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Justia Legal Resources: Small Business Legal Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Advantages include tax benefits and a court system with special expertise in corporate issues. In states where theyre more often allowed, courts will look at whether theyre reasonable. Courts dont want a non-compete agreement to essentially prevent an employee from earning a living entirely.

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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? Clarifying the differences between mediators and lawyers is essential. Unlike a judge or arbitrator, a mediator does not impose a decision.

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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

If this happens, a consumer might be able to pursue a claim in court. When the damages are relatively limited, a consumer might consider pursuing action in small claims court. This can be a cheaper and more efficient way to resolve a claim, and proceedings in small claims court tend to be easier for ordinary people to navigate.

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Woman-Led Remote Litigation Startup Raises $1 Million Seed Round

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Founded by Seattle trial lawyer Alisa Brodkowitz , the startup is developing an end-to-end platform for remote testimony, mediations and legal proceedings. Along the way, she found that by innovating in the area of remote testimony she could help increase access to justice and empower court reporters,” the website says.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

Above the Law - Technology

VoiceScript Ai.Law Elevator Pitch: Provides AI-generated litigation documents, from pleadings to discovery. We are the first AI-driven platform to focus specifically on drafting litigation documents. The substantial amount of time lawyers spend drafting documents during litigation. What makes you unique or innovative?

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Litigation, ADR, ODR—The Next Normal?

Ron Friedmann

Litigation, ADR, ODR—The Next Normal? Nicole Nehama Auerbach—litigator, co-founder of pioneering law firms Valorem Law and ElevateNext. Sohail Mohammed—electrical engineer, New Jersey Superior Court Judge, court innovator and teacher. On march 12, the New Jersey Chief Justice announced the courts going all virtual.

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

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An example of procedural justice in the courtroom would be as simple as providing an interpreter to someone appearing at traffic court if English was not their first language. This way, regardless of the outcome of their traffic case, the persons experience in court will be more respectful and fair.