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Justia Legal Resources: Small Business Legal Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Some people also may find it a hassle to comply with the strict requirements under state law for starting and operating a corporation. For example, anti-discrimination laws forbid firing an employee because they have a certain protected characteristic, such as a particular race, national origin, gender, or religion.

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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

In addition to educating the public and helping develop policies, the agency can bring legal actions against people or businesses that have allegedly violated consumer protection laws. The Consumer Protection Law Center at Justia provides more details about how the FTC helps protect consumers from deceptive and unfair business practices.

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Understanding the Difference Between a Mediator and a Lawyer

Martindale-Avvo

Still, the dilemma remains: should you hire a mediator to facilitate peaceful negotiations or a lawyer to fight for your legal rights in court? Clarifying the differences between mediators and lawyers is essential. Unlike a judge or arbitrator, a mediator does not impose a decision.

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Woman-Led Remote Litigation Startup Raises $1 Million Seed Round

LawSites

Lightning Law Technologies , a Seattle startup developing software for remote testimony and legal proceedings, has raised a $1 million seed, which the company will use to accelerate development of its platform. The company describes its mission as “to facilitate online justice.”. CEO Alisa Brodkowitz.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

Above the Law - Technology

VoiceScript Ai.Law Elevator Pitch: Provides AI-generated litigation documents, from pleadings to discovery. We are the first AI-driven platform to focus specifically on drafting litigation documents. The substantial amount of time lawyers spend drafting documents during litigation. What makes you unique or innovative?

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The Future of Mediation, Dispute Resolution and the Law in a Web3 World (Mitch Jackson, Lawyer/Mediator)

Technically Legal

In this episode, trial attorney, mediator and Web3 believer Mitch Jackson talks about the future of mediation, dispute resolution and the law in a Web3 world. Mitch is a long time litigator and a name partner at Orange County, California based Jackson and Wilson.

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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What are the 2025 Family Law Trends?

Martindale-Avvo

There are three major developing trends in family law that were going to focus more on in the near future: Alternate Dispute Resolution Over the past several years, we have seen a larger focus on keeping matters out of court. The advent of AI will likely bring new challenges and opportunities to those who are dealing with family law issues.