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GRAY DIVORCES: When Older Parties Untie the Knot
Esther R. Donald
In 1967, the Beatles asked: “Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m Sixty Four?” Today, Sir Paul, the answer increasingly is “No.”
Discretion under Fire
Charles F. Seemann III
ERISA plan fiduciaries face new challenges to their decision-making.
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Supreme Court Slams Door on Out-of-State Plaintiffs’ Suits
Dona Szak
In Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California, multiple plaintiffs sued Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMS) in a California state court to recover damages allegedly caused by their use of BMS’ anti-clotting drug, Plavix.
Wellness Programs on the Run
D. Finn Pressly & Judith Wethall
The rise in employer-sponsored wellness programs has been accompanied by an even steeper rise in government regulation.
Do You Have a Gap in Your Benefit Eligibility Procedures?
Tina M. Bengs
Issues Raised by Non-FMLA Reduced Schedules and Leaves of Absence
Employers Now Face Greater Liability for Violations of Legislation on Employee Compensation
David Denisenko and Alexei Dingin
The Impact of Duran on the Certification Process in Wage and Hour Class Actions
Tim Freudenberger and Nancy Lubrano
In May 2014, class action defense attorney Tim Freudenberger from Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, obtained a very favorable decision from the California Supreme Court in Duran v. U.S. Bank Nat. Assn., 59 Cal. 4th 1 (2014).
Federal Overtime Rule Injunction Calls for State-Level Attention
Sebastian Chilco and Rachel Fendell Satinsky
For Large Employers Obamacare Is Still Alive and Well
Felicia A. Finston
Large employers will not get a pass in 2017 in terms of monitoring and reporting the group health plan coverage they provide their employees.
Getting in Tune
Jeff Biederman and Gary Gilbert
These are heady days for music publishers and catalog owners. How much longer can the good times roll?
Banking On It
Catherine M. Brennan and Nora R. Udell
The fintech revolution has spurred a host of legal questions concerning online lending. Developments at both the federal and state level are beginning to provide some answers.
An Interview With Vitaly Mozharowski of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia)
The firm is the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner for Real Estate Law in Russia.
Central Intelligence
Françoise Gilbert
To truly flourish, the smart cities of tomorrow must harness their data—but make sure they are doing so legally, ethically, and securely.
Monica Biringer and Firoz Ahmed on Canada's Changing Tax Practice
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
The attorneys from Canada's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winning Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt look at their achievements over the past year.
An Interview With Cornelia Thaler of Clifford Chance Deutschland
Clifford Chance Deutschland
The head of Clifford Chance Deutschland's 2019 German "Law Firm of the Year" winning practice discusses the future of German real estate.
Taking a Gamble
George Skibine and Alan Fedman
A look at the problems and opportunities for Native American tribes amid the uncharted territory of legal sports betting.
How to Diversify Your Client Portfolio
Scott Distasio
Streamlining your networking process and tapping into local media resources are two ways to grow your client base.
An Interview With Eberhard Braun of Schultze & Braun
Schultze & Braun
The 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winning firm was recognized in Germany for Restructuring and Insolvency Law.
Nature Calls
Robert Brager
Looking to make a difference as a practitioner of environmental law? These seven pointers will help bolster your green bona fides.
Building Blocks
G. Christian Roux
Everyone agrees U.S. infrastructure is in lamentable shape. Can Congress and the Trump administration muster the courage to do something about it?
3 Strategies to Frame Your Medical Malpractice Case
Lloyd Bell
For success in any trial, jury selection and case framing are key.
Olga Prosyanyuk of Aver Lex on Her Criminal Defense Practice
Aver Lex
Aver Lex won the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Criminal Defense in Ukraine.
Thomas Thalhofer of Noerr on the Future of German IT Law
Noerr
Noerr received the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Information Tehcnology Law in Germany.
What the Harvard Trial Means for Affirmative Action
John Saxon
Students for Fair Admissions is challenging Harvard's policy of holistic admissions—and might change the future of affirmative action.
