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Justia Legal Resources: Foreclosure Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Only a relatively small number of states allow for an expedited (or fast-track) foreclosure. Some states extend this right for a certain time after the sale. Under federal law, a tenant generally can stay until the lease ends even if their landlord loses ownership of the property. When Might a Foreclosure Be Expedited?

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Justia Legal Guides: Child Safety Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Most parents devote lots of time, energy, and expense to keeping their children as safe as possible. Online Safety Parents often have trouble keeping track of their children’s activities when they venture onto the internet. Children are naturally curious, and they may not understand all the risks of their surroundings.

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The Highest-growth Legal Practice Areas in 2024 and Beyond

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For example, employment lawyers need to stay up to date on regulatory changes and laws related to labor law. At the same time, the practice of law is changing rapidly. Privacy and cybersecurity Privacy and cybersecurity laws are complex and vary between states (e.g., CCPA laws ).

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Guest Post: David the Inventor vs. the Biglaw Goliath – What Drives A Goliath To Take On A David?

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What’s particularly important about the invention is that it can automate some of the more complicated, time-consuming and error-prone steps for drafting a federal bill. million on federal lobbying with Akin Gump last year). Throughout time, they have caused Goliaths to behave ruthlessly. Taking aim.

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Contingency Fees: A Complete Guide for Law Firms

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Most lawyers use case management software to track time and charge for their service on the basis of that. In the case of a retainer fee structure, you can use legal billing software to keep track of your time. This percentage may vary according to the federal laws. What Is Contingency Fee?

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Are Electronic Signatures Legally Binding? What Lawyers Should Know

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Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Two primary laws govern the use of eSignatures in the U.S.:

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Washington’s Novel Health Data Law: An In-Depth Look

Debevoise Data Blog

The MHMDA includes data exemptions for HIPAA, quality assurance testing, and health records governed by or created pursuant to other state and federal laws. Unlike many state privacy laws, the MHMDA does not contain entity-level exemptions such as exemptions for financial institutions subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley act.

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