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Data Literacy: A Critical Skill for Legal Professionals

Colin S. Levy

Legal teams are no longer just advisors on regulatory compliance or dispute resolution—they are now key players in data governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making. This involves more than just skimming through compliance dashboards; it requires diving into how data is collected, processed, and stored.

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What If I Don’t Want to Litigate? Law Degree Alternatives: Exploring Unconventional Career Paths

The Barrister

When most people think of a law degree, they envision a career in traditional fields such as litigation,corporate law, or criminal defense. compliance, risk management, or consulting) but do not mandate the formal qualifications necessary to practice law (like bar passage). In 2022, 84.6% 7, 2023); Reuters , No Bar Exam?

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Procedural Justice: What It Is and Why It’s Important

Clio

Procedural justice can be put into practice across various systems where authority figures make decisions, such as in employer/employee relations, disputes in educational settings, and the justice system. When people feel that theyve been treated fairly and with respect during decision-making, trust, and compliance are built.

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Proactive Dispute Management in Large-Scale Projects

Colin S. Levy

This situation often resulted in threatened or actual litigation and always meant a war of words in the form of contract letters numbering in the hundreds from both sides. And then any actual litigation would drag on for years after the project ended.

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Local Q&A: I’m a new law school grad who lives in the midwest. What are the most popular areas of practice in Chicago, IL?

Martindale-Avvo

Some of the most popular areas of practice in Chicago, IL include: Corporate law : This involves representing businesses in a variety of legal matters, such as mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

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Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation: What’s the Difference Between Them?

CaseFox

When any dispute arises, especially in business or professional life, it is important to have a dispute resolution process. However, there are alternative methods available for resolving disputes that are not so time-consuming and don’t involve courtroom drama. Mediation proceedings are not very formal.

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Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation: What’s the Difference Between Them?

CaseFox

When any dispute arises, especially in business or professional life, it is important to have a dispute resolution process. However, there are alternative methods available for resolving disputes that are not so time-consuming and don’t involve courtroom drama. This is a more formal approach to resolving the dispute.