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Don’t Litigate! Mediate

“I honestly believe mediation and other alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) techniques are superior dispute resolution options than litigation,” says Jim Young, a partner with the Dallas office of Culhane Meadows PLLC.

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Lawyers Celebrate International Women’s Day

As people around the world celebrate the cultural, historical, and economic contributions of women this month, the legal field recently highlighted the progress female attorneys have made while also looking for ways to continue to improve gender equality in the legal profession.

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All Work and No Play Can Make a Lawyer a Dull Boy or Girl

According to Wikipedia, the exact origins of the phrase “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” are unknown, although a record of it dates back to 1659.

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SCOTUS Gun Spat, Gender Inequality Top February Verdicts

From gender inequality to guns and murder, here are some of the most notable verdicts from February 2018.

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As U.S. Paces World in Incarcerations, Advocates Call for Senate Action

Advocacy groups concerned with globe-leading mass incarcerations are calling for drastic reforms ahead of an upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee meeting expected to address the matter.

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Divine Intevention, Psychics Among January's Top Verdicts

From psychics to divine intervention, here are some notable verdicts from January.

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Entrepreneurs Seek to Change the Way Lawyers Conduct Business

“You need to make choices designed to help the most people but in an ethical way so you are not prioritizing your financial needs over the needs of your clients,” says Allison C. Williams, owner of the Williams Law Group, LLC.

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Immigration Policy at Heart of Congressional Rebuke of President

Much of then-candidate Donald Trump’s platform focused on his plans for shoring up U.S. borders and reforming America’s immigration policy. More than a year later, many of President Trump’s policies, positions and remarks have taken center stage as members of Congress are exploring a number of legislative tools aimed at combating them.

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Amid Public Spotlight, Cryptocurrencies Face Legal, Regulatory Scrutiny

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ripple are increasingly catching the attention of “Main Street" investors and have enjoyed a recent surge in value, but pundits, legal experts and regulators have continued to debate the risks and rewards associated with trading the digital money.

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FTC, CFPB Reps Highlight 4-day Consumer Protection Law Summit

In light of the constantly changing cybersecurity compliance and regulatory landscape and the ever-growing demand for data-breach risk management, government officials will meet in Utah later this week to discuss best practices and mitigation strategies.

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