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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

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. The federal government has not yet enacted a comprehensive data privacy law, although various federal laws protect certain types of people or information.

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What If I Don’t Want to Litigate? Law Degree Alternatives: Exploring Unconventional Career Paths

The Barrister

Wisconsin offers a “diploma privilege” system for graduates of its two in-state law schools, while New Hampshire permits a small cohort of law students to practice without taking the bar after completing a specialized curriculum. Sherly Grey & Brenna Swanston, What can you do with a law degree?

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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

CaseFox

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Or Settlement : Many jurisdictions, parties engaged in civil litigation may explore alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or arbitration to resolve their issues outside the courtroom.

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European Commission Proposes Alternative Dispute Resolution Framework Review

Inside Privacy

On October 17, 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal to review the Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) framework. However, just as under the current ADR Directive, traders’ participation in an ADR procedure remains voluntary, unless Member States’ laws implementing the Directive provide otherwise.

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European Commission Proposes Alternative Dispute Resolution Framework Review

Inside Privacy

On October 17, 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal to review the Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) framework. However, just as under the current ADR Directive, traders’ participation in an ADR procedure remains voluntary, unless Member States’ laws implementing the Directive provide otherwise.

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Workplace Chronicles: Navigating Labor and Employment Law with Armando

CaseFox

He has a wide range of experience litigating cases before federal and state courts including claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Title 59, Section 1983 and related claims, as well as various civil litigation. It’s not enough to comply with just the federal or the state law.

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50 Legal Guides to Help Americans Understand Their Rights

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Some of them contain 50-state surveys that track variations in state laws on a key issue. Family Law Matters involving domestic relations tend to have high stakes, financially and emotionally. Some disputes based on alleged securities fraud are resolved through arbitration rather than litigation.