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Negotiating in Mediation: Why Did We Stop Talking?
Mark LeHocky
A successful mediation typically depends upon three key steps: engaging the client on why and when to mediate; actively engaging the adversary prior to the mediation; and advocating at the mediation session itself.
How Mediation is Changing Family Law
Susan A. Hansen
Kitchen-table contracts and divorce litigation can both hurt families. Mediation offers a middle ground.
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
Family Matters
Henson & Efron
Early case management and alternative dispute resolutions seek to simplify some separations in Minnesota.
Q&A with Florian Schneider, Managing Partner of Dentons Russia
Best Lawyers
A question and answer session with Florian Schneider, the managing partner of "Law Firm of the Year," Dentons Russia.
Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent
Best Lawyers
Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
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Divorce Litigation and Why to Avoid It
Stephen Cullen and Kelly Powers
There are three ways to get divorced—two of them should be avoided if possible—accepting, of course, that there are some spouses who insist on litigation and a trial.
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Sweeping Changes to Illinois Child Support
Timothy E. Weiler
Sweeping changes to the way Illinois courts will calculate child support are set to take effect July 1, 2017.
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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.
An Interview With Robert B. Legault of Legault Joly Thiffault (LJT) Avocats
Best Lawyers
Robert B. Legault discusses his firm's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Advertising Law in Canada with Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer.
New European Unitary Patent Is Not-So-Wonderful
Michael B. Fein
If the European Parliament and the 25 participating states were trying to emulate a U.S. patent and replace the present Balkanized system wherein each state has its own patent granting authority and courts handling patent litigation, it has failed miserably.
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Premarital Agreements: More than just a Divorce Document
Leonce A. Richard III
Drafting a premarital agreement should instead focus on a collaborative effort of two people coming together to create a “life plan” with regard to forming a lifetime partnership.
Factors in Choosing between Arbitration and Litigation
Brian P. Rickert
In drafting contracts, one provision that must be considered for inclusion is the way disputes are resolved.
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A Trial Is all about the Appeal
Campbell D. Barrett and Judge Lynda B. Munro
Every trial has the potential for an appeal. The likelihood of an appeal is enhanced when the judge has picked a clear winner and loser after a family bench trial.
Female Attorneys Shaping the Future
Nicole Ortiz
Baltimore’s Rosie the Lawyer initiative offers high school girls an insider’s look at the law.
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.
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.
What the Seller-Friendly Market Means for Private Equity
Best Lawyers
JP Bogden and Kurt Sarno of 2019 Canadian "Law Firm of the Year" award-winner Blakes discuss trends in the private equity sector.
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 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.
Staying Competitive in Competitions and Antitrust Law
Best Lawyers
Igor Svechkar of Asters talks with Best lawyers about his firm's 2019 Antitrust "Law Firm of the Year" award for Ukraine.
Fair Enough: The “Fair Use” Defense to Trademark Infringement
Maria Crimi Speth & Aaron K. Haar
There are two arguments for fair use in a trademark infringement case. Here's your guide to understanding both.
The 5 W’s of Bankruptcy Communications
Eden Gillott
You might be an expert on bankruptcy, but communicating its practical realities to clients can get complicated.
