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Here's Why Young Adults in Florida are Responsible for Most Crashes

Allen Law Firm

Teenagers and young drivers have a higher chance of being involved in traffic accidents for several reasons. Many young drivers lack the experience necessary to handle some driving conditions.

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Six Reasons Why Distracted Driving is on the Rise in Florida

Roman & Gaynor

Distracted driving continues to be one of the most underreported causes of car accidents in Florida. The number of distracted driving accidents continues to increase in Clearwater and throughout Florida.

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Unlawful Pornography and Corporate Liability in Canada

Jordan Donich

Developments on the ongoing efforts to ensure internet companies are policing illegal content, such as child pornography, hosted on their servers.

Advice from Canada’s “Lawyer of the Year” Honorees

Best Lawyers

With the nomination period for the 2022 Editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in full swing, we asked "Lawyer of the Year" recipients from the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada to share what advice they would give to their younger selves.

Hey, Big Lender

Catherine M. Brennan and Latif Zaman

A contentious proposed federal rule would establish “true lender” guidelines for banks and third parties. Does Colorado show the way forward?

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.