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Do You Need a Lawyer To Make a Will?

by Best Lawyers

Do you need a lawyer to make a will? In many cases, an attorney is not strictly required to create a will. However, a lawyer can provide valuable guidance.

Legal Writing Tips for Clearer, More Persuasive Arguments

by Michele M. Jochner

A series of pointers for making your legal writing clear, concise and—crucially—persuasive.

An Imprudent Customer and His Money Reunited: Fos Imposes A New Duty On Banks To Prevent Fraud

by Michael Chaaya

"The Financial Ombudsman Service Australia (FOS) issued a Determination whereby a bank had to reimburse a customer for money sent to an offshore ‘boiler room’ known to the bank to be a scam."

Choosing a Title Company: What a Seller Should Expect

by Roy D. Oppenheim

When it comes to choosing a title company, how much power exactly does a seller have?

A Balancing Act

by Joseph Milizio

New York State recently passed a landmark law that expands LGBTQ couples’ ability to start a family while protecting surrogates’ rights.

Is a DUI a Felony? What Drivers Should Know

by Bryan Driscoll

Most impaired driving charges start as misdemeanors, but the right combination of circumstances can turn a DUI into a felony with lifelong consequences.

Look for the Zoom Label

by Anne R. Yuengert and Matthew C. Lonergan

Will the virtual platforms that got such a boost during the pandemic replace how you interact with your employees, unions, and lawyers?

A Trial Icon

by Sean Stonefield

Dan Cogdell’s courtroom expertise spans close to 300 jury trials, earning him a reputation as a trial icon in complex and high-stakes legal matters.

Breaking Records for 45 Years

by Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn

Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn represents injured people and their families in matters of personal injury and wrongful death arising out of negligence, product defect and professional negligence. We provide personalized support to our clients combined with skilled advocacy to achieve maximum recovery for their losses.

Wage and Overtime Laws for Truck Drivers

by Greg Mansell

For truck drivers nationwide, underpayment and overtime violations are just the beginning of a long list of problems. Below we explore the wages you are entitled to but may not be receiving.

A Strange Look into Criminal Justice

by Eva Saviano

Dean Strang, renowned for his role in Making a Murderer, advocates tirelessly for the fair and just administration of criminal justice

Waiver Programs for International Medical Graduates

by Elizabeth L.A. Garvish

Immigration lawyer Elizabeth L.A. Garvish offers an overview of the interested government agency waiver programs for international medical graduates.

Building a Safer Culture

by Stephen J. Murphy

More construction workers die on the job in the U.S. than in any other occupation, yet rules and regulations are often honored more in the breach than the observance. Here’s an overview—and a blueprint for change.

Restrictive Covenants in Michigan: A Cent, a Peppercorn, or Continued At-Will Employment

by Martin C. Brook

The Michigan Supreme Court, in a 2002 case, has commented that a “cent or a pepper corn, in legal estimation, would constitute a valuable consideration.” Essentially, this means that courts refrain from evaluating the quality of the deal, i.e., whether it was good or bad for one party.

Filing for Divorce in North Carolina

by Melody J. King

Family law lawyer Melody King answers some of the most important questions individuals may have about filing for divorce in North Carolina.

Get a Lawyer

by Anne M. Collart and Ricardo Solano Jr.

When a subpoena arrives, having counsel can save time and money and also protect your rights.