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Nina T. Pirrotti - New Haven 2020 Lawyer of the Year
Best LawyersEmployment Law - Individuals New Haven, Connecticut
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
Best LawyersTwo 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.
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
Best LawyersWe talked to some of the 566 attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers since the first edition in 1983.
How Does Your Firm Measure Up?
Best LawyersBL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.
How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case
Best LawyersBest 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.
One Reason Why Uber Is Fighting to Classify Drivers as Contractors
Stephen Hasner
How Workers' Compensation Is Setting Up a Legal Battle
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.
David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting
Best LawyersThe president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.