Super Lawyers Legal Issue Articles

Adoption

• Do I Have to Tell the Father About My Adoption Plan?

  In Maryland, yes

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Animal Bites

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Animal Law

• How to Comply with California's Prop 12

  The state’s 2018 law provides human housing for three kinds of animals

• Can You Establish Trusts for Animals When You Pass Away?

  How to plan for the care of pets

• How to Limit Injury Liability If You Work With Horses

  New Jersey equine laws can protect you from financial risks

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Assault & Battery

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Bad Faith Insurance

• How to Sue an Insurance Company for Denying Coverage

  Legal tips for arguing bad faith or breach of contract in Georgia

• Can I Sue for Bad Faith or Breach of Contract?

  What the law says for Maryland policyholders who feel wronged

• Breach of Contract vs. Bad Faith: What is the Difference?

  How these insurance lawsuits differ in Pennsylvania

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Bankruptcy: Consumer

• What Do Louisiana Courts Look for in a Reorganization Plan?

  How the state looks at Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings

• What is the Process of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

  How filing works in Colorado

• What is a Debtor in Possession in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

  What an Oklahoma business should do after filing a Plan of Reorganization

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Brain Injury

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Business Litigation

• What Should a Business Tax Plan Include?

  Things for Arkansas entrepreneurs to consider

• Does a Nonprofit Need a Lawyer for IRS 990 Forms?

  What’s tricky or dangerous for the tax-exempt organizations that are required to submit them

• How Much Cybersecurity Does My Business Need?

  Protecting data is an ongoing process for businesses

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Business/Corporate

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Cannabis Law

• Don't Go Up in Smoke When You Enter Cannabis

  Getting into the Illinois industry might not be as easy as you think

• What I Need to Open a Dispensary in Minnesota

  The state rules and regulations to enter cannabis retail

• Can a Bank Work with a Cannabis Business Legally?

  How to comply federally under the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering regulations

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Civil Rights

• How do I know if my vote is being obstructed in Ohio?

  Protect your rights by understanding common ways your vote can be denied

• How to Sue If You're Assaulted by Police or Prison Guards

  Your civil rights when it comes to police brutality in Massachusetts

• What Civil Rights Laws Protect People with Disabilities?

  An overview of disability rights in Maryland, and what to do to protect them

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Class Action/Mass Torts

• The Compensation Types in a Medical Device Lawsuit

  What you're potentially entitled to if you’re successful in an Arkansas mass tort case

• What Happens If I'm Part of a Defective Product Lawsuit?

  How these consumer class action suits are resolved in North Carolina

• What Does It Mean to be the Lead Plaintiff or Class Representative?

  The role of a named party in a Washington class action suit

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Construction Accident

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Construction Litigation

• What Can You Do When a Remodel Goes Awry?

  Exploring Colorado homeowners' legal options

• Things to Do If You're Buying a Newly Constructed Home

  How to protect yourself from legal trouble in Colorado

• 4 Common Misconceptions Owners Have About Construction Laws

  In Colorado, your rights probably aren’t what you think

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Consumer Law

• How to Avoid Price-Gouging During the COVID-19 Crisis

  Ohio attorneys on what consumers need to know during the pandemic

• Avoiding Foreclosure in the Time of COVID-19

  Ohio consumer attorneys offer advice to those unemployed because of coronavirus

• What is Unauthorized Practice of Law?

  And how can an attorney help in Missouri?

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Contracts

• Can a Contract be Valid Without a Signature?

  What dictates the enforceability of business agreements in Indiana

• Is a Contract with a Computer Program Enforceable?

  Contracting with artificial intelligence in Pennsylvania

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Criminal Defense

• How to Fight Drug Conspiracy Charges in North Dakota

  A breakdown of the four types, the penalties, and how to defend against them

• How to Get a Record Expunged in Indiana

  How the Indiana Second Chance Law works for criminal matters

• What Can I Do to Get My License Reinstated in Ohio?

  Legal advice when your driver's license has been suspended

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Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

• Refuse a Breath Test in Missouri, You Might Lose Your License

  Missouri’s implied consent law and other DWI misconceptions for first-timers

• The Myths About DWI Tests in New York

  Three defense attorneys share some tips

• Can You Get a DUI on a Scooter in California?

  Yes. Here’s how the state defines a vehicle in its drunk driving laws

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Criminal Law - Federal

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Custody & Visitation

• How to Handle Custody That Crosses Borders

  International family law cases are on the rise; here's how they're resolved

• What Kansas Courts Want in a Parenting Plan

  A family law attorney’s tips for a solid child custody arrangement

• Can I Get Visitation Rights If I’m Not a Parent?

  How Virginia law views grandparent and other third-party custody issues

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Disability

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Discrimination

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Divorce

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Drug & Alcohol Violations

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Elder Law

• What You Need to be Eligible for Arizona Long Term Care System?

  Breaking down income limits, resource requirements, and medical criteria for ALTCS

• What If I Suspect Elder Abuse?

  If a senior suffers from Alzheimer’s or dementia, a trial can be complicated

• How to Spot Signs of Caregiver Financial Abuse

  And what an attorney can do to help in New York

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Eminent Domain

• Who Pays Attorney's Fees in Eminent Domain Cases?

  Some costs are recoverable in Colorado, if certain criteria are met

• What Private Land is Considered Public Use in Texas?

  How Texas defines it for government entities seeking to acquire via eminent domain

• Can I Negotiate My Eminent Domain Case in Florida?

  Getting an attorney early on can get you a better settlement

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Employment & Labor

• Age Discrimination is Rampant, Difficult to Prove

  New York employment attorneys explain why

• When is a Contractor a Full-Time Employee?

  How to classify workers in New York

• Is My Noncompete Preventing Me From Accepting a Job?

  Determining the enforceability of your noncompete agreement in New Jersey

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Entertainment & Sports

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Estate Planning & Probate

• There's a Way for a Will

  Even in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s not too late to do your estate planning

• Should I Start or Update My Estate Plan During a Pandemic?

  An emergency situation can serve as a catalyst, but don’t panic

• Map Your Digital Assets Before It's Too Late

  Leaving your loved ones online access best prepares them in the event of your death

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Family Law

• Is Collaborative Divorce Right for Me?

  The interest-based process can be cheaper than California courts

• What You Need for a Proxy Marriage in California

  Your stand-in must have a power of attorney (POA)

• The Laws Dealing with Special Education in New York

  How parents can advocate for the education of a child with special needs

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Health Care

• How COVID-19 Changes Hospitals Responsibilities Under EMTALA

  A Wisconsin healthcare attorney walks through the challenges due to coronavirus

• What Are the Physician Gag Laws in Florida?

  What doctors can and cannot discuss with patients

• How Healthcare Insurance Fraud Cases Are Resolved

  And what whistleblowers and insurance companies stand to win

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Immigration

• How Can Minors Get an American Green Card?

  Exploring the laws and process for youths coming to Louisiana

• How Do I Sponsor an Employee for an H-1B Visa?

  Filing, renewing, and extending petitions for specialty workers in Northern California

• Who is a Public Charge?

  Defined limits on admissibility for permanent residence in U.S. immigration

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Insurance Coverage

• What is Long-Tail Liability?

  Making sense of the confusion in New Jersey insurance law

• Does My Life Insurance Policy Cover Suicide?

  In Florida, accidental death and dismemberment policies are more likely to have exclusions

• Why Do Life Insurance Policy Benefits Get Denied?

  Material misrepresentation is often the culprit

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Intellectual Property

• What You Need to Argue Unfair Competition in Connecticut

  How the state’s intellectual property laws define it

• How Do I Protect a Trademark or Copyright Internationally?

  Domestic legal advice when looking abroad for your intellectual property

• What to do if Someone Steals Your Art Online

  How to copyright your work and take action against those who steal it

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International

• The Laws That Govern International Business Transactions

  What Illinois companies need to know if they merge, expand, or invest abroad

• Testing the Waters of International Family Law

  There’s no “one answer” when multiple countries are involved

• Can a PAC Accept Contributions From Foreign Citizens?

  Washington, D.C. PACs must be cautious with potential foreign involvement

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Labor Law

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Land Use/Zoning

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Landlord/Tenant

• How to Avoid Losing Your Home in the Time of COVID-19

  Washington state rushes to protect renters from eviction

• When is it Illegal for a Landlord to Keep a Security Deposit?

  What the laws say in Virginia

• Your Legal Defenses to Wrongful Eviction

  A Connecticut attorney’s advice for tenants against the landlords that want them out

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Legal Malpractice

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Mediation & Collaborative Law

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Medical Devices

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Motor Vehicle Accidents

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Nursing Home

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Patents

• Do I Need a Patent to Sell My Idea?

  How to protect your rights when capitalizing on your intellectual property in Virginia

• How Do I Protect a Patent Internationally?

  Massachusetts legal advice when you’re seeking to protect intellectual property abroad

• The Process of Applying For a Patent in Illinois

  Is my idea even patentable?

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Personal Injury - General

• Lawsuits When Someone is Injured in Your Home (and Vice-Versa)

  What happens in these cases, according to New York injury attorneys

• Damages: What They Are and How They're Calculated

  What you stand to gain in a Washington, D.C., personal injury suit

• Suing New York City for a Pothole Injury

  Who's liable when you drive, bike or stumble over a pothole?

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Personal Injury Plaintiff: Medical Malpractice

• How Do You Win a Failure to Diagnose Case?

  What must be established in Indiana medical negligence suits

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Personal Injury Plaintiff: Products

• Proving an Injury was Due to a Product Defect

  Pennsylvania product liability law and how to recover compensation

• Can I Sue for Damages in a Vehicle Recall or Defect?

  How California laws deal with product personal injury claims

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Premises Liability - Plaintiff

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Probate & Estate Administration

• What Happens in the Louisiana Probate Process?

  And should I avoid it, if possible?

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Real Estate

• Why Condo and Homeowners Associations Need Attorneys

  What lawyers offer and what to expect in Michigan

• How to Respond to a Rent Escrow Action

  Minnesota landlords should ensure their properties aren’t at risk

• What Laws Do Airbnb Hosts Need to Follow?

  Minnesota real property owners must understand several layers of regulation

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Schools & Education

• Trainings and Dedicated Staff Are Crucial to School Investigations

  A Massachusetts education attorney’s tips for investigating discrimination and harassment

• The Difference Between Bullying and Harassment in Massachusetts

  One falls under civil rights law, the other anti-bullying law. Here’s how it works.

• Do I Have to Reach a Collective Bargaining Agreement?

  In Connecticut, public teachers cannot legally strike

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Securities & Corporate Finance

• 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

• The Types of Reports to Submit to Securities Regulators

  What is required by federal and state law in Ohio

• What Corporate Records Are Shareholders Entitled To?

  A limited amount for most in Georgia, unless they can show a purpose for more

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Sex Offenses

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Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff

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Sexual Harassment

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Social Security

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State, Local & Municipal

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Sub-chapter S Corporations

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Tax

• How Partnerships Are Taxed in South Carolina

  The filing considerations for business owners

• What to Expect When You're Expected in Tax Court

  What you need, and need to know, if you’re seeing a judge in Fresno or San Francisco

• When Do You Call a Tax Attorney Versus an Accountant?

  What each can do to get you square with the IRS

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Toxic Torts

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Trademarks

• Trade Dress: What It Is and How to Protect Yours

  An overview of what New Jersey and federal trademark laws say

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Traffic Violations

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Transportation/Maritime

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Trucking Accidents

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Trusts

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Wage & Hour Laws

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Wills

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Workers' Compensation

• How Do You Know If You Have a Workers' Comp Claim?

  You don't always know, so Colorado attorneys suggest being on the safe side

• What if My Workers' Compensation Injury Gets Worse?

  The circumstances under which you can reopen your case in North Carolina

• What Can I Do If My Workers' Comp Claim is Denied?

  New Yorkers still have the ability to challenge it

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Wrongful Death

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