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U.S. Supreme Court Parses the False Claims Act’s Seal Requirement in Whistleblower Case

Demme Doufekias

Highlights From The 2019 LMA Annual Conference

Best Lawyers

Did you make it to LMA 2019? Read the Best Lawyers recap of this year's biggest takeaways.

The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained

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

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.

Antimonopoly Regulation in Russia

Arthur Rokhlin

Taking into account the existing problems in the Russian Federation’s economy, which were caused by both global slowdown and the sanction policy of the foreign countries toward Russia, the public function of development and support of competition becomes increasingly significant.

Wellness Programs on the Run

D. Finn Pressly & Judith Wethall

The rise in employer-sponsored wellness programs has been accompanied by an even steeper rise in government regulation.

CEO Acquitted of Securities Fraud Charge

Bart Daniel

On April 19, 2017, after a two-week trial, a federal jury unanimously acquitted Revolutions Medical Corporation (RMCP) CEO Rondald Wheet on all three counts of securities fraud and false filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

New Immigration Regulation Establishes Grace Periods for Terminated Foreign Workers

Andrew B. Greenfield

Upon termination, these professionals had no time to finalize their affairs, were unable to remain in the country lawfully in order to seek alternate employment or a new visa status, and immediately became deportable from the United States.

Changes in the Legal Regulation of Foreign Investment in Russia

Artem Zhavoronkov and Oleg Lovtsov

Introducing significant changes in the legal regulation of foreign investment in the Russian Federation.

The European Regulation on Data Protection and Brexit

Anna Viladàs Jené

After many years of negotiations, on 27 April 2016, the European Regulation concerning the protection of individuals in respect of the processing of personal data and the free movement of this data (hereafter, “the Regulation”), has finally seen the light of day.

An Interview With Bastian Finkel of BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr, Germany's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Winner in Insurance Law

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A look at the new European policies changing the insurance landscape in Germany.

FCC Stays ISP Privacy and Cybersecurity Rules in Favor of FTC Approach to Privacy Regulation

Aaron George and Laura Jehl

Baraona Fischer & Cia on the Changes Coming to Tax Law in Chile

Best Lawyers

Juan Manuel Baraona of the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award-winner for Tax Law in Chile discusses forthcoming regulations, career highlights, and his secrets to success in an interview with Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer.

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.

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.

SEC Focus on CCO Outsourcing

Venable

A Way Forward

Banking On It

Catherine M. Brennan and Nora R. Udell

The fintech revolution has spurred a host of legal questions concerning online lending. Developments at both the federal and state level are beginning to provide some answers.

Establishing and Navigating the Moving Parts of an IPO

Gregory Sichenzia

The first step for a company looking to go public is to assess its viability by establishing whether or not it has the critical mass required to be a publically traded entity.

Lessons from Jury Service

Vincent D. Louwagie

Jury service is one of the most important civic duties a citizen is called upon to perform. Juries help protect our rights and liberties in a fundamental way; through the jury system members of the public decide civil and criminal disputes.

A Winning Team Formed from Unique Backgrounds

Briol & Benson

While Scott Benson and Mark Briol are different from one another, they’ve used their passions to help form a trial firm full of extraordinary attorneys.