Africa
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius released on parole 11 years after killing girlfriend
Officials confirmed Pistorius was "at home" on Friday morning, having served half of his more than 13-year sentence.
BBC
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Tech
Cyber threats for law firms in 2024
Cybercrime is a clear and present danger and it could have a catastrophic impact on firms and their clients if appropriate plans are not put into place to stop it
Legal Futures
Tech
AI cannot patent inventions, UK Supreme Court confirms
Technologist Dr Stephen Thaler had sought to have his AI, called Dabus, recognised as the inventor of a food container and a flashing light beacon.
BBC
Europe
UK: Nearly half of unmarried couples unaware they lack legal rights, says survey
According to a poll of 551 cohabitees, 35% of respondents feared they would be left homeless and one in three feared significant financial hardship in the event of a break up.
Law Society Gazette
Business
Review Exemptions Act to serve intended purpose-Freight forwarders
The law, which was assented to in September 2022 to regulate the application of tax exemptions and other exemptions has however according to them, led to the obstruction of the essential movement of goods
DL News
Europe
UK: ‘AI paralegal’ passes Solicitors Qualifying Exam with flying colours
‘Lawrence’ scored 74%, as against what the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said was a likely pass mark of 55-60%
Legal Futures
Tech
5 ways technology for lawyers streamlines processes
Legal professionals can improve efficiency and client satisfaction by using these new technologies. If justice is to be served more efficiently and more widely in the modern day, the legal sector must develop to keep pace with technological...
Lawyer Monthly
Tech
US to remove Uganda and three other African countries from Agoa trade deal
The countries were either involved in "gross violations" of human rights or not making progress towards democratic rule, the president said.
BBC
Others
Israeli Parliament passes law to limit judicial power
The court is now barred from overruling the national government using the legal standard of “reasonableness,” a concept that judges previously used to block ministerial appointments and contest planning decisions
Deccan Herald
Tech
'No bad faith': Fake citations generated through ChatGPT don't warrant sanctions, attorneys argue
Attorney Steven Schwartz and his firm "have already become the poster children for the perils of dabbling with new technology; their lesson has been learned," his lawyers told the judge.
LAW.COM
Africa
South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant
Obed Bapela's remarks come amid intense speculation over whether South Africa stands by its invitation to Russia's President Putin to visit in August.
BBC
Tech
California State Bar to craft guidance on AI in the legal profession
One recent survey found legal professionals have confidence in AI's reliability, the American Bar Association has urged lawyers and courts to address the technology's potential pitfalls.
LAW.COM
General
Reports that lawyers would write exams before renewal of licences false - GLC
“There was no mention of lawyers being required to write examinations at all before a renewal of license and indeed no such amendment to the Law is about to be made"
DL News
Courts
Copyright infringement: Srem Sai, another sue lawyer who won against Kpebu
You may recall that Mr. Awindago, the defendant in this case, won a similar case against the lawyer and Human Rights activist, Martin Kpebu this year
DL News
Courts
Ensure that facilities, air, seacraft are accessible to disabled people- Court tells GCAA, Port Authorities
"Disabled people have a lot to contribute to society but in many cases are unable to because infrastructure and policy that would enable them to contribute more fully to society do not exist," the court noted
DL News
Tech
Generative AI could automate almost half of all legal tasks - Report
It estimated that the legal industry would see significant job replacement from generative AI
LAW.COM
US
US: Texas women denied abortions sue state
The Texas law is one of the strictest in the country and like many other US states with a near-blanket ban, it only allows doctors to perform abortions for women with grave health risks.
DW
General
Samson’s Take: Kojo, Dame, President, promote RTI, punish violations
The RTI Commission has earned the respect of citizens. It has been applauded for keeping fidelity to the law and giving hope that some public institutions will maintain an enviable professional outlook and do right by the people
Samson Lardy ANYENINI
Tech
For first time, Colombia judge authorizes hearing of court case in the Metaverse
“The eyeglasses will make you think that one is inside it [the courtroom], interacting with all its elements,” Judge Quiñones Triana is quoted to have said.
DL News
General
Four common legal disputes against employers
Legal disputes against employers are common occurrences. However, they can easily be avoided by making sure that employers are following all the rules and regulations that govern employment in their regions of operation.
Lawyer Monthly