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Q&A with Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch of Colin Biggers & Paisley
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Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch talk about their work with Colin Biggers & Paisley.
Q&A with Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch of Colin Biggers & Paisley
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Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch talk about their work with Colin Biggers & Paisley.
Recent Case Law Defining ‘Bodily Injury’ under the Montreal Convention
Christopher B. Kende
In a nutshell, the Convention makes an airline strictly liable for bodily injury or death of a passenger caused by an “accident” occurring while embarking, on board the aircraft, or disembarking.
Q&A with Albors, Galiano Portales
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An interview with Albors, Galiano Portales, a 2018 "Law Firm of the Year" in Spain.
Evolution of the U.S. Construction Market
Steven M. Charney
This strong return to activity, in both public and private works, has taken place in an environment marked by an equally striking evolution.
Changes in the Legal Regulation of Foreign Investment in Russia
Artem Zhavoronkov and Oleg Lovtsov
Introducing significant changes in the legal regulation of foreign investment in the Russian Federation.
Drones: What Legal Issues Should You Be Thinking About?
Rachel Constantino-Wallace, John Roche, and John Wechkin
Issues like product liability, FAA compliance, privacy, and IP surround the use of drones for personal and business use.
Q&A with Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch of Colin Biggers & Paisley
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Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch talk about their work with Colin Biggers & Paisley.
Maintenance by ECMs: A Requirement for International Railway Freight Transportation
Serap Zuvin
According to the Rules for Certification and Auditing of Entities in Charge of Maintenance (the "Regulation") of the Intergovernmental Organization for International Carriage by Rail ("OTIF"), which came into force on June 1, 2013, the ECMs must be evaluated and certified by an independent institution. Every freight wagon used by an international entity must be maintained by a particular ECM.
The Coercive Diplomacy of Economic Sanctions
Molly McCluskey
Economic and other sanctions are often the weapon of choice in foreign policy.
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
In the past few years, copyrights on some famous songs have been deemed invalid, which means that licensees who were charged royalty payments may be able to get their money refunded.
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
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Have you noticed any changes in Brazil over the years in the competition and antitrust law area?
In the News: Connecticut
Abigail Rowe
A roundup of notable news of listed lawyers in the Connecticut 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
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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
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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.
