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David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting
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The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.
Highlights From The 2019 LMA Annual Conference
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Did you make it to LMA 2019? Read the Best Lawyers recap of this year's biggest takeaways.
The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained
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Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.
Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent
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Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
Are Consumer-Driven Sustainability Efforts Effective?
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Listed environmental lawyers share their thoughts on who should be leading the current sustainability movement.
Recent Developments on Privacy and Data Protection in Brazil
Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da Silva and Camila Taliberti Ribeiro da Silva
A change of paradigm is urgent and requires a robust legislation on personal data protection.
The Past, Present, and Future of Data Privacy
Kelly L. Frey Sr.
It is always important to remember that our world is largely the result of fortunate accidents.
The Future of Data Privacy: You Can Run but You Can’t Hide (or Can You?)
Chad W. King
In Ernest Cline’s dystopian novel "Ready Player One," the world’s population is addicted to a virtual reality game called the OASIS.
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.
Q&A with Andrew Smulian of Akerman
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A Q&A with Advisory Board member Andrew Smulian at Akerman.
The European Regulation on Data Protection and Brexit
Anna Viladàs Jené
After many years of negotiations, on 27 April 2016, the European Regulation concerning the protection of individuals in respect of the processing of personal data and the free movement of this data (hereafter, “the Regulation”), has finally seen the light of day.
Residential Security Deposits Provide Protection for a Landlord, but There can be Unexpected Pitfalls
Sander A. Rikleen
On tenant’s counterclaims, the court found that landlord had violated the security deposit statute by failing to provide tenant with a receipt acknowledging acceptance of the deposit, and failing to pay interest earned on the deposit over the multi-year tenancy.
An Interview With Bastian Finkel of BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr, Germany's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Winner in Insurance Law
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A look at the new European policies changing the insurance landscape in Germany.
Indiana on Cutting Edge of Lead Service Line Replacement for Water Utilities
Nicholas K. Kile
As utilities have undertaken the task of replacing the mains, which the utility owns and to which the customer service line connects, an increased risk from lead in that customer line is exposed.
