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• How to Legally Comply With the CARES Act to Achieve Loan Forgiveness

  Wondering if you would qualify for a loan forgiveness under the CARES Act? Go to FindLaw.com to learn more about the program and whether you qualify.

• How to Reevaluate Business Contracts After COVID-19

  Many businesses are facing uncertainties as to whether they can enforce contracts made during COVID-19. FindLaw.com has resources on how small businesses can reevaluate their standard contracts to avoid lawsuits in the future.

• How To Read a Supreme Court Opinion

  FindLaw's Litigation section describes the components of a Supreme Court opinion and how the Court decides whether to issue a writ of certiorari.

• Black History Month: An Overview

  Since 1976, every president has issued a national decree designating February as Black History Month to recognize the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Black History Month is more than a celebration. It is also the time to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice in the country. How did this celebration start, and why is it celebrated in February? History of the Black History Month Black History Month was first conceived when Carter G.

• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for LLCs: Everything You Need To Know

  Filing for bankruptcy may be the best option for certain small businesses. Go to FindLaw.com to learn more about how Chapter 7 bankruptcy works for LLCs.

• Uncontested Divorce: Do I Have To Go to Court?

  Ending a marriage doesn't necessarily mean a legal battle with a spouse. If you and your spouse agree on the terms, you can file for an uncontested divorce. FindLaw explains the basics so you can learn how.

• Do I Need a Lawyer for Child Support?

  Divorcing or separating parents need to consider how to financially support their children. But can they determine the specifics of child support without a lawyer? Findlaw.com has answers.

• Supreme Court to Hear an Abortion Case Challenging Roe V. Wade

  Roe v. Wade has been the target of conservative groups since the decision was handed down in 1973. Now, for the first time in almost 50 years, the Supreme Court's holding in that landmark case is at real risk of being at least partially overturned. The conservative majority Supreme Court agreed to take on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a case challenging a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of conception.

• What Happens After Bankruptcy?

  When you are deciding whether to file for bankruptcy, there is a lot to take into consideration. FindLaw.com has resources to help you navigate the bankruptcy process, and understand what happens after bankruptcy.

• Who Can File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

  Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to keep your property as long as you repay your debts in a given period of time. Learn more on who can file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy on FindLaw.com.