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Justia Legal Resources: Health Care Law Center

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While the individual mandate remains in effect, Congress set the penalty at zero several years ago, so federal law no longer imposes any real consequence for not getting insurance. The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) governs access to medical records. Can I Get My Childs Medical Records?

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Justia Legal Resources: Guide to Lawsuits and the Court Process

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When Can a Federal Court Hear a Case? There are two main situations in which a federal court might be able to hear a case. The first is when the lawsuit raises a question of federal law. This is called diversity of citizenship. Should I File in Small Claims Court? There are usually no juries or attorneys.

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Justia Legal Resources: Consumer Protection Law Center

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The Consumer Protection Law Center at Justia offers both practical advice and legal information. State laws governing debt collection sometimes extend more broadly. Justia provides a 50-state survey on fair debt collection laws and some related statutes. How Long Will Negative Information Stay on My Credit Report?

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Justia Legal Resources: Banking and Finance Law Center

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A professional also may misrepresent a fact about a securities transaction, or they may leave out important information that a client would want to know when making a decision. The discussion of bank lending in the Banking and Finance Law Center describes some of the main federal laws that govern this area.

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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

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The Consumer Protection Law Center offers information about these topics and others related to consumer rights. Lemon laws assist consumers who purchase defective vehicles, while the federal Used Car Rule aims to curb auto dealer fraud by requiring businesses that sell used cars to provide certain information to buyers.

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Privacy Law: Status of Legal Practice Area in 2025

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In 1974, a pair of laws protected student academic records and put guardrails on the federal governments collection and use of personal information. These few federal laws apply to only some kinds of information. In recent years, most of the advances in privacy law have happened at the state level.

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Unlikely Careers for Lawyers

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However, whether you have recently graduated from law school or are considering a second career opportunity, there are many unique legal options available today. Understanding these different roles can help you make well-informed decisions about your future, opening up new and exciting opportunities outside the traditional legal framework.

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