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We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About the Jussie Smollettt Case

Jaye L. Rancourt

Without media attention, would the decisions have been the same?

How Preventative Counsel Is Changing Criminal Defense

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Ayala Gómez discusses Oliva-Ayala's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for criminal defense law in Spain.

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Supreme Court Decision Will Play Important Role in Shaping Defendant Privacy Rights

Gus Kostopoulos

The primary question will likely come down to whether or not cell phone data and location records are protected interests under the Fourth Amendment.

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Legal Marijuana Enterprises and Federal Criminal Liability

Ambrosio Rodriguez

If the trend of decriminalizing the use of small amounts of marijuana for recreational and/or medicinal purposes continues, marijuana may be widely available across the country within a matter of years.

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Could the Feds Make a Felony Case out of a Lost Lunch Receipt?

Jesse Gessin

“If this is the law, nobody is safe.”

Worker’s Compensation Law: A Life’s Lesson

Andrew J. Edelberg

As successful as I became these past years, the very harsh and stark reality of my clients’ positions and lives sank in more than ever.

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Police Body Camera Footage Can Offer Invaluable Evidence for Criminal Defendants

Vikas Bajaj

Police body camera footage can offer criminal defense attorneys a new perspective and evidentiary tool.

Post-Conviction Relief

Douglas Trant

In these post-conviction cases, we look for Constitutional violations that deprived the defendant of a fair trial and undermined confidence in the outcome.

Driven, Obsessed, and Loving Every Minute

Arguedas, Cassman, Headley & Goldman

Cris Arguedas on defending the accused.

In the News: Homeowners Win Settlement From City Over Flooding

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Greenberg and Fisher Phillips make new hires, and Children's Law Center recognizes McDermott Will & Emery.

Are Medical Review Boards Unconstitutional?

In the News Weekly Roundup: “Unconstitutional” Medical Review Boards

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A roundup of hirings, awards, and industry news relevant to our listed lawyers.

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.

Highlights From The 2019 LMA Annual Conference

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Did you make it to LMA 2019? Read the Best Lawyers recap of this year's biggest takeaways.

The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained

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

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.

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.

Q&A with Bob Bostrom of Abercrombie & Fitch

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An interview with Bob Bostrom, general counsel of Abercrombie & Fitch and Best Lawyers Advisory Board member.

Taking a Gamble

George Skibine and Alan Fedman

A look at the problems and opportunities for Native American tribes amid the uncharted territory of legal sports betting.

Legal Trends Overview for the Real Estate and Construction Markets in Northwest Russia

Maya Petrova

The Russian courts are, with increasing frequency, upholding challenges brought by real estate owners who are indignant about unfair cadastral valuations placed on their immovable property.