Super Lawyers Legal Issue Articles
Animal Law
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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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How to Save a Pet from an Abusive Household
Minnesota courts and shelters offer protection
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California’s Law on Pets Left in Hot Cars
The consequences of a pet owner, and the protections for the pet rescuer
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Bankruptcy: Consumer
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Should I Pay Debts Before Bankruptcy?
Oregon debtors must weigh their options before making these difficult decisions
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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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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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Business Litigation
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5 Ways to Ensure Your Business Contest is Legal
Challenge your marketing department’s sweepstakes ideas to be above board in Rhode Island
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LP, LLP or LLC?
The legal implications of different business structures in Washington
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Privacy and Terms of Use Policies Need Regular Updating
Check your website terms or risk legal headaches later
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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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How to Seek Academic Advancement for a Special Ed Student
Brighter IDEA: The Supreme Court has clarified standard of free, appropriate public education
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Infringing on the Public’s Right to Know
Washington juggles open meeting laws and privacy concerns
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Class Action/Mass Torts
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Can My Lawsuit Be a Class Action?
What you need in order to certify a class in Ohio
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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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Filing a Lawsuit for Price Gouging in Oregon
How antitrust laws aim to protect consumers
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Consumer Law
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What to Do If You Find Errors in a Credit Report
More than one in five Texans have them, but here’s where to seek help
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How to Deal With Stolen Mail Packages
Legal tips to fight back against Minnesota porch pirates
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There’s an Error in My Credit Report
Washingtonians can fix errors with the FCRA
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Criminal Defense
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Your DNA Goes Where You Don’t
DNA transfer can erroneously link suspects to crimes
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What Attorney-Client Privilege Means in Kentucky
Will what I say to my lawyer stay between us?
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Why Did I Get a Warrant Notice in the Mail?
The Great Texas Warrant Roundup: What it is, why it exists and what you can do
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Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
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Can I Get a Drunk Driving on a Bicycle?
Beers and Bikes: DUI Laws in Georgia
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Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in California
Legalization is not a pass to drive stoned
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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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Elder Law
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Gifting and Transferring Assets to Qualify for Medicaid
What Florida seniors are allowed to do with their assets
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What Property Can I Keep When Applying for Medicaid?
California seniors, and those assisting them, need to plan ahead
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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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Employment & Labor
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Accommodations for Breastfeeding Under the PDA
Post-pregnancy worker rights in Georgia
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Who Isn’t Entitled to Overtime Pay?
The compensation exemptions for overtime in Illinois
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Hey Barter Barter: The Law Swings for Contractors
Employee vs. Contractor is a critical classification in California barter arrangements
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Estate Planning & Probate
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Creating a Family Trust or LLC in West Virginia
How to protect a family’s land interests and ensure they’re properly passed down
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A Loved One Passed Away Without a Will. Now What?
The survivors are left with some difficult probate decisions
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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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Family Law
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How to Protect Yourself if You’re Cohabiting in New Jersey
Certain legal documents can save your property, children and estate
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How Does a Court Decide Child Custody in Indiana?
The eight factors that a judge analyzes before awarding custody
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Making the Divorce Process Easier
Splitting up does not mean there needs to be a lengthy court fight
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Health Care
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Will Medicaid Pay for Nursing Home Care?
Navigating the complex laws of Medicaid in Oregon
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What You Should Do in an OIG Investigation
A lawyer comes in handy when the Inspector General comes knocking
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Should I Get a Health Care Directive?
For Minnesotans, it’s little effort to ensure important decisions are decided correctly
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Immigration
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What’s the H-1B Labor Condition Application Process?
There are differences Maryland employers should understand
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How Do Employers Determine Prevailing Wage?
A Massachusetts attorney can help
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Common Pitfalls for Employers Hiring H-2B Visa Holders
H-2B employers must be extra cautious in era of increased enforcement
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Insurance Coverage
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Lava Disaster Claims and Homeowner’s Insurance in Hawaii
Don’t just melt if your claim is denied; a lawyer can help
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3 Legal Issues Stemming from Postpartum Depression
Detentions, criminal acts and employment insurance in Illinois
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Can Police Commandeer My Car to Help in a Chase?
What to do if the movie trope becomes your reality in California
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Intellectual Property
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Don't Let Your Face Be Stolen
You have the right to control your likeness in Washington
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Trade Dress Law and the Hidden Protections It Provides
Don’t let interlopers in Minnesota steal your image
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When to Use Non-Disclosures for Your Business
Protecting your competitive edge through NDAs in Maryland
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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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I Got Injured at an Amusement Park. Can I Sue?
How California views liability and assumption of risk
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How Do I Prove Medical Malpractice in a Birth Injury Lawsuit?
Determining negligence and standard of care in Maryland
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Looking for Liability for Opioid Deaths
Doctors, pharmaceutical companies—who can you sue?
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Real Estate
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How Long Does it Take to Get Adverse Possession in Texas?
It varies depending on the trespasser’s actions
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Real Estate Contract Options in Washington
Alternative financing arrangements can have advantages—and disadvantages
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How to Sell Your House Without an Agent
Consider hiring a real estate attorney instead
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Securities & Corporate Finance
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The Shocking State of Securities Fraud
And how to avoid being a Ponzi scheme victim
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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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Tax
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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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Will the IRS Take My House for Owing Back Taxes?
Your options for exemptions in Georgia
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Offshore Tax-Penalty Forgiveness Program Closes in 2018
What if citizens outside the U.S. haven’t filed their taxes?
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Workers' Compensation
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Do You Need Comp Coverage for Your Employees?
With few exceptions, Florida employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance
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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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Can I Sue for Continued Exposure to Noise at Work?
Claiming workers’ compensation for loss of hearing on the job
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