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Law Practice

Aug. 20, 2014

Landlord-tenant dispute service wins legal startup challenge

Tired of waiting for the ABA to change its rules on the unlicensed practice of law, technology and legal enthusiasts gathered at Airbnb's headquarters to create and pitch start-ups that would to provide consumers with legal services.


By Joshua Sebold


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - Tired of waiting for the American Bar Association to change its rules on the unlicensed practice of law, technology and legal enthusiasts on Sunday gathered at Airbnb Inc.'s headquarters in an attempt to push the limits of the profession, creating and pitching startups intended to provide consumers with legal services without violating the law.


"LegalTech Startup Weekend,&quo...

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