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Criminal law

Understanding the Role of Sentencing Commissions and Legislative Guidelines in Shaping Criminal Punishment Policies.

Sentencing commissions and legislative guidelines together shape how justice systems determine punishment, balancing deterrence, rehabilitation, and fairness while reflecting evolving social values and empirical evidence.

Anthony Gray

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August 12, 2025

Government services & documents

What to Know When Applying for a State Permit to Operate a Seasonal Outdoor Market or Farmers Market Event.

This guide walks vendors through the essential steps, timelines, and requirements for obtaining a state permit to run a seasonal outdoor market or farmers market event, from initial planning to final approval and ongoing compliance.

Douglas Foster

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August 06, 2025

Business registration

How to register a craft brewery cooperative and navigate cooperative governance, licensing, and distribution compliance issues.

Establishing a craft brewery cooperative demands careful planning, legal registration, governance drafting, licensing navigation, and distribution compliance, with attention to member rights, shared profits, safety standards, and ongoing regulatory reporting across jurisdictions.

Kevin Green

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August 05, 2025

Arbitration & mediation

Guidance for arbitrators on writing reasoned awards that withstand judicial review provide clarity address all claims and facilitate international enforcement smoothly.

A practical, evergreen guide for arbitrators that explains how to craft reasoned awards with precision, transparency, and enforceable clarity, ensuring judicial scrutiny remains focused, predictable, and internationally respected.

Thomas Scott

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July 28, 2025

Advocacy & representation

Best Practices for Advocates When Building Case Strategies That Integrate Legal and Social Support Services.

This evergreen guide outlines pragmatic, ethical strategies for advocates who weave legal work with social support, emphasizing collaboration, client-centered planning, cross-disciplinary literacy, and persistent, measurable outcomes to strengthen cases and community impact.

Brian Lewis

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August 08, 2025

Real estate & law

How to Draft a Comprehensive Real Estate Purchase Contract That Addresses Possession Closing and Contingency Risks Clearly.

A practical, evergreen guide detailing how to structure a real estate purchase contract so possession, closing, and contingency risks are clearly defined, balanced, and enforceable for buyers and sellers alike.

Ian Roberts

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July 21, 2025

Real estate & law

How to Navigate Rental Housing Licensing Requirements and Ensure Legal Operation of a Multi Unit Property.

Navigating rental housing licensing demands careful planning, proactive record keeping, and ongoing compliance strategies to protect tenants, investors, and communities while avoiding costly penalties or operational shutdowns.

Emily Hall

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July 22, 2025

Arbitration & mediation

A practical guide for legal aid organizations using mediation to provide affordable dispute resolution services to underserved communities.

This guide explains how legal aid organizations can leverage mediation to deliver affordable, accessible dispute resolution, ensuring underserved communities obtain timely justice while preserving court resources and empowering residents to resolve conflicts constructively.

Charles Scott

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July 17, 2025

Antitrust law

How companies can document procompetitive justifications for seemingly restrictive agreements during antitrust reviews.

In antitrust scrutiny, firms can strengthen their defense by rigorously documenting how even restrictive agreements generate competitive benefits, enhance consumer welfare, and withstand rigorous economic and legal evaluation through transparent methodologies, measurable outcomes, and ongoing compliance controls.

Gary Lee

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July 31, 2025

Advocacy & representation

Guidelines for Advocates on Ethical Social Media Use When Promoting Civic Services Campaigns.

This evergreen guide outlines ethical social media practices for advocates promoting civic services campaigns, emphasizing transparency, accuracy, respectful engagement, and safeguarding public trust while advancing critical community objectives.

Scott Green

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August 11, 2025

Labor law

Guidance for Employers on Handling Employee Requests for Medical Leave and Understanding Intermittent Leave Rights.

A clear, practical overview helps managers respond to medical leave requests with empathy, legal accuracy, and consistency, ensuring workplace continuity while protecting employee health, productivity, and rights.

Robert Wilson

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August 08, 2025

Immigration law

Key considerations for establishing continuous residence required for naturalization eligibility and exceptions.

With naturalization, establishing continuous residence is a fundamental requirement, yet complexities arise through travel, interruptions, and permissible exceptions that can affect eligibility, timelines, and eventual citizenship outcomes.

Adam Carter

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July 21, 2025

Industry regulation

Best practices for using performance-based regulations that set outcomes rather than prescriptive requirements.

Effective performance-based regulations redefine success by outcomes, demanding clarity, measurable metrics, and adaptive oversight. This evergreen guide explains practical approaches for policymakers, regulators, industry stakeholders, and communities seeking durable, fair frameworks that encourage innovation while safeguarding public interests.

John Davis

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August 08, 2025

Pensions

How to organize evidence for pension appeals including payroll records, employment agreements, and witness statements

A practical guide to gathering, organizing, and presenting payroll records, contracts, and statements for pension appeal cases, ensuring clarity, consistency, and legal credibility throughout the process.

Patrick Roberts

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August 11, 2025

International law

Ensuring fair treatment of foreign investors while safeguarding public interest regulation under international investment law.

Balancing the rights of foreign investors with a nation's prerogative to regulate in the public interest requires clear standards, transparent processes, and robust safeguards that align domestic policy aims with international commitments.

James Kelly

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August 03, 2025

Corporate law

How to structure corporate legal protections for philanthropic partnerships to avoid private benefit issues and maintain tax compliance.

Enterprises pursuing philanthropic partnerships must embed robust governance, transparent controls, and clear benefit allocations to prevent private gains, uphold public trust, and sustain tax compliance across all related entities and activities.

Matthew Stone

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August 09, 2025

Case law & litigation

Understanding the Essential Elements Required to Establish a Strong Breach of Contract Claim in Civil Litigation.

A careful examination of contract breaches reveals the core elements, how they interact, and why proper proof matters in civil proceedings, guiding plaintiffs toward effective claims and defendants toward robust defenses.

Peter Collins

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August 07, 2025

Social benefits

How to Advocate for Benefit Caseworkers to Receive Disability Cultural Competency Training to Improve Service Delivery.

Advocates, policymakers, and community partners can collaborate to design disability cultural competency training for benefit caseworkers, ensuring equitable access, respectful communication, and accurate assessment of diverse clients’ needs across public social support programs.

James Kelly

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August 09, 2025

Advocacy & representation

How to Guide Clients Through the Administrative Hearing Process Step by Step With Clear Expectations.

A practical, client-centered guide detailing how to navigate administrative hearings, set realistic timelines, manage expectations, gather evidence, prepare testimony, and engage effectively with agencies and decision-makers for better outcomes.

Richard Hill

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August 08, 2025

Administrative law

The role of evidence preservation orders in administrative proceedings to secure material necessary for accurate adjudication.

In administrative processes, preserving relevant evidence before, during, and after initial filings ensures decisions are grounded in fact, fairness is maintained, and tribunals can address complex issues with confidence, transparency, and accountability for all parties involved.

Peter Collins

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July 21, 2025

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