Super Lawyers Legal Issue Articles

Adoption

• The Adoption Option

  Florida attorney Erica Healey on opening your home to a child

• What to Expect When You Expect to Adopt

  The legal steps to take to grow your family in Colorado

• 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

• What Do Lawyers Look For in a Dog-Bite Case in Georgia?

  And if you’re a dog-bite victim, why it’s better to contact an attorney sooner rather than later

• What to Know About Dog-Bite Cases in California

  Be compassionate, make sure everyone is OK, and carry proper homeowners or renters insurance, says an animal law expert

• What to Do in Pennsylvania If Your Child is Attacked by a Dog

  Seek medical attention, then legal assistance for compensation

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Animal Law

• What Is Animal Law?

  An overview of one of the more dynamic areas of the legal field

• Who Gets the Pet in a Breakup?

  How to solve or avoid a pet-custody dispute in Nevada

• What Does the Ohio Equine Immunity Statute Mean?

  The legal implications for horse owners, businesses and riders

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Antitrust Litigation

• What Is Antitrust Litigation Law?

  A contentious area of law that maintains fairness for consumers

• What Evidence Do You Need in a Price-Fixing Lawsuit?

  The types of things antitrust attorneys look for

• What is the FTC Administrative Process in Antitrust Litigation?

  What to expect, and how long it takes, to go through it

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Bad Faith Insurance

• How Do You Know If Your Insurer Acted in Bad Faith?

  When you should sue your insurance company in Washington state

• How You Prove Bad Faith in a Homeowners Insurance Claim

  Legal tips for Californians seeking prompt investigation and payment

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Bankruptcy: Consumer

• What If My Business' Bankruptcy Plan is Contested?

  How objections are sorted during an Arizona plan confirmation proceeding

• You Don't Lose Everything in a New York Bankruptcy

  Clearing up misconceptions on how personal bankruptcy affects your family

• Alternatives to Bankruptcy in Michigan

  Attorneys suggest solutions for navigating financial troubles

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Business Litigation

• What to Expect When You Face an OSHA Violation Claim

  Ohio employers need to prepare for the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

• How Does a Firm Decide to Take a Case Pro Bono in Illinois?

  And other frequently asked questions about discount legal assistance

• What Can You Argue in a Breach of Agreement or Contract Case?

  Sorting out the hearsay in a Tennessee business lawsuit

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Business/Corporate

• What Is Business & Corporate Law?

  A deep and complex area of law to suit the many needs of today's business world

• Do You Need a Lawyer to Transfer/Restructure Business Ownership?

  The legal implications for such arrangements in Oklahoma

• The Quicker, Easier, Cheaper Way to Solve a Business Dispute

  Mediation allows all sides to have their say outside the court system

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Cannabis Law

• What Is Cannabis Law?

  Everything there is to know about an emerging area of law

• Legal Cannabis and Criminal Record Expungement in Illinois

  How expungement works and how you can speed up the process

• Alabama's Medical Marijuana Law Doesn't Apply at Work

  Cardholders still may experience repercussions on the job

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Civil Rights

• What Rights Do You Have During a Traffic Stop in California?

  Talking through probable cause and unwarranted searches with a San Diego civil rights attorney

• Protesting is a Right, But What's Legal and What's Not?

  Civil rights attorneys weigh in on this foundational American exercise

• What Is Disparate Impact Discrimination?

  A Minnesota lawyer weighs in on a lesser-known aspect of discrimination

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Class Action/Mass Torts

• What Are Class Action and Mass Torts Law?

  Two similar areas of the law with some key distinctions

• Should You Join a Class Action in Texas?

  Houston attorney Kevin Parker explains how they work

• Should You Join a Class Action?

  San Francisco attorney Mark E. Burton explains the ins and outs of signing on for a large lawsuit

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Construction Litigation

• What Homeowners Can Expect in a Product Defect Case

  How long it takes and how the compensation works in home construction lawsuits

• Am I Liable to Pay Subcontractors If the Main Contractor Doesn't?

  The construction liability laws in Georgia

• How to Complete a Successful Home Renovation

  Seattle construction attorney Joshua Lane offers tips to help your remodeling project go smoothly

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Consumer Law

• What Is Consumer Law?

  Keeping the marketplace for consumers

• When Does a Car Qualify As a Lemon in California?

  San Diego consumer attorney Richard M. Wirtz clarifies the state’s lemon laws

• How Has Work-From-Home Emboldened Hackers and Phishers?

  Tips to protect your data

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Contracts

• What Restrictive Covenants Aren't Enforceable in New Jersey?

  Putting them in contracts doesn’t automatically mean they’re binding

• Making Sure Business Contracts Work for You

  A contract law primer for Northern California businesses

• Should I Sue for Breach of Contract?

  Advice to resolve contractual disputes in Iowa

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Criminal Defense

• Lying About Your Age Online and on Social Media: Is It Legal?

  Stay safe and on the right side of the law online

• Driving Barefoot: Is It Legal?

  "Will this get me in trouble?"

• Private Gun Sales: Are They Legal?

  Going through the proper channels

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Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

• 4 Things Tennessee Police Must Prove in a DUI

  And how to legally challenge the conviction

• Reckless Driving Versus DUI in Nevada

  The penalties for each conviction, and why plea bargaining down might be advantageous

• Don't Represent Yourself in a North Carolina DWI

  The legal and social consequences may be dire

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Criminal Defense: White Collar

• What Is White Collar Crime?

  The penalties can be harsher than you might expect

• What Happens During an Internal Investigation for Fraud?

  A Colorado white collar criminal defense attorney explains

• 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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Custody & Visitation

• What Matters in a Colorado Contested Custody Battle?

  The deciding factors when parents fight for the kids

• Can You Sue If Social Services Takes Your Kids?

  What South Carolina attorneys look for in cases against DSS

• What Happens When Your Ex Leaves the Country with Your Child?

  How international custody battles are sorted in Florida

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Divorce

• Who Needs To Leave the Home in a Divorce?

  What the legal system has to say when spouses disagree

• 5 Steps To Changing Your Name After a Divorce

  Starting over can be easier if you know how to update your ID

• Is It Better To Get a Divorce or an Annulment?

  Ending a marriage is never easy

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Drug & Alcohol Violations

• State Drug Crimes and Penalties

  Possession and trafficking don’t pay

• How To Pay for a Drug Charge Attorney

  Heavy expenses up front can potentially lessen your burden later on

• How To Find the Best Drug Charge Defense Attorney

  Ease your search with a few quick tips and methods

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Elder Law

• What to Do If You Butt Heads With a Loved One's Nursing Home

  Dealing with a New York care facility during COVID-19

• When You Want to Choose Your Time to Die

  When you want to choose your time to die

• Voting Rights for People in Assisted-Living Facilities

  Can the constitutional right to vote be taken away?

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Eminent Domain

• How Will I Know if the Government Wants My Property?

  And other eminent domain questions, answered

• What is Eminent Domain?

  And what forms can it take?

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Employment & Labor

• What Does a Labor Lawyer Do?

  These lawyers are skilled in working with labor unions

• Do I Need a Labor Lawyer?

  Unions and employers often retain the services of labor lawyers

• Legal Tips If You're Considering Joining a Union

  There are risks and rewards of labor organizations, employment attorneys say

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Employment Law - Employee

• When Being Treated Differently Crosses a Legal Line

  Workplace discrimination law basics in Indiana

• How to Fight Discrimination or Retaliation

  What you need for a lawsuit, according to Illinois employment attorneys

• Proving Workplace Discrimination in Missouri is Tougher Than it Used to Be

  How a change in wording has impacted employment law 

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Employment Law - Employer

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Employment Litigation

• What Is Employment Litigation?

  The law pertaining to employer-employee disputes

• Discrimination Lawsuits Have a Short Timeframe in Texas

  Statutes of limitation and other deciding factors in an employment case

• What Must Be Proven in a Systematic Discrimination Lawsuit?

  And how Texas employers can defend such EEOC claims

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Entertainment & Sports

• What to Consider in an Entertainment Licensing Deal

  Know the legal details in Washington state

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Environmental

• What Is Environmental Law?

  Understanding regulation at both the federal and state levels

• Your Legal Responsibilities at Superfund Sites

  What federal and Iowa law says about environmental cleanup liabilities

• 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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Estate & Trust Litigation

• What Is Estate and Trust Litigation Law?

  Resolving disputes when a decedent leaves behind property

• The Ways to Contest a Will in New York Are Few

  NYC estate planning attorneys break it down

• Contesting a Will in Colorado Isn't Easy

  It's an uphill battle, but attorneys say it's possible

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Estate Planning & Probate

• What Is a Power of Attorney?

  Peace of mind for you and your loved ones

• What Is a Trust?

  A powerful legal document that helps you transfer assets as intended

• How to Protect Your Most Valuable Assets in an Estate Plan

  What Hoosiers need to know about estate planning in Indiana

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Family Law

• Second-Parent Adoption in Pennsylvania

  What is it—and do you need it?

• Clearing Up Questions About Child Support

  A Minnesota family law attorney weighs in on common misconceptions

• The Basics on Child Support in Minnesota

  A look at how it’s calculated and the categories of support

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General Litigation

• What Does a General Litigator Do?

  These versatile legal professionals are highly skilled in civil procedure

• How To Find a General Civil Litigation Attorney

  Finding competent advocacy is daunting but necessary

• What Is General Litigation?

  Attorneys working in general litigation can help in resolving a variety of legal disputes

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Health Care

• What Is Health Care Law?

  Breaking down the immense regulation of the medical care industry

• When Your Health Insurance Company Says 'No'

  How New Yorkers can fight back against a denied claim

• Do I Need a Lawyer for Health Care Licensing or Credentialing?

  What the proceedings involve in Maryland

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Immigration

• Coming to America

  Houston attorney Charles Foster explains how to help a family member immigrate to the U.S.

• What to Do If You Receive a Notice to Appear for Removal Proceedings

  What to expect from deportation hearings in Missouri

• The State of the DACA Program

  New Yorkers are still able to dream

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Insurance Coverage

• How Can My Insurance Company Deny a Storm Damage Claim?

  What Oklahoma insurers can allege, and how an attorney can help

• Why Your Life Insurance May Have Been Denied in New York

  Common reasons for nonpayment and avenues for recovery

• The Deciding Factors for a Business Interruption Insurance Claim

  How Maryland law sorts through contract and policy phrasings

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Intellectual Property

• Legal Considerations When You Transfer Intellectual Property Rights

  An overview of IP transactions in Tennessee

• Tips for Licensing Your Intellectual Property

  What the laws say in Ohio when you want to grant the use of your idea

• What is Fair Use, Anyway?

  When using a copyrighted work is not infringement in North Carolina

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International

• What Is International Law?

  The laws that govern the dealings between nations

• If a U.S. Company is Overseas, Whose Employment Laws Matter?

  Sorting out international legal issues for foreign operations

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Land Use/Zoning

• What Are Florida Developments of Regional Impact?

  And how does that label affect land use and zoning laws?

• What is California's Density Bonus Law?

  And what do developers need to do to qualify?

• What the California Environmental Quality Act Requires

  And how it may affect your real estate project

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Landlord/Tenant

• How the Pandemic Affected Tenants' Rights in NYC

  Talking to attorneys about eviction prevention

• Can You Get Out of a Lease Agreement?

  Yes, but there are some caveats in Northern California

• What Can You Do If Your Lease Looks Unfair?

  Missouri real estate attorneys give tips for tenants

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Motor Vehicle Accidents

• Do I Pay for an Attorney in a Car Accident Case?

  The damages you may collect and how injury attorneys are paid in New Hampshire

• What Should You Do After a Car Crash?

  Steps to take after an accident in Texas

• In the Aftermath of a Car Accident in Minnesota

  Steps to take and tips for working with a lawyer

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Motor Vehicle Offenses

• How Much Do Car Accident Lawyers Charge?

  Make sure you’re paying what is reasonable

• How Is a Car Accident Settlement Determined?

  How courts determine an accident settlement

• How Does Insurance Work in a Car Accident?

  Answering your insurance questions after a car accident

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Patents

• What You Need to Submit Utility and Design Patent Applications

  And whether or not you need expert legal help in Southern California

• What Are Post-Grant Patent Proceedings?

  And should a holder have an attorney present?

• What is Involved in Patent Portfolio Management?

  And do Georgia businesses really need an attorney to do it for them?

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Personal Injury - General

• The 10 Steps of a Personal Injury Lawsuit

  Here’s what to expect when you litigate a personal injury claim

• How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?

  The financial impact of making a crucial hire

• 7 Reasons To Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

  An experienced attorney can make all the difference

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Personal Injury - Products

• Proving a Product Caused Your Injury in Colorado

  Preserving the evidence can be crucial to holding manufacturers responsible

• How Much Does a Product Injury Case Cost in Colorado?

  Also, how long does it take to resolve?

• What South Carolina Homeowners Need to Prove a Construction Defect

  Courts want to see documentation in a product liability lawsuit

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Personal Injury Plaintiff: Medical Malpractice

• How Much is a Medical Malpractice Case Worth?

  The answer depends on a few key specifics

• What You Need to Prove Negligence in a Malpractice Claim in New Mexico

  How personal injury attorneys approach medical malpractice cases

• What to Do When a Medical Procedure Goes Wrong

  A glimpse into medical malpractice lawsuits in Colorado

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Professional Liability

• What Is Professional Liability Law?

  The rules and regulations around malpractice claims

• Can You Sue Your Lawyer for Malpractice in Colorado?

  What to do if your attorney goes awry

• What Constitutes Overbilling in California?

  When a fee dispute becomes a breach

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Real Estate

• How To Find a Real Estate Attorney

  Know what resources are available before starting your search

• What Does a Real Estate Attorney Do?

  These lawyers can fill many roles in the course of a real estate transaction

• Can I Give Family and Friends a Home Mortgage Loan?

  Maryland’s mortgage lender licensing law has narrow exemptions

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Schools & Education

• Transgender Student Rights in Illinois

  What transgender students and their caregivers should know

• Can You Sue a School for How It Deals with Student Misconduct?

  The laws Montana schools must follow to avoid a lawsuit

• Tips to Navigate Virtual Schooling

  Even virtually, students with special needs are still entitled to a free, appropriate education

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Securities & Corporate Finance

• Deciding Between Debt or Equity Securities Financing in Oregon

  What you need to know about each type of offering

• Do I Need a Lawyer for the Venture Capital Process?

  The potential legal snags involved in Washington startup funding

• Can an Investment Broker's Record be Expunged in California?

  What securities law says about getting rid of petty crimes and complaints

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State, Local & Municipal

• An Attorney Can Help You Deal with Michigan Liquor Control Commission

  And the same goes for local applications and hearings

• 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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Tax

• When You Need a Tax Attorney in Georgia

  Sometimes a CPA isn't enough

• When Is an Accountant Not Enough?

  The situations in which a tax attorney may benefit your business

• What is the Timeline of an Audit in South Carolina?

  What happens and when you need to respond to the DOR and IRS

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Trademarks

• Trademark Advice from Georgia IP Attorneys

  When and how to legally protect your business brand

• Should a Business Register Its Brand Name and Logo?

  Trademark attorneys explain the benefits of applying for one

• It Pays to Be Proactive When It Comes to Trademarks

  Business advice from New York intellectual property attorneys

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Transportation/Maritime

• What Is Transportation & Maritime Law?

  An area of law with a lot of moving parts

• How to Resolve a Rail Freight Rate Dispute

  When adjustments are allowed and not in a railroad pricing contract

• How to Defend an FMCSR Violation After a Trucking Accident

  Proving compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in Georgia

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Trucking Accidents

• Who Is Liable in a Utah Trucking Accident?

  How to sort out the multiple parties involved in a commercial vehicle crash

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Workers' Compensation

• You Cannot Wait to Report After a Work Injury in Alabama

  The most important dates and deadlines in a workers’ compensation case

• How Much Workers' Comp Attorneys Cost & What They Do For Free

  A Vermont workers’ compensation lawyer takes us through the process

• If Insurance Low-Balls You for a Work Injury, Lawyer Up

  Call a workers’ compensation attorney if they skimp on your benefits

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