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Justia Legal Resources: Lawyers and the Legal Process Center

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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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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. Leveraging Litigation Analytics Litigation is data-intensive, and making sense of this data is crucial for managing risks effectively.

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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

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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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Proactive Dispute Management in Large-Scale Projects

Colin S. Levy

This situation often resulted in threatened or actual litigation and always meant a war of words in the form of contract letters numbering in the hundreds from both sides. And then any actual litigation would drag on for years after the project ended.

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

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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. Mediation proceedings are not very formal.

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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

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The legal proceedings can be broadly categorised into civil and criminal litigation, each governed by distinct laws and procedures. Understanding the key differences between these two types of lawsuits could be extremely helpful if you ever find yourself in a difficult circumstance.