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The Top 10 Labor and Employment Issues Retailers Will Face in 2017
Diane M. Saunders
The public-facing nature of their businesses also has an enormous impact on employment issues within retail establishments.
Q&A with Robyn Shapiro of Health Sciences Law Group
Best Lawyers
Robyn Shapiro of Health Sciences Law Group shares about her work and achievements in the health care law sector.
“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.
For Large Employers Obamacare Is Still Alive and Well
Felicia A. Finston
Large employers will not get a pass in 2017 in terms of monitoring and reporting the group health plan coverage they provide their employees.
Discretion under Fire
Charles F. Seemann III
ERISA plan fiduciaries face new challenges to their decision-making.
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Advisory
Alston & Bird
Navigating the Winding Highway of Wellness Program Compliance: A GPS for the EEOC’s Wellness Program Rules
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."
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.
Three Steps to Maximizing Compensation After a Miami Car Accident
Boris Lavent
Attorneys should follow these steps to get the most for their clients following a car accident.
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Damages Available to California Accident Victims
John Rapillo
Victims of accidents in California can receive damages for their injury, whether that be physical, emotional, or financial.
Stress-Testing Global Trade
John Ettorre
For decades, supply chains have been getting increasingly intricate. Now the Trump administration’s trade policies and other disruptions are challenging those systems
Taking the Local
Jason Quintana
Lawyers looking to maximize their M&A leverage need to keep one person (after their client) in mind above all: local counsel.
Rules of the Road for Recognizing Medical Malpractice
Lloyd Bell
With all the advances in medical knowledge and experience, why are there so many medical errors and what can be done to reduce them?
All Eyes On Italy
Kate Rockwood
The country’s economic upheaval is grabbing headlines—and raising eyebrows—around the world. What comes next seems far from certain.
Motion Sustained
Elise Scott, Madalyn Brown, and Bob DeMott
Corporate social responsibility isn’t just good for the planet—increasingly, it’s good for business, too.
In the News: Homeowners Win Settlement From City Over Flooding
Best Lawyers
Greenberg and Fisher Phillips make new hires, and Children's Law Center recognizes McDermott Will & Emery.
An Interview With Jan Bernd Nordemann of Boehmert & Boehmert, Winner of the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Award for Intellectual Property Law in Germany
Best Lawyers
The international property law attorney discusses his firm's recent successes and the trends taking over the IP field.
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.
In the News Weekly Roundup: Millions in Fund for Native American Farmers
Best Lawyers
This week in news from our listed attorneys, millions are set aside in a fund for Native American farmers after a winnning class action suit.
An Interview With Walter Uebelhoer of Allen & Overy, 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Award-Winner for Banking Law in Germany
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer in conversation with the leading attorney at the Allen & Overy, a 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner.
How Patents Will Change Under the "New" Supreme Court
Jamie L. Graham
Patent law is one more area up for debate with changes coming to the Supreme Court.
In the News Weekly Roundup: “Unconstitutional” Medical Review Boards
Best Lawyers
A roundup of hirings, awards, and industry news relevant to our listed lawyers.
The Spanish Government Insists on Raising Taxes
Mariano Roca López
With a new government in Spain, big changes are coming to taxpayers.
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.
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.
