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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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Ending Racist Branding

WATCH: Corporations Question: Is Our Brand Racist?

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Two thought leaders join the CEO of Best Lawyers to discuss the legal considerations major brands and sports franchises are facing as pressure mounts to eliminate culturally insensitive mascots, names and brand identities.

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.

Fair Use in Trademark Infringement

Fair Enough: The “Fair Use” Defense to Trademark Infringement

Maria Crimi Speth & Aaron K. Haar

There are two arguments for fair use in a trademark infringement case. Here's your guide to understanding both.

Bird & Bird "Law Firm of the Year"

Shaping the Policy You Really Care About

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Attorney Manuel Lobato from the Spanish firm Bird & Bird discusses the firm's 2019 award, changes coming to privacy rights in the EU and Spain, and more.

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.

Can a Trademark Registration be Audited?

Is Your U.S. Trademark Registration Being Audited?

Paul C. Van Slyke

The first of a two-part look at updates to the U.S. trademark registration process, and what it means for you and your business.

Why was my Trademark Registration Audited?

Your Trademark Registration was Audited. Now What?

Paul C. Van Slyke

The second of a two-part look at updates to the U.S. trademark registration process, and what to expect if yours was selected for an audit.

Four IP Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Four Disastrous IP Mistakes Most Companies Make

Eric Vaughn-Flam

Registering and investigating trademarks are just the beginning when it comes to keeping your intellectual property safe.

How Long Does It Take to Obtain a Patent?

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.

Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Patent?

The Argument Against Self-Representation in Patent Cases

John Powers

A look back at the 1983 Nilssen case, and what it means for patent law today.

Christian Faith Fellowship Church and Adidas

The Christian Faith Fellowship Church and Adidas AG

Roberta Jacobs-Meadway

What is "use" in commerce?

Scornful Posts Can Ruin Companies

Scary New World: Social Media Criticism

Michael A. Kahn

The unrealistic expectation to “govern yourself accordingly” in the new digital age of snap judgements.

The Slants Legal Case Decoded

Victory for The Slants and Redskins

Carol Steinour Young and Emily Hart

On June 19, 2017, the United States Supreme Court settled the issue of whether an offensive name—in this case, an Asian-American rock band called “The Slants”—can properly be registered as a trademark.

How to Prevent Copyright Infringement

Stopping Infringement before It Happens

Jennifer Ko Craft

IPR protection strategies that work.

Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA)

Graceful Exits

Rachel Blue

The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) has been touted as a game changer.

Attorney E. Lynn Grayson Q&A

Women of Influence Award Winner: E. Lynn Grayson

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Protecting Company Names

Protect Two of Your Most Valuable Business Assets: Your Company Name and Important Brand Names

Paul C. Van Slyke

Your company name and important brand names are two types of your most valuable business assets. Without your company name and brand names, consumers and trade buyers would not be able to identify easily (and choose) your goods or services over those of another.

What is in a Name?

What is in a Name?

Matthew McLaughlin

Trademark clearance for craft breweries.

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