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Thought leaders from around the world contribute their perspectives on landmark cases, new legislation, and legal perspectives on new technologies, business practices, and civil procedure.

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Tips for Starting Your Own Firm

Hanging Your Own Shingle? Put Your Best Foot Forward on Day One

Scott Parks

How to market yourself to get new clients and keep your old ones after starting a new firm.

How to Develop a Content Marketing Strategy

What Is Content Marketing? And How Do I Do It?

Zack McKamie

Creating the right kind of content for the right kind of people is crucial to get the results you want.

Well-Managed Insolvencies

Well-Managed Insolvencies Usually Make a Difference

Gelu Maravela, Mirela Metea, and Dana Rădulescu

From both a legal and business perspective, the critical period in any insolvency proceeding is the observation period, which is the period between the opening of the insolvency and the approval and implementation of a reorganization plan.

Robert B. Legault Law Firm of the Year Interv

An Interview With Robert B. Legault of Legault Joly Thiffault (LJT) Avocats

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Robert B. Legault discusses his firm's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Advertising Law in Canada with Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer.

Do you Need a Lawyer on Your Crisis Team?

The Lawyer’s Role in a Company Crisis

Mike Androvett, Mark Annick, & Mary Flood

During a company crisis, you need to be forthcoming. But you also need to tailor your message to a range of different stakeholders.

What Should A Lawyer's Bio Do?

How to Create a Bio that Attracts New Clients

Mark Annick

Put your most relevant information first. Make it sound like you.

Six Rules for Lawyers Talking to Reporters

The Six Essential Rules for Lawyers Dealing With Reporters

Mary Flood

Talking to the press doesn't have to hurt you. Follow these tips to get the most for your client.

How Law Firms Should Handle a PR Crisis

How to Handle a PR Crisis

Mike Androvett & Mark Annick

Planning your strategy in advance, and having a team ready to handle a disaster, can help you tackle a problem before it starts.

First Things to Do When Marketing Your Law FI

Where to Begin Marketing Your Law Firm

Scott Parks

Start by identifying your target audience. Then, tailor your message to fit.

Millennials

Millennials

Joanna Barsh, Lauren Brown, and Kayvan Kian

Burden, blessing, or both?

Diversifying Your Client Portfolio

How to Diversify Your Client Portfolio

Scott Distasio

Streamlining your networking process and tapping into local media resources are two ways to grow your client base.

A Guide to Lawyer Rankings

Our Tips on Top Lawyer Lists

Pat Rafferty

What are legal rankings, and how can you get your name in the top spot?

Self-Publishing in the Legal Industry

The Publisher Is You: How to Tell Your Story Effectively

Kit Frieden

Control the narrative and bring attention to your work and expertise with these publishing tips.

Adoption

Domestic vs. International Adoption

Jennifer Fairfax

Which one is right for you?

Attorney Rhonda McLean Q&A

Women of Influence Award Winner: Rhonda McLean

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How Should Law Firms Use Social Media?

Six Steps to Social Media Success for Law Firms

Bria Burk

Firms can use social media to promote awards, establish their positions, and bring attention to a practice area.

The 360 Deal

The Birth and Evolution of the 360 Deal

Orville Almon

The first new artist 360 deal was created by him, along with attorneys Jim Zumwalt, Kent Marcus, and Jim’s partner Orville Almon in 2004.

Attorney Brief: Civil Rights Work

Civil Rights Work Has an All New Meaning

Thomas R. Julin

Corporations now use federal law to fight regulation.

Top Employment Cases of 2017

The Top Employment Cases of 2017 and a Sneak Peek at 2018

Nonnie L. Shivers

Top employment cases of 2017 with a look at 2018.

What Are Lawyer Commendations?

Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent

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Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.

Change Management

The Revolution in People Management

Michelle V. Rafter

Organizations are changing how they find, manage, and review workers to keep up with shifts in demographics, new technology, competition for top talent, and the evolving nature of work.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Mass Tort

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California, San Francisco

Clifford J. Zatz and Josh Thomas Foust

The decision “may make it impossible to bring certain mass actions at all.”

What is in a Name?

What is in a Name?

Matthew McLaughlin

Trademark clearance for craft breweries.

Uber and the Sharing Model

It's Cheaper, But What's the Cost? - Uber and the Sharing Model

Sean T. McGee

Union-side counsel provides information about the safety of Uber.

Contemporary Economic Activity

Divide and Conquer: Plaintiffs Need a Single Forum that Accommodates the Realities of Contemporary Economic Activity

David A. Mazie and David M. Estes

The growth of mass tort litigation tracks with industries’ shift to mass marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical and consumer products on a national scale.

Plaintiffs No Longer Sue in Mass Torts

Supreme Court further Restricts Where Plaintiffs Can Sue in Mass Torts

Gregory Bubalo and Katherine A. Dunnington

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California will significantly impact the plaintiffs’ choices of forums for the filing of mass torts actions.

FTC & Cyber Security

FTC Files Complaint Against Manufacturer of IoT Devices for Deficient Security Measures

Françoise Gilbert

The FTC, on Jan. 5, 2017, filed a complaint in the Northern District of California against an IoT device manufacturer and its U.S. subsidiary for failure to take reasonable steps to secure the products that they sell to the United States market.

Engaging Your Client on Their Terms

4 Ways to Engage Your Client on Their Terms

Scott Distasio

Upping your customer service skills could boost business, propel your career, and help you retain top clients.

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