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.
Open Meeting Laws and Your Local Government
“A central idea in the United States is that we are a government by the people,” says Ian T. Baxter, a state and local government lawyer at Post & Schell in Allentown, Pennsylvania. "We are governed by our peers. And the expectation is that you, as a citizen, have access to the government. Every single citizen and person has access." How is this ideal of government transparency put into practice? One important way is through open meeting laws. These laws require local …
Can I Sue My Local or State Government?
In most cases involving personal injury or property damage, private parties such as individuals or businesses are at fault. The person who suffered injuries can bring a lawsuit against them for compensation. But what happens if the responsible party isn’t another individual or business but a government entity? Can you sue your state or local government? The short answer to this question is: Yes. The full answer is more complicated. Historically, thanks to a legal …
What Types of Compensation Can I Get in a Bad Faith Insurance Lawsuit?
Insurance provides protection for financial losses resulting from illness, accidents, or other unfortunate events. Familiar types of insurance include: Auto insurance Homeowners’ insurance Health insurance In each type, you have an insurable interest in something — for example, your car or house — for which the insurance company promises to “indemnify” or compensate you in the event of damage or loss. Practically, this means that as a policyholder, you pay premiums on your …
Tips for Reviewing a Sports Contract
Professional and student-athletes have to sign various legal documents throughout their career, including employment contracts and endorsement agreements. These documents set the terms and conditions of the player’s employment and the use of their name and image in merchandising. If you are a student or professional athlete presented with a contract, it's wise to get an experienced sports law attorney to review the document. If there's an issue with the terms of the contract, the lawyer …
How Do I Prove a Bad Faith Insurance Claim?
Whether it’s auto insurance, homeowners' insurance, or health insurance, you regularly pay a certain amount in premiums to your insurance company, and in turn, it promises that if you are involved in an accident or become sick, it will reimburse you for your expenses under the terms of the insurance agreement. Often, insurance claims work the way they’re supposed to, resulting in your reimbursement. But what happens if you’re in a car accident or become ill and the insurance …
Should I Get a Lawyer to File My Insurance Claim?
Insurance coverage is intended to reimburse you for losses resulting from personal injuries or property damage. Common types of insurance policies include: Auto insurance for car accidents and collisions Homeowners insurance for storm damage, water damage, fallen trees, etc. Health insurance to cover medical bills and other health care expenses Most insurance claims are relatively straightforward and can be completed without the help of a lawyer. As long as the claim is …
My Insurance Claim Was Denied. What Can I Do?
If you own a home or a car or ever need medical care, insurance is intended to protect you from the significant expenses that could come with accidents or illness. In exchange for paying premiums to the insurance company, the insurance company promises to provide financial coverage if certain events occur. If you’re in a car accident, your home is damaged in a storm, or you need surgery or other medical attention, insurance is there to cover those costs. But what if something …
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Entertainment Licensing Agreement?
If you are a creative professional who wants to let others use your work, it's important to have a licensing agreement that establishes your interests and can be used to enforce your rights. Many gifted young creatives and athletes enter professional ranks without understanding their legal rights. This article will introduce licensing agreements and why it's a good idea to have an entertainment and sports law attorney involved when drafting or negotiating these legal documents. What Is …
Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Entertainment Industry
If you're a professional in the media and entertainment industry, it’s essential to protect your intellectual property rights when producing, publishing, or publicizing your creative works. Entertainment law is vast, touching on many legal areas relating to the entertainment industry. Intellectual property is one of the most important legal areas applying to entertainment. This article will explain how intellectual property law intersects with the entertainment field. For legal help, …
Can I Sue To Protect the Environment?
Individual citizens and environmental groups often seek to use the legal system to address environmental problems. Environmental litigation ranges from local pollution and land use issues to broader concerns such as loss of biodiversity, depletion of natural resources, destruction of natural habitats, and the climate crisis. Depending on the issue, environmental lawsuits may be brought in state or federal court. State or federal environmental statutes, such as the Clean Air Act or Clean …
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