Super Lawyers Legal Issue Articles
Animal Law
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Rights and Bites: The Growing Field of Animal Law
Pets are beginning to have similar rights to their human counterparts
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My Dog Bit Someone. Am I at Fault?
California’s liability rules and what you can do about it
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Faking a Service Animal Status is Illegal
States like Minnesota now have penalties for it
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Bankruptcy: Consumer
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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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Should I Choose a Chapter 11 or 12 Bankruptcy?
An overview of these filings and reorganizations for Florida businesses
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Choosing Chapter 128 Reorganization or Bankruptcy?
Unlike a bankruptcy filing, this Wisconsin statute gets you out of debt without a courtroom
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Business Litigation
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How to Start Your Own Sports Betting Facility
Wait for the states to pass legislation, then call a lawyer
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Can I Sue for a Data Security Breach?
Legal remedies for a New York business victimized by data theft
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Filing the IRS Form 1023-EZ?
It’s less work for California nonprofits, but does not assure tax-exempt compliance
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Civil Rights
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California’s Legal Protections for Sexual Orientation
It’s a protected status, making discrimination illegal for any business
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What to Do If You Suspect Housing Discrimination
Minnesota tenants facing housing discrimination must act fast to protect their rights
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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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Class Action/Mass Torts
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5 Common Questions About Defending a Class Action
A brief legal guide with answers from attorneys who know
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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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How and Why to Opt Out of a Class Action Suit
File the paperwork, then your own lawsuit, perhaps with an Ohio attorney’s help
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Consumer Law
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Debt Collectors Won’t Stop Calling Me
What to do in Illinois if your phone won’t stop ringing
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4 Defenses to Void or Invalidate a Contract
How the law can help you get out of a contract in Minnesota
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Should I Take Out a Payday Loan?
In Oklahoma, consumer attorneys advise to avoid them at all costs
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Criminal Defense
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Soft vs. Hard Insurance Fraud in New Jersey
What a white-collar criminal could face for committing it
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Is Graffiti Art or Illegal?
Minnesotans should think twice before that inspiration gets out of hand
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What Does It Mean If Marijuana is Decriminalized?
It’s now a less-serious offense to possess marijuana in New York City
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Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
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The Penalties and Defenses for Boating Drunk in Pennsylvania
The state has five classifications for BUI
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Can They Take My Car After a DUI in New Mexico?
The strict penalties for being convicted of a DUI in New Mexico
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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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Assisted Suicide and the Law in Colorado
A legal overview for preparing to choose the end of your life
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How to Report Elder Abuse in Oregon
An overview of the laws meant to protect you, and how a lawyer can help enforce them
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Employment & Labor
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Why More Companies Are Offering Transgender Benefits
It’s not required by law, but forward-thinking businesses are doing it anyway
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When Do I Need an Employment Attorney?
Illinois business owners should be proactive
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Workplace Harassment in the MeToo Era
How to pursue a sexual harassment claim in Wisconsin
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Estate Planning & Probate
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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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Death and Digital Assets
When our online footprints outlive us, estate planning gets complicated
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Conservatorships Aim to Protect California’s Homeless and Addicts
A law change allows other options than involuntarily committing them
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Family Law
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How Do I Find a Gestational Carrier?
Jennifer Fairfax says there are multiple options for those seeking a surrogate in Maryland
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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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Can Georgia 14 year-olds Choose Which Parent to Live With?
Kids have a say, but the system aims to ensure the choice is legitimate
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Health Care
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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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Missouri’s Physician Gag Law: What Doctors Can’t Say
A legal overview for medical professionals
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Immigration
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Can Immigrants Be Indefinitely Detained?
What is allowed by law when the U.S. government detains you
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What Happens When You Marry a Foreigner?
The hoops to jump through for a green card in New York
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How Do Employers Determine Prevailing Wage?
A Massachusetts attorney can help
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Insurance Coverage
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Breach of Contract vs. Bad Faith: What is the Difference?
How these insurance lawsuits differ in Pennsylvania
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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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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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How Much Does a Patent Cost?
Lowered expectations may make your patent a successful one
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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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How to Fight Overseas Cybersquatters
Don’t let international companies cherry pick upon your success
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International
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Can a PAC Accept Contributions From Foreign Citizens?
Washington, D.C. PACs must be cautious with potential foreign involvement
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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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Personal Injury - General
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What is Mediation?
A potentially cheaper, quicker alternative to trial
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A Doctor’s Toolkit for Medical Malpractice Defense
What should a physician do if a complaint is filed against them?
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Proving an Injury was Due to a Product Defect
Pennsylvania product liability law and how to recover compensation
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Real Estate
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What Building Owners Can Do When Tenants Sublet on Airbnb
Landlords still have liabilities from short-term rentals in San Francisco
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A Legal Guide to Zoning Changes and Exceptions
How to apply for rezoning, variances and conditional use permits in Illinois
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What Laws Do Airbnb Hosts Need to Follow?
Minnesota real property owners must understand several layers of regulation
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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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Brokers and Advisors Have Different Standards of Care
Texas investors must understand the difference when weighing investment advice
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PACs Can Solicit Campaign Contributions from Employees
But businesses in Indiana must ensure contributions are voluntary
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Tax
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Seniors Can Stop Paying Property Taxes in Texas
What happens if a 65+ homeowner doesn’t pay them? (Hint: They don’t go away.)
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How to Do Your Taxes in the Gig Economy
'Keep meticulous records' and other legal tips in New York
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What to Know About Trust Fund Taxes
A legal guide for Pennsylvania business owners
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Workers' Compensation
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You Can’t Sue Your Employer for an Injury in Georgia
No injury suits, no pain and suffering: Workers’ comp is the only remedy
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Doctor Selection is Why You Need a Workers’ Comp Attorney
Lawyers can prevent your employer from short-changing you on medical benefits
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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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