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Covid-19 Vaccines and Masks in the Workplace—What You Need to Know
Greg Mansell
What you need to know about mandates for vaccines and masks in the workplace.
Spears' Court Appearance May Help Curb ‘Toxic’ Conservatorships
Justin Smulison
Best Lawyers listed lawyer Rebecca Doane helps us understand conservatorships and guardianships in wake of Britney Spears' appearance in court.
Compliance Can Mean Sink or Swim for Cannabis Startups
Richard Lieberman
With such uncertainty between state and federal laws, new cannabis companies should find the right attorney for them.
When Do You Need To Hire a Car Accident Attorney
Jay S. Knispel
Injured in a car accident? Here are seven major signs you need to hire a car accident lawyer for your case.
Historic Settlement Reached In Boy Scouts Abuse Case
Justin Smulison
A landmark settlement was reached in the biggest child abuse case against the Boy Scouts of America.
What Does Workplace Harassment Look Like in 2021?
Victoria E. Langley
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the U.S. workforce. But has it changed harassment on the job?
America’s Favorite Pastime: The Talk of the Town and the Courtroom
MaKenli Ladd
Major League Baseball's disapproval of new voting legislation in Georgia is facing harsh criticism after they opted to move out of the state.
Tales From the Crypto
Gregory Sirico
The economic turmoil of COVID-19 has given cryptocurrency its moment in the spotlight. But are we, and more importantly our banks, ready for it?
What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Intellectual Property
Todd Fichtenberg
With the growing rates of entrepreneurs and startups during 2020, applications for EINs and intellectual property protections should grow proportionately.
Labour's Lost
Alan S. Pierce
With apologies to the Bard: When it comes to potential COVID-19 exposure on the job, and the attendant workers’-compensation claims, to pay or not to pay? That is the question.
Summer Voting Season Is Here!
Best LawyersSummer 2021 voting is open to all lawyers listed in Best Lawyers in Chile, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Spain.
Avon Calling
Rebecca Blackwell
Nostalgia-soaked childhood memories of the neighborhood "Avon lady" can mask an insidious reality: Multilevel marketing companies are often little more than polished Ponzi schemes. My experience is illustrative.
All Together With Pride: The Best Lawyers Team Volunteers During Pride Month
Megan Edmonds
Offering time, muscle power, donations and more, the Best Lawyers team supports local advocacy groups’ events.
The Green Rush: Cannabis Is a Growing Industry
Justin Smulison
Connecticut announced it will legalize high-THC cannabis for adult use on July 1, making it the 19th state to do so in the U.S. As of June 2021, 38 states and Puerto Rico have legalized cannabis for medical use.
Porter Wright Founds LGBTQ+ Practice
Megan Edmonds
At the beginning of Pride month, U.S. law firm Porter Wright announced the addition of an LGBTQ+ practice area group.
Germany Is In the Driver’s Seat—Should We Follow?
Greg Sirico
As Germany aims to become the first nation to legalize autonomous driving technology, it remains to be seen if the benefits outweigh the legal implications.
French Court Relies On an Untraditional Colleague
Rebecca Blackwell
A rural court in France is helping victims face their assailants with a surprising emotional support companion.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers™ in Switzerland
Best LawyersThe results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers™ in Germany
Best LawyersThe results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms, including our inaugural Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recipients.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers™ in Austria
Best LawyersThe results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers™ in Italy
Best LawyersThe results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers™ in France
Best LawyersThe results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms, including our inaugural Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recipients.
Announcing the 2021-2022 Best Lawyers™ in Belgium
Best LawyersThe results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms.
Morrison & Foerster Attorney Randy Bullard’s LGBTI Advocacy
Greg Sirico
Randy Bullard, a Best Lawyers® listed attorney practicing at Morrison & Foerster, is an LGBTQI advocate and pioneer for change around the world.
Elections Dustup
Rachel Shrewsbury
Two election security bills working their way through the Texas House and Senate are creating divisions within the Texas GOP and meeting stiff opposition from many who view them as voter suppression.
