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What Happens if You Violate the Family First Coronavirus Response Act?

Carrie Dyer

What are the penalties for violating the Family First Coronavirus Response Act, and what are your options if your employer doesn't respect your right as an employee under the act?

WATCH: A Landmark Win for LGBTQ Rights

Two top employment attorneys join the CEO of Best Lawyers to discuss the landmark Supreme Court ruling protecting gay and transgender employees.

Frequently Asked Employment Questions About COVID-19

Greg Mansell

One employment lawyer answers frequently asked questions concerning employment and the Family First Coronavirus Response Act.

Evolving Marijuana Laws and the Workplace

Tess P. Anglin

How can employers enforce statutes that differ from state to state?

Unwanted Advances

Natalie Weatherford

The #MeToo movement has brought unprecedented attention to the problem of sexual assault and abuse. Litigating civil cases along these lines can be tricky, though. Here’s an overview.

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Which Are You?

Greg Mansell

The distinction between the two is integral. Misclassifying someone as an independent contractor can have several implications.

Now That We Are SECURE: The SECURE Act Brings Important Changes to Retirement Plans

Jesse St. Cyr

The SECURE Act aims to make retirement plans easier for Americans.

Workplace Guidelines During a Pandemic

Fisher Phillips

Anxiety and stress levels are rising high during a time of uncertainty like this. Labor and employment firm Fisher Phillips answers employment questions about COVID-19.

A Legal Guide for Businesses During COVID-19

Roy D. Oppenheim

Oppenheim Law creates a useful guide for problems small to medium-sized businesses may face during this time of uncertainty.

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.

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 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.

Selection Protection

Robert A. Clifford and Bradley M. Cosgrove

Jury Research in High Profile Cases

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 Day One

We talked to some of the 566 attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers since the first edition in 1983.

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How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case

Best Lawyers combines the trust of industry referrals with state-of-the-art technology to help you find the right lawyer.

Colorado’s New “Red Flag” Law for Extreme Risk Protection Orders

James H. Chalat

Preventing Mass Shootings

The Silent Epidemic

Kelly S. Hughes

Obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders are far more common among lawyers than other professionals. It’s past time to address the problem.

High Court Reinforces Discrimination Is About More Than Money

Brian J. MacDonough

A new case in Massachusetts clarifies something important about the standards to be met in workplace harassment cases.

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One Reason Why Uber Is Fighting to Classify Drivers as Contractors

Stephen Hasner

How Workers' Compensation Is Setting Up a Legal Battle

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Options for a Wrongfully Dismissed Employee

Stacy Ball

Mediation, Negotiation, Lawsuit

Lecher Pays

Ann E. Evanko and Katherine L. Wood

Can social change be sped up via legislation? A key provision of the recent tax-law overhaul, clearly written with #MeToo in mind, suggests it can.

How College Athletes Will Be Paid Under California’s Fair Pay to Play Act

Hugh F. Murray III

Another Challenge to NCAA’s Financial Structure

The Best Defense Against FLSA Lawsuits for Unpaid Overtime

Maureen E. Carr

Six strategies to avoid costly liability.

Value Play

Kim F. Ebert

Impeccable skills are no longer enough: Why lawyers must increasingly take into account clients’ expectations about representation’s true worth.

Does Gender Play a Role in Selecting Expert Witnesses?

Kristin Hackler

The jury is out.

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

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