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Justia Legal Resources: Guide to Lawsuits and the Court Process

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A section of the Lawyers and the Legal Process Center in the Justia Legal Guides tries to make lawsuits and the court process more accessible to the average person. What Can You Ask a Court To Do? What you want the court to do is usually called a remedy. What you want the court to do is usually called a remedy.

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Unlikely Careers for Lawyers

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Cannabis Lawyer Nearly a decade ago, pursuing a career in cannabis law may have been next to impossible, but it has recently become a fascinating field for those who have discovered and pursued it. Jerome Crawford, a prime example, never intended to become a cannabis attorney. Cohen admits he slept in his law office for a whole year!

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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

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If this happens, a consumer might be able to pursue a claim in court. The Consumer Protection Law Center offers information about these topics and others related to consumer rights. When the damages are relatively limited, a consumer might consider pursuing action in small claims court.

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Privacy Law: Status of Legal Practice Area in 2025

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Privacy law is a growing and dynamic area of practice for many attorneys. The history of privacy law The roots of privacy law in the U.S. Supreme Court rulings have found that the First, Third, Fourth, and Fifth amendments of the Constitution contain a right to privacy. go back further than one might think.

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Justia Legal Resources: Consumer Protection Law Center

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Federal law provides for a narrow exception, though, if a debtor can show that this would cause an undue hardship to the debtor and their dependents. This can provide a faster, cheaper path to compensation, and an attorney might feel more inclined to take the case because they probably would get a larger fee.

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Justia Legal Guides: Sports Law Center

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Athletes often hire agents to help them negotiate contracts, and they may even get help from attorneys. Property division in a divorce involving a professional athlete can get complex when a court decides which payments and assets count as marital property. Most major universities receive federal funds.

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Pandemic-Related Legal Ethics Opinions: A Compendium

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District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law, Opinion 24-20 (March 23, 2020). Synopsis: Working from home has become the new normal, forcing law offices to transform themselves into a remote workforce overnight. Issues addressed: Health concerns over appearing in court.