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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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International Arbitration

Clash Across the Channel

Peter Rosher and Clément Fouchard

The diametric opposition of decisions reached by French and English courts in a recent arbitration case shows how profound cultural differences between international jurisdictions can lead to maddening legal uncertainty.

Arbitration Clauses During COVID-19

Without Delay

Ashish Mahendru and Darren Braun

Remote testimony? Virtual evidence presentation? Been there, done that: Why even international arbitration proceedings have, for the most part, weathered the pandemic just fine.

An Interview With White & Case LLP

It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas

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Michael Polkinghorne discusses why arbitration or mediation is a better option.

An Interview With Hogan Lovells

How to Advise Clients in International Arbitration and Mediation

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Karl Pörnbacher discusses how his firm stays at the forefront of advising clients.

Anti-Suit Injunctions in Cross Border Cases

Effect of Anti-Suit Injunction in Cross Border Litigation

Cariola, Díez, Pérez-Cotapos

What is the purpose of an anti-suit injunction, and how can it work with cases in different countries?

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Family Law

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Family Law

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Featuring the top lawyers practicing in Family Law and Trusts & Estates.

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.

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.

JPMorgan Chase Consumer Arbitration

How JPMorgan Chase's Forced Arbitration Hurts Consumers

Leonard Bennett & Paul Bland

JPMorgan Chase's policy of forced arbitration hurts customers by keeping them from their day in court, consumer protection attorneys warn.

 Top Reasons Employers Should Avoid Arbitrati

8 Ways Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt Employers

Kraig J. Marton

Arbitration might seem like an appealing alternative, but it could cost you time and money.

An Interview With Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev

An Interview With Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners

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Russia's 2020 "Law Firm of the Year" in Arbitration & Mediation Law

Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda Law Firm of the Year

Moving With the World

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Attorney Adrián Vázquez from the Mexican firm Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda discusses the firm's 2019 award, changes coming to the WTO, Mexico's shifting trade strategy, and more.

The straightforward approach to settlements

No SIR, Settlements Aren’t Simple

Benedict P. Morelli

Avoid the insurance companies

Avoiding a Civil Suit

How You Can Avoid a Civil Suit (And Why You Want To)

Ryan B. Bormaster

You don't need to go to court to handle a civil suit. Find out your alternative options.

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Options for a Wrongfully Dismissed Employee

Stacy Ball

Mediation, Negotiation, Lawsuit

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.

Cuatrecasas "Law Firm of the Year"

A Startup Accelerator Program Sets Cuatrecasas Apart

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Miguel de Almada and Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira from the Portuguese firm discuss their 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Litigation and Arbitration.

Improving Security in Art Mediation

What Needs to Be Done to Improve the Security of Art Sales and Transactions

Annabelle Gauberti

What improvements do art buyers want to see in the future when it comes to resolving art disputes?

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner–LFOTY

An Interview With Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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Russia’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree for Real Estate Law

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.

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The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained

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