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What can you argue if you violate parole in Tennessee?
A legal overview of re-zoning, variances and conditional use permits in Rhode Island
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 Washington
How support payments and legitimate need are calculated in South 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
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
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?
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
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
Yes, if you qualify for temporary partial disability in Florida
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
Damages, lost wages, medical bills and more in Washington personal injury cases
Intellectual property issues in selecting a name in Pennsylvania
The state has five classifications for BUI
Pennsylvania product liability law and how to recover compensation
What happens when they go unpaid, evaded or are fraudulent?
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
An overview of the documents required to avoid charges of fraud
What a white-collar criminal could face for committing it
The First Amendment isn’t all-encompassing when assembling 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
How to apply for rezoning, variances and conditional use permits in Illinois
Weighing the pros and cons of this form of bankruptcy in Illinois
Determining negligence and standard of care in Maryland
Mass torts vs. civil suit: What you stand to gain in Maryland
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
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
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
Federal and state employment rights for individuals with disabilities
A landlord cannot just change the locks without warning
Texas limits recovery to plaintiffs who are 50 percent or less responsible
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
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
An immigration attorney can help; just make sure they're legitimate
The items considered exemptions in a Washington bankruptcy claim
What happens when you sue in a Pennsylvania workers’ comp claim
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
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
Louisiana’s standards of proof for disability claims
Filing for permanent partial disability in Maryland
The charges and penalties are separate, albeit similar, in Maryland
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