Divorce case turned down by 116 legal aid lawyers
A woman who was assaulted by her husband was unable to find a legal aid lawyer in Scotland to handle her case.
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Ukraine reels from ‘worst-case scenario’ suspension of US foreign aid
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Pro bono legal aid for players facing doping allegation
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Convicted US Capitol rioter turns down pardon
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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's lawyers issue new statements amid legal battle
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