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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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

• How Does Bankruptcy Affect My Credit Report?

  The ways in which a Nevada bankruptcy filing will follow you later

• 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

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Business Litigation

• What Should a Business Tax Plan Include?

  Things for Arkansas entrepreneurs to consider

• What to Do When Your Company is Hacked

  New York cybersecurity attorneys weigh in

• What Should a Company Do to Prevent Cyberattacks?

  Advice from Georgia legal professionals

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Business/Corporate

• Can Businesses Plan for the Next Pandemic?

  M. Heath Gilbert Jr. says yes—to a degree

• The Legal Drawbacks and Liabilities for Restaurants Under COVID-19

  Tips from a South Carolina retail attorney on the harsh realities this pandemic presents

• 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

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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

• Can I Get Evicted in Idaho During COVID-19?

  Due to the pandemic, the state has issued a temporary moratorium on evictions

• 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

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Class Action/Mass Torts

• Landing a Refund for Flights Canceled from COVID-19

  Airlines have been ordered to issue full refunds—not just vouchers—for coronavirus-related cancellations

• 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

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Construction Accident

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Construction Litigation

• How Can a Mechanics Lien Help a Contractor Get Paid?

  It’s a legal remedy to ensure you’re compensated for completed work in Illinois

• 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

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Consumer Law

• Consumers' Rights When They Visit an Auto Mechanic

  Defining deceptive and unlawful repair practices in New Jersey

• 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

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Contracts

• The Elements of a Legally Enforceable Contract in Texas

  What basics do you need for a solid contractual agreement?

• Can a Contract be Valid Without a Signature?

  What dictates the enforceability of business agreements in Indiana

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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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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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Divorce

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Elder Law

• How Do You Investigate Nursing Home Abuse?

  A San Diego elder law attorney's tips if you suspect neglect or abuse

• 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

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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

• When is a Contractor a Full-Time Employee?

  How to classify workers in New York

• Too Disclosed for Comfort

  Legal tips to writing nondisclosure agreements that work

• California is Employee-Friendly Regarding NDAs

  Three things have to occur before a non-disclosure agreement is enforceable

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Employment Law - Employee

• COVID Employment Questions Answered

  A Minnesota employment lawyer weighs in on worker concerns

• What's Protected Speech at Your Workplace?

  Lesson one: Don’t make your complaints on Facebook or Twitter

• Can My Employer Force Me to Work During 'Shelter-in-Place'?

  The law offers some potential protection, but there’s no easy answer

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Employment Law - Employer

• Can I lay off my furloughed employees?

  Legal considerations employers need to be aware of

• How to Avoid a Discrimination Claim

  Illinois employment attorneys share their advice

• When You Need an Employee Benefits Attorney

  Reach out to prevent harm at your Illinois company

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Employment Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports

• Does Florida Have Laws for Licensing Music?

  What musicians can do to legally protect their songs

• Busking is Legal in Downtown Denver

  Know your rights as a street musician

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Estate Planning & Probate

• Is It Better to Have a Will or a Living Trust?

  How to decide when a revocable living trust might be better for you

• 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

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Family Law

• How COVID-19 Is Affecting Family Law Matters

  A Colorado attorney speaks on the pandemic’s impact on his clients

• Divorce in the Time of Coronavirus

  Are family courts an essential business in Nevada?

• Who Pays Attorney Fees in a Divorce?

  How the finances typically shake out in Oklahoma

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Health Care

• How has COVID-19 Affected Laws Regarding Telemedicine?

  It's easier to provide and access, but lighter restrictions may not last

• 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

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Immigration

• Are D.C. Immigration Courts Closed Due to COVID-19?

  All non-detained hearings have been cancelled

• 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

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Insurance Coverage

• What Do I Want Covered in an Environmental Insurance Policy?

  What a Pennsylvania company should look for to protect itself

• 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

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Intellectual Property

• How Can I Recover My Domain Name?

  What can be done in Georgia when cybersquatters and infringers get your URL

• What Constitutes Intellectual Property Infringement?

  What Delaware and federal courts say regarding patents and copyrights

• What You Need to Argue Unfair Competition in Connecticut

  How the state’s intellectual property laws define 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

• Diving Into International (Business) Waters

  Tips to navigate the legal, cultural and language barriers of partnerships abroad

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Labor Law

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Land Use/Zoning

• How to Redevelop Property in a NYC Historic District

  Lawyers warn 'it's not for the faint of heart'

• How Do I Make a Zoning Change or Exception?

  A legal overview of re-zoning, variances and conditional use permits in Rhode Island

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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

• How to Respond to a Rent Escrow Action

  Minnesota landlords should ensure their properties aren’t at risk

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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

• Do I Need a Lawyer If I Was in a Car Crash?

  A personal injury expert answers this and other common auto collision questions

• How Does Indiana Define Negligence in an Injury Case?

  It's a crucial element to the state’s personal injury lawsuits

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

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

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Personal Injury Plaintiff: Medical Malpractice

• What Are the Time Limit Restrictions for Medical Malpractice?

  The strict limits California courts place on injury lawsuits

• 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

• 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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Professional Liability

• What is Unauthorized Practice of Law?

  And how can an attorney help in Missouri?

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Real Estate

• How COVID-19 Impacts Condo and Homeowners Associations

  What they need to consider to comply with the ever-changing laws

• Why Condo and Homeowners Associations Need Attorneys

  What lawyers offer and what to expect in Michigan

• What Laws Do Airbnb Hosts Need to Follow?

  Minnesota real property owners must understand several layers of regulation

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Schools & Education

• How Title IX Changes Impact School Enforcement of Sexual Assault

  New federal proposals call for districts to step up their training and reporting

• 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.

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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

• Should My Company Consider a Debt Offering?

  An overview of this restructuring or refinancing method

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Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff

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State, Local & Municipal

• 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

• 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

• Maritime Laws When Workers Are Injured Aboard a Vessel

  A Louisiana attorney’s legal advice for those who work on vessels

• Am I Subject to Maritime Laws When I'm Injured on My Cruise?

  The statutes that come into play when you’re vacationing at sea

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Trucking Accidents

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Trusts

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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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