WATCH: A Landmark Win for LGBTQ Rights

The Long, Short, Thick and Thin of It

by Avrohom Gefen

“Appearance discrimination” based on employees’ height and weight is the latest hot-button issue in employment law. Here’s a guide to avoid discrimination.

Algorithmic Exclusion

by Bryan Driscoll

The Workday lawsuit and the future of AI in hiring.

The End of Background Circumstances

by Bryan Driscoll

This reaches beyond doctrinal cleanup. It signals a profound shift.

New Employment Law Recognizes Extraordinary Stress Is Everyday Reality for NY Lawyers

by Bryan Driscoll

A Guide to Workers' Compensation Law for 2025 and Beyond

by Bryan Driscoll

Changes in California Employment Law for 2025

by Laurie Villanueva

What employers need to know to ensure compliance in the coming year and beyond

ERISA Reaches Its Turning Point

by Bryan Driscoll

ERISA litigation and the laws surrounding are rapidly changing, with companies fundamentally rewriting their business practices.

Attacked From All Sides: What Is Happening in the World of Restrictive Covenants?

by Christine Bestor Townsend

One employment lawyer explains how companies can navigate challenges of federal and state governmental scrutiny on restrictive covenant agreements.

Businesses Must Prepare for the New Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule

by Steven T. Clark and Kirby Black

Two employment law lawyers explain how a new DOL rule making it more likely workers will be classified as employees, rather than independent contractors, has caused legal challenges and prompted businesses to reassess worker status and policies.

Presumption of Parentage

by Lauren Marciano

Family law lawyer Lauren Marciano discusses a pending landmark Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma that will impact LGBTQIA+ couples seeking assisted reproduction.

New Florida Law Gives Emergency Jurisdiction Over Transgender Minors

by Joseph Milizio

A new state law in Florida is granting the state’s courts to have temporary jurisdiction of transgender minors from other states. Joseph Milizio explains more.

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.

Fostering Acceptance

by Cassandra Biron

Those looking to be a foster or adoptive parent for LGBTQ youth must understand which kinds of support are most beneficial to parent and child alike. Happily, resources are now more widely available than ever.  

Same-Sex Couples and Marriage Visas: Everything You Need To Know

by Elizabeth Hagearty

All marriages are considered equal under U.S. law. Here’s what that means for LGBTQIA+ immigrants.

The Employment Pandemic

by Meredith Caiafa and Sarah Greene

The pandemic has had far-reaching effects on employment law since it officially took hold in 2020, but the litigation and lawmaking surrounding it are mutating faster than the variants. Here’s how lawmakers and businesses can keep up.

Destiny Fulfilled

by Sara Collin

Was Angela Reddock-Wright destined to become a lawyer? It sure seems that way. Yet her path was circuitous. This accomplished employment attorney, turned mediator, arbitrator and ADR specialist nonpareil discusses her career, the role of attorneys in society, the new world of post-pandemic work and why new Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson represents the future.

2026 Best Lawyers Awards: Recognizing Legal Talent Across the United States

by Jamilla Tabbara

The 2026 editions highlight the top 5% of U.S. attorneys, showcase emerging practice areas and reveal trends shaping the nation’s legal profession.

Gun Rights for Convicted Felons? The DOJ Says It's Time.

by Bryan Driscoll

It's more than an administrative reopening of a long-dormant issue; it's a test of how the law reconciles the right to bear arms with protecting the public.

2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Canada: Marking 20 Years of Excellence

by Jamilla Tabbara

Honoring Canada’s most respected lawyers and spotlighting the next generation shaping the future of law.

Revealing the 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria

by Jamilla Tabbara

These honors underscore the reach of the Best Lawyers network and its focus on top legal talent.

Best Lawyers 2026: Discover the Honorees in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Spain

by Jamilla Tabbara

A growing international network of recognized legal professionals.

How to Sue for Defamation: Costs, Process and What to Expect

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn the legal standards, costs and steps involved when you sue for defamation, including the difference between libel and slander.

Build Your Legal Practice with Effective Online Networking

by Jamilla Tabbara

How thoughtful online networking supports sustained legal practice growth.

Algorithmic Exclusion

by Bryan Driscoll

The Workday lawsuit and the future of AI in hiring.

Blogging for Law Firms: Turning Content into Client Connections

by Jamilla Tabbara

How law firms use blogs to earn trust and win clients.

Reddit’s Lawsuit Could Change How Much AI Knows About You

by Justin Smulison

Big AI is battling for its future—your data’s at stake.

How to Choose a Good Lawyer: Tips, Traits and Questions to Ask

by Laurie Villanueva

A Practical Guide for Your First-Time Hiring a Lawyer

The 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico

by Jamilla Tabbara

The region’s most highly regarded lawyers.

Common-Law Marriage in Indiana: Are You Legally Protected?

by Laurie Villanueva

Understanding cohabitation rights and common-law marriage recognition in Indiana.

Why Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk Want to 'Delete All IP Law'

by Bryan Driscoll

This Isn’t Just a Debate Over How to Pay Creators. It’s a Direct Challenge to Legal Infrastructure.

AI Tools for Lawyers: How Smithy AI Solves Key Challenges

by Jamilla Tabbara

Understand the features and benefits within the Best Lawyers Digital Marketing Platform.

Alimony Explained: Who Qualifies, How It Works and What to Expect

by Bryan Driscoll

A practical guide to understanding alimony, from eligibility to enforcement, for anyone navigating divorce