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Super Lawyers recognizes the top 5% of attorneys on an annual basis, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes, using a patented process of independent research and peer input. The lawyers selected include those with many years of experience, as well as the Rising Stars of the profession. Super Lawyers is a resource designed to aid those needing an attorney and has grown over three decades with an unparalleled reach in print magazines and online.

Used someone's photo and gave them credit, so you're in the clear? Not quite.Myth: If you credit the creator, it's fair ...
10/21/2026

Used someone's photo and gave them credit, so you're in the clear? Not quite.

Myth: If you credit the creator, it's fair use.

Fact: Credit isn't part of the fair use test. Courts look at four factors instead:

* Why you used the work
* What kind of work it is
* How much you took
* Whether your use hurts the owner's sales

Swipe through for the full breakdown. Then read more on Super Lawyers:

https://www.superlawyers.com/resources/intellectual-property/the-four-factors-of-fair-use/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_gskjilpoxk

In the 1970s, six female attorneys entered the legal profession, driven to champion social justice and break through sys...
10/20/2026

In the 1970s, six female attorneys entered the legal profession, driven to champion social justice and break through systemic barriers.

Facing everything from a severe lack of facilities to being mistaken for clients, these trailblazers blazed a path forward for future generations while building distinguished legal careers.

“Everyone would address my male client, who was not a lawyer, as the attorney,” recalls estate planning and probate attorney Mary Anne Vance. “Then you'd have to say things like, 'No, I'm the attorney. No, I'm really the attorney.'”

Read more in the 2026 Washington edition of Super Lawyers:

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/washington/no-im-really-the-attorney/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_f3flc3tll4

Frustrated by traditional networking that felt transactional, personal injury attorney Janelle Carney Boston co-founded ...
10/16/2026

Frustrated by traditional networking that felt transactional, personal injury attorney Janelle Carney Boston co-founded "Lady Boss" to build an authentic, supportive community for local professional women.

The group provides a welcoming environment where women across diverse industries can share personal challenges, celebrate successes, and uplift one another without membership fees or competition.

Learn more about her community efforts in the Washington edition of Super Lawyers magazine!

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/washington/connecting-not-networking/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_x8ecvkn2fv

Got stopped at a DUI checkpoint? Here’s what you should know. 🚗DUI checkpoints are legal under federal law, but each sta...
10/16/2026

Got stopped at a DUI checkpoint? Here’s what you should know. 🚗

DUI checkpoints are legal under federal law, but each state sets its own rules. 38 states use them, and 12 don’t. Police also have to follow certain steps, like picking cars in a neutral way and keeping stops short.

You can stay silent, though you still have to give your name, license, registration, and insurance. You can also say no to a breath or field sobriety test. In many states, that means an automatic license suspension.

Swipe through to see your rights at a checkpoint. Then read more at Super Lawyers:

https://www.superlawyers.com/resources/dui-dwi/dui-checkpoints-understand-the-law-and-your-legal-rights/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_9xtd2772ef

Detroit litigator Paul Novak honed his public interest skills serving as an assistant state attorney general, handling u...
10/15/2026

Detroit litigator Paul Novak honed his public interest skills serving as an assistant state attorney general, handling utilities, pharmaceuticals, antitrust, and environmental matters.

His work has saved the general public billions of dollars.

Read all about his experience in the 2026 edition of Michigan Super Lawyers magazine!

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/michigan/maximizing-the-public-benefit/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_hgbtohiba5

Is your rent allowed to increase THAT much? It depends on where you live. 🏠Rent control laws limit how much a landlord c...
10/13/2026

Is your rent allowed to increase THAT much? It depends on where you live. 🏠

Rent control laws limit how much a landlord can charge or raise rent. In the U.S., it’s up to states and cities, not the federal government.

Only two states, Oregon and California, cap rent increases statewide. Cities in New York, New Jersey, California, Maryland, Minnesota, and Maine have their own rules, as well as Washington, D.C.

New York City runs two separate systems, and which one applies often depends on when your building was built.

Swipe through for the basics and a list of questions to ask about your own rental. Then learn more at Super Lawyers:

https://www.superlawyers.com/resources/landlord-and-tenant/rent-control-laws-in-the-united-states/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_8vfkxd7hlq

Inspired by her little sister Hania, Royal Oak, Michigan, business law attorney Karolina Powalka always wanted to be a d...
10/09/2026

Inspired by her little sister Hania, Royal Oak, Michigan, business law attorney Karolina Powalka always wanted to be a disability rights advocate, but she got an early reality check.

"When I asked my civil procedure professor what it would take. She goes, ‘Unless you want to live in a box on the side of the road, you may want to reconsider,’" she says.

But local nonprofit FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation brought her back, and now Powalka can support her "superstar" sister and community.

"So, full circle, I found a way to be an advocate without having to live in a box on the side of the road.”

Read her story in our Michigan edition of Super Lawyers magazine.

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/michigan/so-far-so-good/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_u6jaxq7usa

Celebrating Legal Excellence in Orange County!On September 17, Super Lawyers brought together legal leaders at the Paséa...
10/09/2026

Celebrating Legal Excellence in Orange County!

On September 17, Super Lawyers brought together legal leaders at the Paséa Hotel in Huntington Beach, California, for an evening of connection, celebration, and conversation about the future of digital authority.

Courtney Shepard of Burch Shepard Family Law Group and Travis Easton of Easton & Easton, LLP, shared insights on how AI is shaping online visibility, while guests enjoyed networking and a chance to win an official Super Lawyers Digital Badge.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a memorable evening celebrating Orange County’s legal community and the evolving digital landscape!

Take a look at the event highlights.

Can police stop you and pat you down? Yes, but only under certain conditions.Officers need “reasonable suspicion,” which...
10/09/2026

Can police stop you and pat you down? Yes, but only under certain conditions.

Officers need “reasonable suspicion,” which means specific facts that suggest you are armed. A hunch is not enough. They can pat down your outer clothing for weapons, but they can’t do a full search.

If a stop was unlawful, evidence from it may not be allowed in court. A criminal defense attorney can file a motion to suppress it.

Stopped by police and not sure if it was legal? Talk to a lawyer. Find a top criminal defense attorney near you through the link in our bio.

Aida Spahic was 8 when war broke out in her native Bosnia-Herzegovina.What she and her family endured while fighting to ...
10/07/2026

Aida Spahic was 8 when war broke out in her native Bosnia-Herzegovina.

What she and her family endured while fighting to survive and escaping to Michigan shaped her into the criminal defense advocate she is today.

“I experienced two different worlds: One was a war where there’s absolutely no system of justice, and then growing up in the Detroit area where the justice system is very real, but it’s not always fair, especially for certain communities,” she says.

“It gave me a deep respect for the law, but also I know that it doesn’t always work the way that it should.”

Read her story in the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers magazine:

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/michigan/very-real-but-not-always-fair/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_frwd3cz2l1

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