five years, addressing a 2,000-position shortage and upcoming retirements; Berlin saw the most lateral entrants (170).
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44% Bias Score
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