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Presenting the 2024 Best Lawyers Employment and Workers’ Compensation Legal Guide
by Best Lawyers
The 2024 Best Lawyers Employment and Workers' Compensation Legal Guide provides exclusive access to all Best Lawyers awards in related practice areas. Read below and explore the legal guide.
Read Full ArticleAnnouncing the 2023 The Best Lawyers in America Honorees
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Only the top 5.3% of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers® in the United States
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The results include an elite field of top lawyers listed in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and in the 2nd Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for 2022.
2021 Best Lawyers: The Global Issue
by Best Lawyers
The 2021 Global Issue features top legal talent from the most recent editions of Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch worldwide.
The U.S. Best Lawyers Voting Season Is Open
by Best Lawyers
The voting season for the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the 5th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America is officially underway, and we are offering some helpful advice to this year’s voters.
How To Find A Pro Bono Lawyer
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers dives into the vital role pro bono lawyers play in ensuring access to justice for all and the transformative impact they have on communities.
The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2024 Launch
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is excited to announce The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for 2023, including the top lawyers and law firms from Australia.
How Palworld Is Testing the Limits of Nintendo’s Legal Power
by Gregory Sirico
Many are calling the new game Palworld “Pokémon GO with guns,” noting the games striking similarities. Experts speculate how Nintendo could take legal action.
What the Courts Say About Recording in the Classroom
by Christina Henagen Peer and Peter Zawadski
Students and parents are increasingly asking to use audio devices to record what's being said in the classroom. But is it legal? A recent ruling offer gives the answer to a question confusing parents and administrators alike.
Inflation Escalation
by Ashley S. Wagner
Inflation and rising costs are at the forefront of everyone’s mind as we enter 2023. The current volatile market makes it more important than ever to understand the rent escalation clauses in current and future commercial lease agreements.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for 2023
by Best Lawyers
The third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ highlights the legal talent of lawyers who have been in practice less than 10 years.
The Upcycle Conundrum
by Karen Kreider Gaunt
Laudable or litigious? What you need to know about potential copyright and trademark infringement when repurposing products.
A Celebration of Excellence: The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 Awards
by Best Lawyers
As we embark on the 18th edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™, we are excited to highlight excellence and top legal talent across the country.
8 Different Types of Criminal Defenses in Law
by Best Lawyers
Learn about the different types of criminal defenses available in law, including innocence, self-defense, insanity and more. Protect your rights today.
Wage and Overtime Laws for Truck Drivers
by Greg Mansell
For truck drivers nationwide, underpayment and overtime violations are just the beginning of a long list of problems. Below we explore the wages you are entitled to but may not be receiving.
Colorado Attorney General Calls For Cannabis Reclassification
by Gregory Sirico
In this article, Best Lawyers highlights a recent call to action by the Colorado state attorney general, requesting a full drug reclassification of cannabis.
The U.S. Best Lawyers Voting Season Is Open
by Best Lawyers
The voting season for the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the 5th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America is officially underway, and we are offering some helpful advice to this year’s voters.
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Does Your Law Firm Need a COO?
by Esquire Bank
Esquire Bank explains how having a chief operating officer can help with law firm growth plans, business management, client acquisition and daily operations.
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Contingency Fee Law Firm Valuation: What Factors Matter for Financing?
by Esquire Bank
Esquire Bank offers information on the valuation of a contingency law firm and the financing options they offer to support law firm growth strategies.
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The No-Stress Way to Efficiently Fund a Law Firm
by Esquire Bank
Esquire Bank explains how many lawyers who are starting their own firms can identify a strategic banking partner to offset the difficulties of self-funding.
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How to Easily Acquire Smart Financing for Sustainable Law Firm Growth
by Esquire Bank
Esquire Bank explains what private equity is and why many private equity firms are finding it more advantageous over more traditional forms of financing.
The Best Lawyers in Mexico Celebrates a Milestone Year
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is excited to announce the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™ and the second edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Mexico™ for 2024.
Best Lawyers Expands 2024 Brazilian Awards
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is honored to announce the 14th edition of The Best Lawyers in Brazil™ and the first edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Brazil™.
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How Private Equity Investment is Disrupting the Legal Industry
by Esquire Bank
Private Equity loans are changing how law firms operate, but these funding options should not affect the profession's ethical standards or the best interests of the clients.
The 2024 Best Lawyers in Spain™
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is honored to announce the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Spain™ and the third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Spain™ for 2024.
The Best Lawyers in Portugal™ 2024
by Best Lawyers
The 2024 awards for Portugal include the 14th edition of The Best Lawyers in Portugal™ and 2nd edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Portugal™.
Announcing The Best Lawyers in South Africa™ 2024
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is excited to announce the landmark 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in South Africa™ for 2024, including the exclusive "Law Firm of the Year" awards.
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Circuit Split: Can Federal Courts Award Lost Profits as Part of a Restitution Order?
by Nicholas Oleski
The Sixth Circuit has ruled against awarding lost profits as restitution to a business forced to close due to a robbery, highlighting a growing circuit split on whether lost profits can be included in restitution orders under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (MVRA).
Violating the Victim
by Megan Bishop and Thomas R. Ward
Two criminal law lawyers from Colorado detail the confounding ways in which prosecutors violate the victim in domestic violence cases.
An Employer’s Guidebook to Responding to Online Harassment
by Belle Harris and Brent Siler
Navigating online defamation against your business requires strategic responses. Two employment lawyers guide how to leverage contracts, understand social media limitations and the risks of legal action.
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Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. on Protecting Arizona Employers
by Justin Smulison
Gust Rosenfeld attorney Robert D. Haws discusses emerging trends in employment litigation and how the firm’s Employment and Education Law practice groups have protected clients in and out of Arizona’s courtrooms.
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The Wagner Law Group: ERISA and Employment Law
by The Wagner Law Group
For more than 25 years, The Wagner Law Group has combined the personalized attention and reasonable rates of small law firms with the specialization and sophistication of large firms to tackle all of their clients' ERISA and Employment Law needs.
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The Long, Short, Thick and Thin of It
by Avrohom Gefen
“Appearance discrimination” based on employees’ height and weight is the latest hot-button issue in employment law. Here’s a guide to avoid discrimination.
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Businesses Must Prepare for the New Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule
by Kirby Black and Steven T. Clark
Two employment law lawyers explain how a new DOL rule making it more likely workers will be classified as employees, rather than independent contractors, has caused legal challenges and prompted businesses to reassess worker status and policies.
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5 Things To Do if You’re at Fault in a Car Accident
by Alex De Castroverde
Have you been in a car accident in Las Vegas, NV? Learn more about what to do if you were at fault. Contact a car accident attorney to discuss your case.
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What if I’m Partially at Fault for My Car Accident?
by Christopher M. Davis
Experienced personal injury lawyer Christopher M. Davis explains what to do when you are partially at fault in a car accident in the state of Washington.
6 Ways a Lawyer Can Help You With Your Medical Malpractice Claim
by Adam Malone
If you believe you have a medical malpractice claim, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer. Read on to learn how they can help with your claim.
Georgia Proposes Law Requiring Parental Consent for Minors on Social Media
by Gregory Sirico
With data collection on the rise, Georgia lawmakers are currently petitioning for Senate Bill 351, which would require a user's age before social media use.
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Georgia's Protector
by Justin Smulison
As one of the nation’s leading brain injury authorities, Adam Malone’s legal accomplishments continue to benefit Georgia’s public and its legal community.
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Should I Hire A Lawyer After A Houston Car Accident?
by Ryan Zehl
You should hire a lawyer after a Houston car accident for help proving liability, gathering evidence and pursuing insurance claims or lawsuits for compensation.
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Five Tips To Avoid a Car Accident in Nashville
by Harlene Labrum
Learn five tips to avoid a crash in Nashville, TN. Call Labrum Law Firm Personal Injury Lawyers for a consultation with a skilled Nashville car accident attorney.