Articles Written by Benjy Schirm

How and when Missourians can sue a gun manufacturer

Injuries due to falling from a tree stand is more common than you may think

How to seek justice and stop future abuse

How do I pursue an environmental action in Wisconsin?

An environmental lawyer may save your Wisconsin business

How to pursue a suit against an employer when banding together is difficult

How to pursue a sexual harassment claim in Wisconsin

The law and consequences if you’re under the influence

If a child gets hurt playing on your property, you could be responsible for their injuries

What can employers do when two employee requirements conflict with each other?

New Englanders may still be partially at fault for crashes in bad weather

Don’t let your case for injury recovery slide by

Courts can force minors to undergo medical procedures, but not adults

Challenge your marketing department’s sweepstakes ideas to be above board in Rhode …

Privacy rights in the age of automation and convenience

And how to avoid being a Ponzi scheme victim

If you’re seeking protection, you may qualify

What you should do if you’re one of the lucky few to win big

They may save farmers money, time and worries

Don’t let international companies cherry pick upon your success

The first steps in the criminal justice system in Michigan

What happens if I violate my requirements?

Ways to lessen the burden of a criminal offense and sweeten a plea deal

The Address Confidentiality Program may help

The process of evaluating and taking legal action in Texas

Probably not, but read the terms if you’re concerned about your privacy

Legal Oregon marijuana growers may be violating a long-standing water law

Protect it with Oregon’s patent process

And what are the consequences of doing so Oregon?

Craft brewery branding rights in Oregon

Don’t get soused in Oregon

Rather than raising rent, landlords would be better off with a more cooperative approach

Insurance companies will make a sound, assuming it hit someone’s property

Civil forfeiture law in Minnesota

A glaring problem, and a solution

How employers can comply with the law

How to overcome the backlog and successfully seek justice

What you need to do to have a charge removed from your record

What families should consider before building their numbers through surrogacy

Legal tips to fight back against Minnesota porch pirates

The legal protections for pregnant employees in Minnesota

The process to seek justice in Minnesota courts

The paths to take, or perhaps reconsider, in Minnesota

Minnesota DWI laws don’t apply to bikes, but there are still repercussions

What a defendant needs to know for the conclusion of court proceedings

When to pursue a medical malpractice claim in Minneapolis

Estate planning should be a part of your wedding plans

The legal pitfalls to avoid

What to do if you’ve got unpaid, earned bonuses in Minnesota

And who profits off it?

How the law can help you get out of a contract in Minnesota

Don’t let interlopers in Minnesota steal your image

Children over 10 have the right to counsel and a say in child custody matters in Minnesota

What Minnesota landlords need to look out for

States like Minnesota now have penalties for it

How to seek penalties against a neighbor or defend your rights at home

Minnesotans should think twice before that inspiration gets out of hand

The mechanism protects you, your family and beneficiaries from breaking federal law

Don’t just melt if your claim is denied; a lawyer can help

For now, it’s humans; but it may soon be the car manufacturers

But that may be changing

A constitutional primer if you’re in the position to submit to questioning

What Floridians should do when they’re at odds with the IRS

What if citizens outside the U.S. haven’t filed their taxes?

Copyright protections in Washington state

You have the right to control your likeness in Washington

Legal advice on becoming a published author in Washington state

In Florida, throwing out a case can happen in one motion

Don’t get caught with your pants down, legally speaking

The loophole in Montana law that is closing critical access facilities

The difficulties and how to navigate them for patients as well as physicians

The tax implications when you win and lose gambling in Vegas

Tips for property owners when fans and demonstrators turn destructive in Pennsylvania

Medical professionals and opioid users need to know the dangers

A more collaborative, and often cheaper, way to resolve legal conflicts

When to register a trademark or service mark in Pennsylvania

Contracting with artificial intelligence in Pennsylvania

The ways to enter these kinds of contracts and avoid predatory landlords

Texting eggplants and winky faces might land you in trouble at work

Yes, and here’s what to know about eminent domain in Arizona

How do I get a pardon from the president?

What happens when an Arizona farmer doesn't want to sell their farm?

How to protect a family’s land interests and ensure they’re properly passed down

Who wins in the pound-for-pound legal battle with our favorite New Year’s resolution?

And how can it affect me in Colorado?

A legal overview for preparing to choose the end of your life

You can’t control the economy

Know your rights as a street musician

Under New Jersey law, you could face six months in jail

New Jersey businesses can rely on them for the most up-to-date compliance knowledge

You may want to speak with a New Jersey attorney first

What business owners, and others, need to know about when to call a tax lawyer

Georgia has created safety nets for its health crisis victims

Who needs one, what needs to be in it, and what if I already have one in Georgia?

An injury attorney can help with your beef. Literally

What to know and do if you’re given a subpoena in Georgia

Wage-and-hour lawsuits may be a thing of the past

Beers and Bikes: DUI Laws in Georgia

Don’t panic and consider finding legal help

When neighborly disputes build into malicious fences in Indiana

What can be done when you’re a victim of Catfishing in California?

The future of pot’s intellectual property rights in California

How to deal with noisy neighbors in California when reason and police intervention aren’t …

Think twice about texting that winky face in California

The laws and procedures to emancipate a minor in California

The consequences of a pet owner, and the protections for the pet rescuer

How to wage a legal battle over theft of ideas during a Hollywood movie pitch

How California businesses and consumers can protect their information

Consider alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation in California

What a California health club should include in a release to protect itself

How California views liability and assumption of risk

What to do if the movie trope becomes your reality in California

Disgrace coverage and other things to consider before a celebrity endorsement in California

California’s liability rules and what you can do about it

Wait for the states to pass legislation, then call a lawyer

And can they change the entertainment industries?

A law change allows other options than involuntarily committing them

Another legal avenue in the civil court system for survivors of sexual abuse and harassment

Illinois has no preventative law

When foul play is suspected in Illinois, loved ones have the “slayer statute” on …

Detentions, criminal acts and employment insurance in Illinois

In North Carolina, they are more regulated than you may think

Yes, and it’s most common among divorced families in North Carolina

Diversionary options to protect a juvenile’s criminal record in Illinois

They can help with structure options, contracts, and more in Illinois

An employment attorney can help before issues arise in Illinois

Illinois business owners should be proactive

It’s not required by law, but forward-thinking businesses are doing it anyway

Reach out to prevent harm at your Illinois company

What should a physician do if a complaint is filed against them?

Changes in employment benefits law that Illinois business owners need to know

When inventors should call one, and what to avoid beforehand

Is my idea even patentable?

Check in periodically, and call a lawyer if something seems fishy

What to do in Illinois if your phone won’t stop ringing

An explanation of the lender systems involved in getting out of jail

The city has the strictest curfew laws in the country. Here’s what you should know

What to be wary of when a Maryland employer hands it to you

Protecting your competitive edge through NDAs in Maryland

Maryland’s laws are among the strictest in the nation

Will what I say to my lawyer stay between us?

What do you do when a clerical error “kills” you?

How gifts are distributed, should breakups happen in Ohio

Working with sites and posters to remove defamatory information online

There can be many risks and drawbacks involved

How to create a trust or estate plan for your pet in Minnesota