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Gov. Perdue might be sued for legal aid funding (The Augusta Chronicle)

ATLANTA — A group of lawyers and policy analysts is recommending increased funding on legal aid even as a group of judges wants to sue the governor for cutting their current budget.

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Gov. Perdue might be sued for legal aid funding (The Augusta Chronicle)

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S’pore to encourage use of mediation as it becomes a vital part of legal system (Channel NewsAsia)

SINGAPORE: Mediation has proven to be a vital part of Singapore’s legal system and so the government will continue to strongly support its use and encourage efforts to develop the field of mediation through research, studies and training.

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S’pore to encourage use of mediation as it becomes a vital part of legal system (Channel NewsAsia)

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S’pore to encourage use of mediation as it becomes a vital part of legal system (Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Philippines News)

SINGAPORE: Mediation has proven to be a vital part of Singapore’s legal system and so the government will continue to strongly support its use and encourage efforts to develop the field of mediation through research, studies and training.

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S’pore to encourage use of mediation as it becomes a vital part of legal system (Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Philippines News)

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Legal aid cut a miscarriage of justice (Marlborough Express)

The cutting of legal aid funds in the Budget has been criticised by a Blenheim lawyer, who says access to a competent defence is a vital part of New Zealand’s democratic constitution.

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Legal aid cut a miscarriage of justice (Marlborough Express)

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Legal Fees on the Rise (Scoop.co.nz)

It may be surprising in a recession, but legal fees may be on the rise according to recently released figures.

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Legal Fees on the Rise (Scoop.co.nz)

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Stadium legal battle begins (Otago Daily Times)

Queenstown man Basil Walker’s legal challenge to the Otago Regional Council’s funding for the Forsyth Barr Stadium began in the High Court in Dunedin this morning.

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Stadium legal battle begins (Otago Daily Times)