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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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Are Cell Phone Records Used in Court?

Obtaining Cell Phone Records in Civil Litigation

Jeff S. Korek

You might think that cell phone records could help put a distracted driver behind bars. But getting them isn't so simple.

Litigating ride-hailing services

Uber Negligence

Daniel Katz

Who is responsible for gig economy car accidents?

Corporate Liability for Mass Shootings

Warning Signs

Antonio M. Romanucci

The Warning Signs and Legal Remedies of Mass Shootings

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.

Title IX seeks to change cultural norms

Jumping Hurdles toward the Finish Line

Meredith Aldridge, Colleen Welch, and Alicia Hall

Forty-five years of progress with Title IX.

MCAD’s New Procedural Regulations

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.

Harvard's Affirmative Action Trial

What the Harvard Trial Means for Affirmative Action

John Saxon

Students for Fair Admissions is challenging Harvard's policy of holistic admissions—and might change the future of affirmative action.

Diversity Civil Rights Brazil

Diversity and Civil Rights in Brazil

José Vinícius Bicalho Costa, Jr.

Attorney Brief: Trump & Libel Law

Can President Trump Change Libel Law?

Deborah Drooz and Barry Langberg

Civil Penalties

OSHA Officially Increases Civil Penalties by 78 Percent

John F. Martin

Under the interim rule, the maximum penalties for workplace safety violations issued by OSHA will spike by 78.16 percent, effective August 1, 2016.

Multidistrict Litigation

An Introduction to Multidistrict Litigation

Annesley H. DeGaris

Many lawyers who do not regularly handle mass tort cases can be frustrated by the multidistrict litigation (MDL) process.

Divorce Litigation sponsored content

Divorce Litigation and Why to Avoid It

Stephen Cullen and Kelly Powers

There are three ways to get divorced—two of them should be avoided if possible—accepting, of course, that there are some spouses who insist on litigation and a trial.

Venezuela's Impact on Florida Real Estate

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.

Colorado’s New “Red Flag” Law

Colorado’s New “Red Flag” Law for Extreme Risk Protection Orders

James H. Chalat

Preventing Mass Shootings

Town of Greece

Town of Greece

Martin B. Margulies

The Supreme Court has found the governing board of the town of Greece, New York opening its meetings with a prayer to be constitutionally unobjectionable.

Akerman LLP

Akerman Represents Ability Housing in Historic Fair Housing Settlement

Akerman

Pro Bono Victory Protects Future Housing Development for Disabled and Homeless in Jacksonville

Attorney Brief: Hate Crime Laws

Hate Crime Laws in a Hate-Filled Era

Susan B. Gellman

Spitting against the wind.

Attorney Brief: Flag Desecration

Flag Desecration as "Speech"

Martin B. Margulies

A burning issue.

Attorney Brief: Free Speech

Presidential Attacks on Free Speech

Jennifer M. Kinsley

A threat to our democracy.

Attorney Brief: First Amendment

The Future of the First Amendment

Julia Yoo

When the future isn't free.

Attorney Brief: Sex, Gender, Stereotypes

Sex, Gender, and Stereotypes

Elizabeth L. White

How courts are interpreting Title VII to protect LGBT workers.

Attorney Brief: Civil Rights Work

Civil Rights Work Has an All New Meaning

Thomas R. Julin

Corporations now use federal law to fight regulation.

Donor Privacy

Donor Privacy under Attack by California Attorney General

Karen Donnelly

Defend Trade Secrets Act

The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016: A New Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Theft

Randal J. Brotherhood

"It represents one of the most significant events in trade secret reform in years. The DTSA amends the Economic Espionage Act, which previously limited access to federal courts for trade secret theft to criminal prosecution."

Continental Europe Civil Procedure

The Burden of Substantiation and Proof in Continental European Civil Procedure and the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration

Dr. Wolfgang Kühn and Katharina Walter

Civil procedures in Germany are governed by the principles of factual substantiation and burden of proof.

Three Steps to Contest Tax Penalties

Three Steps to Follow when Contesting Tax Penalties

Anthony E. Rebollo

Take these steps to avoid paying hefty tax penalties.

Arbitration vs. Litigation

Factors in Choosing between Arbitration and Litigation

Brian P. Rickert

In drafting contracts, one provision that must be considered for inclusion is the way disputes are resolved.

Medical Malpractice Litigation

Medical Malpractice Litigation In New York and New Jersey

Jeff S. Korek

The dramatic difference between these two states in obtaining the opinion of a qualified medical expert has made it much more difficult for those injured in the state of New Jersey by medical negligence.

Fund Established for Native American Farmers

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.

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