Legal Insights
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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What's Wrong with WhatsApp?
Matthew Critchley
A court in Brazil temporarily blocked access to WhatsApp on the basis that its owner had shown “total disrespect for Brazilian laws." What happens now?
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.
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.
Legal Trends Overview for the Real Estate and Construction Markets in Northwest Russia
Maya Petrova
The Russian courts are, with increasing frequency, upholding challenges brought by real estate owners who are indignant about unfair cadastral valuations placed on their immovable property.
Q&A with Florian Schneider, Managing Partner of Dentons Russia
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A question and answer session with Florian Schneider, the managing partner of "Law Firm of the Year," Dentons Russia.
REAGREEMENT: A Last Chance when Faced with Liquidation
Joan Antoni Borràs Abós
Although it is evident that the intent of the framers of the Insolvency Law was always to favor the conclusion of the insolvency by the debtor...
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An Interview With Courtney D. Scobie
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Ajamie attorney Courtney D. Scobie discusses her practice.
Q&A with Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães of Pinheiro Guimarães
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An interview with Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães of Brazilian "Law Firm of the Year" Pinheiro Guimarães.
The Purchase of a Productive Unit of a Company in an Insolvency Proceeding
Antonia Magdaleno
Is it a good deal and a safe opportunity for investors?
A Better Bottom Line
Margaret Pierce
How Benefit Corporations are leading the charge to save the world.
Clean Energy: Arena's Grant Funding and the New Clean Energy Innovation Fund
Clare Corke
On 23 March 2016, the Turnbull Government announced the establishment of a $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund (CEIF) to provide debt and equity funding for clean energy projects.
Current Hot Topics in Transportation Law
Dennis Minichello
Certain issues are more “hot” than others, both because they have jumped to the forefront in operational decisions, as well as because the state of the law is somewhat in flux.
When Should a Landlord Hire a Lawyer?
Adam Leitman Bailey
Surviving as a landlord in this morass of a city requires experienced landlord–tenant attorneys to navigate the course.
Send, Serve, or Both
Holly M. Polglase and Matthew E. Bown
The Supreme Court decides the meaning of Article 10(A) of the Hague Service Convention.
Onboard Safety Technology―Preventing Truck Accidents Before They Happen
Andrew R. Young
The top three causes of truck crashes are rear end collisions, lane departures, and rollover accidents.
Copyright in Cyberspace: Read the Fine Print
Alastair Donaldson
Copyright is an exclusive right to do things like copying, reproduction, performance or communication of subject matter that qualifies for copyright protection.
Live Free? A Rather Long List of Regulations on Development in N.H.
Philip M. Hastings
The list of regulations that a real estate developer is likely to encounter (or will at least have to think about) for virtually any project in any New Hampshire community, regardless of the project’s size or nature, is long and requires a thoughtful and comprehensive approach in the planning stages.
There’s No Such Thing as a Stupid Idea
Patrick J. Perotti
In the world of class actions, one well-executed idea can make an entire career.
Call in the Referee: Court Appointed Experts in Complex Cases
Joseph Barbaro
Victorian courts have long been reluctant to disrupt the status quo when it comes to appointing expert referees in proceedings. But a recent decision by a Supreme Court of Victoria judge in Construction Engineering could signal a shift in the court’s attitude to appointing expert referees in complex or technical cases.
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Asian Countries Join Worldwide Child Protective Treaty
Stephen J. Cullen
After several years of negotiations, the treaty—the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction—came into existence.
Q&A with Panayotis Bernitsas at Bernitsas Law
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A Q&A with Advisory Board member Panayotis Bernitsas at Bernitsas Law.
Q&A with Andrey Goltsblat of Goltsblat BLP LLP
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A Q&A with Ad Board member Andrey Goltsblat of Goltsblat BLP LLP discussing the legal climate in Russia.
Super Bowl 51: What to Do When the Fantasy Is Over and Football Fever Becomes a Work Reality?
Hera S. Arsen
In the News Weekly Roundup: Court Rules for Taxes in Online Retail
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News from our listed lawyers. This week: New leadership at Richards, Layton & Finger, and developments in the Supreme Court.
Is That Famous Song Protected by Copyright? Maybe Not – and the Change Means Refunds for Some
Michael B. Fein
A guide to navigating copyright claims on famous songs.
New Immigration Regulation Establishes Grace Periods for Terminated Foreign Workers
Andrew B. Greenfield
Upon termination, these professionals had no time to finalize their affairs, were unable to remain in the country lawfully in order to seek alternate employment or a new visa status, and immediately became deportable from the United States.
