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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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Building Blocks
G. Christian Roux
Everyone agrees U.S. infrastructure is in lamentable shape. Can Congress and the Trump administration muster the courage to do something about it?
FEMA Will Audit Emergency Response Efforts After Hurricane Maria
Sidney F. Ansbacher
New law requires FEMA to audit failed hurricane contracts.
Pilot Project Aims to Expedite Discovery in Federal Court
Robert A. Clifford
Discovery has become more expansive in litigation, despite the fact that the vast majority of civil cases settle before trial.
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.
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.
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Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
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.
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.
The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained
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Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.
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.
Highlights From The 2019 LMA Annual Conference
Best Lawyers
Did you make it to LMA 2019? Read the Best Lawyers recap of this year's biggest takeaways.
Lecher Pays
Ann E. Evanko and Katherine L. Wood
Can social change be sped up via legislation? A key provision of the recent tax-law overhaul, clearly written with #MeToo in mind, suggests it can.
The Silent Epidemic
Kelly S. Hughes
Obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders are far more common among lawyers than other professionals. It’s past time to address the problem.
A Startup Accelerator Program Sets Cuatrecasas Apart
Best Lawyers
Miguel de Almada and Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira from the Portuguese firm discuss their 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Litigation and Arbitration.
All Aboard
Patricia Brown Holmes
What effect is California’s new law mandating more women in corporate boardrooms likely to have?
Alternate Routes
Jennifer Alvey
For many women, a government job is an ideal—albeit necessary—springboard to a law-firm partnership.
How PLMJ's Unique Structure Shapes Its Insolvency Practice
Best Lawyers
A leading attorney with the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner for Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Portugal speaks to Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer.
How Do I Protect My Child from Online Predators?
Kelly L. Frey Sr.
New technologies open up new ways for children to be exploited online. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act offers a solution.
In-House Counsel
Nancy Lippincott
Lizzie Fletcher was a star lawyer in Houston before defeating a nine-term incumbent to win a seat in Congress last November. What the much-lauded work she did in her first career teach her about how to succeed in this new one?
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Understanding the Difference Between Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnosis
Robert M. Marino
While they sound similar, misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis mean very different things in a medical malpractice case.
The Economic Landscape Changing Capital Markets Law in Mexico
Best Lawyers
Michell Nader discusses his firm's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Capital Markets Law in Mexico.
We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About the Jussie Smollettt Case
Jaye L. Rancourt
Without media attention, would the decisions have been the same?
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Roundup, Dangerous Products
Joseph Fantini
In recent years, there’s been a significant increase in product liability lawsuits filed in California.
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What Happens to Credit Card Debt When I Get a Divorce?
Hossein Berenji
In a community property state like California, credit card debt may be shared between partners.
