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Stroock Partners with New York Lawyers for Public Interest to Develop Critical Guide for Nonprofits on Immigration Enforcement
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Marked increases in immigration arrests, especially in and around courts, schools, places of worship, and health care facilities, have generated fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities and left many non-profit service providers questioning how to continue effectively assisting their immigrant clients.
Paris Climate Accord
Mark L. Stermitz
The accord could affect the economic and social circumstances of farmers, ranchers, and small town residents whose lives are connected with the large deposits of fossil fuels in North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming.
Going Global
Joseph K. Reinhart, Esq. and Meredith Odato Graham, Esq.
Expanding the scope of environmental review for the energy sector.
Solar Energy Incentives and Licensing Procedures In Turkey
Serap Zuvin
The primary legislation for the investments on solar energy resources is the Law on Utilization of Renewable Energy Resources for Generating Electrical Energy2 ("RER Law").
Q&A with Pablo Perezalonso Eguía of Ritch Mueller
Best Lawyers
An interview with Pablo Perezalonso Eguía of 2018 Mexican "Law Firm of the Year" Ritch Mueller.
Evolution of the U.S. Construction Market
Steven M. Charney
This strong return to activity, in both public and private works, has taken place in an environment marked by an equally striking evolution.
Q&A with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque
Best Lawyers
An interview with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque.
The Incredible Improvement in the Business Environment in Brazil in the Last 10 Years
José Vinícius Bicalho Costa, Jr.
Often we come across statements about the complex business environment in Brazil—questions about the difficulties of starting a business, the slowness of the judiciary, and the legal aspects of tax, labor, and business.
Incomplete Tax Expenses
Sergey Pepeliaev
Economists are very robust in pushing their ideas forward into legislation, and lawyers often pay no attention to the legal inconsistency of such innovations.
The Stealth Assault on Employment-Based Immigration
Ester Greenfield
The Trump administration’s Muslim travel ban and its end of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) attracted widespread comment and protest.
The Building of a Virtual Border Wall
Tammy Fox-Isicoff
This virtual wall has not just adversely impacted undocumented immigrants; it has adversely impacted those seeking legal immigrant and nonimmigrant status and those wishing to extend nonimmigrant status.
Q&A with Andrew Smulian of Akerman
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with Advisory Board member Andrew Smulian at Akerman.
Liability of Administrators: Key Issue for the Australian Insolvency Professions
Patrick Monahan and Damian Clancy
While corporate administrators often operate in firms, their appointment is personal. When an administrator leaves the employ of their firm, their appointment is unaffected by that departure.
“Change” Comes to Washington—What to Expect
Harold P. Coxson, Jr.
On January 20, 2017, President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States, with an ambitious agenda set for the first 100 days, including the confirmation of his cabinet appointees and a yet-to-be-named Supreme Court nominee.
Clean Energy: Arena's Grant Funding and the New Clean Energy Innovation Fund
Clare Corke
On 23 March 2016, the Turnbull Government announced the establishment of a $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund (CEIF) to provide debt and equity funding for clean energy projects.
Into the Breach
John Ettorre
Data breaches have become inevitable. Here’s what you can do to respond.
Running a Startup in Ontario? Read These 10 Rules
Salvatore Grillo
Navigating your startup amid Canada's changing unemployment law.
In the News Weekly Roundup: Lawyers and the Gig Economy
Best Lawyers
Locke Lord is expanding its London office; Bodman attorney elected to The Federalist Society; Comings and goings at Schiff Hardin.
The Lawyer’s Role in a Company Crisis
Mike Androvett, Mark Annick, & Mary Flood
During a company crisis, you need to be forthcoming. But you also need to tailor your message to a range of different stakeholders.
What the Courts Say About Recording in the Classroom
Christina Peer & Peter Zawadski
A recent ruling offers gives the answer to a question confusing parents and administrators alike.
In the News Weekly Roundup: Millennials in the Legal Profession
Best Lawyers
A roundup of relevant news, partnerships, and publications from our listed law firms.
What Is Content Marketing? And How Do I Do It?
Zack McKamie
Creating the right kind of content for the right kind of people is crucial to get the results you want.
What Is Content Marketing? And How Do I Do It?
Zack McKamie
Creating the right kind of content for the right kind of people is crucial to get the results you want.
What Spain’s Proposed ‘Google Tax’ Means for its New Economy
Mariano Roca López
How the Spanish Stability Program is tapping new sources of tax revenue.
