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Adoption
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The Adoption Option
Florida attorney Erica Healey on opening your home to a child
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What to Expect When You Expect to Adopt
The legal steps to take to grow your family in Colorado
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How Do You Terminate Birth Parents' Rights?
It's a necessary step in the process for stepparents to adopt
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Animal Bites
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The Types of Compensation in a Dog Bite Lawsuit
From medical bills to mental anguish, and who is liable for it, in Texas
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When Is a Georgia Pet Owner Liable for Injuries?
The state standards when a dog, cat, snake or livestock lashes out
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Can I Get Money If a Dog Bites Me?
In North Dakota, if certain facts are in your favor, yes
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Animal Law
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Can You Sue a Veterinarian for Malpractice?
In some cases, animal owners may be able to claim damages
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How to Comply with California's Prop 12
The state’s 2018 law provides human housing for three kinds of animals
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Antitrust Litigation
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What to Do If You Suspect Price Fixing or Unfair Competition
Call an antitrust attorney to investigate
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What to Know About Price-Gouging and Price-Fixing in a Crisis
Some New Yorkers learned the hard way during COVID
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Bad Faith Insurance
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How You Prove Bad Faith in a Homeowners Insurance Claim
Legal tips for Californians seeking prompt investigation and payment
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How Do I Know If My Insurance Underpaid Me?
How Texas defines bad faith insurance claims, and when to pursue one
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Bankruptcy: Consumer
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Does My Student Loan Debt Go Away After Bankruptcy?
Walking You Through the Options in North Carolina
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What Happens If You Miss a Payment in a Chapter 13?
Breaking down the law in Indiana
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Your Options for Selling Assets in a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
What California law says if you’re looking to liquidate or reorganize
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Business Litigation
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Ways to End a Nebraska Class Action Lawsuit Early
Exploring motions to dismiss, summary judgment, arbitration, and settlements
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When Is Litigation the Best Option in a Business Dispute?
It isn't often, but sometimes it's the only path
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Will Settling Out of Court Make My Business Look Guilty?
When to litigate and when to mediate in Colorado
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Business/Corporate
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Deepfakes in Business: How Can You Protect Your Rep?
Having a response plan is key
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How to Solve an Impasse in a Business Dispute
Michigan mediators share the tips of their trade
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Does My Small Business Need a Lawyer on Retainer?
Why Washington entrepreneurs might want to consider counsel
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Cannabis Law
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New Jersey Legalizes Marijuana for Adults
What will getting high legally in New Jersey look like?
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Cannabis Business in Arizona: The Basics
What to know in the wake of Prop 207
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What You Need for a Cannabis Business in San Diego
Tips to be in full compliance with California law
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Civil Rights
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Protesting is a Right, But What's Legal and What's Not?
Civil rights attorneys weigh in on this foundational American exercise
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What Is Disparate Impact Discrimination?
A Minnesota lawyer weighs in on a lesser-known aspect of discrimination
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Business Closings, Gatherings and Stay-at-Home Orders
New York civil rights lawyers weigh in
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Class Action/Mass Torts
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What to Do If You Suspect You're Part of a Class Action
Legal considerations for when you have reason to believe a lawsuit impacts you
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Your Options When You Receive a Settlement Notice
If it’s early enough, you can accept, opt out or object to the terms
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Landing a Refund for Flights Canceled from COVID-19
Airlines have been ordered to issue full refunds—not just vouchers—for coronavirus-related cancellations
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Construction Litigation
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Keeping a Home Renovation on Track
Ohio attorney James T. Dixon offers suggestions for a successful project
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How to Keep Out of Legal Trouble in a Home Renovation
Avoiding the money pit in Florida
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Can You Sue a Contractor that has Gone Out of Business?
Homeowners have six years to bring a claim in Colorado
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Consumer Law
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What Do I Need to Sue Someone for False Advertising?
What the consumer law says in California
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What Do Fraudulent and Abusive Debt-Collection Practices Look Like?
Your first line of defense against debt-collection scams is knowing your debt top to bottom
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The CARES Act: Your Action Required
Can consumers still take advantage of the CARES Act?
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Contracts
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Should I Sue for Breach of Contract?
Advice to resolve contractual disputes in Iowa
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Three Things to Look for in Your Next Contract
Tips from Atlanta attorneys who do it for a living
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How to Avoid Contract Disputes
A shorter, simpler contract doesn’t always mean a happier party
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Criminal Defense
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Understanding Oregon's Measure 110
Violations still carry penalties
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Philadelphia Votes Yes To Police Reform
How do the two new measures impact residents?
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The Types of Bail in Oklahoma and How to Post It
What will it cost, and how long might you stay in jail?
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Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
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Reckless Driving Versus DUI in Nevada
The penalties for each conviction, and why plea bargaining down might be advantageous
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Don't Represent Yourself in a North Carolina DWI
The legal and social consequences may be dire
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The Aggravating Factors in a North Carolina DWI
What they are and how they are used to punish offenders
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Criminal Defense: White Collar
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The Fines and Jail Time Penalties for White Collar Crimes in Texas
What you stand to lose, should you be convicted of one
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Should We Do a Corporate Internal Investigation or Notify the Government?
How Indiana businesses should respond to suspected wrongdoing
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Criminal Defenses to Money Laundering in Kansas
Legal advice for federal white-collar crime
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Custody & Visitation
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What Happens When Your Ex Leaves the Country with Your Child?
How international custody battles are sorted in Florida
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Common Misconceptions About Legal Custody
A Delaware attorney explains aspects of the law
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Your Rights When You've Lost a Custody Battle
A Delaware attorney addresses some common misconceptions
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Elder Law
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What to Do If You Butt Heads With a Loved One's Nursing Home
Dealing with a New York care facility during COVID-19
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When You Want to Choose Your Time to Die
Understanding Colorado’s aid-in-dying law
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Voting Rights for People in Assisted-Living Facilities
Can the right to vote be taken away?
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Eminent Domain
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How Will I Know if the Government Wants My Property?
And other eminent domain questions, answered
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What is Eminent Domain?
And what forms can it take?
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When the Government Needs Your Land
Northern California property owners are in a good bargaining position for eminent domain cases
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Employment & Labor
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Biometric Data Use in Illinois Workplaces
What do you need to know?
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When to Update Employee Handbooks and HR Policies in Iowa
And why to consider an employment attorney when doing so
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Recording Conversations at Work is Illegal in Chicago
Breaking down the Illinois eavesdropping statute and two-party consent rule
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Employment Law - Employee
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Do Legal Issues Outweigh the Perks of Rideshare Driving?
Navigating the road to riches in Florida
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How to Report Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination
An overview of employee rights and options if you were a victim
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COVID Employment Questions Answered
A Minnesota employment lawyer weighs in on worker concerns
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Employment Law - Employer
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A Vaccinated Workforce Doesn't Have to Mean a Mandate
What some Michigan employers are doing to ensure a safe work environment
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Valid Defenses to Workplace Sex Discrimination Claims
How a Washington business might fight an employment lawsuit
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What to Do If You Face a Sexual Harassment or Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
How employers should respond if they face a claim
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Employment Litigation
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Discrimination Lawsuits Have a Short Timeframe in Texas
Statutes of limitation and other deciding factors in an employment case
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What Must Be Proven in a Systematic Discrimination Lawsuit?
And how Texas employers can defend such EEOC claims
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Reasonable Work Accommodations in the Age of COVID
Extraordinary times and reasonable measures in New York
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Entertainment & Sports
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Lawyer Up Before Signing Sponsorship or Licensing Agreements
How a California attorney can protect athletes from future problems
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Does Florida Have Laws for Licensing Music?
What musicians can do to legally protect their songs
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Environmental
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Your Legal Responsibilities at Superfund Sites
What federal and Iowa law says about environmental cleanup liabilities
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What Must a Business Do to Avoid Water Antidegradation Rules?
You don’t want to butt heads with the DNR, PCA and EPA in Minnesota
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What Are Utah's Water Quality Rules and Regulations?
How to stay within the law when it comes to groundwater
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Estate & Trust Litigation
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When Should You Contest a Will in Georgia?
Considerations before challenging a will in court
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What If You Suspect a Will Was Tampered With?
The process of contesting a will in Georgia
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How Long Do I Have to Contest a Will in Texas?
And on what grounds am I allowed to do so?
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Estate Planning & Probate
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When to Consider Living Will and Medical Directive in Nebraska
The circumstances in which these estate planning tools can help
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Do You Need a Will if You Do Not Have Kids?
Without a will, your wealth might end up with those who don’t need it
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Things to Know When Considering a Cabin Trust in Minnesota
When is a cabin trust a good idea, and when should you choose another route?
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Family Law
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Is Mediation or a Trial Best for My Divorce?
When to go to court in a Michigan family law dispute
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What If You Find Out You're Not Your Child's Biological Father?
Establishing and contesting legal paternity in Wisconsin
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How Much Does Litigation Cost?
And other questions you should ask your divorce lawyer
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General Litigation
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Can You Record Someone Without Permission in Texas?
Dissecting the state’s one-party consent rule as it relates to privacy
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Navigating the Legal System When You're Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Guidance for Minnesotans seeking to overcome barriers to legal access
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Representation’s Red Flags
Warning signs your lawyer may not be the right fit
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Health Care
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The Types of Joint Ventures in Health Care
A breakdown of the entities and some legal tips for Ohio businesses
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How has COVID-19 Affected Laws Regarding Telemedicine?
It's easier to provide and access, but lighter restrictions may not last
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How COVID-19 Changes Hospitals Responsibilities Under EMTALA
A Wisconsin healthcare attorney walks through the challenges due to coronavirus
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Immigration
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What to Do If You Receive a Notice to Appear for Removal Proceedings
What to expect from deportation hearings in Missouri
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The State of the DACA Program
New Yorkers are still able to dream
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What Are U-Visas and T-Visas?
And how you secure one in Rhode Island
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Insurance Coverage
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The Deciding Factors for a Business Interruption Insurance Claim
How Maryland law sorts through contract and policy phrasings
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What Do I Want Covered in an Environmental Insurance Policy?
What a Pennsylvania company should look for to protect itself
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Can You File an Insurance Claim for a Data Security Breach?
How to protect and defend your data in Oregon
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Intellectual Property
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Legal Considerations When You Transfer Intellectual Property Rights
An overview of IP transactions in Tennessee
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Tips for Licensing Your Intellectual Property
What the laws say in Ohio when you want to grant the use of your idea
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What is Fair Use, Anyway?
When using a copyrighted work is not infringement in North Carolina
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International
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Can I Have Uniform Employment Policies in Multiple Countries?
An international business attorney weighs in
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Can I Unofficially Expand Into a New Country?
An international business attorney weighs in on the do’s and don’ts of testing a market
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The Laws That Govern International Business Transactions
What Illinois companies need to know if they merge, expand, or invest abroad
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Land Use/Zoning
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What the California Environmental Quality Act Requires
And how it may affect your real estate project
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Do You Need a Lawyer for a Conservation Easement?
And how much time and money will it take?
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3 Reasons to Set Up a Conservation Easement
Why agricultural, industrial and environmental projects might seek one
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Landlord/Tenant
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What Can You Do If Your Lease Looks Unfair?
Missouri real estate attorneys give tips for tenants
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Guidelines for Renting a Home in Florida
Being prepared before you sign a lease can prevent problems later
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How to Avoid Losing Your Home in the Time of COVID-19
Washington state rushes to protect renters from eviction
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Patents
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What Are Post-Grant Patent Proceedings?
And should a holder have an attorney present?
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What is Involved in Patent Portfolio Management?
And do Georgia businesses really need an attorney to do it for them?
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Do I Need a Patent to Sell My Idea?
How to protect your rights when capitalizing on your intellectual property in Virginia
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Personal Injury - General
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How do Kentucky courts protect sexual assault victims?
The law helps keep identities and personal details secure
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Understanding How Damages Work in a Car Accident Case
The basics on economic and non-economic damages and more for New Mexico residents
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Is My Personal Injury Attorney Right for Me?
Comfort and communication are keys
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Personal Injury - Products
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You Have 3 Years to File a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Massachusetts
The actions you must take, and when, if you or a loved one fall ill from asbestos
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How Do You Establish Fault in a Pharmaceutical Drug Case?
What the injury laws say in Texas
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How Do I Know If a Medical Device is Defective or Harmful?
Establishing liability for an injury lawsuit in Washington state
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Personal Injury Plaintiff: Medical Malpractice
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What to Do When a Medical Procedure Goes Wrong
A glimpse into medical malpractice lawsuits in Colorado
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Can a Prescription Medication Error Be Medical Malpractice?
Yes, and here is what you can do to seek a lawsuit in New Jersey
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How Do I Know If My Baby's Injury Was Due to Negligence?
What Texas attorneys look for in medical malpractice cases
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Professional Liability
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How Do You Prove Financial Harm in Legal Malpractice?
What Georgia law says, and how it might impact your case
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Was My Attorney Negligent?
Defining legal malpractice in Maryland, and what to do if you’re a victim of it
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What is Unauthorized Practice of Law?
And how can an attorney help in Missouri?
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Real Estate
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Can I Give Family or Friends a Home Mortgage Loan?
Maryland’s mortgage lender licensing law has narrow exemptions
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Is There Leeway in Leases?
Renegotiation, termination and litigation in New York real estate
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Buying a House on Leased Land
What you need to know about residential land trusts
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Schools & Education
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Can You Sue a School for How It Deals with Student Misconduct?
The laws Montana schools must follow to avoid a lawsuit
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Tips to Navigate Virtual Schooling
Even virtually, students with special needs are still entitled to a free, appropriate education
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How Title IX Changes Impact School Enforcement of Sexual Assault
New federal proposals call for districts to step up their training and reporting
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Securities & Corporate Finance
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How Does a Private Investment in Public Equity Work?
A legal overview of the discount investment purchase methodA legal overview of the discount investment purchase method
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State, Local & Municipal
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How to Fight Lake Levels Under Michigan Drain Code
An overview of NREPA, Act 188, and other legal tools at your disposal
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Defending a Municipality from Section 1983 Lawsuits
How these civil rights claims proceed in Ohio
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What Are the Open Meeting Laws in Minnesota?
How a town, city or village council must post their public meetings
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Tax
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How to Stop or Slow IRS Penalties in a Tax Controversy
A tax attorney can help if they seek to seize assets, levy fines, or garnish wages
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Planning Around State and Local Tax Issues in Utah
How a legal professional can help businesses comply and still thrive
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Taxpayer Options to Make Peace with the IRS
From amended returns to audits in New York
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Trademarks
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How to Prepare for the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
What Texans need to know about trademark oppositions and cancellations
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What Are Trademark Agreements and How Do They Work?
A breakdown of consent, concurrent use, and coexistence agreements
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Transportation/Maritime
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What are Arrest and Attachment Proceedings?
How the laws work in Maryland admiralty and maritime cases
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Who Is Responsible in a Commercial Trucking Accident?
How liability is decided in Ohio if property damage or a physical injury takes place
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Cruise Lawsuit Raises Liability Question
Miami attorney Keith Brais says cruise operators should be responsible for employees’ actions
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Workers' Compensation
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Can I Claim Workers' Comp Even If I Was at Fault?
It's a no-fault process when it comes to accidents
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On-the-Job Injuries When You Work From Home
How New York workers’ compensation laws apply
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When Can I Reopen My Closed Workers' Comp Case?
What state law dictates in South Carolina
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