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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?

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Litigation : This area of practice involves representing clients in court, including civil and criminal trials, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution. Real estate law: This involves representing clients in matters related to buying, selling, leasing, and developing real estate, including zoning and land use regulations.

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Here Are Some of the Stories We’ll Discuss on Legaltech Week Live Today at 3; Join Us!

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The criminal trial of an ediscovery founder. A legal tech founder as vice presidential running mate? IRS v Biglaw. Viewing the footprint of a company’s litigation history. ChatGPT’s changing behavior.

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We ask ChatGPT: Are true crime findings admissible in court?

Martindale-Avvo

Criminal trials: Journalists may be called as witnesses to testify about information they obtained during their reporting that is relevant to the case.

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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

CaseFox

An organised legal procedure is usually followed in civil litigation, which includes filing a complaint, pre-trial motions, trial, and possible appeals. In contrast to criminal trials, the goal of civil action is frequently to gain specific remedies or compensation instead of punishment.

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The FTX Saga: There’s No New Hope

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

In early March, Bankman-Fried’s lawyers reportedly argued that it might be necessary to delay Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial scheduled for October 2. [14] 11] Furthermore, one person connected to MacAskill stated, “If [Bankman-Fried] wasn’t super wealthy, nobody would have given him another chance.” [12] 14] In a letter to U.S.

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A Guide to Post-Trial Motions

Clio

In certain cases, the prevailing party can seek a post-trial award of attorney fees, on either statutory or contractual grounds. After federal criminal trials, a convicted defendant may file this motion asking the court to set aside the conviction. Motion for judgment of acquittal.

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Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos, and the Patenting of Vaporware

Brett Trout

From a technology viability perspective, a patent grant is similar “not guilty” verdict in a criminal trial. A “not guilty” verdict is not a certification that the defendant is innocent. It is simply an indication that there was insufficient evidence to find the defendant guilty.