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JUNE 23, 2025

In 2025, US immigration law continues to be a source of debate and controversy. Departments such as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforce federal laws governing immigration. Immigration law intersects with many practice areas, including: Criminal law : Addresses deportation risks.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 27, 2024

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 Marketing & Technology blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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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Kevin O'Keefe

JANUARY 25, 2023

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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Attorney at Work

APRIL 30, 2021

During the pandemic, lawyers have experienced changes in how they connect with people — including those who might need their services. So what are some of the best online business development options lawyers have been using, and that you could be using too? Also, who is one of the busiest lawyers you know?

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

DECEMBER 27, 2024

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 Marketing & Technology blog

MAY 21, 2024

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.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Federal laws protect the online privacy of children, who offer inviting targets to scammers perpetrating identity theft because children have no credit history, and the theft may go unnoticed for longer. This sometimes can lead to criminal charges, even if it was consensual. They should not hesitate to assert them.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

APRIL 5, 2023

These cover personal taxes , business taxes , tax debts when someone falls behind on their obligations, and tax audits when the IRS checks to make sure that a taxpayer followed the law. The Tax Law Center also covers topics such as property tax , estate tax , and sales tax more briefly.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The “zero tolerance” regime for drivers under 21 arose from a federal law that conditioned highway funding on prohibiting these drivers from driving with a BAC of.02 In the meantime, the DUI & DWI Law Center in the Justia Legal Guides provides an overview of common issues that arise in this area. 02 or higher.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The pandemic has raised a number of ethical issues for lawyers and resulted in the issuance of several ethics opinions addressing those issues. In addition, lawyers working remotely must consider the security and confidentiality of their procedures and systems. New York County Lawyers Association Formal Opinion 754-2020 (Aug.

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Clio

AUGUST 28, 2024

These growth areas don’t only affect new lawyers who are interested in transitioning to these eight fields. They also impact more experienced lawyers whose current area of practice overlaps with these emerging areas of practice. For example, employment lawyers need to stay up to date on regulatory changes and laws related to labor law.

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Eric Goldman

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The plaintiff claimed that federal law didn’t preempt his state law claim, but the court breezily rejects that. (I This ruling isn’t surprising at all, but I was surprised that a lawyer (Mark Ellis O’Brien of Lunenburg, MA) willing to bring this case in the face of the OBVIOUS Section 230 immunity.

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Rocket Matter

AUGUST 22, 2024

Understanding the legal framework surrounding eSignatures is crucial for lawyers who want to integrate this technology into their practice without a hitch. Let’s discuss the legality of eSignatures, their enforceability, and how lawyers can leverage them effectively within their practice while maintaining compliance.

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Martindale-Avvo

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

When theres a palpable shift in society, industry, or the economy, practicing lawyers feel the effects. Learn about some of the big technology issues that are trending AOPs for 2025, and how these are developing into important practice areas for lawyers. Whatever the outcome, its added work for lawyers. Instead, the U.S.

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Clio

JANUARY 30, 2024

Law firm data security should be a top priority for any practice, and here’s why: Clients trust you with their most confidential information. Since clients entrust lawyers with so much of their sensitive data, law firms make prime targets for cybercrime. You don’t want your law firm to become part of that statistic.

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The Law Product Makers blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Parker also says many lawyers create chandeliers for their clients at high prices, whereas clients need light bulbs at reasonable prices. Nevertheless, these prices are 80% less than what a lawyer would charge, so there is still a substantial saving. SixFifty is a good example of what I called a “pure play law product” business model.

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you get in legal trouble, the first thought that you are likely to have is “I need a lawyer, followed”, “But it will be very expensive”. Well, if you hire a lawyer that charges contingency fees, you will only have to pay when you win the case. Contingency fee is a crucial topic that both client and lawyer should be aware of.

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Brett Trout

AUGUST 19, 2024

This applies to all workers, whether paid or unpaid, without regard to the worker’s title or the worker’s status under any other State or Federal laws, including, but not limited to, whether the worker is an employee, independent contractor, extern, intern, volunteer, apprentice, or a sole proprietor who provides a service to a person.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Supreme Court’s version doesn’t urge Justices to “divest from financial interests ‘that might require frequent disqualification’” or to make financial disclosures required by federal law and Judicial Conference regulations, both of which are included in the lower courts’ version.

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LawSites

JANUARY 4, 2023

Instead, we heard from Akin’s lawyers. Why is our technology for federal bill drafting so important to Akin Gump that it’s inspired a rare patent action and multiple lawsuits and motions in court – the cost of which, by now, must far exceed what Akin would have spent on Xcential’s “too costly” original licensing and development proposal?

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Martindale-Avvo

APRIL 18, 2024

At the federal levels, MDMA and LSD are schedule 1 substances. There are some exceptions for certain drugs in federal law. For example, the ceremonial use of peyote by Native American communities has federal protection. states has served as a stark example of how federal and state laws might be in conflict.

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Debevoise Data Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

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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Debevoise Data Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

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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Centerbase

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We’ll also dive into how to make your law firm website accessible and why, above all, accessibility matters and should be strived for. The ADA is a federal law enacted in 1990. Start by working with the right experts  who can help your law firm build an accessible (and interesting) website. Let’s get moving!

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Federal law requires a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, unless an employee is “exempt” under the law, but some states have a higher minimum wage. Although federal law does not require an employer to provide meal breaks to employees, some states require meal breaks. What’s the Minimum Wage Where I Live?

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Meanwhile, a federal law called Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in schools that receive federal funding. Federal and state laws, as well as constitutional provisions, could support legal action.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

While federal law governs people and businesses across the U.S., each state has developed its own set of laws in many areas. These range from employment and family law to personal injury and criminal law. State laws may resemble one another in some situations, but they may vary greatly in others.

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Clio

MARCH 14, 2024

ESIGN, UETA, and laws governing e-signatures in the US In the US, there are two primary laws governing electronic signatures: The Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act is a federal law that serves to create a US standard for electronic signatures. The ESIGN Act applies nationwide.

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MAY 8, 2023

The reply supports a petition that Warren’s lawyers filed in February, alleging that DeSantis’ suspension of Warren violated federal laws and lacked a legitimate and lawful basis under the Florida Constitution. Lawyers for Warren refer to the suspension as “illegal.”

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Clio

JUNE 14, 2023

Therefore, even lawyers who may lack marketing experience but desire to utilize the platform for brand growth or connecting with other legal professionals can easily begin. We have an entire guide to social media for lawyers. Until then, we’ll continue to watch this space to see how a TikTok ban might impact lawyers using TikTok.

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Debevoise Data Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In this part, we assess where the law seems to be heading and offer some practical risk reduction strategies. Federal and State Legislation There is currently no federal law that specifically regulates biometric privacy. No comprehensive and preemptive federal law seems likely to pass anytime soon.

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CaseFox

DECEMBER 22, 2023

If you have a broad-based, non-disclosure provision, it violates federal law according to the present decisions coming out of the NLRB and the general counsel memos that are being issued by the NLRB general counsel. They have to be very narrow now.

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Berkley Technology Law Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

And our team at the ACLU, we noticed,we were looking at the law, parsing the law one day, and I was like, this looks like it’s a prohibition on sharing ALPR information. I believe every state has a public records law like FOIA, which is the federal law. This is a problem we’re seeing everywhere.

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JULY 20, 2023

Indiana University’s Law School Survey of Student Engagement found that students spend an average of 18.6 hours a week reading for class, and the American Bar Association notes that typical lawyers spend 17% of their workday on legal research.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JANUARY 20, 2023

They may want to work with a lawyer to maximize their chance of success. Employment Law Many disputes between an employer and an employee involve claims of discrimination or harassment on the job. The Education Law center also discusses discrimination in education against students with disabilities. armed forces.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

MARCH 8, 2023

Often known as the Affordable Care Act or simply as “Obamacare,” this federal law marks perhaps the greatest achievement of the Obama administration. The Affordable Care Act built on an earlier federal law called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

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