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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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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

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In some cases, a consumer might resort to alternative dispute resolution , rather than litigation. In arbitration, a decision-maker called an arbitrator resolves the dispute. Either arbitration or mediation may be faster and less expensive than litigation. The two main types of ADR are arbitration and mediation.

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Workplace Chronicles: Navigating Labor and Employment Law with Armando

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He has a wide range of experience litigating cases before federal and state courts including claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Title 59, Section 1983 and related claims, as well as various civil litigation. It’s not enough to comply with just the federal or the state law.

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50 Legal Guides to Help Americans Understand Their Rights

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Some of them contain 50-state surveys that track variations in state laws on a key issue. Family Law Matters involving domestic relations tend to have high stakes, financially and emotionally. A patent owner can enforce their rights by pursuing patent infringement litigation.