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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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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.

Panama Papers

Panama Papers: Evasion and Avoidance

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Attorneys from across the world consider what the future holds for businesses and individuals with foreign holdings and investments.

Sovereign Enterprise Partnership with Indian

Sovereign Enterprise Partnership with Indian Tribes

Edward D. Gehres

Four things every tribe and its partners can’t miss.

Rogério Miranda of SVMFA

Q&A with Rogério Miranda of SVMFA

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An interview with Brazil "Law Firm of the Year" SVMFA's Rogério Miranda.

Pharmaceutical Companies

Charity That Isn't So Charitable

David Smyth

While the FCPA doesn’t mention charitable contributions explicitly, the statute does prohibit giving “anything of value” to a foreign official to induce an official action to obtain or retain business.

U.S. Steps up Efforts to Review Social Media

U.S. Steps up Efforts to Review Social Media Use by Immigrants and Visitors

Bradley L. Ortman

Last month, the DHS implemented a new rule to systematize its efforts to monitor social media use of intending immigrants and travelers to the United States.

Foreign Investment Russia

Changes in the Legal Regulation of Foreign Investment in Russia

Artem Zhavoronkov and Oleg Lovtsov

Introducing significant changes in the legal regulation of foreign investment in the Russian Federation.

Centro Mexicano Pro Bono

Centro Mexicano Pro Bono, A.C.

Ivette Montero and Paulina Bojalil

Among other important features, ProBono.MX encourages pro bono work by defining a policy for each law firm, according to its areas of expertise, preferred social causes, and by filtrating cases through a scrupulous study in which they verify the vulnerability of the beneficiary and if pro bono work is needed.

Related-Party Transactions

Related-Party Transactions in Chile

Roberto Guerrero V. and Tomás Kubick

A significant change in law and practice.

Privacy and Data Protection Brazil

Recent Developments on Privacy and Data Protection in Brazil

Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da Silva and Camila Taliberti Ribeiro da Silva

A change of paradigm is urgent and requires a robust legislation on personal data protection.

NY JCOPE Lobbying Rule Changes 2019

New York State Lobbying Regulations Are Changing in 2019

Caplin & Drysdale

JCOPE's new comprehensive lobbying regulations will close loopholes and make key changes to grassroots and direct lobbying starting January 2019.

H-1B Visas

H-1B Visas: Limits and Alternatives

Andrew B. Greenfield

For many U.S. employers, the new year means the beginning of H-1B cap season.

Environmental Review

Going Global

Joseph K. Reinhart, Esq. and Meredith Odato Graham, Esq.

Expanding the scope of environmental review for the energy sector.

Antimonopoly Russia

Antimonopoly Regulation in Russia

Arthur Rokhlin

Taking into account the existing problems in the Russian Federation’s economy, which were caused by both global slowdown and the sanction policy of the foreign countries toward Russia, the public function of development and support of competition becomes increasingly significant.

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Vigilant for Safety in Oil Fields and on Highways

Frank L. Branson

Hardworking Americans in the oil patch live and toil in a perilous environment, performing some of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. today.

Attorney Brief: Free Speech

Presidential Attacks on Free Speech

Jennifer M. Kinsley

A threat to our democracy.

Cyber School

Cyber School

Elizabeth S. Fitch and Theodore M. Schaer

Cybersecurity and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s School of Cyber Claims

H1-B Planning

H-1B Planning for Fiscal Year 2019

Lisa Koenig

Employers should be prepared to pivot.

Future of Data Protection

What Is the Future of Data Protection?

Holly K. Towle

One answer is that it’s bleak.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Advisory

Alston & Bird

Navigating the Winding Highway of Wellness Program Compliance: A GPS for the EEOC’s Wellness Program Rules

H-1B Visa Alternatives for 2018 sponsored content

There is Hope after the H-1B Cap: Alternatives to the H-1B Visa

Meredith W. Barnette

Alternatives and options if the change in H-1B visas applies to you or your business.

AEQUO "Law Firm of the Year" Interview

How AEQUO Is Embracing Legal Tech

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Anna Babych discusses AEQUO's 2019 Ukranian "Law Firm of the Year" award in Mergers & Acquisitions Law with Best Lawyers.

What Does a Health Care Agent Do?

Factors to Consider When Naming a Health Care Agent

Anthony J. Enea

A health care agent can make medical decisions for you and see that your end of life wishes are respected.

Understanding New York's Child Victims Act

What New York's Child Victims Act Means for Public Schools

Anastasia M. McCarthy

The new Child Victims Act is expected to have a profound and long-lasting impact on public school systems.

Blakes 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Interview

What the Seller-Friendly Market Means for Private Equity

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JP Bogden and Kurt Sarno of 2019 Canadian "Law Firm of the Year" award-winner Blakes discuss trends in the private equity sector.

Franchise Agreements and Purchase Options

Can Your Option to Purchase Get Lost in a Franchise Agreement?

Benjamin Caddaye, Law Clerk and Alicia Hill

With the changing of a contract in a franchise agreement, certain rights you thought you were entitled to might get lost in translation.

4 Legal New Years Resolutions

4 Legal New Years Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

Anthony J. Enea

New Years resolutions don't always work, but these four reasonable suggestions will serve you well for many more years to come.

Asters Q&A Law Firm of the Year

Staying Competitive in Competitions and Antitrust Law

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Igor Svechkar of Asters talks with Best lawyers about his firm's 2019 Antitrust "Law Firm of the Year" award for Ukraine.

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