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An Interview With Jan Bernd Nordemann of Boehmert & Boehmert, Winner of the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Award for Intellectual Property Law in Germany

Best Lawyers

The international property law attorney discusses his firm's recent successes and the trends taking over the IP field.

Henry M. Matri, Hackensack "Lawyer of the Year" for Corporate Law 2017

Cole Schotz

Hank Matri co-chairs the corporate department at Cole Schotz that he founded nearly three decades ago.

Clean Energy: Arena's Grant Funding and the New Clean Energy Innovation Fund

Clare Corke

On 23 March 2016, the Turnbull Government announced the establishment of a $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund (CEIF) to provide debt and equity funding for clean energy projects.

Chain Migration Solutions Desperately in Search of a Problem

Aaron C. Hall

The White House insists that any new law giving Dreamers a permanent place in the United States also stop what it refers to as the chain migration problem.

Public Stadium Projects - Can They Be Made Into Economic Champions or Will They Always be Wooden Spooners?

Peter Schenk

Developing stadiums has numerous social and economic benefits that can be long-term and wide-ranging. But how can stadiums be developed given the current uncertainty of funding?

Going Into Business With a Partner

Thomas J. Nichols

So you're thinking of going into business with somebody else? Maybe a friend or a family member. Or perhaps somebody who already is a business acquaintance. There are a couple things that you might want to consider as you think about going into a venture with a partner.

Know Your Objectives Before Negotiations Start

Christopher R. Sackett

Why would you begin a business negotiation without knowing your objectives and acceptable outcomes? The answer: You shouldn’t.

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.

Welcome to the Jungle: Trade Associations and Reportable Persuader Activity

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Many trade associations have little direct experience with union organizing and labor relations. When it comes to lobbying in Washington, D.C., however, trade associations know a thing or two about what it takes to be a successful persuader.

Supreme Court Is Poised to Endorse ‘Implied Certification’ in FCA Cases

R. Scott Oswald

If a government supplier quietly ignores vital rules but still bills taxpayers as if it had complied, can it be held liable under the federal False Claims Act — even if it never directly lies about its compliance?

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.”

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.

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How Mediation is Changing Family Law

Susan A. Hansen

Kitchen-table contracts and divorce litigation can both hurt families. Mediation offers a middle ground.

Who Gets the Nod When Deciding Between Expert Witnesses?

Safra Ducreay

It’s not just a matter of experience—often you need to look deeper than what's on the resume.

Will the Year of the Fire Monkey Burn Corporate Australia's Ambitions in 2016?

Stephanie Daveson

The ancient Chinese belief is that the characteristics of the prevailing animal and element in a lunar year will heavily influence people’s behaviour and wider events in that year.

Ripped From the Headlines: Three Investigation Lessons to Learn From a Political Controversy

Patti C. Perez

Another day, another political scandal involving a politician accused of having had an extramarital affair. The latest such story concerns an alleged inappropriate relationship that the governor of Alabama had with a top aide—once again raising issues related to investigating allegations of bad behavior at work.

Immigration Challenges Continue in the New Year

John L. Pinnix

For immigration attorneys, this New Year needs more than routine reflection and the usual strategic planning.

Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent

Best Lawyers

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

Should SnapChat Be Held Liable For Speed Filter Accidents?

William W. Hurst

Should SnapChat be held liable for injuries caused by drivers using their speed filter?

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Illinois’ Pet Owners Can Now Seek Custody of Their Pets in Divorce Proceedings

Weiler & Lengle

PA 100-0422 now requires a divorce judge to award one party or the other possession of and responsibility for the family pet or pets based upon a careful consideration of the animal’s “well-being.”

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Eight attorneys from across the country weigh in.

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Learning about Your Finances in Divorce

Kathleen Ann Hogan

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New Year Ushers in New Formulas for Calculating Maintenance Payments in Divorce Proceedings

Timothy E. Weiler

The anticipated outcome of the adoption of the increased income threshold is to reduce litigation about the amount of maintenance to be paid by simply applying the statutorily mandated calculation to more individuals with a much higher annual income.