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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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Legislation About Religious Symbols in Quebec

Dress Codes

Janice Zhou

A controversial bill banning religious symbols leaves Québec divided.

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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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.

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.

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Wearing a Hard Hat Significantly Reduces Risk of Injury, Death on NYC Construction Sites

Michele Mirman

Oklahoma Tort-Reform Unconstitutional Damages

Oklahoma Finds Tort-Reform Statute Unconstitutional

T. Luke Abel

The Beason family had a strong case, and the jury responded by awarding them a sizable payout. But, the court invoked a tort-reform statute that capped the family's winnings, much to the surprise of the jury.

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One Reason Why Uber Is Fighting to Classify Drivers as Contractors

Stephen Hasner

How Workers' Compensation Is Setting Up a Legal Battle

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.

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.

Six Things to Know When Injured at Work

Six Things to Know When Injured at Work

Nicholas Pothitakis

Work injuries result in many questions and concerns by employees who may be facing the situation for the first time

Prescription for Addiction

The Workers’ Compensation System as a Prescription for Addiction

Karen Gail Treece

While estimates vary, it is believed that the top 5 percent of opioid users likely account for more than half of total opioid use.

Pennsylvania Workers' Comp

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Landmark Workers’ Compensation Decision

Dave Brown

The claimants’ workers’ compensation bar in Pennsylvania scored a significant victory when the state’s high court issued its decision in Protz v. WCAB.

NC Injured Workers Medication Options Change

Proposed Rules Could Change Medication Options for Injured Workers in North Carolina

David E. Vtipil

Injured workers in North Carolina would be limited in the amounts of opioids that they could be prescribed under proposed Commission rules.

Worker’s Compensation Law: A Life’s Lesson

Worker’s Compensation Law: A Life’s Lesson

Andrew J. Edelberg

As successful as I became these past years, the very harsh and stark reality of my clients’ positions and lives sank in more than ever.

Los Angeles Times Wins First Amendment Fight

In the News Weekly Roundup: Los Angeles Times Wins First Amendment Fight

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A roundup of recent news of listed lawyers across the country.

Colorado Workers' Compensation

Colorado Broadens Scope of Workers’ Comp, but There’s More to Be Done

Nick D. Fogel

When the law goes into effect in July, Colorado will join 32 other states in allowing PTSD claims for first responders without a physical component to the claim.

Minnesota Workers' Compensation

Key Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Cases of 2017

Thomas P. Kieselbach

A rundown of important workers' compensation cases in Minnesota over the past year.

Functional Capacity Evaluations

Functional Capacity Evaluations: Issues and Concerns

Glen D. Wieland

The shorter actual testing time may make the FCE less reliable and allow for challenging its validity.

Lawyer Relationship

The Relationship Isn’t about You

David B. Kempston

We actively participate with the client. As counselors, we shape, mold, and contour the case—but we don’t create facts.

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