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Thought leaders from around the world contribute their perspectives on landmark cases, new legislation, and legal perspectives on new technologies, business practices, and civil procedure.

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Virtual Mediation

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.

An Interview With White & Case LLP

It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas

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Michael Polkinghorne discusses why arbitration or mediation is a better option.

An Interview With Hogan Lovells

How to Advise Clients in International Arbitration and Mediation

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Karl Pörnbacher discusses how his firm stays at the forefront of advising clients.

Anti-Suit Injunctions in Cross Border Cases

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?

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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

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Family Law

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Featuring the top lawyers practicing in Family Law and Trusts & Estates.

2021 Law Firm of the Year Awards in Canada

The 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" Awards in Canada

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We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" awards in Canada.

Remote Litigation

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 on Insurance Claims

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.

Jury Research in High Profile Cases

Selection Protection

Robert A. Clifford and Bradley M. Cosgrove

Jury Research in High Profile Cases

Working From Home

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 the First Edition

Best Lawyers Since Day One

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

Best Lawyers Intelligence

How Does Your Firm Measure Up?

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BL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.

How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case

How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case

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

Improving Security in Art Mediation

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?

How Has the Business of Family Law Changed?

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

An Interview With Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners

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Russia's 2020 "Law Firm of the Year" in Arbitration & Mediation Law

Divorce is Changing Family 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.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner–LFOTY

An Interview With Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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Russia’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree for Real Estate Law

Social Media Tips for Law Firms

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

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

How to Vote With Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained

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What Are Lawyer Commendations?

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.

Johnson Winter & Slattery

An Interview With Johnson Winter & Slattery

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Australia's 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Energy Law

Oppenheim in the News: State Mediation Progra

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

What Are the Alternatives to Divorce Litigati

How Mediation Is Changing Family Law

Susan A. Hansen

Kitchen-table contracts and divorce litigation can both hurt families. Mediation offers a middle ground.

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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.

Mediation Results

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.

Why Mediation Helps Solve Injury Claims

The Purpose of Mediation in a Personal Injury Case

Sean M. Cleary

The Purpose of Mediation in a Personal Injury Case

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