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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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Justia Legal Resources: Foreclosure Law Center

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In a judicial foreclosure , the lender seeks a judgment from a court to foreclose on the home. On the other hand, a non-judicial foreclosure allows a lender to foreclose on the property outside court. A homeowner who has a defense would need to file a new lawsuit in court. This may take several months or more.

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Section 230 Protects Newspaper’s Removal of User Comments–Affleck v. Harvard Crimson

Eric Goldman

The court issues him a chastising warning against using unauthorized pseudonyms. In this case, Affleck posted 38 comments on Harvard Crimson articles, using 2 different names (not specified by the court). The court implies that perhaps Affleck’s comments were anti-Zionist? Twitter , but he sued then under a nom de plume.

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A Family’s Plea: Appellate Court Urged to Reexamine Lawsuit Alleging TikTok’s Role in Daughter’s Death

Trellis.Law Blog

On Wednesday, a three-judge panel in the Philadelphia-based 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments regarding whether a lawsuit against social media company TitTok should be revived despite a federal law that generally shields internet platforms from liability… Continue reading → The post A Family’s Plea: Appellate Court Urged (..)

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Justia Legal Resources: Banking and Finance Law Center

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Some claims may be resolved through securities arbitration , while others can proceed in court. Banking Law Consumers rely on banks not only to keep their money safe but also to provide loans. The discussion of bank lending in the Banking and Finance Law Center describes some of the main federal laws that govern this area.

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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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Justia Legal Resources: Bankruptcy Law Center

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Filing for bankruptcy results in an automatic stay , which is a court order protecting a debtor. However, a creditor can ask the court to lift the stay in certain situations. However, a creditor can ask the court to lift the stay in certain situations. This can significantly reduce the stress on a debtor.