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🇰🇷 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FULL INTERVIEW ⟩ Chair of the Notaries Chamber Merle-Saar Johanson

The article features a full interview with Merle-Saar Johanson, the Chair of the Notaries Chamber, discussing her role and perspectives.

Feb 24 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuadorian Lawyer's Day

On Ecuadorian Lawyer's Day, the crucial role of legal professionals is highlighted amidst the country's political uncertainty and institutional instability.

Feb 20 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Ex-Presidential Aide Arrested Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

Former Nigerian presidential aide Okoi Obono-Obla has been arrested for alleged certificate forgery and fraudulent entry into the legal profession.

Feb 20 • 09:44 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Lawyers have until March 3 to register for the selection contest of Ecuador's Attorney General

Lawyers have until March 3 to register for the public selection process for Ecuador's Attorney General, a position that will serve a six-year term.

Feb 19 • 00:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Defender's Office of SC has 14 direct vacancies and an initial salary of R$ 24,000

The Public Defender's Office of Santa Catarina has announced a public competition offering 14 immediate positions for substitute public defenders, with a starting salary of R$ 24,042.23.

Feb 18 • 13:01 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Female lawyer kicked the victim, then fought fiercely in front of the police, video

A violent altercation occurred on the streets of Hapur, Uttar Pradesh between a female lawyer and a victim, with police present, captured on video.

Feb 17 • 16:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Cost of lost neutrality at the bar

The Nigerian Bar Association President, Afam Osigwe, openly expressed his preference for a successor, challenging the notion of neutrality within the association.

Feb 17 • 02:57 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Message from OAB to STF exposes rift in the legal profession over code of ethics

A document sent by OAB to the Brazilian Supreme Court highlights a divide in the legal profession regarding a proposed code of ethics, ignoring a proposed code from the São Paulo section.

Feb 5 • 15:07 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
🇦🇷 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

International Lawyer's Day: 150 phrases and greetings to share on this date

International Lawyer's Day is celebrated on February 3 each year to honor legal professionals and promote their work and career.

Feb 3 • 09:18 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New Supreme Court Justice Hirofumi Ata Holds Inaugural Press Conference: 'I Want to Work Earnestly'

Newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Hirofumi Ata emphasizes his commitment to diligent efforts in his inaugural press conference, following the retirement of his predecessor, Masaki Oka.

Feb 2 • 20:27 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Decreased demand for lawyers in firms. What salaries can they expect?

The article discusses the declining demand for new lawyers in firms in Poland and explores salary expectations based on location, position, and legal specialization.

Jan 15 • 13:06 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
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Doctors go on strike for two days to demand their own statute

Doctors in Spain are striking for two days to demand a specific legal framework for their profession, protesting against the current regulation discussions with the Ministry of Health.

Jan 14 • 06:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Two associations denounce the 'politicization' of the Madrid Bar Association after its accusation against the former attorney general

The Democratic Lawyers Association for Europe (Adade) and the Association Deféndete en Derecho have criticized the Madrid Bar Association for its lack of neutrality and requested an extraordinary general assembly regarding the charge it brought against former attorney general García Ortiz, seeking a four-year prison sentence.

Jan 12 • 12:12 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
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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