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Mind the Gap
Tonya Johannsen
Disputes among owner, architect, and contractor during any large commercial construction project are inevitable. Here’s what to look out for—and how to resolve such problems quickly and with as little fuss as possible.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom
The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms.
In Partnership
Unlawful Pornography and Corporate Liability in Canada
Jordan Donich
Developments on the ongoing efforts to ensure internet companies are policing illegal content, such as child pornography, hosted on their servers.
Voting Season Is Open
Voting for next year's Best Lawyers is an exclusive opportunity to benefit your local legal community.
How Peer Review Powers Industry Referrals
Best Lawyers combines the trust of industry referrals with state-of-the-art technology to help clients find the right lawyer.
Building Bridges
Melinda S. Gentile
The Realities and Implications of Diversity and Inclusion in Construction Law
Property Rights...and Wrongs
Chad Cooper & Steven Kaufman
Winning a legal battle often boils down to finding and targeting the weakest part of an opponent’s case. Four recent real estate disputes in northeast Ohio are good examples.
How This Firm Is Shaping the Economic Future of Ukraine
Denis Lysenko discusses how AEQUO has helped build a new business environment.
The 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" Awards in Canada
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" awards in Canada.
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
We talked to some of the 566 attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers since the first edition in 1983.
Uncertainty, Construction, and Withstanding Tariffs
Warren Friedman
The impact of Trump's tariffs on the construction industry cannot be understated. Make sure your construction and real estate contracts are protected from the volatility sweeping through the industry.
In Partnership
Wearing a Hard Hat Significantly Reduces Risk of Injury, Death on NYC Construction Sites
Michele Mirman
How Trade War Tariffs Threaten the U.S. Real Estate Market
Roy D. Oppenheim
Political pressures between the United States and China have led to a trade war and tariffs on aluminum and steel, which are driving up the cost of construction back home.
Sharpening the Sword: What You Need to Know About CASPA
Eric B. Smith
How the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) can radically change the stakes of how you build. Learn what CASPA means for your construction projects and contract disputes.
An Interview With Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Russia’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree for Real Estate Law
David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting
The 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
Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
An Interview With Johnson Winter & Slattery
Australia's 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Energy Law
When the Levy Breaks
Warren Friedman
Tariffs against China on construction materials are capricious, unpredictable, and often spectacularly ill-timed. How can the industry prepare?
Building Blocks
G. Christian Roux
Everyone agrees U.S. infrastructure is in lamentable shape. Can Congress and the Trump administration muster the courage to do something about it?
Evolution of the U.S. Construction Market
Steven M. Charney
This strong return to activity, in both public and private works, has taken place in an environment marked by an equally striking evolution.
