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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.
Featured Articles
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 the Courts Say About Recording in the Classroom
Christina Henagen Peer
A recent ruling offers gives the answer to a question confusing parents and administrators alike.
In the News Weekly Roundup: Millennials in the Legal Profession
Best Lawyers
A roundup of relevant news, partnerships, and publications from our listed law firms.
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.
What Spain’s Proposed ‘Google Tax’ Means for its New Economy
Mariano Roca López
How the Spanish Stability Program is tapping new sources of tax revenue.
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.
Five Pieces of Evidence to Look for After a Car Accident
Baskin Jones
Exchanging information is just the first step when it comes to filing a claim after an accident.
Three Steps to Follow when Contesting Tax Penalties
Anthony E. Rebollo
Take these steps to avoid paying hefty tax penalties.
How to Identify a Medical Expert for Trial
Rose Ríos
Things to look for and things to avoid when choosing a medical expert for trial.
ECOFIN reaches political agreement on Anti-Tax Avoidance
Mariano Roca López
EU finance ministers reached a new agreement March 13 to tackle aggressive tax schemes in the EU.
Is That Famous Song Protected by Copyright? Maybe Not – and the Change Means Refunds for Some
Michael B. Fein
A guide to navigating copyright claims on famous songs.
A Q&A with Renê Medrado, José Alexandre Buaiz Neto, and Leonardo Rocha e Silva of 2018 Brazilian “Law Firm of the Year” Pinheiro Neto Advogados’ Competition Antitrust Law Division
Best Lawyers
Have you noticed any changes in Brazil over the years in the competition and antitrust law area?
Proposed Rules Could Change Medication Options for Injured Workers in North Carolina
David E. Vtipil
Injured workers in North Carolina would be limited in the amounts of opioids that they could be prescribed under proposed Commission rules.
Six Things to Know When Injured at Work
Nicholas Pothitakis
Work injuries result in many questions and concerns by employees who may be facing the situation for the first time
Q&A with 2018 Portuguese Labor and Employment and Technology Law “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ Advogados
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with 2018 Portuguese “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ
Government Liability for Crumbling Infrastructure
Joshua W. Glotzer
Across the country, infrastructure is failing
Q&A with Andrés Rodríguez & Juan Carlos de la Vega of 2018 Mexican Labor and Employment “Law Firm of the Year” Santamarina y Steta
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with 2018 Mexican Labor and Employment “Law Firm of the Year” Santamarina y Steta
Workforce Mobility at Risk Under a NAFTA Renegotiation
Suzanne K. Sukkar
The assessments of President Donald J. Trump’s first year in office have had a recurring stormy theme.
Issue Spotting Guide for Assessing Outbound from U.S. Travel Issues
Neil S. Dornbaum
This guide is intended to serve as a resource for management on travel and immigration-related concerns.
Why Project Management is an Essential Skill for Every Lawyer
Morris Lilienthal
In today’s changing legal landscape, businesses and private individuals are demanding greater service delivered in a more transparent way.
Worker’s Compensation Law: A Life’s Lesson
Andrew J. Edelberg
As successful as I became these past years, the very harsh and stark reality of my clients’ positions and lives sank in more than ever.
Issue Spotting Guide for Assessing Inbound to U.S. Travel Issues
Kathleen M. Peregoy
This guide is intended to serve as a resource for management and human resources representatives when making decisions and advising employees/management on travel and immigration-related concerns.
New Criteria to Determine Spanish Individuals’ Tax Residence
Mariano Roca López
Despite its apparent triviality, individuals’ tax residence can in practice have significant consequences for their pockets.
Treaty Visas: A Good Option for Businesses
Eric Fleischmann
Business immigration attorneys have a challenging task. Clients, typically large multinationals, have high expectations.
Make the Workforce American Again
Michael J. Wildes
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, including jobs in technology, engineering, science, architecture, accounting, and business.
U.S. Business Immigration: Year-in-Review
Christian S. Allen
For more reasons than are probably appropriate to include here today, 2017 will be forever be burned into the memories of everybody in the U.S. immigration industry, and all HR and legal professionals who were involved in hiring and/or employing foreign workers in the U.S. No matter your political persuasion, 2017 turned out to not be anything like we all expected at the beginning of the year, fol
U.S. Business Immigration: Year-in-Review
Christian S. Allen
For more reasons than are probably appropriate to include here today, 2017 will be forever be burned into the memories of everybody in the U.S. immigration industry, and all HR and legal professionals who were involved in hiring and/or employing foreign workers in the U.S. No matter your political persuasion, 2017 turned out to not be anything like we all expected at the beginning of the year, fol
U.S. Steps up Efforts to Review Social Media Use by Immigrants and Visitors
Bradley L. Ortman
Last month, the DHS implemented a new rule to systematize its efforts to monitor social media use of intending immigrants and travelers to the United States.
