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Unlikely Careers for Lawyers

Legal Talk Network

Cannabis Lawyer Nearly a decade ago, pursuing a career in cannabis law may have been next to impossible, but it has recently become a fascinating field for those who have discovered and pursued it. JAG Lawyer A Judge Advocate General is a unique opportunity for those who want to defend their country in court.

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Justia Legal Resources: Health Care Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

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. This federal law generally allows a parent to get the medical records of their child, with certain exceptions.

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Justia Legal Resources: Foreclosure Law Center

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Unless applicable laws or the terms of the mortgage provide a right to reinstatement, a lender does not need to permit reinstatement, but they may find this solution simpler than foreclosure. Under federal law, a tenant generally can stay until the lease ends even if their landlord loses ownership of the property.

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Justia Legal Resources: Banking and Finance Law Center

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The discussion of bank lending in the Banking and Finance Law Center describes some of the main federal laws that govern this area. Other federal laws regulate mortgage lending when a consumer purchases a home. Thus, they may need to consult a securities lawyer for advice tailored to their specific situation.

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Leveraging AI to Enhance Your Legal Blog: How ChatGPT Can Help Lawyers Develop a Business Development Niche

Kevin O'Keefe

The single biggest impediment to blog success for lawyers is failing to focus on a niche. Niche blogs become must reads for an audience, enable a lawyer to build a reputation (often where no other lawyer is playing) and enable relationships to flourish, often for work outside the niche. The tighter the niche the better.

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Justia Legal Resources: Consumer Protection Law Center

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Federal law provides for a narrow exception, though, if a debtor can show that this would cause an undue hardship to the debtor and their dependents. If you think that you lost money or suffered other harm because someone infringed on your rights, you should contact a consumer lawyer for personalized advice on your options.

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Justia Legal Resources: Bankruptcy Law Center

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Federal law lists certain categories of debts that generally cannot be discharged , which means that bankruptcy will not eliminate them in most situations. Someone considering this solution should consult a bankruptcy lawyer who can explain how it may work in their specific situation.