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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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Estate Planning for COVID-19

Pandemics and Planning: Lessons Learned

Anthony J. Enea

It's important to be prepared for life-threatening emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are six basic estate planning documents and advanced directives that everyone should have in order to deal with any potential health crisis.

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

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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?

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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.

What Practices Grew the Most in 2019?

2019 Women in the Law at a Glance

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2019 "Women in the Law" by the numbers.

Pooled Community Trust Medicaid Spend Down

What Is a Pooled Community Trust and How Does It Help Keep New Yorkers in Their Homes?

Anthony J. Enea

A pooled community trust allows disabled people who have Medicaid coverage to spend their monthly income that is designated as "surplus" on their own immediate living expenses and daily needs.

Protecting Your Legacy With Estate Planning

Protecting Your Legacy With Estate Planning

Tripp Wiles

You're careful with your finances; do you still need asset protection?

Social Media Tips for Law Firms

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.

How to Vote With Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained

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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

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

Estate and Elder Law Planning

How To Avoid Five Common Estate and Elder Law Planning Mistakes

Anthony J. Enea

Having a basic understanding of these common mistakes can help reduce the risk of making some unfortunate errors.

Elder Law - Pets Estate Plan

Protect Your Pets: Westchester Elder Law Attorney Anthony Enea Explains How to Provide for Pets in an Estate Plan

Anthony J. Enea

Along with pet ownership comes the responsibility of ensuring your companion animal's care and well-being - even if that extends beyond your lifetime.

Trust for Pets

Is a Trust for my Pet a Viable Option?

Anthony J. Enea

The question most pet owners’ face is what steps they can undertake to ensure that their pet or other domestic animal is properly provided for in the event of their demise.

Probate Problems

The Problems with Probate

Anthony J. Enea

The complexity, cost and delays associated with the Probate process are not often discussed. The following are some of the reasons one should try to avoid utilizing a Last Will that needs to be admitted to Probate upon one's demise:

White Collar Exemptions

How the DOL's Final Rule on White Collar Exemptions Compares To Its Original Proposal

Megan Erickson Moritz

We finally know details of the Department of Labor’s long-awaited Final Rule updating the executive, administrative, professional, and outside sales exemptions – i.e., the so-called “white collar” exemptions.

Joint Bank Accounts

Does A Joint Bank Account Automatically Contain A Right Of Survivorship?

Anthony J. Enea

A joint bank account is a ubiquitous and popular way to own an account with one’s spouse, children, loved ones and friends.

Joint Accounts

The Treatment and Marshalling of Joint Accounts in an Article 81 Guardianship Proceeding

Anthony J. Enea

There are numerous legitimate and logical reasons for the creation of a joint account. However, when an Article 81 Guardianship Proceeding is commenced and the Alleged Incapacitated Person (“AIP”) has accounts jointly owned with another person, it is imperative for the Petitioner to determine the reason the joint account(s) was created ...

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