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Why Are Mediation Skills Essential for Modern Lawyers?

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Mediation is rapidly transforming the dispute resolution mechanism in the United States, with an increasing number of cases being diverted from courtrooms to mediation sessions. Mediation makes dispute resolution faster, more efficient, cost-effective, and with less conflict.

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New Pathways to Lawyer Licensure: Part II

WA Bar News

Law School Experiential Pathway Synopsis: Law students who wish to graduate practice-ready and waive out of the bar exam would be required to complete 12 qualifying skills credits and 500 hours of work as an APR 9 licensed legal intern or equivalent providing legal services to actual clients.

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Your Go-To Contract Risk Assessment Checklist

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If personal or regulated data is involved, the agreement should also follow relevant privacy laws, including: GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation Europe) HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act U.S.) Look for clear, fair steps to handle disputes, like mediation first, then arbitration or court if needed.