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Navigating Emerging Legal Frontiers

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5 The applications of artificial proteins, however, also extend beyond medicine, reaching into fields like energy—where they can serve as catalysts for biofuels—and technology, where they can enable the development of novel materials and biosensors. It must: 1) constitute eligible subject matter; and 2) demonstrate utility.

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How Many Hours Do Lawyers Work?

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Lawyers must conduct extensive research, analyze precedents, draft legal documents, and develop effective strategies. Billable Hour Model Many law firms utilize the billable hour model , where lawyers’ compensation is tied to the number of hours they bill clients.