Articles Written by S.M. Oliva

What can you argue if you violate parole in Tennessee?

A legal overview of re-zoning, variances and conditional use permits in Rhode Island

The penalties you face and arguments for innocence in Oklahoma

What they are and how they work in Texas

The steps to take and places to turn when you’re innocent in Oregon

How to file a workers’ comp appeal to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals in …

How support payments and legitimate need are calculated in South Carolina

When can you file suit against law enforcement in North Carolina

And how they can help the injured, disabled, and persons with special needs in North Carolina

What the law says for Maryland policyholders who feel wronged

Meal and rest time requirements for Alabama employers

How securities law violations are enforced on the state level

Advice for establishing a business agreement in Massachusetts

How relief is determined for workers’ comp in Massachusetts

What business owners should know about renting real estate

Breaking down the laws, statutes, and ramifications

Consider a public adjuster assessment and, perhaps, legal counsel

Legal remedies for a New York business victimized by data theft

How “sovereign immunity” can affect your personal injury claim

Can I adopt even if I am single and don't make a lot of money?

Splitting up does not mean there needs to be a lengthy court fight

An overview of the types within which you might place your assets

Automotive, livestock, unlimited homestead and other debtor options

What happens if a 65+ homeowner doesn’t pay them? (Hint: They don’t go away.)

The ins and outs of a 1031 tax exchange in Upstate New York

Corporate dissolution tips in Oregon

How antitrust laws aim to protect consumers

Oregon’s vocational rehabilitation system prepares you for the next career

An overview of the laws meant to protect you, and how a lawyer can help enforce them

The collection process, payment options, compromises, and how an attorney can help

How to set up a charitable trust in Oregon

Yes, if you qualify for temporary partial disability in Florida

How the IRS and Washington state sort out tax debts

How to resolve trademark disputes in Washington state

How the Consumer Protection Act covers crowdfunding in Washington

Damages are often awarded to the child, sometimes in a trust

An overview of these filings and reorganizations for Florida businesses

Advice from a Florida securities fraud attorney

Damages, lost wages, medical bills and more in Washington personal injury cases

How Pennsylvania law protects car buyers, and how a lawyer can help

Intellectual property issues in selecting a name in Pennsylvania

A legal guide for Pennsylvania business owners

The state has five classifications for BUI

Pennsylvania product liability law and how to recover compensation

Do I need a tax fraud attorney or was it a simple mistake?

What happens when they go unpaid, evaded or are fraudulent?

Is a spouse or relative legally responsible in Colorado?

The steps to take when fighting back against insurers in Colorado

An overview of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law for physicians in Colorado

Claiming workers’ compensation for loss of hearing on the job

Who needs to do what in New Jersey

An overview of the documents required to avoid charges of fraud

What is allowed by law when the U.S. government detains you

Some things New Jersey entrepreneurs need to know

What a white-collar criminal could face for committing it

How exemptions work in a Georgia Chapter 7 filing

Your options for exemptions in Georgia

The First Amendment isn’t all-encompassing when assembling in Georgia

The legal steps to consider taking in Georgia

No injury suits, no pain and suffering: Workers’ comp is the only remedy

The policies and punishments of indirect copyright infringement

It’s a protected status, making discrimination illegal for any business

A lawyer comes in handy when the Inspector General comes knocking

How an Illinois debtor can use Chapter 11 to restore its business

The compensation options that Illinois class members stand to receive

The compensation exemptions for overtime in Illinois

How to apply for rezoning, variances and conditional use permits in Illinois

Weighing the pros and cons of this form of bankruptcy in Illinois

First, know the laws at play. Second, call a lawyer

Determining negligence and standard of care in Maryland

Maryland’s laws when a pet bites someone

Mass torts vs. civil suit: What you stand to gain in Maryland

A Maryland personal injury liability primer

Staying within the confines of the federal and state landmark rules in Ohio

The legal requirements laid out by the IRS and state of Ohio

What you need in order to certify a class in Ohio

Ohioans can appeal, and sue, their insurance when medical treatment is denied

How to file and what to consider when you’re injured at work in Ohio

What to do in Ohio if you chose the wrong loved one

Missouri’s implied consent laws for DUI or DWI cases

How to establish proportional comparative fault in a Wisconsin

How to appeal your suspension at a test refusal hearing in Mississippi

Why divorce doesn’t always end disagreements over parental rights

How Rhode Island family courts decide placement, visitation and support

State laws also dictate the right to unpaid leave

Federal and state employment rights for individuals with disabilities

A landlord cannot just change the locks without warning

Rules and laws for forming up a 501(c)(3) business

Texas limits recovery to plaintiffs who are 50 percent or less responsible

Texas does not mandate workers' compensation coverage

Joint custody is the default, but it all depends on the circumstances

A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract and should be treated as such

What are the time and payment limits on alimony in Texas?

Considering strategic default in a Texas bankruptcy

Hiring a lawyer is a major decision that requires careful thought

How you conduct yourself may affect your right to compensation

Potential legal hurdles in the trademark application process

When motorcycles, cars, and the law collide in South Dakota

Can an employer mandate overtime hours?

An immigration attorney can help; just make sure they're legitimate

The items considered exemptions in a Washington bankruptcy claim

The legal implications of different business structures in Washington

What happens when you sue in a Pennsylvania workers’ comp claim

Pennsylvania’s list of laws and penalties

How to recover damages in a West Virginia slip-and-fall accident

How to build a case if you were in an accident with a commercial vehicle in West Virginia

The state and federal penalties you could face in West Virginia

The deadlines and details of work injuries in New Mexico

Driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal

The basics of New Jersey's “modified comparative negligence” rule

Steps to take after copyright, trademark or patent infringement in New Jersey

When and what a physician is legally required to tell you in Georgia

What does it take for a foreign worker to be admitted to the United States?

Who is liable and considered negligent in a San Diego auto accident?

How you can lose your property even without a conviction

Consider representation when the IRS comes calling

The types of coverage for injured employees in Illinois

Louisiana’s standards of proof for disability claims

The harsh penalties you may face in Louisiana

Filing for permanent partial disability in Maryland

The charges and penalties are separate, albeit similar, in Maryland

How the Kentucky courts decide spousal support in a divorce

Your rights when you quit or are fired from work in Ohio

How filing for bankruptcy works in Ohio

The hidden costs (and benefits) of working for yourself

Is there a difference between prenuptial and postnuptial agreements?

Are owners responsible even if their dog has never previously bit anyone?

What qualifies as a trade secret, and what damages can you seek for unauthorized disclosure?

Your business structure can limit your options, so plan ahead