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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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Unlawful Pornography and Corporate Liability

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.

Why Gender Diversity Is Good for Business

Talent Unbound

Kelly Twiss Noonan

Gender diversity within our firm isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s also good for business, and it’s helping us manage the unprecedented coronavirus crisis.

A Global Approach to Settlement

A Global Approach to Settlement

Bradley A. Klein, Gretchen M. Wolf, Peter Y. Cheun, and Mayra C. Suárez

The Department of Justice, in pursuit of companies whose transgressions cross borders, increasingly credits other countries’ fines to avoid “piling on.”

COVID-19 Panel: Business Liability

WATCH: Best Lawyers Discusses COVID-19 & Business Liability

Best Lawyers

Three legal experts join the CEO of Best Lawyers to talk about business liability concerns as the economy opens back up.

2021 Law Firm of the Year Awards in Canada

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.

Remote Litigation

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.

Virtual Mediation

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 on Insurance Claims

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.

Jury Research in High Profile Cases

Selection Protection

Robert A. Clifford and Bradley M. Cosgrove

Jury Research in High Profile Cases

Working From Home

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 the First Edition

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.

Best Lawyers Intelligence

How Does Your Firm Measure Up?

Best Lawyers

BL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.

How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case

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 CASPA Impacts Commercial Real Estate

Sharpening the Sword: What You Need to Know About CASPA

Eric B. Smith

How the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) can radically change the stakes of how you build. Learn what CASPA means for your construction projects and contract disputes.

Franchise Agreements and the Importance of Co

Food for Thought: Misleading Conduct in the Franchise Space

Alicia Hill

Some franchisors do not fully appreciate the importance of record-keeping during the negotiation stage, but as the Guirguis family discovered, this might be the most crucial step until opening day.

Why Lizzie Fletcher Left Law for Congress

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?

Collecting Damages From Chinese Companies

Seeing Red

Annesley H. DeGaris

China Plays by Its Rules

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?

Bird & Bird "Law Firm of the Year"

Shaping the Policy You Really Care About

Best Lawyers

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.

The Question of Gender Bias

Does Gender Play a Role in Selecting Expert Witnesses?

Kristin Hackler

The jury is out.

Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda Law Firm of the Year

Moving With the World

Best Lawyers

Attorney Adrián Vázquez from the Mexican firm Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda discusses the firm's 2019 award, changes coming to the WTO, Mexico's shifting trade strategy, and more.

Climate Change Impact on Florida Real Estate

Roy Oppenheim Discusses Climate Change & Its Impact on Real Estate in Florida

Roy D. Oppenheim

More Flooding, More Diseases from Bugs and More Homes Under Water Real Estate Attorney Roy Oppenheim's Thoughts on Global Warming

Eyes Set on Lincoln Road Development

Eyes Set on Lincoln Road Development

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Plus other news involving South Florida's Best Lawyers

Social Media Tips for Law Firms

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.

How to Vote With Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained

Best Lawyers

Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.

What Are Lawyer Commendations?

Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent

Best Lawyers

Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.

Johnson Winter & Slattery

An Interview With Johnson Winter & Slattery

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

Q&A with Santamarina y Steta

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

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