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ECIJA on Revolutions in Spanish Information Technology Law
Best Lawyers
Alejandro Touriño looks at the policy changes impacting information technology law in Spain in this "Law Firm of the Year" interview with Phillip Greer.
The Future of German Technology
Best Lawyers
How Germany's Law Firm of the Year in Information Technology is leading the way.
Central Intelligence
Françoise Gilbert
To truly flourish, the smart cities of tomorrow must harness their data—but make sure they are doing so legally, ethically, and securely.
Blockchain 101
Peter Brown
The rapidly developing technology is good for much more than just cryptocurrency exchange. What do lawyers need to know?
Onboard Safety Technology―Preventing Truck Accidents Before They Happen
Andrew R. Young
The top three causes of truck crashes are rear end collisions, lane departures, and rollover accidents.
Insuring the Future
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Thomas Heitzer discusses how new technology advancements are impacting the insurance realm.
Targeted Cyber Attacks Are Rapidly Increasing in 2019
James L. Pray
Targeted cyber attacks, spear-phishing attacks, and ransomware attacks are increasing and could put your business's security on the line.
Technology and the Changing IP Climate in Mexico
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Roberto Arochi discusses Arochi & Lindner’s 2019 “Law Firm of the Year” award for Intellectual Property Law in Mexico in an interview with Best Lawyers.
Thomas Thalhofer of Noerr on the Future of German IT Law
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Noerr received the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Information Tehcnology Law in Germany.
Social Media and Technological Concerns in Divorce Law
Robert D. Boyd and K. Jeanette Holmes
From one smartphone, an image can be made available to millions of people in an instant.
Misdiagnosing Cancer: An Overview
Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard
When cancer is discovered late or misdiagnosed and, by extension mistreated, you might wonder whether malpractice or medical negligence was at play.
Are You Equipped to Manage the Internet of Things?
Morgan Gebhardt
Are IoT technologies nice-to-have “apps” or necessary business components?
How Russia's Global Policy Is Impacting Mergers and Acquisitions
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Alexei Zakharko and Mathieu Fabre-Magnan disscuss how they are preparing for emerging trends in the next couple of years.
An Interview With Johnson Winter & Slattery
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Australia's 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Energy Law
An Interview With Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
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Russia’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree for Real Estate Law
Why Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos Developed Its Own Legal Tech
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Juan Pablo Matus of Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos, 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Corporate and M&A Law in Chile, discusses his firm's joint venture with Cognitiva in creating Lexnova, a legal AI system.
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.
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.
A Startup Accelerator Program Sets Cuatrecasas Apart
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Miguel de Almada and Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira from the Portuguese firm discuss their 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Litigation and Arbitration.
How Do I Protect My Child From Online Predators?
Kelly L. Frey Sr.
New technologies open up new ways for children to be exploited online. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act offers a solution.
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.
The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained
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Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.
How AEQUO Is Embracing Legal Tech
Best Lawyers
Anna Babych discusses AEQUO's 2019 Ukranian "Law Firm of the Year" award in Mergers & Acquisitions Law with Best Lawyers.
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.
Internet Speech in the Crosshairs
Jamie Gorelick and Ari Holtzblatt
Charges of anti-right bias notwithstanding, online platforms are on solid ground when they defend their policies and procedures as neutral and protected by the First Amendment.
Should Consumers Own Their Data?
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Information technology lawyers weigh in on the question of data ownership following the GDPR's passage.
