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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nationwide taxi drivers' strike on Monday

Taxi drivers across Greece will strike on March 23 against a new transport law discussing proposed regulations that they believe threaten their profession.

Mar 22 • 13:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Chairperson of the Bar Association Imbi Jürgen: Personal attacks against lawyers are an assault on the rule of law

The Estonian Bar Association emphasizes that personal attacks on lawyers undermine the independence of the legal profession.

Mar 22 • 09:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The costume under the toga. The lawyer of the seas tames Mandela's island

Sabrina Peron, a lawyer by profession and an accomplished open water swimmer, reflects on her remarkable athletic achievements in swimming, including multiple long-distance crossings.

Mar 20 • 06:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Joanna Parafianowicz: Sisters, but not twins. A few words about the professions of legal advisor and lawyer

The article discusses the differences between the professions of legal advisors and lawyers in Poland.

Mar 18 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber of Deputies creates crime of false lawyer

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill to combat fraud committed by fake lawyers, establishing penalties for new crimes related to impersonation in the legal profession.

Mar 18 • 03:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The strange profession of taking the rich and famous to bet fortunes in Las Vegas

Juan Carlos and Maximiliano Palermo, an independent father-son duo, represent casino players and navigate the complexities of betting for wealthy clients in Las Vegas.

Mar 17 • 12:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Blue House reviewing plan to revive abolished open-eligibility bar exam

The Blue House is contemplating a revival of an open bar exam in South Korea to allow more legal professionals to enter the field without attending law school.

Mar 12 • 08:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Need to pay three million in case costs for the couple

Lawyer Ómar Valdimarsson must pay nearly three million krónas in case costs to a couple after he withdrew his legal action against them.

Mar 11 • 14:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Revival of the Judicial Examination by the Blue House Sparks Renewed Debate in the Legal Community

The South Korean Blue House's consideration to revive the Judicial Examination has reignited a longstanding debate in the legal community regarding its necessity and implications.

Mar 11 • 10:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

‘Not just lawyers, now women should become judges’, CJI gave the mantra of equality on Women’s Day

The Chief Justice of India emphasized the importance of women's representation in the legal profession during the first national conference of 'Indian Women in Law'.

Mar 8 • 07:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Significant changes are coming in access to the judicial profession

Poland is set to implement reforms concerning the selection and training of judges, emphasizing the need for high-caliber candidates.

Mar 4 • 03:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

AI Cannot Replace the Role of Adjusting Emotions and Relationships

The article discusses the rapid encroachment of generative AI into the legal profession in South Korea, highlighting both the benefits and challenges faced by lawyers as AI tools redefine their work roles.

Mar 1 • 22:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Storm around the Lawyer of the Year competition. Well-known lawyer: This is a misunderstanding

The competition for 'Lawyer of the Year' has changed to include both male and female nominees, sparking controversy and claims of a lack of prior consultation within the legal community.

Mar 1 • 06:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Late Top Lawyer Urmas Volens Was a Soul Who Wanted to Change the World

Urmas Volens, who passed away unexpectedly, is remembered for his warmth, determination, and dedication to his ideals by colleagues and students alike.

Feb 27 • 18:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Faster Path to the Profession of Court Guardian

The Polish government has approved a draft law aimed at streamlining the recruitment process for court guardians and clarifying regulations within the judicial guardian service.

Feb 25 • 09:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

As many as 64 bailiffs have left the profession. Findings from 'Rz': they did not complete their studies

The article discusses the departure of 64 bailiffs in Poland who did not meet the educational requirements set by recent legal changes.

Feb 19 • 18:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Lawyers object to labor reform law because it affects their heritage and fees

Lawyers in Argentina are opposing a proposed labor reform law that they believe adversely impacts their finances and professional responsibilities.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Joanna Parafianowicz: The Silence of the Advocacy

Joanna Parafianowicz discusses the role of the legal profession in safeguarding civil rights amid ongoing challenges to the rule of law in Poland.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lawyers must follow 2023 legal remuneration order, NBA insists

The Nigerian Bar Association has affirmed that the Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023 is mandatory for legal practice in Nigeria.

Feb 10 • 08:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will there be a new medical profession? The ministry's plans raise opposition

Poland's Ministry of Health is preparing a draft amendment to the law on certain medical professions concerning speech therapists, which faces pushback from the professional community.

Feb 9 • 09:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

I want to make it known that there are 'women queers' in the legal profession as well

Kim Eun-jae, the first chairperson of the Korean Women Queer Lawyers Association, emphasizes the visibility and voices of women queers in the conservative legal field, stating their group officially launched to support this community.

Feb 5 • 09:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Life & Tech

Speech therapists are trying to regulate their profession. Where is the main line of dispute? And where is the patient in this?

A large part of the speech therapy community advocates for a universal law to ensure the profession remains cohesive and based on a common foundational competency, regardless of the work setting.

Feb 3 • 17:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anniversaries of February 3: What happened on a day like today?

February 3rd commemorates various events, including the International Day of the Lawyer, aimed at honoring legal professionals and encouraging the study of law.

Feb 3 • 12:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

This is what the new judges are like: young women without lawyers in the close family

A total of 121 new judges, primarily young women without a family background in law, will formally acquire their status at a ceremony in Barcelona, with significant contributions from the Andalucía region.

Feb 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Real Estate Law on the Rise: Specialization Ensures Strategic Training for New Challenges in the Sector

The Brazilian real estate market is expanding, with a 10% increase in housing loans in 2024, prompting a shift in how legal professionals operate due to advancements in extra-judicial solutions.

Feb 2 • 12:39 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Free Association of Lawyers accuses the ICAM of seeking 'impunity' for Ayuso's partner

The Free Association of Lawyers has accused the Illustrious College of Lawyers of Madrid of trying to grant impunity to Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner following the leak of an email regarding the case.

Jan 15 • 10:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Career Question: Is a Doctorate Worthwhile for Lawyers?

The article discusses the changing perception and value of a doctorate in the legal profession, highlighting that while it is no longer a mandatory requirement, it still holds significance for career advancement.

Jan 12 • 05:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Sejm Passed the Psychologist Profession Act

The Polish Sejm approved a new law to regulate the psychologist profession, aiming to improve the quality of psychological services and ensure client safety.

Jan 9 • 16:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why are Moroccan lawyers angry about the draft law regulating their profession?

Moroccan lawyers have halted professional services in protest against a draft law from the Ministry of Justice that they claim undermines their independence and contradicts earlier agreements.

Jan 6 • 16:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Less theory, more practice. These will be the new requirements for obtaining the title of tax advisor

A recent amendment to the tax advisory law requires tax advisors to wear togas in court, reflecting the profession's prestige, though the attire is not the most significant aspect of the new regulations.

Jan 6 • 15:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Michał Tomczak: Holiness and Money [polemic]

The article discusses a response by lawyer Michał Bieniak defending the legal profession against criticisms regarding its focus on financial gain.

Dec 31 • 04:31 UTC

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