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First Amendment Protects Non-Lawyers in Providing Legal Advice in Debt Cases, Federal Court Rules

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Non-lawyers will be allowed to provide legal advice to low-income New Yorkers who face debt collection actions, under a preliminary injunction ordered yesterday by a federal judge in New York. District Judge Paul A. The Court holds that it does.” In a 33-page opinion, U.S.

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Bard vs. ChatGPT: What are the top 5 areas in legal work that cannot be replaced by AI?

Trial Technology

However, AI cannot replace the human judgment that is necessary to evaluate the legal significance of this information. Lawyers must be able to understand the context of a case and to apply the law to the facts in order to provide sound legal advice. Legal analysis. Legal writing. Legal advocacy.

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Understanding the Difference Between a Mediator and a Lawyer

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Still, the dilemma remains: should you hire a mediator to facilitate peaceful negotiations or a lawyer to fight for your legal rights in court? Unlike a judge or arbitrator, a mediator does not impose a decision. Lawyers play a crucial role in litigation, advocating for their clients in court.

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The Real Cost of Not Hiring a Car Accident Attorney: Why You Need Legal Representation

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Represent you in court If your case goes to court, a car accident attorney can represent you in front of a judge and jury. They can protect your rights, provide you with valuable legal advice, and help you get the compensation you deserve. So, don’t hesitate to seek legal representation after a car accident.

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Court Chips Away at Privilege Protections for Cyber Forensic Reports

Debevoise Data Blog

On January 12, Judge James Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted plaintiff Guo Wengui’s motion to compel production of a report (the “Report”)—and related materials—prepared by forensic vendor Duff & Phelps in Guo’s lawsuit against the law firm that formerly represented him, Clark Hill, PLC (the “Firm”).

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Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Attorneys Saved More Than 633 Hours from Remote Court Appearances, Access to Justice Commission Found

Legal Tech Monitor

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) recently issued a report documenting the cost and time savings of remote court appearances in southern Illinois’ First Judicial Circuit. Both agreed to provide the ATJ Commission with data on the impact of remote court appearances during the pilot program.

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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

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The Reasonableness of a Fee When Are Legal Fees Earned? The ‘Reasonable Test’ Remains Universal Resources About the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. About the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. Table of contents What Are Lawyer Flat Fees? Are Fees Refundable? What Are Lawyer Flat Fees?