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The Highest-growth Legal Practice Areas in 2024 and Beyond

Clio

Because of the data stored in these smart objects, some lawyers may opt to use this data as evidence in litigation or mediation cases. They also often help with litigation and formal hearings if compliance issues arise with agreements relating to energy harvesting, production, and use. This emerging area of law is complex.

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The Future of Legal Technology

Lawmatics

2 eDiscovery Electronic discovery (eDiscovery) tools continue to evolve, enabling legal professionals to manage large volumes of electronic data more efficiently during investigations and the discovery phase of litigation. Are Lawyers Likely to be Replaced by AI? No, not according to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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A New Era of FTC Privacy and Cybersecurity Oversight: Top Ten Things Companies Should Know When Assessing FTC Compliance and Exposure

Debevoise Data Blog

32] When Confronting Potential FTC Enforcement, Recognize That Deciding Whether to Settle or Litigate Requires a Case-by-Case Assessment of a Wide Range of Factors The vast majority of FTC consumer protection enforcement actions result in settlements. The funding would have been provided until 2031.