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Shifting Laws, Shaping Justice: Policy & Legislative Trends in Domestic Violence Law| Justia CLE & Webinars

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She represents adult and juvenile clients who have been charged with criminal offenses throughout New Jersey, zealously advocating to protect their rights and striving to achieve the best outcome based upon the facts and circumstances of each case. Certified attorneys account for less than 2% of the attorneys in the state. Angelica M.

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The Intersection of Family Law and Criminal Law

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When criminal and family law matters are proceeding at the same time, coordination with criminal counsel is key. For instance, testimony in a custody case may be used in a related criminal trial. After all, what happens in one case can affect the other.

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Local Q&A: I’m a new law school grad who lives in the midwest. What are the most popular areas of practice in Chicago, IL?

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Litigation : This area of practice involves representing clients in court, including civil and criminal trials, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution. Real estate law: This involves representing clients in matters related to buying, selling, leasing, and developing real estate, including zoning and land use regulations.

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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

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The legal proceedings can be broadly categorised into civil and criminal litigation, each governed by distinct laws and procedures. This blog highlights the key differences between civil and criminal litigation according to the law. Discovery is the process by which parties exchange information and evidence.

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Here Are Some of the Stories We’ll Discuss on Legaltech Week Live Today at 3; Join Us!

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Among stories on the table today: AI to draft litigation complaints. Viewing the footprint of a company’s litigation history. The criminal trial of an ediscovery founder. Public AI vs. corporate AI. Gen AI’s impact on the billable hour. A legal tech founder as vice presidential running mate? IRS v Biglaw.

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A Guide to Post-Trial Motions

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While trial practice is difficult enough for most attorneys, the world of post-trial motions poses a whole other set of challenges. This means litigators must understand the basics of post-trial motions and how to handle them effectively. Motion for judgment of acquittal.

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Highest Paid Types of Lawyer: Which Law Specializations Lead

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Trial Lawyers Trial law focuses on the representation of the clients in trials, which may be criminal trials, civil cases, or accident litigation. It is important that trial lawyers must be acquainted with the formal rules of procedure and evidence and be able to argue effectively.