Super Lawyers Legal Issue Articles
Animal Law
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Faking a Service Animal Status is Illegal
States like Minnesota now have penalties for it
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When an Owner Isn’t Liable for a Dog Bite
Maryland’s laws when a pet bites someone
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$10,000 May Be All You Can Get If Your Pet is Killed
With few exceptions, Maryland’s statutory cap often makes pet owners even sadder
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Bankruptcy: Consumer
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Can Bankruptcy Get Rid of Student Loan Debt?
Yes, but those with student loans in Massachusetts will be in a for a battle
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Is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Better Than Chapter 7?
For some Minnesota debtors, Chapter 13 might be the only option
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Filing Chapter 7: Good News and Bad News
Weighing the pros and cons of this form of bankruptcy in Illinois
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Business Litigation
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Is There an Alternative to Applying for Tax-Exempt Status?
Smaller New York nonprofits should consider finding a fiscal sponsor
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Legal Tips If Your Business is in a Buyout
Some things New Jersey entrepreneurs need to know
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Why Choose to Form Your Business as an LLC?
It’s the best choice for some New Jersey businesses, but owners must compare all options
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Civil Rights
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The Ways You Can Break the Law by Protesting
The First Amendment isn’t all-encompassing when assembling in Georgia
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What are the Rules for Student Protests and Walkouts?
How New York youths can exercise their civil rights
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What Does ‘Plead the Fifth’ Mean?
A constitutional primer if you’re in the position to submit to questioning
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Class Action/Mass Torts
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Should My Injury Lawsuit Be a Class Action?
Mass torts vs. civil suit: What you stand to gain in Maryland
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How a Class Action Judgment is Distributed
The compensation options that Illinois class members stand to receive
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What Happens in a Class Action Mediation?
Answering your questions about the goings on behind closed doors
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Consumer Law
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There’s an Error in My Credit Report
Washingtonians can fix errors with the FCRA
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Your RV Has Its Own Warranty—and Legal Issues
Warranties, sales and lease fraud, and deceptive practices in Ohio
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When Credit Bureaus Have the Wrong Info
What Texans should do when a company gives credit reporting agencies incorrect data
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Criminal Defense
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Secret Societies Must Be Lawful
In North Carolina, they are more regulated than you may think
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The Ins and Outs of Disturbing the Peace in Minnesota
How to seek penalties against a neighbor or defend your rights at home
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Your Attorney Must Keep Your Secrets … To a Point
What attorney-client privilege means, and the exceptions to it in New Jersey
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Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
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Biking and Boozing in Minneapolis
Minnesota DWI laws don’t apply to bikes, but there are still repercussions
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You Don’t Have to Be Moving to Get a DUI in Alabama
The law and consequences if you’re under the influence
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Can I Get a Drunk Driving on a Bicycle?
Beers and Bikes: DUI Laws in Georgia
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Elder Law
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Assisted Suicide and the Law in Colorado
A legal overview for preparing to choose the end of your life
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Can I Shelter Assets to Qualify for Medicaid?
Pooled trusts allow Georgia seniors to qualify
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Covering Your Care Needs in Maryland
As you age, it’s important to plan for Medicaid and/or long-term care
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Employment & Labor
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Workplace Harassment in the MeToo Era
How to pursue a sexual harassment claim in Wisconsin
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Are Lactating Employees Afforded Special Accommodations?
Breastfeeding Discrimination Liability in Florida
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What to Do if your Employer Wrongfully Terminated You
Even in an at-will employment state, workers have rights
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Estate Planning & Probate
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How to Set Up Your Will to Avoid Disputes
An estate plan can help to peacefully pass down your homestead to heirs
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What Trust Should I Choose in Texas?
An overview of the types within which you might place your assets
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Considerations With Physician-Aided Suicide in Montana
The difficulties and how to navigate them for patients as well as physicians
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Family Law
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Should I Hire an Attorney for My Child Support Case?
Indiana parents risk unfair support obligations due to complex state laws
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Will I Pay Taxes on Alimony Payments?
For Louisianans, they can’t be deducted from income for those divorced in 2019 or after
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Can a Parent Be Charged with Kidnapping?
Yes, and it’s most common among divorced families in North Carolina
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Health Care
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Bad Faith Lawsuits When Health Insurance is Denied
Ohioans can appeal, and sue, their insurance when medical treatment is denied
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Who Pays for Nursing Care When Medicaid Won’t?
The loophole in Montana law that is closing critical access facilities
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How to Comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Who needs to do what in New Jersey
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Immigration
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status as a Step to Citizenship
If you’re seeking protection, you may qualify
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Can a Business Provide Your Private Information to ICE?
Yes, and though it’s against the law, illegal immigrants in Washington may still be deported
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How to Get a Visa to Study in the U.S.
Foreign students looking to study in Massachusetts shouldn’t overlook the requirements
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Insurance Coverage
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Is Your Product’s Endorser in Trouble?
Disgrace coverage and other things to consider before a celebrity endorsement in California
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Why an Attorney Should File Your Insurance Claim
Legal help can get you further, faster, in Colorado
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What If My Home Insurance Claim is Denied?
The steps to take when fighting back against insurers in Colorado
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Intellectual Property
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Can I Sue if My Brand is Used in a Domain Name?
How to resolve trademark disputes in Washington state
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Can I Sue a Studio If It Steals My Idea?
How to wage a legal battle over theft of ideas during a Hollywood movie pitch
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How Do I Protect a Secret Family Recipe in Minnesota?
And who profits off it?
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International
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How to Enter Canada With a Prior Conviction
Legal tips for Americans hoping to visit the Great White North
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What Do I Do If I’m Arrested in Canada?
Legal tips for Americans detained over the border
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Personal Injury - General
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How Do I Prove Fault in a Slip-and-Fall Accident?
A Maryland personal injury liability primer
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To Victims of Assault: Please Seek Help and Report It
Attorneys overcome bias and understand victim behavior in Washington sexual misconduct lawsuits
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How Long Will My Trial Last?
Mediation may be the right choice for your personal injury claim
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Real Estate
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Purchasing a Contaminated Property
In Arizona, business owners can protect themselves from liability
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Can I Put a Stop to My Hoarder Neighbor?
The process of evaluating and taking legal action in Texas
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Can the Government Buy My Property?
Yes, and here’s what to know about eminent domain in Arizona
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Securities & Corporate Finance
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Forms Companies Must File with the SEC
An overview of the documents required to avoid charges of fraud
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PACs Can Solicit Campaign Contributions from Employees
But businesses in Indiana must ensure contributions are voluntary
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What Corporate Records Are Shareholders Entitled To?
A limited amount for most in Georgia, unless they can show a purpose for more
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Tax
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What to Know About Trust Fund Taxes
A legal guide for Pennsylvania business owners
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Looking to Capitalize on Tax Reforms?
You may want to speak with a New Jersey attorney first
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Do I Need a Tax Attorney in New Jersey?
What business owners, and others, need to know about when to call a tax lawyer
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Workers' Compensation
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How to Tell If You Have a Workers' Comp Claim
What you don't know can hurt you
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Should a Lawyer File My Workers’ Comp Claim?
How to file and what to consider when you’re injured at work in Ohio
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What Benefits Do I Get From Temporary Partial Disability?
How relief is determined for workers’ comp in Massachusetts
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