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Nowhere Near Normal
James T. McBride
Employers can guard against the ongoing (and sure to increase) risk of COVID-19-related employment claims by using these defensive strategies to mitigate their exposure to them ahead of time.
Shaking Hands With Uncle Sam
Lori Ann Lange
The risks of contracting with the federal government are legion, but so are the benefits. Here are a dozen key factors for contractors of all kinds to keep in mind.
Leading Cause of Car Accidents in Alabama? Failing to Yield the Right of Way
Mitchel Lattof
Failing to yield the right of way was the leading cause of car accidents in Alabama in 2018. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, failing to yield the right of way resulted in 23,832 crashes. Ninety-six of those crashes resulted in fatalities.
The New PPE
Jennifer Stavros
How to plan your pandemic preparedness estate—all from the safety of home.
We're Not in Kansas Anymore
Paul Hewett
What will family law look like in the “coronaverse” of 2020 and beyond.
Prenuptial Peril
Laura Wheatman Hill
Prenups aren’t always bulletproof, but there’s hope if you end up exposed in a divorce.
When DNA Isn’t the Tie That Binds
Brittney M. Miller and James J. Vedder
Determining biological parenthood is as easy as getting a DNA test. Determining legal parenthood is more complicated altogether—especially as the composition of the American family continues to evolve.
How to Navigate False Abuse Claims in a Child Custody Case
Ashley Jones
There’s hope for families to recover—a good lawyer is key.
My Husband Didn’t Want to Stay Married…But He Didn’t Want a Divorce
Jennifer Billock
Patience—and the law—prevails when an uncooperative partner avoids divorce proceedings.
My Lawyer Failed Me as an Advocate in My Parents’ Divorce
Rebecca Rush
Here’s how to ensure your children are respected during a custody battle.
How Oklahoma's Fault Laws Can Impact Your Car Accident Lawsuit
Kent McGuire
Oklahoma operates under a fault system for car accident claims. If you are injured in a car crash, you must prove that the other driver was "at fault" before you can recover compensation for your damages. Damages include your physical pain and suffering and your financial losses, such as medical bills and income loss.
Family Law – Sometimes All in the Family
Justin Smulison
Led by a father-and-son team of Family Law lawyers and trial advocates, with the support and assistance of family members, Blevans & Blevans, LLP continues its tradition of excellence serving the Northern California Bay Area in 2020 and beyond.
The 2021 Best Lawyers in Family Law
Best LawyersFeaturing the top lawyers practicing in Family Law and Trusts & Estates.
Everything to Know About Our Spanish Awards
Best LawyersLearn more about this year’s selection process for The Best Lawyers in Spain.
How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car Accident
Craig D. Rosenbaum
Receiving medical attention after a car accident can be expensive. One personal injury lawyer details the steps to take when seeking medical attention after the accident.
The 2021 Best Lawyers in New York Area
Best LawyersFeaturing the top legal talent in the New York area.
Riders on the Storm
J. Henry Walker IV
Important players within any organization must remember their crucial role in perilous times—and strive to exemplify the principles of “servant leadership.”
Tested and Triumphant
Patricia Brown Holmes
Native Chicagoan Patricia Brown Holmes has built an astonishingly varied career through sheer determination and an undimmed survival instinct. Throughout, she’s been determined to help others like her do the same.
The 2021 Best Lawyers in South Florida
Best LawyersFeaturing the top legal talent in the Southern Florida area.
Announcing the 2021 Best Lawyers in South Africa
Best LawyersFor the 12th Edition, Best Lawyers recognizes the top 2 percent of practicing lawyers in the nation.
Announcing the 2021 Best Lawyers in Portugal
Best LawyersThe results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms.
Announcing the 2021 Best Lawyers in Mexico
Best LawyersFor the twelfth year, honoring the top lawyers and firms in Mexico.
Announcing the 2021 Best Lawyers in Spain
Best LawyersFeaturing the nation's top 2 percent of practicing lawyers.
Announcing the 2021 Best Lawyers in Brazil
Best LawyersFeaturing the top firms and lawyers in Brazil.
The 2021 Best Lawyers in Southern California
Best LawyersFeaturing the top legal talent in the Southern California area.
Announcing the 2021 Best Lawyers in Chile, Colombia, and Puerto Rico
Best LawyersFind the top legal talent in Chile, Colombia, and Puerto Rico.