About Canaan Suitt, J.D.
Canaan Suitt received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School. After serving as a senior editor for the law school’s comparative law blog, he was a staff member of the William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review (ELPR). As a legal intern at the National Center for State Courts, he assisted in international rule of law projects and policy review; as a research assistant, he studied political dynamics in the U.S. federal judiciary. His articles on law and philosophy have been published in the ELPR as well as the academic journal Dewey Studies. He loves using his background in research and writing to make legal information accessible. Canaan currently writes for SuperLawyers.com. In his free time, he enjoys reading, travel, and being a cat dad.
Articles written by Canaan Suitt, J.D.
DUI/DWI Testing Procedures
Drunk driving poses dangers to public safety, the consequences of a DUI conviction—even on a first offense—are severe. And police officers take enforcement very seriously. This article gives a quick overview of when police officers can pull drivers over for impairment, and the testing procedures officers use at traffic stops and following a DUI arrest. A defense attorney’s job is to ensure that law enforcement followed correct procedures, protect your legal rights, and mitigate the …
How Long Does Mediation Take?
Going to court is not something anyone wants to do. Sometimes, however, litigation becomes necessary to defend your legal rights or to be compensated for injuries or other wrongs. Still, the process is stressful. Litigation typically takes a long time to complete — multiple months or years depending on the case. It also tends to be expensive, and the important decisions are out of your control and in the hands of a judge. Mediation, a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), is a …
What To Look For in a Good Mediator
“There are several ways to resolve disputes,” says Richard C. Kraege, an alternative dispute resolution attorney in Indianapolis: ”Jousting, firing guns, fist fights, agreeing between yourselves, taking a case to trial. But mediation is the preferred way to resolve disputes.” What Is Mediation, and Why Is it Preferred? Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party called a mediator helps the opposing parties negotiate an agreement that both will accept. The mediator doesn’t …
How To Prepare for a Successful Mediation
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to several methods for resolving legal disputes without litigation in court. Mediation is one of the most common alternative dispute resolution processes. Mediation avoids litigation costs and is generally much quicker than going to court. Disputes are often resolved through mediation in a matter of days rather than months. To decide if mediation is appropriate for your legal issue, reach out to an ADR lawyer. What Is Mediation? In mediation, a …
What Is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Going to court is often time-consuming, expensive, and stressful for the parties involved. You may be wondering if there's another way to resolve your legal dispute. Luckily, there is. "Alternative dispute resolution or ADR is an alternative to having your case presented in court to a judge and getting a decision that one or both parties will be unhappy with," says Linda Mealey-Lohmann, an ADR attorney in St. Paul, Minnesota. There are several types of ADR that follow different rules and …
Managing and Involving Employees in Your M&A Deal
Whether you’re a buyer or seller, a merger or acquisition deal is a defining moment in the life of your business. It’s also a significant event for your employees, who face potential changes in their workplace and terms of employment. Part of successfully navigating any M&A deal is managing your company’s human capital through the process — keeping employees informed, assuaging concerns, and leveraging their knowledge at key points. For legal help in these complex transactions, …
Make Your Company’s M&A Deal Succeed with Legal Due Diligence
Due diligence is verifying the facts about something you want to buy. It's a key step in any big purchase, and even more so when it's your business that is looking to merge with or acquire a target company. Because companies are complex entities, merger and acquisition (M&A) due diligence can be complicated. It's not a process that a business owner can do alone. M&A transaction teams handle different parts of the deal. A critical part of M&A due diligence is legal review. For this, …
When To Hire a Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney
As a business owner, a merger or acquisition is a defining event in the life of your company. Regardless of the type of deal, legalities shape every aspect of an M&A transaction, and the legal issues are very different from other business challenges. An M&A attorney will help you through the process to avoid costly errors and ensure a desirable outcome for your business. If you have an upcoming M&A deal, talk to a local M&A attorney for legal advice. Benefits of Using an …
Can You Sell Cannabis Products Across State Lines?
As of 2025, over 20 states, plus Washington, D.C., have enacted full marijuana legalization. Many other states have decriminalized recreational use or allowed some form of medical marijuana. Eric D. Shevin, a cannabis law attorney, remembers the sense of excitement when California legalized recreational cannabis in 2015, becoming only the fifth state to do so. Despite the state-level movement toward cannabis legalization, it remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. In …
Cannabis and Taxes: What Cannabis Business Owners Need to Know
If you are a cannabis business owner or an investor seeking opportunities in the cannabis industry, you’re in for a tough time when it comes to taxes. Though many states have either fully legalized or decriminalized cannabis, it remains federally illegal. As a result, cannabis businesses aren't entitled to any business tax deductions or benefits. But even in states where cannabis is legalized, taxes for the industry are onerous. Potential cannabis entrepreneurs and investors …
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