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Know your rights as a street musician

The tax implications when you win and lose gambling in Vegas

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

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

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

A law change allows other options than involuntarily committing them

Don’t let international companies cherry pick upon your success

Is my idea even patentable?

There can be many risks and drawbacks involved

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

They may save farmers money, time and worries

When inventors should call one, and what to avoid beforehand

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

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

Reach out to prevent harm at your Illinois company

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

Illinois business owners should be proactive

An employment attorney can help before issues arise in Illinois

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

Diversionary options to protect a juvenile’s criminal record

And can they change the entertainment industries?

What landlords need to know about the eviction process in Colorado

Contracting with artificial intelligence in Pennsylvania

What the law says in regard to cellphones and your privacy rights

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

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

The process of evaluating and taking legal action in Texas

Minnesotans should think twice before that inspiration gets out of hand

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

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

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

The loophole in Montana law that is closing critical access facilities

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

The Address Confidentiality Program may help

States like Minnesota now have penalties for it

What Minnesota landlords need to look out for

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

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

In North Carolina, skull and bones groups are more regulated than you may think

Don’t panic and consider finding legal help

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

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

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

You can’t control the economy

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

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

If you’re seeking protection, you may qualify

Don’t let interlopers in Minnesota steal your image

How California views liability and assumption of risk

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

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

You may want to speak with a New Jersey attorney first

The law and consequences if you’re under the influence

Consider alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation in California

How California businesses and consumers can protect their information

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

How to pursue a sexual harassment claim in Wisconsin

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

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

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

Beers and Bikes: DUI Laws in Georgia

Don’t get soused in Oregon

Craft brewery branding rights in Oregon

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

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

How do I get a pardon from the president?

And what are the consequences of doing so Oregon?

And how can it affect me in Colorado?

An environmental lawyer may save your Wisconsin business

How do I pursue an environmental action in Wisconsin?

And who profits off it?

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

The legal pitfalls to avoid

What the patent application process is like

Estate planning should be a part of your wedding plans

When to register a trademark or service mark in Pennsylvania

When to pursue a medical malpractice claim in Minnesota

Legal advice on becoming a published author in Washington state

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

You have the right to control your likeness in Washington

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

Copyright protections in Washington state

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

How to seek justice and stop future sexual assault

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

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

How and when Missourians can sue a gun manufacturer

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

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

Detentions, criminal acts and employment insurance in Illinois

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

Working with sites and posters to remove defamatory information online

Don’t let your case for injury recovery slide by

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

The paths to take, or perhaps reconsider, in Minnesota

The process to seek justice in Minnesota courts

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

The legal protections for pregnant employees in Minnesota

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

Maryland’s laws are among the strictest for gun owners in the nation

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

Protecting your competitive edge through NDAs in Maryland

How gifts are distributed, should breakups happen in Ohio

When foul play is suspected, loved ones have the state law on their side

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

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

When neighborly disputes build into malicious fences in Indiana

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

The laws and procedures to emancipate minor children in California

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

Think twice about texting that winky face in California

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

The attorney-client relationship consists of confidential communications

Legal tips to fight back against Minnesota porch pirates

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

What families should consider before building their numbers through surrogacy

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

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

An injury attorney can help with your beef. Literally

But that may be changing

And how to avoid being a Ponzi scheme victim

How to erase a criminal history and improve background checks

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

The state legislature created a registry to inform its citizens and protect its animal residents

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

What happens if I violate the terms of probation?

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

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

Medical professionals and opioid users need to know the dangers

Illinois has no preventative law

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

The future of pot’s intellectual property rights in California

How employers can comply with the law

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

A glaring problem, and a solution

How to overcome the backlog and successfully seek justice

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

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

Civil forfeiture law in Minnesota

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

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

Georgia has created safety nets for its health crisis victims

Explaining the lender systems for posting bail and getting out of jail

Privacy rights in the age of automation and convenience

The first steps in the criminal justice system in Michigan

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

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