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The 2021 Best Lawyers in Northern California
Best Lawyers
Featuring the top legal talent in the Northern California area.
Powering Up
George H. Lugrin IV
Regulation, consumption trends, global population growth, and the pandemic’s many earth-shaking effects make this moment highly uncertain for the upstream-energy industry—and the only way forward is to change with the times.
The Next Pandemic
Roberta F. Green
An incipient wave of litigation generated by the coronavirus hasn’t even begun to crest. Here’s a look at current conditions—and what lies ahead.
Without Delay
Ashish Mahendru and Darren Braun
Remote testimony? Virtual evidence presentation? Been there, done that: Why even international arbitration proceedings have, for the most part, weathered the pandemic just fine.
Announcing the 2020 Global Business Edition
Best Lawyers
Featuring Best Lawyers and Law Firm of the Year honorees from around the globe.
Scammers’ Delight
Santosh Aravind
Attacks on companies’ email systems are common, and losses are staggering. How can a business fight back against third-party fraud—and what are the risks of choosing to go to battle?
Evolving Marijuana Laws and the Workplace
Tess P. Anglin
How can employers enforce statutes that differ from state to state?
Biometric Privacy: It’s Not Just an Illinois Issue
Kenn Brotman and Molly G. McGinley
How BIPA Litigation May Impact Companies Outside of Illinois
No Idle Preference
Joseph Briggett
Amid Covid-19 economic uncertainty, Congress has continued to tinker with the Small Business Reorganization Act. How will the reworked law change bankruptcy preference litigation?
When a Dream Home Becomes a Nightmare
Peter B. McGlynn and Robert W. Stetson
A modern-day Bleak House* offers a cautionary tale about buying real estate—and a legal strategy that helped our clients gain redress.
The 2021 Best Lawyers in Washington, D.C.
Best Lawyers
Featuring the top legal talent in the Washington, D.C. area.
The Virtual Courtroom
Andrew E. Curto and Danielle E. Tricolla
Why some of the industry changes the pandemic has wrought—the advent of remote courthouse appearances chief among them—deserve to outlast the return to normal life.
Is It Live . . . Or Is It Virtual?
Adrian L. Bastianelli III, Paulo Flores, Kevin J. O’Connor, and Robert S. Peckar
Mediation via Zoom is just one of the legal-industry oddities the pandemic has wrought. Here’s a cheat sheet for how to make it work for you—and some thoughts on whether it’s here to stay.
Jury Study Sounds Alarm for Insurance Industry
Christopher W. Martin
Without Congressional action, the years ahead will see a tsunami of suits filed against the insurance industry for COVID-19-related claims. Our intensive surveys shed some disturbing light on potential jurors’ attitudes and perspectives.
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What to Do If You Become a Victim of Police Brutality?
Edson Legal and Grillo Law
Two Toronto firms, one focusing on police brutality and the other on personal injury, give advice on what are the next steps you should take if you find yourself the victim of police brutality or abuse.
How I Adapt to Working From Home
Alexandria Hurst
With the pandemic still ongoing with no end in sight, one lawyer writes about how she stays sane working from home.
The 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" Awards in Canada
Best Lawyers
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" awards in Canada.
Announcing the 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
The 15th Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada features the nation's top 6 percent of legal talent.
Best Lawyers Since Day One
Best Lawyers
We talked to some of the 566 attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers since the first edition in 1983.
How Does Your Firm Measure Up?
Best Lawyers
BL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.
How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers combines the trust of industry referrals with state-of-the-art technology to help you find the right lawyer.
Expect the Unexpected: COVID-19 and the 2020-21 School Year
Kristiana Butler
Across the country, the decision to open schools back up or not has been on the minds of many. What should parents think about when preparing to send the children back to school or not?
How to Prepare Your Witness
Kyle Sherman
A trial consultant gives advice on how to prepare your witness for depositions and trials.
