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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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A Conversation with Jacques-Philippe Gunther of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, France 2018 “Law Firm of the Year” in Competition / Antitrust Law
Meredith Hinshaw-Chaney
In the high stakes arena of Competition and Antitrust, France's Willkie Farr stands apart
Recent Developments on Privacy and Data Protection in Brazil
Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da Silva and Camila Taliberti Ribeiro da Silva
A change of paradigm is urgent and requires a robust legislation on personal data protection.
Central Intelligence
Françoise Gilbert
To truly flourish, the smart cities of tomorrow must harness their data—but make sure they are doing so legally, ethically, and securely.
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
Law Firms Are Seeing the Light when It Comes to Innovation
John W.H. Denton AO
Globalization and technology are converging in a way that challenges orthodoxy.
A Startup Accelerator Program Sets Cuatrecasas Apart
Best Lawyers
Miguel de Almada and Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira from the Portuguese firm discuss their 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Litigation and Arbitration.
Health Care Prime
Jon Henderson, Andrew Kinworthy, Kevin McDonell, and Bobby Guy
How will M&A shape the American health industry going forward? By adhering to the Amazon model.
Q&A with Florian Schneider, Managing Partner of Dentons Russia
Best Lawyers
A question and answer session with Florian Schneider, the managing partner of "Law Firm of the Year," Dentons Russia.
Alicia Lloreda on the Increasing Complexity of IP Law
Best Lawyers
The Lloreda Camacho & Co. attorney discusses the firm's 2019 “Law Firm of the Year” award for Intellectual Property Law.
Fasken Attorneys on Their 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Award Win
Best Lawyers
Lawyers from the Canadian firm discus their employment law practice and the changes coming to the Canadain legal market.
Thomas Thalhofer of Noerr on the Future of German IT Law
Best Lawyers
Noerr received the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Information Tehcnology Law in Germany.
The Future of Data Privacy: You Can Run but You Can’t Hide (or Can You?)
Chad W. King
In Ernest Cline’s dystopian novel "Ready Player One," the world’s population is addicted to a virtual reality game called the OASIS.
The Past, Present, and Future of Data Privacy
Kelly L. Frey Sr.
It is always important to remember that our world is largely the result of fortunate accidents.
Q&A with Herb Gerson of FordHarrison
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with Advisory Board member herb Gerson of FordHarrison on the current climate surrounding his practice area and the firm.
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.
The New Era for Health Care Services in the United States
Bobby Guy & Brook Bailey
The future of Obamacare is unclear, and what U.S. health care will look like when the political fuss is over is an inquiry punctuated by a very large question mark.
All Aboard
Patricia Brown Holmes
What effect is California’s new law mandating more women in corporate boardrooms likely to have?
Alternate Routes
Jennifer Alvey
For many women, a government job is an ideal—albeit necessary—springboard to a law-firm partnership.
How PLMJ's Unique Structure Shapes Its Insolvency Practice
Best Lawyers
A leading attorney with the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner for Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Portugal speaks to Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer.
How Do I Protect My Child from Online Predators?
Kelly L. Frey Sr.
New technologies open up new ways for children to be exploited online. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act offers a solution.
Highlights From The 2019 LMA Annual Conference
Best Lawyers
Did you make it to LMA 2019? Read the Best Lawyers recap of this year's biggest takeaways.
In-House Counsel
Nancy Lippincott
Lizzie Fletcher was a star lawyer in Houston before defeating a nine-term incumbent to win a seat in Congress last November. What the much-lauded work she did in her first career teach her about how to succeed in this new one?
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Understanding the Difference Between Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnosis
Robert M. Marino
While they sound similar, misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis mean very different things in a medical malpractice case.
The Economic Landscape Changing Capital Markets Law in Mexico
Best Lawyers
Michell Nader discusses his firm's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Capital Markets Law in Mexico.
We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About the Jussie Smollettt Case
Jaye L. Rancourt
Without media attention, would the decisions have been the same?
