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Legal Insights

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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An Interview With McConnell Valdés

Paying the Price in P.R.

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Isis Carballo-Irigoyen discusses discuss intergovernmental relations, opportunity zones, and why a move to Puerto Rico to ease your tax burden likely won’t be as simple as you might think.

SECURE Act Brings Changes to Retirement Plans

Now That We Are SECURE: The SECURE Act Brings Important Changes to Retirement Plans

Jesse St. Cyr

The SECURE Act aims to make retirement plans easier for Americans.

2020 Best Law Firms "Law Firm of the Year"

A Decade of Excellence

Joseph Begonis

Nine firms weigh in on issues that will shape the legal industry in 2020.

An Interview With AEQUO

How This Firm Is Shaping the Economic Future of Ukraine

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Denis Lysenko discusses how AEQUO has helped build a new business environment.

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.

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.

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.

New Tax in Catalonia: Tax on Companies’ Non-P

New Tax in Catalonia: Tax on Companies’ Non-Productive Assets

Mariano Roca López

The New Tax Is Levied Annually on Entities That Own Certain Non-Productive Assets

Spanish General State Budget Approval 2019

Unpacking the 2019 Spanish General State Budget

Mariano Roca López

A union between two left-wing parties in Spain has led to a new budget agreement that could raise personal and corporate income taxes.

Bitcoin and Income Tax

Owning Bitcoin May Complicate Your Estate Plan and Income Taxes

Anthony J. Enea

Your cryptocurrency assets could pose problems when it comes to your income and estate taxes.

Spanish Inheritance and Gift Tax Changes

Good News for the Spanish Inheritance and Gift Tax

Mariano Roca López

Changes made by the Spanish Supreme Court could mean enhanced tax benefits to citizens.

Social Change Amid #MeToo

Lecher Pays

Ann E. Evanko and Katherine L. Wood

Can social change be sped up via legislation? A key provision of the recent tax-law overhaul, clearly written with #MeToo in mind, suggests it can.

Tax Law's Messi Doctrine

The “Messi Doctrine”: Tax Advisors Could Be Prosecuted for Their Tax Advice and Meet the Same Fate Than Their Clients

Mariano Roca López

Could lawyers be held responsible for their client's fraudulent activity?

Baraona Fischer & Cia LFOTY

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

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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.

Cuatrecasas Law Firm of the Year Interview

Opening Pandora's Box in Portuguese Tax Law

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Diogo Ortigão Ramos discusses Cuatrecasas' 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for tax law in Portugal.

French Film Tax Subsidies for Composers

Leveraging French Tax Subsidies in Film Composition

Annabelle Gauberti

For composers hoping to work on French films, the state subsidy system and tax advantages offer a point of leverage in the notoriously tough industry.

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

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

How Trump's Policy Effects Nonprofits

A Taxing New World for Nonprofits

Elizabeth J. Atkinson

Extensive changes to U.S. tax law will have significant effects on the nonprofit sector. What to expect—and how to cope.

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