Super Lawyers Legal Issue Articles
Animal Law
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Dog Wills, Cat Injuries and Malpractice, Oh My!
Where do our pets stand in the U.S. legal system?
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Bankruptcy: Consumer
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Is Bankruptcy the Right Solution for Your Financial Woes?
What to consider when facing bankruptcy in New Jersey
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Bankruptcy Considerations for Small Businesses in Pennsylvania
Your business structure can limit your options, so plan ahead
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What is Lien Stripping?
The Chapter 13 process might help you save your home from foreclosure in Ohio
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Business Litigation
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How to Sell Craft Beer Without Brewing up a Legal Storm
Legal advice on tap in Colorado
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10 Tips to Avoid Legal Pitfalls in Business
Super Lawyers selectees weigh in on practical legal considerations for businesses
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The Blunt Truth About Running a Cannabis Business
Federal law still plays into marijuana entrepreneurship in Washington
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Civil Rights
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‘Am I Free to Leave, Officer?’
Helpful legal tips should you face police misconduct in Colorado
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Carrying With Common Sense
Where licensed gun owners can and cannot bring their gun in Texas
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How to Ensure Your Vote Will Count in Wisconsin
What you need to know about your voting rights
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Class Action/Mass Torts
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Should I Join a Class Action Lawsuit?
New York legal specialists weigh in
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Class Action Warfare
What to do when you’re part of a group of injured parties
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What Does This Class Action Letter Mean?
St. Louis attorneys have the answer
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Consumer Law
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What the Lawsuit Means for Daily Fantasy
Will New York courts rule it's unsportsmanlike conduct?
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How to Make Payday Loans Work for you Instead of Against You
Avoiding problems with payday loans in Illinois
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Driving a Hard Bargain
Fighting fraud and deception at car dealerships in Florida
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Criminal Defense
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What You Can and Can't Do with Marijuana in Oregon
It's legal, but there are some limitations
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Breaking Down the GPS Stalking Law
New York attorneys say it's not a significant advancement for victims
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Florida’s New GPS Law and Where It Applies
Private citizens who use GPS devices against others now face criminal prosecution and penalties
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Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
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Utah’s Metabolite DUI Law Doesn’t Require Impairment
It prohibits any drug byproduct in a driver’s bloodstream, period
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DUI FYIs in NYC
Tips from local attorneys—and watch out for those Manhattan juries
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The State of DUI Law in Illinois
How new laws in Illinois affect drivers facing the consequences of a DUI arrest and conviction
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Elder Law
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Assistance with Assisted Living
What to ask when moving a parent into a home in New York
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Aging to Perfection
It pays to plan before something bad happens
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How to Fight the Rise of Elder Abuse in Colorado
Legal tips to combat exploitation
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Employment & Labor
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Does This Job Make Me Look Old?
How to prove an age discrimination lawsuit in Florida
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The Risks of Being a Rideshare Driver in NYC
It's uber-complicated, so be sure you're informed
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Suing for Retaliation, If You Whistleblow While You Work
The process of a workplace retaliation lawsuit in Louisiana
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Estate Planning & Probate
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The Advantages of a Special Needs Trust
SNTs and Pooled SNTs allow loved ones to gift money to those on government benefits
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Why You Should Establish a Health Care Proxy
Save time and money while preparing for the worst in Massachusetts
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Making the Pieces Fit
Three attorneys’ tips for setting up an estate plan in New York City
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Family Law
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The Effect of Moving on Child Custody in California
Move-away disputes can be among the most wrenching parents—and courts—face
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Can I Get Maintenance From My Spouse?
How the Kentucky courts decide spousal support in a divorce
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Do I Need a Family Lawyer?
The pros and cons of DIY divorce
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Health Care
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With Liberty and Health Care for All
What legal issues have arisen in the wake of the Affordable Care Act?
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Protecting the Privacy of Your Medical Records
What to do if a hospital or physician improperly discloses your medical info
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Fighting Insurance Companies When They Deny Your Medical Treatment
How to file an appeal and bad faith lawsuit in California
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Immigration
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How to Obtain a Work Visa in California
What does it take for a foreign worker to be admitted to the United States?
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Where Colorado’s Latinos can turn when they have legal issues
Just Say ‘No’ to Notarios
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Even Legal Immigration Carries Risks in New York
Coming to America has its legal obstacles
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Insurance Coverage
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If a Worker is Injured on Your Property in Ohio
Independent contractor or household employee? It’s the million-dollar insurance question
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Weathering the Storm
Before the hurricane hits, find out if your insurance policy will leave you under water
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When Disaster Strikes Florida
Being a savvy insurance consumer pays in the event of coastal storms and flooding
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Intellectual Property
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Do’s and Don’ts of an Online Startup in New York
Answering the Basic Questions
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Protecting Your Invention
Should Ohioans file a provisional application for a patent?
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Untangling the Web
The do’s and don’ts of online startups
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International
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Traveling to Cuba: What to Know
Legal restrictions have eased, but aren't gone
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Personal Injury - General
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Protecting Yourself (Legally) During Extreme Sports in Colorado
A form of release
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Whose Fault is It?
How to determine fault and recover damages in a Tennessee car accident suit
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Getting Damages from a Car Accident That Wasn’t Your Fault
How to establish proportional comparative fault in a Wisconsin
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Real Estate
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Tenant Rights in New York City
Attorneys talk Renters v. Landlords
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Getting Out of a Timeshare Can Be Tricky
Legal steps you can take if you’re stuck in a Florida timeshare
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Rules on Fencing Property in Pennsylvania
Considerations for before you decide to build
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Tax
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Estates of Confusion
Four problems with New York’s estate tax laws
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Didn’t Pay Your Taxes in DC? There is Good News
Failure to file is a crime, but the IRS offers options before it seeks penalties
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Taxing Situations for New Yorkers
What to do if you owe Uncle Sam backtaxes
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Workers' Compensation
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Suing Your Employer for Injuries at Work
What happens when you sue in a Pennsylvania workers’ comp claim
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How Long Do I Have to Make a Workers’ Comp Claim?
The deadlines and details of work injuries in New Mexico
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What's Covered If You're Injured on the Job in New York
Legal tips for when it hurts to work
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