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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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The New PPE

The New PPE

Jennifer Stavros

How to plan your pandemic preparedness estate—all from the safety of home.

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Unlawful Pornography and Corporate Liability in Canada

Jordan Donich

Developments on the ongoing efforts to ensure internet companies are policing illegal content, such as child pornography, hosted on their servers.

COVID-19 Panel: Family Law

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Three legal experts join the CEO of Best Lawyers to talk about problems that arise for family law during COVID-19.

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Family Law – Sometimes All in the Family

Justin Smulison

Led by a father-and-son team of Family Law lawyers and trial advocates, with the support and assistance of family members, Blevans & Blevans, LLP continues its tradition of excellence serving the Northern California Bay Area in 2020 and beyond.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Family Law

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Family Law

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Featuring the top lawyers practicing in Family Law and Trusts & Estates.

We're Not in Kansas Anymore

We're Not in Kansas Anymore

Paul Hewett

What will family law look like in the “coronaverse” of 2020 and beyond.

Representing Children in a Custody Battle

My Lawyer Failed Me as an Advocate in My Parents’ Divorce

Rebecca Rush

Here’s how to ensure your children are respected during a custody battle.

Prenuptial Peril

Prenuptial Peril

Laura Wheatman Hill

Prenups aren’t always bulletproof, but there’s hope if you end up exposed in a divorce.

When DNA Isn’t the Tie That Binds

When DNA Isn’t the Tie That Binds

Brittney M. Miller and James J. Vedder

Determining biological parenthood is as easy as getting a DNA test. Determining legal parenthood is more complicated altogether—especially as the composition of the American family continues to evolve.

Divorcing an Uncooperative Partner

My Husband Didn’t Want to Stay Married…But He Didn’t Want a Divorce

Jennifer Billock

Patience—and the law—prevails when an uncooperative partner avoids divorce proceedings.

5 Tips for a High-Net-Worth Divorce

5 Tips to Follow in a High-Net-Worth Divorce

Brad M. LaMorgese

Divorce isn't easy, but for high-net-worth couples, it can be even more complex.

False Abuse Claims in a Child Custody Case

How to Navigate False Abuse Claims in a Child Custody Case

Ashley Jones

There’s hope for families to recover—a good lawyer is key.

What to Expect for the School Year During COV

Expect the Unexpected: COVID-19 and the 2020-21 School Year

Kristiana Butler

Across the country, the decision to open schools back up or not has been on the minds of many. What should parents think about when preparing to send the children back to school or not?

Reimbursement Claims for Properties During a

Marriage, Mortgages, and Millennials

Angelica Rolong Cormier

More and more couples nowadays are cohabitating before marriage. But how does reimbursement claims work if a divorce happens?

COVID-19: Penalties for Violations of FFRCA

What Happens if You Violate the Family First Coronavirus Response Act?

Carrie Dyer

What are the penalties for violating the Family First Coronavirus Response Act, and what are your options if your employer doesn't respect your right as an employee under the act?

2021 Law Firm of the Year Awards in Canada

The 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" Awards in Canada

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We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" awards in Canada.

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

Best Lawyers

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.

Divorce is Changing Family Law

Split Decisions

Susan A. Hansen and Lindsey A. Kujawa

Marriage is changing—and so is divorce. Family lawyers must be there for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health.

How Has the Business of Family Law Changed?

Divide and Conquer

Kathryn A. Graves

The practice of family law has changed substantially in recent decades. How is it different—and how does that affect the lawyers who specialize in it?

Survivors' Gilt

Survivors' Gilt

Margaret E. W. Sager

Property Rights of Surviving Spouses

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What Happens to Credit Card Debt When I Get a Divorce?

Hossein Berenji

In a community property state like California, credit card debt may be shared between partners.

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