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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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Legal Help for Protesters

The Legal Resource Guide for Activists

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Help is available for those on the front lines fighting for justice.

Anti-Protest Laws in the U.S.

What Are the Anti-Protest Laws in the U.S.?

Jim Owen

The First Amendment includes the right to assemble. But how are the rules surrounding protesting changing?

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

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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.

Is Internet Speech Protected?

Internet Speech in the Crosshairs

Jamie Gorelick and Ari Holtzblatt

Charges of anti-right bias notwithstanding, online platforms are on solid ground when they defend their policies and procedures as neutral and protected by the First Amendment.

Social Media Tips for Law Firms

David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting

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The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.

How to Vote With Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained

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Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.

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.

Los Angeles Times Wins First Amendment Fight

In the News Weekly Roundup: Los Angeles Times Wins First Amendment Fight

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A roundup of recent news of listed lawyers across the country.

Will Facebook Err on the Side of Free Speech?

In the News Weekly Roundup: Facebook's Free Speech Controversy

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Recent news from Best Lawyers listed lawyers and firms. New hires at Akerman and King & Spalding, and a win for Greenberg Traurig.

Six Rules for Lawyers Talking to Reporters

The Six Essential Rules for Lawyers Dealing With Reporters

Mary Flood

Talking to the press doesn't have to hurt you. Follow these tips to get the most for your client.

Attorney Brief: First Amendment

The Future of the First Amendment

Julia Yoo

When the future isn't free.

Mugshot Rights

Smile! You Have New Mugshot Rights

Thomas R. Julin

A handful of enterprising companies have discovered that these portraits of distress have great value because they are public records, are not protected by copyright laws, and can be posted on the Internet to persuade the portrayed to pay dearly to take them down.

Future of Data Protection

What Is the Future of Data Protection?

Holly K. Towle

One answer is that it’s bleak.

Town of Greece

Town of Greece

Martin B. Margulies

The Supreme Court has found the governing board of the town of Greece, New York opening its meetings with a prayer to be constitutionally unobjectionable.

Attorney Brief: Hate Crime Laws

Hate Crime Laws in a Hate-Filled Era

Susan B. Gellman

Spitting against the wind.

Attorney Brief: Flag Desecration

Flag Desecration as "Speech"

Martin B. Margulies

A burning issue.

Attorney Brief: Free Speech

Presidential Attacks on Free Speech

Jennifer M. Kinsley

A threat to our democracy.

Attorney Brief: Sex, Gender, Stereotypes

Sex, Gender, and Stereotypes

Elizabeth L. White

How courts are interpreting Title VII to protect LGBT workers.

Attorney Brief: Civil Rights Work

Civil Rights Work Has an All New Meaning

Thomas R. Julin

Corporations now use federal law to fight regulation.

Donor Privacy

Donor Privacy under Attack by California Attorney General

Karen Donnelly

Attorney E. Lynn Grayson Q&A

Women of Influence Award Winner: E. Lynn Grayson

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