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Adoption

What is Adoption Law?

Understanding the legal process
How to Adopt a Child

An overview of the steps to legally adopt a child
Do I Need an Adoption Lawyer to Adopt?

Understanding the role of a lawyer in the adoption process
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Animal Bites

What is Animal Bite Liability Law?

Victims injured by animals have legal options available
Who Is Liable for Animal Bites?

Understand your legal rights if an animal injures you
Can I Sue for Animal Bites?

Understand when and how to sue for an animal attack
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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 the Battle Born State
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

What Is Antitrust Litigation Law?

A contentious area of law that maintains fairness for consumers
Filing a Lawsuit for Price Gouging in Oregon

How antitrust laws aim to protect consumers
What Evidence Do You Need in a Price-Fixing Lawsuit?

The types of things antitrust attorneys look for
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Bad Faith Insurance

What is Bad Faith Insurance Law?

Evaluating whether or not you have a bad faith insurance case
How You Prove Bad Faith in a Homeowners Insurance Claim

Legal tips for Californians seeking prompt investigation and payment
Can I Sue for Bad Faith or Breach of Contract?

What the law says for Maryland policyholders who feel wronged
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Bankruptcy

What is Bankruptcy Law?

Understanding the essentials and positioning yourself for growth
How Do I Keep My Property in a Bankruptcy?

Understand your state’s bankruptcy exemption rules
When Should My Business File for Bankruptcy?

Weighing when to seek bankruptcy protection
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Birth Injury

What is Birth Injury Law?

Common questions you might consider if your baby is injured during birth
How to Prove Liability in Birth Injury Cases

Understand the elements of a birth injury lawsuit
Who Can I Sue for Birth Injuries?

Understand who could be liable in a birth injury lawsuit
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Brain Injury

What is Brain Injury Law?

Should you, or can you, pursue legal action?
How to Win a Brain Injury Lawsuit

Insight into the process of bringing a brain injury lawsuit
When Can I Sue for Brain Injuries?

Understand the types of brain injury and when you can sue
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Business Litigation

What is Business Litigation Law?

Understand your business's roles and responsibilities
Types of Business Lawsuits

Understand the lawsuits that could involve your company
How to File a Lawsuit Against a Company

Understand the steps to suing a company
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Business Organizations

What is Business Organizations Law?

Common types of business structures and what each option offers
How Do I Set Up a Nonprofit in Texas?

Rules and laws for forming up a 501(c)(3) business
The Best Way to Start a Nonprofit

Massachusetts business advisors give their tips
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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
Merging Risks and Rewards

What to look for—and look out for—in a merger or acquisition
How to Start Your Own Sports Betting Facility

Wait for the states to pass legislation, then call a lawyer
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Cannabis Law

What Is Cannabis Law?

Everything there is to know about an emerging area of law
What to Do If Workers Fail Drug Tests From CBD

Lexington, Kentucky, attorney Matthew Lockaby on how employers can prepare for CBD in the workplace
The Common Legal Questions CBD Businesses Face

Hemp is no longer a controlled substance, but it still has regulations
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Civil Rights

What is Civil Rights Law?

How to evaluate whether or not you have a case
Business Closings, Gatherings and Stay-at-Home Orders

New York civil rights lawyers weigh in
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
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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
What is Asbestos Law?

Understanding asbestos and your legal options
The Impact Arbitration Clauses Have on Class Action Lawsuits

The recent developments in class actions waivers
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Collections

What is Collections Law?

Knowing the process and your rights can help you protect your assets
How to Collect Debt Through a Lawsuit

Becoming a judgment creditor
Debt Collection Options for Businesses

Understanding small business debt collection
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Construction Accident

What is Construction Accident Law?

Common claims and legal options
Do I Need a Construction Accident Lawyer?

Make sure you get the best outcome after a construction accident
Hiring a Construction Accident Attorney

Getting legal help for the best outcome in your construction accident case
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Construction Litigation

What is Construction Litigation Law?

Potential causes of legal actions and how litigation proceeds
Constructing a Well-Built Contract

Boston construction attorneys discuss what to look for—and look out for
What to Watch For in Michigan Construction Agreements

Legal tips for businesses looking to expand or remodel
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Consumer Law

What Is Consumer Law?

Keeping the marketplace for consumers
The Basics of Consumer Arbitration in New York

What agreeing to ‘terms and conditions’ means for your rights
Anything You Post Can and Will be Used Against You

The legal dos and don’ts of social media
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Contracts

Best Practices for a Better Contract

Digging into the business of 'what if?' in New York
What Restrictive Covenants Aren't Enforceable in New Jersey?

Putting them in contracts doesn’t automatically mean they’re binding
Is a Contract with a Computer Program Enforceable?

Contracting with artificial intelligence in Pennsylvania
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Creditor Debtor Rights

How Do I Protect My Property from Creditors?

Understand your options for effective asset protection
How Do I Stop Debt Collection Abuse?

How to stop debt collection harassment and other unfair collection practices
What Are Creditors’ Rights in a Bankruptcy?

Understanding creditor rights in bankruptcy
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Criminal Defense

What is Criminal Law?

How a criminal charge makes its way through the courts
How to Seal a Criminal Record in New York

Criminal defense attorneys give their legal advice
What's a Subpoena, and Why Have I Been Served?

What to know and do if you’re given a subpoena in Georgia
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Custody & Visitation

What is Custody and Visitation Law?

Understanding your right to see your child
How to Get Child Custody

Understand the factors that go into getting custody of your child
An Overview on Father's Rights Law

Your paternal rights and how to enforce them
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Discrimination

What is Discrimination Law?

Understanding common legal issues and questions
California's Legal Protections for Sexual Orientation

It’s a protected status, making discrimination illegal for any business
What to Do If You Suspect Housing Discrimination

Minnesota tenants facing housing discrimination must act fast to protect their rights
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Divorce

What is Divorce Law?

Issues that may arise at the end of your marriage
Navigating an ‘Irretrievable Breakdown’

What to know when you’re considering a divorce
Who Needs To Leave the Home in a Divorce?

What the legal system has to say when spouses disagree
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Drug & Alcohol Violations

What is Drug and Alcohol Violations Law?

Federal drug scheduling and potential charges
Legal Tips for Safe Injection Facilities in Philadelphia

Medical professionals and opioid users need to know the dangers
How to Fight Drug Conspiracy Charges in North Dakota

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

What is DUI & DWI Law?

Criminal charges and the tests officers use
Refuse a Breath Test in Missouri, You Might Lose Your License

Missouri’s implied consent law and other DWI misconceptions for first-timers
What to Know if You're Arrested for a DWI in Texas

The penalties and how to fight a conviction in Texas
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Elder Law

What is Elder Law?

A starting point for planning for the future
Powers of Attorney Help You Cope with Dementia and Alzheimer’s

What they are and how they work in Texas
How Elder Guardianship Works

How Ohio courts assign decision-making authorities when an elder can no longer tend to their needs
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Eminent Domain

What is Eminent Domain Law?

Understanding the government’s power to take private land for public use
When the Government Needs Your Land

Northern California property owners are in a good bargaining position for eminent domain cases
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

What Is Employment and Labor Law?

Two distinct but related areas of law that both employers and employees should understand
Pay Secrecy Policies: That's a No-No!

Federal and New Jersey laws protect your right to compare paychecks
When to Update Employee Handbooks and HR Policies in Iowa

And why to consider an employment attorney when doing so
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Employment Law - Employee

What is Employment Law for Employees?

What employees should expect of their employers
The Washington Cares Act: How Will It Work for Me?

Seattle attorney Tamara Roe offers a primer on the state’s new long-term care plan
Full Disclosure on NDAs

Three New York employment lawyers walk you through the basics
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Employment Law - Employer

What is Employment Law for Employers?

Common considerations in the employment relationship
Helping Employees Succeed

The ins and outs of reasonable accommodation
What’s Reasonable in a Reasonable Accommodation?

Lawyers attempt to unpack the definition under state and federal law
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Employment Litigation

What Is Employment Litigation?

The law pertaining to employer-employee disputes
What to Expect and How to Defend an ERISA Lawsuit

An attorney’s advice when a Pennsylvania business faces a suit
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 is Entertainment, Sports and Leisure Law?

Identifying key issues in this broad area of law
What to Consider in an Entertainment Licensing Deal

Know the legal details in Washington state
Lawyer Up Before Signing Sponsorship or Licensing Agreements

How a California attorney can protect athletes from future problems
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Environmental

What Is Environmental Law?

Understanding regulation at both the federal and state levels
Purchasing a Contaminated Property

In Arizona, business owners can protect themselves from liability
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

What Is Estate and Trust Litigation Law?

Resolving disputes when a decedent leaves behind property
Contesting a Will in Colorado Isn't Easy

It's an uphill battle, but attorneys say it's possible
The Rules for Contesting a Will in Florida

No. 1: someone has to be dead
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Estate Planning & Probate

What is Estate Planning Law?

How to resolve legal questions and provide for your loved ones in your absence
What Happens if Someone Dies Without an Estate Plan?

Avoid intestacy by having an estate plan in place
What’s the Difference Between an Estate Plan and a Will?

A will is just one important part of your overall estate plan
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Family Law

What is Family Law?

A first look at common legal topics and guiding principles
How a Domestic Partnership Compares to a Marriage, Legally Speaking

What the law says in New York
Gestational Surrogacy Laws in Illinois

The state’s a legally supportive stance on the family arrangement
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General Litigation

How Do I Find a Lawyer, And How Much Will it Cost?

Resources to help you search and factors to consider
How Do I Pick the Right Lawyer?

Where to start when you need legal help
What Happens When Your Business Needs a Lawyer?

How to prepare for your initial legal interview
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Health Care

What Is Health Care Law?

Breaking down the immense regulation of the medical care industry
How Does Informed Consent Work?

When and what a physician is legally required to tell you in Georgia
What Constitutes Healthcare Insurance Fraud in California?

An overview of the California Penal Code, self-referrals and kickbacks
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Immigration

What is Immigration Law?

Navigating one of the most complicated areas of law
New York Visa Requirements

Looking at the different types, what they require, and other immigration legal tips
Getting a Visa to Work or Study in the U.S.

Understand the visa you need to work or study in the U.S.
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Insurance Coverage

What is Insurance Law?

When and how claims can be filed and paid
3 Legal Issues Stemming from Postpartum Depression

Detentions, criminal acts and employment insurance in Illinois
Fighting a Claim Denial After an Earthquake, Landslide or Wildfire in California

What to do about insurance denial when your home is burning
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Intellectual Property

Steps To Protecting Your Business’s Intellectual Property

Ensuring your business’s intangible assets are secure
Should My Business Hire an Intellectual Property Lawyer?

An intellectual property attorney can be a great asset for your business
When Do I Need Permission To Use a Copyrighted Work?

In most cases, you’ll need copyright permission
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International

What Is International Law?

The laws that govern the dealings between nations
Can I Unofficially Expand My Illinois Business Into a New Country?

An international business attorney weighs in on the do's and don'ts of testing a market
How to Navigate International Business Contracts and Laws

Tips to understand the legal, cultural and language barriers of partnerships abroad
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Labor Law

What is Labor Union Law?

A look at unions and collective bargaining
What Is Labor Law?

Employers’ and employees’ rights and responsibilities at work
How to Form a Union

A Minnesota labor and employment lawyer lays out the five steps
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Land Use/Zoning

What is Land Use and Zoning Law?

Real property owners should be aware of the applicable land use and zoning requirements
How Do I Make a Zoning Change or Exception?

A legal overview of re-zoning, variances and conditional use permits in Rhode Island
What is California's Density Bonus Law?

And what do developers need to do to qualify?
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Landlord/Tenant

What is Landlord and Tenant Law?

Understanding your rights and whether you have a legal issue
The Legal Concerns of Subleasing a New York Apartment

The landlord and tenant rules in NYC
Can I Evict My Tenant in Colorado?

What landlords need to know about the eviction process in Colorado
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Medical Malpractice

What is Medical Malpractice Law?

Your legal options when your doctor makes a mistake
How Long Do You Have To Sue for Medical Malpractice?

There are some exceptions as far as time limits
Who Can You Sue For Medical Malpractice?

Situations where a lawsuit is appropriate
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Motor Vehicle Accidents

What is Motor Vehicle Accident Law?

Types of cases that can result from a car accident
Working with a Lawyer After a Car Crash in New York

What to expect from a personal injury claim
How Much Do Car Accident Lawyers Charge?

Make sure you’re paying what is reasonable
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Nursing Home

Common Types of Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes

Be aware of signs of nursing home abuse
When to File a Lawsuit Against a Nursing Home for Abuse

A civil lawsuit can compensate you for nursing home neglect
What Are Nursing Home Resident Rights?

Understand your rights if you live in a long-term care facility
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Patents

When Should I Patent My Idea?

Preparing your invention for a patent filing
What Are the Steps To Patenting My Idea?

Understanding the patent application process
When Should I Get a Patent Lawyer?

When it’s smart to have a lawyer help with your patent rights
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Personal Injury

What is Personal Injury Law?

Learning about one of the most prevalent areas of tort law
How Do I Prove Fault in a Slip-and-Fall Accident?

A Maryland personal injury liability primer
Your DNA Can Be Stolen

Your genetic code is as available as a discarded tissue in Oregon
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Premises Liability

What is Premises Liability Law?

What you need to prove when you are injured on someone's property
Who Is Responsible in Premises Liability Cases?

Understand how liability is determined when someone is injured on a property
When Should You File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?

Understand the timeline and factors for filing a slip and fall lawsuit
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Products Liability

What is Product Liability Law?

When do you have a case, and what kinds of cases are there?
Who Can I Sue for Defective Product Liability?

Understand who’s responsible for product defects
How to Prove a Products Liability Claim

Understand how to get compensated for your defective product injuries
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Professional Liability

What Is Professional Liability Law?

The rules and regulations around malpractice claims
What Constitutes Overbilling in California?

When a fee dispute becomes a breach
Was My Attorney Negligent?

Defining legal malpractice in Maryland, and what to do if you’re a victim of it
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Real Estate

What is Real Estate Law?

Legal considerations regarding commercial and residential property
The Dos and Don'ts of Moving Your Business

Real estate attorneys' tips on what to look for in a new space
Do I Need a Certificate of Appropriateness?

What developers in NYC’s historic districts need to know
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Schools & Education

What is Education Law?

U.S. law requires that every child be given access to an education
Do I Have to Reach a Collective Bargaining Agreement?

In Connecticut, public teachers cannot legally strike
Transgender Student Rights in Illinois

What transgender students and their caregivers should know
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Securities & Corporate Finance

What is Securities Law?

How federal law regulates the sale of securities
What Corporate Records Are Shareholders Entitled To?

A limited amount for most in Georgia, unless they can show a purpose for more
Must Investment Brokers Disclose Conflicts of Interest?

New rules proposed by the SEC could assist Illinois investors
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Sex Offenses

What is Sex Offense Law?

A look at types of offenses and the offender registry
What Are Sex Offender Registries?

When and how individuals must register as a sex offender
What Is Considered Sexual Assault?

Understanding your legal rights if you’ve been sexually assaulted
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Sexual Abuse

What is Sexual Abuse Law?

Understanding types of abuse and your legal options
What is Legally Considered Sexual Abuse?

Understanding what behaviors are considered sexual abuse
How to Prove Sexual Abuse Charges

Understand how sexual abuse is proven in civil and criminal cases
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Sexual Harassment

What is Sexual Harassment Law?

State and federal laws protect employees from unlawful discrimination at work
Workplace Romance in the Age of MeToo

Now, more than ever, your job may be on the line
Workplace Harassment in the MeToo Era

How to pursue a sexual harassment claim in Wisconsin
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State, Local & Municipal

What is State, Local and Municipal Litigation Law?

Government missteps can be addressed in the legal system
Defending a Municipality from Section 1983 Lawsuits

How these civil rights claims proceed in Ohio
What Are Minnesota's Open Meeting Laws?

How a town, city or village council must post their public meetings
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Tax

What is Tax Law?

Understanding taxes and when you may want to talk to a lawyer
Taxing Situations for New Yorkers

What to do if you owe Uncle Sam back taxes
How a 529 Plan Can Maximize Savings for College

Legal advice on the little-known tax advantage
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Trademarks

How Do I Maintain My Trademark Registration?

Understanding the requirements for trademark maintenance
Why Should I Register My Trademark?

Trademark registration brings several advantages
What Are the Steps To Getting a Trademark?

Understanding the trademark registration process
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Traffic Violations

What is Traffic Violations Law?

A look at common violations and possible consequences
Can Florida Police Search Your Car in a Traffic Stop?

Maybe—that’s why knowing your rights is key
What To Do if You Get a Traffic Ticket

Factors for deciding whether to pay a ticket or contest it
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Transportation/Maritime

What Is Transportation & Maritime Law?

An area of law with a lot of moving parts
How to Defend an FMCSR Violation After a Trucking Accident

Proving compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in Georgia
Am I Subject to Maritime Laws When I'm Injured on My Cruise?

The statutes that come into play with cruise ship injuries
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Trucking Accidents

What is Trucking Accidents Law?

When semitrucks and cars collide, the law offers some options
What To Do After a Truck Accident

Legal steps you should take in the immediate aftermath
How Long Does It Take To Settle a Semi-truck Accident Case?

A potential timetable for your accident claim
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Trusts

What is Trusts Law?

Benefits and drawbacks when property is held for the benefit of another
Setting Up a Special Needs Trust in New York

How to do it, with help from an estate planning attorney
Who Should Be Your Special Needs Child's Trustee?

New York legal experts often recommend professionals over family members
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Wage & Hour Laws

What is Wage and Hour Law?

Understanding the federal laws that deal with how employees are compensated
Can You Collect a Pension and Still Work Full-Time?

In many cases, you can return to work and still collect a pension, but be aware of exceptions
Is it Illegal to Make Employees Work 'Off the Clock'?

Working off the clock is often illegal
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White Collar Crime

What Is White Collar Crime?

The penalties can be harsher than you might expect
When the Feds Overstep Your Privacy

It might be because more data is open to government scrutiny, but opponents say some should be off-limits
How to Fight Fraud Charges in Maryland

First, know the laws at play. Second, call a Maryland Criminal Fraud Lawyer
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Wills

What is Wills Law?

Understanding how this document controls your property after death
If You Don't Have a Will in New York

What happens if you die without an estate plan in place
There's a Way for a Will During COVID in Florida

Even in the midst of the pandemic, it’s not too late to do your estate planning
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Workers' Compensation

What is Workers' Compensation Law?

How to know when this law applies
A System Set Up Against You

Ever-changing workers’ comp laws make it hard for employees to go it alone
Can Remote Workers Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

Understand how to get compensated for remote work injuries
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Wrongful Death

What is Wrongful Death Law?

If criminal charges fail, a civil case may be possible
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death and Who Gets the Money?

Understanding the beneficiaries in a wrongful death lawsuit
How Wrongful Death is Proven

Understand the elements of a wrongful death claim
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Wrongful Termination

What is Wrongful Termination Law?

When can you sue your former employer over job loss?
How to Report Wrongful Termination

An overview of the options if an employee was a victim
What to Do if Your Employer Wrongfully Terminated You

Even in an at-will employment state, workers have rights
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