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Risks of COVID-19-Related Employment Claims

Nowhere Near Normal

James T. McBride

Employers can guard against the ongoing (and sure to increase) risk of COVID-19-related employment claims by using these defensive strategies to mitigate their exposure to them ahead of time.

What to Know When Working With the Government

Shaking Hands With Uncle Sam

Lori Ann Lange

The risks of contracting with the federal government are legion, but so are the benefits. Here are a dozen key factors for contractors of all kinds to keep in mind.

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Leading Cause of Car Accidents in Alabama? Failing to Yield the Right of Way

Mitchel Lattof

Failing to yield the right of way was the leading cause of car accidents in Alabama in 2018. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, failing to yield the right of way resulted in 23,832 crashes. Ninety-six of those crashes resulted in fatalities.

The New PPE

Jennifer Stavros

How to plan your pandemic preparedness estate—all from the safety of home.

We're Not in Kansas Anymore

Paul Hewett

What will family law look like in the “coronaverse” of 2020 and beyond.

Prenuptial Peril

Laura Wheatman Hill

Prenups aren’t always bulletproof, but there’s hope if you end up exposed in a divorce.

When DNA Isn’t the Tie That Binds

Brittney M. Miller and James J. Vedder

Determining biological parenthood is as easy as getting a DNA test. Determining legal parenthood is more complicated altogether—especially as the composition of the American family continues to evolve.

How to Navigate False Abuse Claims in a Child Custody Case

Ashley Jones

There’s hope for families to recover—a good lawyer is key.

My Husband Didn’t Want to Stay Married…But He Didn’t Want a Divorce

Jennifer Billock

Patience—and the law—prevails when an uncooperative partner avoids divorce proceedings.

Representing Children in a Custody Battle

My Lawyer Failed Me as an Advocate in My Parents’ Divorce

Rebecca Rush

Here’s how to ensure your children are respected during a custody battle.

Oklahoma's Laws Impact on Car Accident Lawsui

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How Oklahoma's Fault Laws Can Impact Your Car Accident Lawsuit

Kent McGuire

Oklahoma operates under a fault system for car accident claims. If you are injured in a car crash, you must prove that the other driver was "at fault" before you can recover compensation for your damages. Damages include your physical pain and suffering and your financial losses, such as medical bills and income loss.

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Family Law – Sometimes All in the Family

Justin Smulison

Led by a father-and-son team of Family Law lawyers and trial advocates, with the support and assistance of family members, Blevans & Blevans, LLP continues its tradition of excellence serving the Northern California Bay Area in 2020 and beyond.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Family Law

Best Lawyers

Featuring the top lawyers practicing in Family Law and Trusts & Estates.

Everything to Know About Our Spanish Awards

Best Lawyers

Learn more about this year’s selection process for The Best Lawyers in Spain.

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How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car Accident

Craig D. Rosenbaum

Receiving medical attention after a car accident can be expensive. One personal injury lawyer details the steps to take when seeking medical attention after the accident.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in New York Area

Best Lawyers

Featuring the top legal talent in the New York area.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Canada

Best Lawyers

Featuring the top legal talent in Canada.

Riders on the Storm

J. Henry Walker IV

Important players within any organization must remember their crucial role in perilous times—and strive to exemplify the principles of “servant leadership.”

Tested and Triumphant

Patricia Brown Holmes

Native Chicagoan Patricia Brown Holmes has built an astonishingly varied career through sheer determination and an undimmed survival instinct. Throughout, she’s been determined to help others like her do the same.