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What is a Divorce Petition?

A People's Choice

Although all divorce cases start out with the filing of a divorce petition, sometimes the complexity or level of conflict in your case changes as the case progresses. If things start out amicably, but your divorce gets messier after you file the initial divorce petition, it does not necessarily mean that you need a lawyer. Even if your divorce changes course after the initial filing of the divorce petition, having a California non-attorney legal document assistant prepare your divorce documents

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Law and Gardening

ALPS

“We must cultivate our garden.” —Voltaire, Candide. I wasn’t much of a Voltaire fan when I was assigned Candide in a European History course in college, which seems like 100 years ago. Truth be told, I find it about as impenetrable today as I did back then. As an avid vegetable gardener, however, I find value in his words above. I also think that applying some basic rules of gardening to the legal profession can yield a more bountiful and satisfying law practice.

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How Much are Divorce Filing Fees in California?

A People's Choice

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible for many unhappy couples to avoid the truth that they want to get divorced. If another stimulus check comes as the pandemic drags on, the amount will be more than enough to get your divorce process started. The good news is that the court will waive the divorce filing fees if you can demonstrate financial need.

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The UK’s Best Law Schools

SimplyLawJobs

If you’re in the United Kingdom, and looking to get in the field of law, then look no further! Studying law in the UK is not only a great choice, but it’s also the best place to attend law schools, as many British schools and universities cater to those looking to score a job in law. Here are 10 of the best law schools in the UK which you can enrol in today. .

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.

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How to File for Divorce Without Hiring a California Divorce Paralegal

A People's Choice

When you hire a divorce lawyer, you are probably not the lawyer’s top priority. In most instances, the person doing most of the work on your divorce papers is a California divorce paralegal employed at the law firm. Instead of paying inflated hourly rates to an attorney solely to work through their divorce paralegal, you should have a California non-attorney legal document assistant prepare your divorce documents.

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What is a Final Divorce Decree in California?

A People's Choice

It It is possible to get divorced without lawyers, without going to court, and for much less money than members of the “high net worth divorce crowd” pay. With this in mind, finalizing your divorce may actually be closer within your reach than you think! A California legal document assistant can help you get your final divorce decree easily and hassle-free by preparing your divorce documents.

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Non-compliant HIPAA Authorization Leads to Dismissal of Tennessee Malpractice Case

Day on Torts

Where a Tennessee HCLA plaintiff sent a HIPAA authorization that failed to allow the defendants to obtain records from each other, the trial court’s finding that plaintiff did not comply with the statutory requirements and that the suit was thus time-barred was affirmed. In Dial v. Klemis , No. W2019-02115-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Nov. 2, 2020), plaintiff was the daughter of a patient who died after a cardiac stent procedure.

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What Divorce Paperwork Do You Need in California?

A People's Choice

If you have made up your mind to get divorced without hiring a lawyer, you might try to reassure yourself that divorce is just a matter of completing the proper divorce paperwork. Once you see the sheer volume of paperwork required even in uncomplicated divorce cases, though, you will not feel so confident. Filling out all those divorce papers by yourself is a lot of work.

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The “Climate 21 Project” Prepared for the New Administration

Gravel2Gavel

By Anthony B. Cavender. This is a brief review of the recently released “Climate 21 Project” policy memo. It is the work of many former members of the Obama Administration who are deeply concerned about climate change and what steps the new administration can take in the first 100 days to confront a problem. Offering “actionable advice” rather than a policy agenda, the group recognizes that Congress must do its part by providing new statutory authorities within the early days of the new administ

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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California Divorce Legal Papers and Forms: The Complete List

A People's Choice

This is probably not your first online quest for an inexpensive and lawyer-free divorce. Like many unhappily married people in California, you have probably visited the California courts’ self-service family law website, glanced at the voluminous divorce legal papers required, and then quickly clicked away. Completing all the divorce paperwork by yourself can be an exercise in frustration, like preparing your own tax returns, except that making a mistake can be even more costly.

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Will The Trump Team Prove A Global Conspiracy or Will Dominion Sue For Defamation?

JonathanTurley

The press conference held by the Trump legal team was not for the faint of heart. The team alleged a global, Communist-backed conspiracy to “inject” and “change” votes through the use of the Dominion computer system. It was exhausting and breathtaking. I was critical of the press conference as being long on heated rhetoric and short on hard evidence.

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What is a Divorce Decree in California? Simplified Explanation

A People's Choice

It It is possible to get divorced without lawyers, without going to court, and for much less money than members of the “high net worth divorce crowd” pay. With this in mind, finalizing your divorce may actually be closer within your reach than you think! A California legal document assistant can help you get your final divorce decree easily and hassle-free by preparing your divorce documents.

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No, Whitmer Should Not Be Impeached

JonathanTurley

I have been highly critical of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her misrepresentation of a state supreme court ruling that she violated the state constitution in her pandemic orders, a false account echoed by NBC’s Chuck Todd. However, the move today to impeach Whitmer is wrong for many of the same reasons raised in my testimony against the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.