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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.

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A Studied Neutrality

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Marcel Meinhardt discusses a new interpretation in competition law, new challenges as technology advances more and more, and other topics.

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.

Selection Protection

Robert A. Clifford and Bradley M. Cosgrove

Jury Research in High Profile Cases

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

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We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" awards in Canada.

Best Lawyers Since Day One

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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?

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BL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.

How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case

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Best Lawyers combines the trust of industry referrals with state-of-the-art technology to help you find the right lawyer.

How This Firm Is Shaping the Economic Future of Ukraine

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Denis Lysenko discusses how AEQUO has helped build a new business environment.

Staying Competitive in Competitions and Antitrust Law

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Igor Svechkar of Asters talks with Best lawyers about his firm's 2019 Antitrust "Law Firm of the Year" award for Ukraine.

Davies Points to “Groupthink” as Contributor to Industry Stagnation

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The 2019 Canaidan "Law Firm of the Year" honoree for Competitions/Antitrust Law shares the keys to their success.

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Douglas C. Ross

As antitrust prosecutors look at “Big Tech,” one size doesn’t fit all

An Interview With Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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Russia’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree for Real Estate Law

Shaping the Policy You Really Care About

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Attorney Manuel Lobato from the Spanish firm Bird & Bird discusses the firm's 2019 award, changes coming to privacy rights in the EU and Spain, and more.

Why Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos Developed Its Own Legal Tech

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Juan Pablo Matus of Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos, 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Corporate and M&A Law in Chile, discusses his firm's joint venture with Cognitiva in creating Lexnova, a legal AI system.

David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting

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The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.