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Justia Legal Resources: Lawyers and the Legal Process Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Stages of a Lawsuit Even if they are working with an attorney, someone considering a lawsuit (or already involved in a lawsuit) may want to know about how the court process unfolds. A lawsuit usually starts with a complaint , which the plaintiff files with the court and serves on the defendant.

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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

They can bring a civil lawsuit against whoever was responsible for the improper practice, seeking the damages that they sustained as a result. In some cases, a consumer might resort to alternative dispute resolution , rather than litigation. In arbitration, a decision-maker called an arbitrator resolves the dispute.

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Data Literacy: A Critical Skill for Legal Professionals

Colin S. Levy

Legal teams are no longer just advisors on regulatory compliance or dispute resolution—they are now key players in data governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making. GCs and their teams should begin by gathering and analyzing historical litigation data, not as a one-time exercise but as an ongoing practice.

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Proactive Dispute Management in Large-Scale Projects

Colin S. Levy

Avoid going for the jugular in negotiations or defaulting to arbitration as the sole dispute resolution method because your company has always done it that way. Get outside your comfort zone Dispute resolution in some industrial sectors is focused on only either litigation or arbitration.

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Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation: What’s the Difference Between Them?

CaseFox

When any dispute arises, especially in business or professional life, it is important to have a dispute resolution process. However, there are alternative methods available for resolving disputes that are not so time-consuming and don’t involve courtroom drama. It involves lawsuits, judges, courtrooms, and hearings.

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Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation: What’s the Difference Between Them?

CaseFox

When any dispute arises, especially in business or professional life, it is important to have a dispute resolution process. However, there are alternative methods available for resolving disputes that are not so time-consuming and don’t involve courtroom drama. It involves lawsuits, judges, courtrooms, and hearings.

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Using the Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) may subject you to personal jurisdiction in another state

Brett Trout

The seller then has four options: 1) ignore the APEX Agreement; 2) opt into the APEX program and proceed with a third-party determining whether the product likely infringes the patent; 3) resolve the claim directly with the patent owner; or 4) file a lawsuit for declaratory judgment of noninfringement. Lighting Defense Group.

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