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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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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.

ERISA Plan Fiduciaries

Discretion under Fire

Charles F. Seemann III

ERISA plan fiduciaries face new challenges to their decision-making.

Family Law - Divorce

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.”

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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

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.

Family and Medical Leave Act

Do You Have a Gap in Your Benefit Eligibility Procedures?

Tina M. Bengs

Issues Raised by Non-FMLA Reduced Schedules and Leaves of Absence

Employee Compensation

Employers Now Face Greater Liability for Violations of Legislation on Employee Compensation

David Denisenko and Alexei Dingin

Biometric Data in Workplace

Biometric Data in the Workplace

Fisher Phillips

Potential risks and legal considerations.

Wage and Hour Class Actions

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).

Attorney Brief: Federal Overtime Rule

Federal Overtime Rule Injunction Calls for State-Level Attention

Sebastian Chilco and Rachel Fendell Satinsky

Obamacare for Large Employers

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.

Paid Leave

Paid Leave

Best Lawyers

Eight attorneys from across the country weigh in.

What Does a Health Care Agent Do?

Factors to Consider When Naming a Health Care Agent

Anthony J. Enea

A health care agent can make medical decisions for you and see that your end of life wishes are respected.

Understanding New York's Child Victims Act

What New York's Child Victims Act Means for Public Schools

Anastasia M. McCarthy

The new Child Victims Act is expected to have a profound and long-lasting impact on public school systems.

Blakes 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Interview

What the Seller-Friendly Market Means for Private Equity

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JP Bogden and Kurt Sarno of 2019 Canadian "Law Firm of the Year" award-winner Blakes discuss trends in the private equity sector.

Franchise Agreements and Purchase Options

Can Your Option to Purchase Get Lost in a Franchise Agreement?

Benjamin Caddaye, Law Clerk and Alicia Hill

With the changing of a contract in a franchise agreement, certain rights you thought you were entitled to might get lost in translation.

4 Legal New Years Resolutions

4 Legal New Years Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

Anthony J. Enea

New Years resolutions don't always work, but these four reasonable suggestions will serve you well for many more years to come.

Asters Q&A Law Firm of the Year

Staying Competitive in Competitions and Antitrust Law

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Igor Svechkar of Asters talks with Best lawyers about his firm's 2019 Antitrust "Law Firm of the Year" award for Ukraine.

Fair Use in Trademark Infringement

Fair Enough: The “Fair Use” Defense to Trademark Infringement

Maria Crimi Speth & Aaron K. Haar

There are two arguments for fair use in a trademark infringement case. Here's your guide to understanding both.

The Who, What, and Why of Bankruptcy

The 5 W’s of Bankruptcy Communications

Eden Gillott

You might be an expert on bankruptcy, but communicating its practical realities to clients can get complicated.

Gide 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Interview

Here Are Gide's Predictions on the Biggest Trends in Real Estate

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Winner of the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Real Estate Law in France, Hugues Moreau of Gide talks global capital and market changes.

Engaging Your Client on Their Terms

4 Ways to Engage Your Client on Their Terms

Scott Distasio

Upping your customer service skills could boost business, propel your career, and help you retain top clients.

Hiring an Inexperienced Expert Witness?

Should You Opt for a Career Expert Witness or a First Timer?

Erin Quinn-Kong

There are reasons to hire an expert with 30-plus years of experience, but don't underestimate the skills of a first timer.

Davies "Law Firm of the Year" Q&A

Davies Points to “Groupthink” as Contributor to Industry Stagnation

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The 2019 Canaidan "Law Firm of the Year" honoree for Competitions/Antitrust Law shares the keys to their success.

Spanish General State Budget Approval 2019

Unpacking the 2019 Spanish General State Budget

Mariano Roca López

A union between two left-wing parties in Spain has led to a new budget agreement that could raise personal and corporate income taxes.

Avoiding a Civil Suit

How You Can Avoid a Civil Suit (And Why You Want To)

Ryan B. Bormaster

You don't need to go to court to handle a civil suit. Find out your alternative options.

Gowling WLG "Law Firm of the Year" Q&A

Gowling WLG Attorneys Discuss Aboriginal Law in Canada

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Gowling WLG won the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Aboriginal Law in Canada.

Why Register My Copyrights?

Understanding the Benefits of Copyright Registration

Maria Crimi Speth & Aaron Haar

If you aren't registering your copyrights with the United States Copyright Office, you're missing out on additional protections.

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