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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.

Presenting the Science Is Crucial in Product Liability Trials

Sean M. Cleary

Cases brought against the manufacturer of goods, following an injury caused by an inherent defect within the good, are not based on a theory of negligence, but on a theory of products liability.

Patent Battles at the PTO

S. Benjamin Pleune

Inter partes review (IPR) has become the procedure of choice to resolve the validity of patents, with or without a co-pending litigation.

An Interview With Jan Bernd Nordemann of Boehmert & Boehmert, Winner of the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Award for Intellectual Property Law in Germany

Best Lawyers

The international property law attorney discusses his firm's recent successes and the trends taking over the IP field.

Supreme Court Reinstates Venue Limitations in Patent Cases

Jeff C. Dodd, Tonya Gray, Ben Setnick, John R. Hutchins, Rose Cordero Prey, and Mark A. Chapman

This week, in TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, the Supreme Court undid the settled practice of virtually nationwide venue for patent infringement cases.

An Interview With Courtney D. Scobie

Best Lawyers

Ajamie attorney Courtney D. Scobie discusses her practice.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California, San Francisco

Clifford J. Zatz and Josh Thomas Foust

The decision “may make it impossible to bring certain mass actions at all.”

Well-Managed Insolvencies Usually Make a Difference

Gelu Maravela, Mirela Metea, and Dana Rădulescu

From both a legal and business perspective, the critical period in any insolvency proceeding is the observation period, which is the period between the opening of the insolvency and the approval and implementation of a reorganization plan.

Understanding the Benefits of Copyright Registration

Maria Crimi Speth & Aaron Haar

If you aren't registering your copyrights with the United States Copyright Office, you're missing out on additional protections.

The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained

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

Challenges to Legal Practitioners in the Trump Era

Sean M. Cleary

In the case of tort laws and legal reform, for instance, Trump seems to side with "the little guy.”

How Driverless Cars Could Impact Your Practic

No One at the Wheel

Michael R. Greco

Will autonomous vehicles drive employers crazy?

Stop Sexual Harassment Act For Employers

New York's New Sexual Harassment Law: What Employers Need to Know

Ann E. Evanko

New York's Stop Sexual Harassment Act goes into effect in October 2019.

An Introduction to Multidistrict Litigation

Annesley H. DeGaris

Many lawyers who do not regularly handle mass tort cases can be frustrated by the multidistrict litigation (MDL) process.

Pilot Project Aims to Expedite Discovery in Federal Court

Robert A. Clifford

Discovery has become more expansive in litigation, despite the fact that the vast majority of civil cases settle before trial.

Q&A with Florian Schneider, Managing Partner of Dentons Russia

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A question and answer session with Florian Schneider, the managing partner of "Law Firm of the Year," Dentons Russia.

How Litigation Finance Brings Power to the Plaintiff

Eva Shang

Legalist launched a two-week campaign to help consumers sue Equifax—in small claims court.

Used Tires Can Be Deadly

Patrick McElhone, Jr.

The tires looked new based on the tread depth. However, what the Defendant did not know was that the tires were 10 years old. They had simply been kept in storage. As the Defendant was driving the vehicle on the interstate, the tire suddenly blew out.