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Q&A with Panayotis Bernitsas at Bernitsas Law
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A Q&A with Advisory Board member Panayotis Bernitsas at Bernitsas Law.
Q&A with Colleen Tracy James of Mayer Brown
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A Q&A with Advisory Board member Colleen Tracy James of Mayer Brown.
“Change” Comes to Washington—What to Expect
Harold P. Coxson, Jr.
On January 20, 2017, President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States, with an ambitious agenda set for the first 100 days, including the confirmation of his cabinet appointees and a yet-to-be-named Supreme Court nominee.
Q&A with Andrew Smulian of Akerman
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A Q&A with Advisory Board member Andrew Smulian at Akerman.
Q&A with Robyn Shapiro of Health Sciences Law Group
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Robyn Shapiro of Health Sciences Law Group shares about her work and achievements in the health care law sector.
An Interview With Robert B. Legault of Legault Joly Thiffault (LJT) Avocats
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Robert B. Legault discusses his firm's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Advertising Law in Canada with Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer.
Q&A with Bob Bostrom of Abercrombie & Fitch
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An interview with Bob Bostrom, general counsel of Abercrombie & Fitch and Best Lawyers Advisory Board member.
Issue Spotting Guide for Assessing Outbound from U.S. Travel Issues
Neil S. Dornbaum
This guide is intended to serve as a resource for management on travel and immigration-related concerns.
Issue Spotting Guide for Assessing Inbound to U.S. Travel Issues
Kathleen M. Peregoy
This guide is intended to serve as a resource for management and human resources representatives when making decisions and advising employees/management on travel and immigration-related concerns.
Q&A with Dan McMahon of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
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An interview with Advisory Board member Dan McMahon of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker.
H-1B Visas: Limits and Alternatives
Andrew B. Greenfield
For many U.S. employers, the new year means the beginning of H-1B cap season.
Religious Symbols in the Workplace: Recent Decisions of the Court of Justice of the European Union
Pascale Lagesse
Is it discrimination for a workplace to ban employees from display political, philosophical, and religious symbols in the work environment?
Q&A with Herb Gerson of FordHarrison
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A Q&A with Advisory Board member herb Gerson of FordHarrison on the current climate surrounding his practice area and the firm.
Inauguration Day 2017: President Donald Trump
Harold P. Coxson, Jr.
"National popularity rating of 40 percent, according to a recent poll—the lowest rating of any new president on Inauguration Day over the past six most recent presidents."
Proposed Changes to the MCAD’s Procedural Regulations
Brian J. MacDonough
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination's new regulations offer a substantial overhaul from the past system.
The Growing Need for Expert Witnesses Across All Kinds of Litigation
Erin Quinn-Kong
More lawsuits mean more opportunities for expert witnesses in all industries and specialties.
Owning Bitcoin May Complicate Your Estate Plan and Income Taxes
Anthony J. Enea
Your cryptocurrency assets could pose problems when it comes to your income and estate taxes.
How Dentons Russia Dominates the Global Market
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Florian Schneider of 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner Dentons Russia discusses his career accomplishments.
DOL Proposes New Overtime Rule and Salary Threshold for Exemption
Megan Erickson Moritz
The Department of Labor is proposing a hike to the salary threshold requirement for exempted employees.
How the Political Crisis in Venezuela Could Impact Florida Real Estate
Roy D. Oppenheim
Civil unrest in Venezuela could have repercussions in South Florida, where many Venezuelans currently live.
Changing Terrain in Colorado Ski Law
Chalat Hatten & Banker
Ski area operators and skiers should heed new developments to the Ski Safety Act and the Premises Liability Act.
How Preventative Counsel Is Changing Criminal Defense
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Ayala Gómez discusses Oliva-Ayala's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for criminal defense law in Spain.
Why Law Firms are Embracing Sustainable Development Goals
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Uria Menendez Abogados is committing itself to Spain's progressive environmental policies.
Good News for the Spanish Inheritance and Gift Tax
Mariano Roca López
Changes made by the Spanish Supreme Court could mean enhanced tax benefits to citizens.
Small Case, Important Principles For Written Agreements
Robert M. Steeg
The Louisiana state Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit's recent ruling could spell big things for written arguments in the future.
How AEQUO Is Embracing Legal Tech
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Anna Babych discusses AEQUO's 2019 Ukranian "Law Firm of the Year" award in Mergers & Acquisitions Law with Best Lawyers.
Factors to Consider When Naming a Health Care Agent
Anthony J. Enea
A health care agent can make medical decisions for you and see that your end of life wishes are respected.
