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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.
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 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.
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 Day One
Best Lawyers
We talked to some of the 566 attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers since the first edition in 1983.
How Does Your Firm Measure Up?
Best Lawyers
BL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.
How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers combines the trust of industry referrals with state-of-the-art technology to help you find the right lawyer.
Bluff, Bluster, Badger, Beg, and Barrister
Joel Hirschhorn
Pursuing Favorable Outcomes in White-Collar Defense When the Deck Is Stacked
Dark Matters
Robert A. Clifford
So-called dark money in judicial elections threatens to undermine public confidence in the courts. What can the legal profession do to combat it?
An Interview With Bougartchev Moyne Associés
Best Lawyers
France’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Criminal Defense Law
Scofflaws Without Borders
Gilbert + Tobin
Bribery and Corruption Know No Boundaries. Increasingly, Neither Do the Laws Designed to Combat Them.
David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting
Best Lawyers
The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.
The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained
Best Lawyers
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
Best Lawyers
Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
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Police Body Camera Footage Can Offer Invaluable Evidence for Criminal Defendants
Vikas Bajaj
Police body camera footage can offer criminal defense attorneys a new perspective and evidentiary tool.
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Could the Feds Make a Felony Case out of a Lost Lunch Receipt?
Jesse Gessin
“If this is the law, nobody is safe.”
Post-Conviction Relief
Douglas Trant
In these post-conviction cases, we look for Constitutional violations that deprived the defendant of a fair trial and undermined confidence in the outcome.
DOJ Issues Additional Guidance on How It Evaluates Corporate Compliance Programs
Brett Ingerman
Valuable insights into how DOJ is thinking about compliance programs
What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for the U.S. Department of Justice
Matthew G. Kaiser
The United States government has not been shy about bringing criminal cases in the United States based on conduct that happened abroad.
Panama Papers: Evasion and Avoidance
Best Lawyers
Attorneys from across the world consider what the future holds for businesses and individuals with foreign holdings and investments.
Driven, Obsessed, and Loving Every Minute
Arguedas, Cassman, Headley & Goldman
Cris Arguedas on defending the accused.
