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BCI seeks report from WB Bar Council on practice status of Mamata Banerjee after her HC appearance

The Bar Council of India has asked the West Bengal Bar Council for a report. This report concerns Mamata Banerjee's lawyer enrolment and practice status. She appeared in court recently in lawyer's attire. The Council needs details on her enrolment and practice during and after her chief minister tenure.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman raises $252 million for brain computer interface venture — but Merge Labs is still in an early research phase

OpenAI has signaled its intentions to become a major player in brain computer interfaces (BCIs) with a $252 million investment in Merge Labs.

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China plans to outpace Neuralink with a state-backed brain chip blitz — seven ministries, a 17-point roadmap, and clinical trials where patients play chess

China has just drawn its battle lines in a new frontier of computing, with a sweeping new policy document laying out its ambition to build an internationally competitive BCI industry within five years.

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Manan Kumar Mishra re-elected as chairman of Bar Council of India for seventh term

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Saturday announced that Manan Kumar Mishra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BCI warns public of fake notice on advocates mandatory minimum fee structure

A press statement issued in this regard stated that the document is intended to mislead the public and members of the legal profession. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Advocate can’t do full-time journalism’: Bar Council of India tells Supreme Court

“A practicing advocate cannot work simultaneously as a full-time journalist,” the Bar Council of India recently told the Supreme Court, citing Rule 49 of the BCI Rules of Conduct, Livelaw reported. The rule mandates that an advocate must not engage in any other full-time or part-time salaried employment while practicing…

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Counter-Strike 2 gaming using Neuralink is 'insane' claims second human brain computer interface implant patient

The second human Neuralink implant patient has been enjoying playing Counter-Strike 2 using his Link brain-computer interface (BCI). Alex, a spinal cord injury patient, only received the implant last month but has been quick to adapt to the benefits the BCI provides, using CAD applications and gaming.

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New brain-computer system allows man with MND to ‘speak’ again

The technology translates brain signals into speech with up to 97% accuracy, the research suggests.

The Independent UK

No protests by Bar Associations against New Criminal Laws: BCI

The BCI has assured that it will initiate discussions with the Union Government regarding the new Criminal Laws. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking three-year law course instead of five

Supreme Court refuses PIL seeking three-year LLB course after class 12, stating five-year course is beneficial.

The Hindu

Corporate lawyers are now attending magistrate courts because of numerous ED raids: former Chief Justice

Corporate lawyers now attending magistrate courts due to increased raids by ED, former Chief Justice Muralidhar highlights ethical challenges.

The Hindu

Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest: Delhi HC warns lawyers against protesting in District Courts, says consequences will be ‘severe’

Delhi High Court warns against protests on court premises over Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, consequences will be severe.

The Hindu

New Criminal Laws to come into force from July 1 this year

The Centre Government through the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday notified that the three Acts - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita shall come into force on July 1, 2024.

Dynamite News

An intervention that will help strengthen legal education

The fact is that since Independence, legal education, unlike medicine and engineering, has not been a top priority for India’s policymakers

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HC issues notice to BCI on plea against decision to allow entry of foreign lawyers

Delhi High Court issues notice to Bar Council of India and Law Ministry on petition challenging entry of foreign lawyers in India.

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Block Communications Acquires Zone TV’s Streaming Assets

Acquisition demonstrates ‘commitment to a new era of video,’ CEO Allan Block says

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Del Complex Proposes Floating AI Data Centers in the Ocean to Flout US Sanctions

Del Complex seems to take the concept of company town several miles further — straight toward international waters and the promise of AI clusters with national sovereignty. In a world of geopolitical tension floating in the concepts of AI, AGI, and BCI, this idea is enough to turn heads.

The Hindu

Advocates cannot wear jeans, capris, leggings to court, says Bar Council of T.N. and Puducherry

BCI Rules state male advocates must wear black buttoned up coat, chapkan, achkan or black sherwani with white band and advocate’s gown. Women must wear black full sleeve jacket or blouse with white collar, white bands and advocate’s gowns.

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Bar Councils of India, England sign MoU for exchange programme for advocates, law students

BCI Chairman Manan Mishra has said that this MoU will go a long way in fostering the exchange of legal acumen skills between the legal fraternity of both countries...Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Island at the end of the world: Antarctic outpost faces uncertain times

The climate crisis, geopolitical upheaval, a burgeoning tourism and an ever-extending list of interests and actors are straining relations on King George Island

The Hindu

SCBA terms Bar Council of India resolution on same-sex marriage "highly inappropriate"

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has condemned a resolution passed by the Bar Council of India which said the apex court should desist from hearing the pleas seeking legalisation of same-sex marriage, terming it “highly inappropriate.”

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SCBA condemns BCI statement opposing hearing of same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Friday condemned the statement issued by the Bar Council of India (BCI) against the marriage equality hearing in the Supreme Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bar Council allows foreign law firms, lawyers to practice in India

The Bar Council of India(BCI) has allowed foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law and diverse international law and international arbitration matters in India. Read further on Dynamite News:

Birmingham Post

Aardman Animations among Bristol creative firms set for internship scheme

A total of 15 organisations will participate in a new programme aiming to give young people from ethnic minority and low-income backgrounds experience in the city's creative industry

The Hindu

Bar bodies favour amendment in Constitution to increase retirement age of Supreme Court, High Court judges

At present, trial court judicial officers and High Court and Supreme Court judges superannuate at 60, 62 and 65 respectively.

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