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Talent Unbound
Kelly Twiss Noonan
Gender diversity within our firm isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s also good for business, and it’s helping us manage the unprecedented coronavirus crisis.
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.
No Idle Preference
Joseph Briggett
Amid Covid-19 economic uncertainty, Congress has continued to tinker with the Small Business Reorganization Act. How will the reworked law change bankruptcy preference litigation?
Building Bridges
Melinda S. Gentile
The Realities and Implications of Diversity and Inclusion in Construction Law
High Court Merit
Tracy Collins Ortlieb
In progressive legal circles, the name Robbie Kaplan has emerged as an omnipresent force for equal and human rights.
Equity Matters
Emer Simic
How my firm defies the statistics on women in legal leadership—and how yours can too.
Equal to the Task
Joyce D. Edelman
Fighting for gender equity in the law firm can seem like the very definition of a thankless task. But you just might find yourself able to make great strides.
WATCH: Best Lawyers Discusses COVID-19 & Business Interruption Claims
Best LawyersThree legal experts join CEO of Best Lawyers to talk about business-interruption insurance claims resulting from COVID-19 closures.
A Legal Guide for Businesses During COVID-19
Roy D. Oppenheim
Oppenheim Law creates a useful guide for problems small to medium-sized businesses may face during this time of uncertainty.
The State of Women Inventors
Kate Rockwood and Amanda Hermans
What’s being done to improve the gender patent gap—and how attorneys can help.
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.
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 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.
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 Day One
Best LawyersWe talked to some of the 566 attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers since the first edition in 1983.
How Does Your Firm Measure Up?
Best LawyersBL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.
How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case
Best LawyersBest Lawyers combines the trust of industry referrals with state-of-the-art technology to help you find the right lawyer.
A Globalized Sprint: How Japan’s Insolvency Practice Is Expanding and Preparing for the Future
Best LawyersEmerging legal trends are a relished opportunity for reorganization, while natural disasters present an opportunity for innovation.
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?
Divide and Conquer
Kathryn A. Graves
The practice of family law has changed substantially in recent decades. How is it different—and how does that affect the lawyers who specialize in it?
Protecting Your Legacy With Estate Planning
Tripp Wiles
You're careful with your finances; do you still need asset protection?
Staying Competitive in Competitions and Antitrust Law
Best LawyersIgor Svechkar of Asters talks with Best lawyers about his firm's 2019 Antitrust "Law Firm of the Year" award for Ukraine.
Davies Points to “Groupthink” as Contributor to Industry Stagnation
Best LawyersThe 2019 Canaidan "Law Firm of the Year" honoree for Competitions/Antitrust Law shares the keys to their success.
David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting
Best LawyersThe president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.
Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent
Best LawyersAttorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained
Best LawyersInvited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.
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Running a Startup in Ontario? Read These 10 Rules
Mihkel Holmberg
Navigating your startup amid Canada's changing unemployment law.
