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Perspectives on the Economic State of Georgia

Rachel Shrewsbury

Two Best Lawyers recognized attorneys weigh in on Georgia’s economy and declaring bankruptcy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unlawful Pornography and Corporate Liability in Canada

Jordan Donich

Developments on the ongoing efforts to ensure internet companies are policing illegal content, such as child pornography, hosted on their servers.

Voting Season Is Open

Best Lawyers

Voting for next year's Best Lawyers is an exclusive opportunity to benefit your local legal community.

How Peer Review Powers Industry Referrals

Best Lawyers

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

Too Good to Fail

Best Lawyers

Sandro Abegglen discusses new regulations after financial crises, corruption, and more.

2020 Best Law Firms "Law Firm of the Year"

A Decade of Excellence

Joseph Begonis

Nine firms weigh in on issues that will shape the legal industry in 2020.

How This Firm Is Shaping the Economic Future of Ukraine

Best Lawyers

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

The 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" Awards in Canada

Best Lawyers

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

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.

Best Lawyers Since Day One

Best Lawyers

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?

Best Lawyers

BL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.

An Interview With Latham & Watkins

Best Lawyers

Germany's 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Banking and Finance Law

Return the Favor When Bidding

Denys Myrgorodskiy

Denys Myrgorodskiy, the managing partner of Dynasty Law Firm, looks at the process of withdrawing insolvent banks from the market in Ukraine and its potential consequences.

Fighting Dark Money in Judicial Elections

Dark Matters

Robert A. Clifford

So-called dark money in judicial elections threatens to undermine public confidence in the courts. What can the legal profession do to combat it?

An Interview With Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Best Lawyers

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

An Interview With Johnson Winter & Slattery

Best Lawyers

Australia's 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Energy Law

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

Best Lawyers

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