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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.
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.
Jumping Hurdles toward the Finish Line
Meredith Aldridge, Colleen Welch, and Alicia Hall
Forty-five years of progress with Title IX.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 for Extreme Risk Protection Orders
James H. Chalat
Preventing Mass Shootings
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 Represents Ability Housing in Historic Fair Housing Settlement
Akerman
Pro Bono Victory Protects Future Housing Development for Disabled and Homeless in Jacksonville
Sex, Gender, and Stereotypes
Elizabeth L. White
How courts are interpreting Title VII to protect LGBT workers.
Civil Rights Work Has an All New Meaning
Thomas R. Julin
Corporations now use federal law to fight regulation.
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."
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 Follow when Contesting Tax Penalties
Anthony E. Rebollo
Take these steps to avoid paying hefty tax penalties.
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 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.
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.
