Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

MAY 21, 2024

The Bankruptcy Law Center provided by Justia can serve as a reference. 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. Justia provides a 50-state survey of laws related to bankruptcy exemptions.

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 23, 2023

His lawsuit against Facebook was dashed by Section 230 in the district court. The Supreme Court denied cert. Thereafter, he tried to vacate the district court decision, which triggered a new cycle of rejection by the district court, the 9th Circuit, and the Supreme Court. Freedom Def. Initiative v. Sessions, 697 F.

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Kevin O'Keefe

JANUARY 25, 2023

I imagined I was an Iowa lawyer looking to develop a niche in agricultural law. I asked “What are good ideas for a niche legal blog on agriculture law in Iowa?” Overviews of Iowa’s state laws and regulations related to farming and agriculture, including those pertaining to zoning, land use, and conservation.

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Eric Goldman

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The court summarizes the plaintiff’s allegations: Plaintiff alleges that in October, 2020, he received a negative review on Nextdoor from a former customer. ” The court cites Force v. The plaintiff claimed that federal law didn’t preempt his state law claim, but the court breezily rejects that. (I

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Federal laws and regulations provide specific protections to people with disabilities. This is why Justia recently added the Justia Disability Law Center to our Justia Legal Guides for consumers. State laws may provide additional protections to people with disabilities in both employment and housing.)

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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.

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lennyesq

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Unfortunately for Texas, permission is exactly what federal law requires before installing obstructions in the nation’s navigable waters.” Texas is ordered to remove the buoys by Sept.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In addition to educating the public and helping develop policies, the agency can bring legal actions against people or businesses that have allegedly violated consumer protection laws. The Consumer Protection Law Center at Justia provides more details about how the FTC helps protect consumers from deceptive and unfair business practices.

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lennyesq

AUGUST 30, 2024

Apparently made over 100 fake crime reports and bomb threats Iain Thomson The US government has indicted two men for allegedly reporting almost 120 fake emergencies or crimes in the hope of provoking action by armed law enforcement agencies. SWAT teams are often heavily armed and frequently exercise deadly force.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 27, 2024

Most individuals attend law school with the intention of pursuing a career in Big Law or a traditional legal role, not exploring alternative career paths or unlikely legal positions. JAG Lawyer A Judge Advocate General is a unique opportunity for those who want to defend their country in court.

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lennyesq

APRIL 16, 2023

DeJoy , a lawsuit that could potentially revolutionize the balance of power between religious workers and their employers and co-workers, will be heard by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. It is an agonizing case, in part because it seeks to unravel a very real injustice. Nearly half a century ago in Trans World Airlines v. Read more…

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Clio

AUGUST 28, 2024

Thanks to the increasing demand for legal services over the past couple of years, many areas of law are experiencing shifts in their growth trajectories. We know that the pandemic helped contribute to these emerging areas of law. What areas of law are growing? At the same time, the practice of law is changing rapidly.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

We’re happy to provide a Sports Law center in our Justia Legal Guides for fellow fans who may be interested in legal issues that can affect athletes. Some areas of law are not specific to professional athletes but could raise certain issues related to their occupation. Most major universities receive federal funds.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JULY 13, 2021

Supreme Court TransUnion decision. On June 25, 2021, the Supreme Court issued a significant opinion on standing in the context of consumer class actions in TransUnion LLC v. The Supreme Court affirmed that certain members of a class action lacked standing—and therefore could not be members of the class. The Opinion.

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LawSites

JANUARY 4, 2023

As I reported here in November , the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has sued Xcential for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, and other causes of action. Superior Court, to claim an Xcential invention as its own and to throttle us for, among other allegations, misappropriation of trade secrets.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

While federal law governs people and businesses across the U.S., each state has developed its own set of laws in many areas. These range from employment and family law to personal injury and criminal law. State laws may resemble one another in some situations, but they may vary greatly in others.

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Technology Law Dispatch

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Court of Justice of the European Union (“ CJEU ”) issued a judgment on the 9 th of February 2023 (docket no. FC brought proceedings before the German courts seeking a declaration that the dismissal had been ineffective and that he remains the DPO. Question 4 – What amounts to a conflict of interest?

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The Barrister

APRIL 24, 2024

Federal administrative law impacts nearly every element of our lives. The Supreme Court in Chevron, U.S.A., 837 (1984), created a two-part framework for litigation involving congressional statutory law and regulatory agencies that enforce that law. 11] Image: US District Court. Relentless and Loper Cases A.

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Clio

MARCH 14, 2024

We’ll also offer tips for how e-signatures can help streamline document processes and improve efficiency at your law firm—when used correctly. ESIGN Passed in 2000 by the federal government, the ESIGN Act regulates the legal use of electronic signatures across the nation. What is an electronic signature?

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Debevoise Data Blog

JULY 7, 2021

Supreme Court TransUnion decision. Individuals whose personal information was compromised in a data breach have had mixed success in bringing lawsuits in federal court against the companies that held their data. Recent Circuit Court Decisions: Tsao, McMorris, and In re Equifax The U.S.

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Centerbase

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

You care about your law firm’s clients and potential clients. Ensuring that your law firm’s website is ADA compliant is another way to show that you care. We’ll also dive into how to make your law firm website accessible and why, above all, accessibility matters and should be strived for. Let’s get moving! What is the ADA?

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Supreme Court Justices, the U.S. Supreme Court adopted a Code of Conduct for Supreme Court Justices (Code) earlier this month. While the Court said it codified these rules and principles to “dispel this misunderstanding” that U.S. Bloomberg Law lays out other ways the U.S.

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Debevoise Data Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

On 1 July 2021, [1] Federal Law No. 236-FZ on the Internet Activities of Foreign Entities in the Russian Federation (the “Law”) [2] came into force, requiring establishment of local presence, such as a branch, a representative office, or a subsidiary, for foreign Internet companies whose activities are focused on Russian users.

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Debevoise Data Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

And what’s a company to do right now, with facial recognition opportunities presenting themselves today while the law remains a moving target? In this Part 1, we lay out the current laws governing facial recognition in the United States. In Part 2, we assess where the law is headed and offer some practical risk-reduction strategies.

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Martindale-Avvo

MAY 7, 2024

the developer of Reface, a deep fake software program, claiming the product violates California’s right of publicity law. However, civil cases are being filed to test these theories, and laws are being passed or proposed to add additional protections. State Law Several states have passed laws to limit the harmful effects of deep fakes.

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These expenses include court fees and filings, fees regarding evidence collection, copying costs, postage costs, expert witness and discovery costs. This percentage may vary according to the federal laws. In this way, your law firm pricing can be more client-centric and you can attract clients with different fee structure needs.

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Debevoise Data Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

On 1 March 2021, Federal Law No. 519-FZ on Amendments to the Federal Law on Personal Data dated 30 December 2020 (the “Law”) came into force. This is additional to general data processing consent, which is still required under pre-existing data protection law. Special Consent. news but not advertising).

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The North Carolina Journey of Law and Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

However, federal law requires airlines to reimburse passengers for canceled or, in some situations, “significantly delayed” flights. In early January, the DOT issued a notice to “reaffirm its commitment to vigorously enforce the law to protect aviation consumers.” Department of Transportation (“DOT”) make things “right?”

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MatterSuite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Failure to adhere to the security framework regarding data protection can lead to high fines and even court cases. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Europe introduced a data protection law, which is the GDPR, in 2018 for businesses handling personal and private personal information. Why is Data Compliance Important?

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Rocket Matter

AUGUST 22, 2024

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Two primary laws govern the use of eSignatures in the U.S.:

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Debevoise Data Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This is Part 2 in a two-part series of articles about facial recognition laws in the United States. In this part, we assess where the law seems to be heading and offer some practical risk reduction strategies. Federal and State Legislation There is currently no federal law that specifically regulates biometric privacy.

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Debevoise Data Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For our upcoming webcast on the role of ChatGPT in the legal profession , ChatGPT came up with questions about maintaining privilege, checking for accuracy and disclosing the role of ChatGPT to clients and courts. The authors would like to thank Debevoise Law Clerk Lex Gaillard for their work on this Debevoise Data Blog post.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

MARCH 22, 2023

Supreme Court has played a key role in shaping American life. The Court has defined the scope of individual liberties under the Constitution, determined the limits of government power, and interpreted federal laws in areas such as employment, immigration, and the environment. Supreme Court Center. Landmark U.S.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 30, 2021

The lawyers using Facebook Live are scheduling 30-minute programs at the same time each week to share insights into their area of the law. The audience is encouraged to contact the law office for further information or assistance. And don’t use dusty law books as your background. Populate your law firm/company page.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Federal and state laws provide important rights in the workplace. However, the laws can be complex, and employees may not always know the full scope of their rights. The Employment Law Center in the Justia Legal Guides aims to inform and empower them. Federal law requires a minimum wage of $7.25

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lennyesq

MAY 8, 2023

Pittsburgh School of Law, US Lwyers for Florida State Attorney Andrew Warren Thursday filed a reply in support of a federal appeals court petition to reinstate Warren as part of an ongoing dispute between Warren and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Madeline Bruce | U. Lawyers for Warren refer to the suspension as “illegal.”

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 1, 2023

We also support the efforts of traditionally marginalized populations to achieve equal treatment under the law. The Center covers areas such as family law, employment, health care, education, and more. Supreme Court delivered another victory to LGBTQ+ individuals in the area of employment. In Bostock v.

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