Two Manitoba defence lawyers test positive for COVID-19 WINNIPEG -- The Criminal Defence Lawyer Association of Manitoba (CDLAM) has confirmed two defence lawyers have tested positive for COVID-19. Gerri Wiebe, who is the president of the association, said one of the people was tested on Thursday or Friday and found out about the positive result on Tuesday. She said she knows very little about the other case. Wiebe added she doesn't believe either case contracted COVID-19 at the courthouse, but if they did, some of the safety measures may need to be reviewed. "If I were presented with information that in fact it had been contracted at the courthouse, then obviously I would be very concerned...
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Courts & the Law The legal system is complex, and it can be daunting for people without legal training to navigate the legal system on their own. The Minnesota Judicial Branch has a Self-Help Center online with information, forms and answers to common legal problems that present themselves to Minnesota citizens. To visit the Judicial Branch’s Self-Help Center, for more information. Finding an Attorney The legal system covers many different topics. Attorneys who have experience in one field may have no experience in another field. When possible, it is best to hire an attorney with relevant experience in the area of law in which you need representation. In some cases, word of mouth may...
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Benchmark Europe 2021 firm and lawyer rankings are now LIVE! The 2021 edition of the Benchmark Litigation Europe firm rankings and stars lists have been published online. Congratulations to all ranked firms as well as individual lawyers who have been recognised as dispute resolution stars. Editorial analyses of the ranked firms are also being published online on a rolling priority basis and will be updated in October. Benchmark Litigation was first published in 2008 covering the litigation and disputes markets in United States and Canada and has broadened its coverage to include Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Europe. In each country we provide law firm rankings and a list of the top...
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The J.C. Penney store at Stonebriar Centre in Frisco. (Louis DeLuca / Staff Photographer) J.C. Penney’s bankruptcy case is moving too slowly. That’s the reason given to the lawyers who were ordered by the court to appear in a private meeting late Monday, according to a new filing. “The Court is concerned that progress in the case has slowed,” said the order demanding the appearance at 6 p.m. of key lawyers in the case: Joshua Sussberg of Kirkland & Ellis, the lead lawyer for Penney, and Andrew Leblanc of Milbank and Philip Dublin of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, lawyers for the lenders. There’s an unusual twist to this hearing. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge David Jones, who has...
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Legal Technology Competence & Training There are no longer any valid excuses for failing to use technology in your law firm. In the battle between remaining competitive and minding your bottom line, technology should be your weapon of choice. Technology can be used to accomplish multiple important purposes in a law firm, including improving client service, fulfilling operational needs, and streamlining systems. We also know technology can be overwhelming, especially considering the time it takes to learn a new skill. It’s okay if you’re not quite there yet. Don’t let that stop you from striving to reach a certain level of tech competence to remain efficient and compliant. What Is Legal...
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A Continuous Power of Attorney is a legal document in Israel which enables an adult (someone who is 18 or older) to determine who should care for them in the future and how. This power of attorney applies in a future time wherein said person will be unable to take care of themselves. The Appointer and the Empowered The person granting the POA (the “Appointer”) can use it to empower a person or several people. Those Empowered by the Power of Attorney will be in charge of taking care of the Appointer’s well-being. They will be able to make decisions on the Appointer’s behalf, once the Appointer is himself incapacitated. The continuous or Enduring Power of Attorney takes effect...
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LegalZoom Attorney Network The LegalZoom Attorney Network provides a plan for attorneys across the United States who want to provide consumers with sound legal advice, representation, and other legal services. Launched in 2010, the LegalZoom plans have grown steadily each year. Attorneys that join the LegalZoom Attorney Network have the opportunity to grow their practice by connecting with qualified new customers in their area. Read more about the LegalZoom Attorney Network and the jobs it provides for lawyers across the United States. On September 24, 2019, LegalZoom announced that Daniel Wernikoff became the new CEO replacing John Suh who served as EO for 12 years. Under John Suh’s...
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The England international was involved in an altercation on Thursday (Pictures: Mykonos Live TV / AP) Harry Maguire’s lawyer says the Manchester United captain is in ‘great condition’ despite facing a second night in police custody and expects him to be released without charge on Saturday morning. The 27-year-old was detained on Thursday night, along with two other men, after an altercation on the Greek island of Mykonos, with the trio said to have become ‘very abusive and aggressive’ towards officers. Maguire and his companions were transferred to Syros by boat on Friday afternoon and are due to face a state prosecutor on Saturday morning at 11am local time (9am BST). Maguire was on...
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WASHINGTON — A former FBI lawyer pleaded guilty Wednesday to altering a document related to the secret surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser during the Russia investigation. Kevin Clinesmith is the first current or former official to be charged in a special Justice Department review of the investigation into ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. Attorney General William Barr appointed John Durham, the U.S. attorney in Connecticut, to scrutinize decisions made by officials during that probe. Clinesmith pleaded guilty to a single false statement charge, admitting that he doctored an email that the FBI relied on as it sought court approval to eavesdrop...
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A former FBI lawyer pleaded guilty Wednesday to altering a document related to the secret surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser during the Russia investigation. Kevin Clinesmith is the first current or former official to be charged in a special Justice Department review of the investigation into ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Attorney General William Barr appointed John Durham, the US attorney in Connecticut, to scrutinise decisions made by officials during that probe. Clinesmith pleaded guilty to a single false statement charge, admitting that he doctored an email that the FBI relied on as it sought court approval to eavesdrop on former Trump...
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