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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.
It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas
Best LawyersMichael Polkinghorne discusses why arbitration or mediation is a better option.
How to Advise Clients in International Arbitration and Mediation
Best LawyersKarl Pörnbacher discusses how his firm stays at the forefront of advising clients.
Effect of Anti-Suit Injunction in Cross Border Litigation
Cariola, Díez, Pérez-Cotapos
What is the purpose of an anti-suit injunction, and how can it work with cases in different countries?
Are Teenage Drivers More Likely to be in a Car Accident?
Jason Stephens
Teenagers are more likely to be in car accidents due to driving inexperience. But what are the other factors, and what can be done to help?
The 2021 Best Lawyers in Family Law
Best LawyersFeaturing the top lawyers practicing in Family Law and Trusts & Estates.
The 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" Awards in Canada
Best LawyersWe are excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" awards in Canada.
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.
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.
What Needs to Be Done to Improve the Security of Art Sales and Transactions
Annabelle Gauberti
What improvements do art buyers want to see in the future when it comes to resolving art disputes?
Divide and Conquer
Kathryn A. Graves
The practice of family law has changed substantially in recent decades. How is it different—and how does that affect the lawyers who specialize in it?
An Interview With Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners
Best LawyersRussia's 2020 "Law Firm of the Year" in Arbitration & Mediation Law
Split Decisions
Susan A. Hansen and Lindsey A. Kujawa
Marriage is changing—and so is divorce. Family lawyers must be there for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health.
An Interview With Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Best LawyersRussia’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree for Real Estate Law
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.
The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained
Best LawyersInvited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.
Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent
Best LawyersAttorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
An Interview With Johnson Winter & Slattery
Best LawyersAustralia's 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Energy Law
Oppenheim in the News: State Mediation Program Helps Few Florida Homeowners
Roy D. Oppenheim
Oppenheim in the News: State Mediation Program Helps Few Florida Homeowners
How Mediation Is Changing Family Law
Susan A. Hansen
Kitchen-table contracts and divorce litigation can both hurt families. Mediation offers a middle ground.
New Year Ushers in New Formulas for Calculating Maintenance Payments in Divorce Proceedings
Timothy E. Weiler
The anticipated outcome of the adoption of the increased income threshold is to reduce litigation about the amount of maintenance to be paid by simply applying the statutorily mandated calculation to more individuals with a much higher annual income.
Mark Twain’s Advice for Getting Better Mediation Results
Gordon D. McAuley
Whether one is the plaintiff seeking to remedy an aggravation or a defendant looking to patch up the slights alleged against it, litigation is a highly charged, emotional wringer.
The Purpose of Mediation in a Personal Injury Case
Sean M. Cleary
The Purpose of Mediation in a Personal Injury Case