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Diary of a part-time special education lawyer (podcast)

Being a lawyer can sometimes seem like an all-consuming profession, but for lawyers with external responsibilities, part-time practice is a good option. In this episode of the ABA Law Student Podcast, host Caitlin Peterson talks to Melissa Waugh about her experience as a … Continue reading

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Diary of a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit – 3

After you choose the jurisdiction where you are going to proceed, you then have to file certain documents and pay some money to initiate your copyright infringement lawsuit. In most district courts, you submit your: Complaint Cover Sheet $350 filing … Continue reading

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Diary of a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit – 2

After you decide to file your copyright infringement lawsuit, the next decision is where to file it. First, according to 28 U.S.C. 1338(a), only federal courts have "subject matter jurisdiction" over (the right to hear) copyright infringement claims. [If your … Continue reading

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