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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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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.
Thomas Thalhofer of Noerr on the Future of German IT Law
Noerr
Noerr received the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Information Tehcnology Law in Germany.
Law Firms Are Seeing the Light when It Comes to Innovation
John W.H. Denton AO
Globalization and technology are converging in a way that challenges orthodoxy.
Self-Driving Vehicles and Federal Preemption
C. Richard Newsome
Well-developed negligence and strict products liability law already provide the best solution for those instances where self-driving technology fails and results in injury or death.
A Hectic Autumn Lies Ahead for Financial Institutions
Francisco Uría
All these new regulations share certain common features: they impact on almost all areas of a bank across the board (legal counsel, legislative compliance, business, technology, etc.).
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.
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?
Will Self-Driving Cars Absolutely Improve Road Safety?
Sean M. Cleary
According to IIHS data, 35.000 Americans were killed in 2015 in car accidents, of which 2.939 occurred in Florida.
Q&A with Albors, Galiano Portales
Best Lawyers
An interview with Albors, Galiano Portales, a 2018 "Law Firm of the Year" in Spain.
Q&A with 2018 Portuguese Labor and Employment and Technology Law “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ Advogados
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with 2018 Portuguese “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ
The Short and Long Answers on Patent Applications
John Powers
How long do patent applications take? Consider what you're filing for, and the strength of your proposal.
Are You Equipped to Manage the Internet of Things?
Morgan Gebhardt
Are IoT technologies nice-to-have “apps” or necessary business components?
Q&A with Herb Gerson of FordHarrison
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with Advisory Board member herb Gerson of FordHarrison on the current climate surrounding his practice area and the firm.
An Interview With Eberhard Braun of Schultze & Braun
Schultze & Braun
The 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winning firm was recognized in Germany for Restructuring and Insolvency Law.
Should Consumers Own Their Data?
Best Lawyers
Information technology lawyers weigh in on the question of data ownership following the GDPR's passage.
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.
Drones: What Legal Issues Should You Be Thinking About?
Rachel Constantino-Wallace, John Roche, and John Wechkin
Issues like product liability, FAA compliance, privacy, and IP surround the use of drones for personal and business use.
Future of H-1Bs
Diana Vellos Coker
The H-1B category has undergone significant changes recently, and more are anticipated in 2018.
Understanding the Constitutionality of Patent Law
John Powers
Ideas can be stolen, just like the machines or products they were used to create.
Cyber School
Elizabeth S. Fitch and Theodore M. Schaer
Cybersecurity and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s School of Cyber Claims
Call in the Referee: Court Appointed Experts in Complex Cases
Joseph Barbaro
Victorian courts have long been reluctant to disrupt the status quo when it comes to appointing expert referees in proceedings. But a recent decision by a Supreme Court of Victoria judge in Construction Engineering could signal a shift in the court’s attitude to appointing expert referees in complex or technical cases.
The Revolution in People Management
Michelle V. Rafter
Organizations are changing how they find, manage, and review workers to keep up with shifts in demographics, new technology, competition for top talent, and the evolving nature of work.
Q&A With Alexander Minin of KM Partners, 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Winner for Tax Law in Ukraine
Best Lawyers
Alexander Minin discusses his tax practice at the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winning firm.
Social Media and Data Privacy Challenges Associated with Financial Technology (FinTech) Innovation
Michael Brown
FinTech companies use finance and technology in efficient ways that will disrupt traditional financial models used in financial services.
