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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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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Preparation and Filing of Sensitive Tax and Information Returns, and the Practitioner’s Dilemma
Richard J. Sapinski
Richard J. Sapinski and Eric L. Green discuss defending someone under investigation in a criminal tax case and examine how these cases can get complicated by “sensitive tax returns.
Q&A with Emmanuel Daoud of Cabinet D'Avocats Vigo
Meredith Hinshaw-Chaney
"Very often, people deem criminal law is tougher than criminal business law. I don’t agree; I believe that practicing criminal business law implies facing specific difficulties, in particular, the high technicity of cases."
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Police Body Camera Footage Can Offer Invaluable Evidence for Criminal Defendants
Vikas Bajaj
Police body camera footage can offer criminal defense attorneys a new perspective and evidentiary tool.
A Strange Look into Criminal Justice
Eva Saviano
Making A Murderer’s Dean Strang fights for the fair administration of criminal justice.
What Does Uber's Personal Injury Insurance Plan for Drivers Entail?
Barry Levy
Uber drivers are not required to obtain a personal injury insurance plan.
Driven, Obsessed, and Loving Every Minute
Arguedas, Cassman & Headley
Cris Arguedas on defending the accused.
Lessons from Jury Service
Vincent D. Louwagie
Jury service is one of the most important civic duties a citizen is called upon to perform. Juries help protect our rights and liberties in a fundamental way; through the jury system members of the public decide civil and criminal disputes.
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Could the Feds Make a Felony Case out of a Lost Lunch Receipt?
Jesse Gessin
“If this is the law, nobody is safe.”
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Legal Marijuana Enterprises and Federal Criminal Liability
Ambrosio Rodriguez
If the trend of decriminalizing the use of small amounts of marijuana for recreational and/or medicinal purposes continues, marijuana may be widely available across the country within a matter of years.
Panama Papers: Evasion and Avoidance
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Attorneys from across the world consider what the future holds for businesses and individuals with foreign holdings and investments.
What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for the U.S. Department of Justice
Matthew G. Kaiser
The United States government has not been shy about bringing criminal cases in the United States based on conduct that happened abroad.
Post-Conviction Relief
Douglas Trant
In these post-conviction cases, we look for Constitutional violations that deprived the defendant of a fair trial and undermined confidence in the outcome.
Worker’s Compensation Law: A Life’s Lesson
Andrew J. Edelberg
As successful as I became these past years, the very harsh and stark reality of my clients’ positions and lives sank in more than ever.
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Supreme Court Decision Will Play Important Role in Shaping Defendant Privacy Rights
Gus Kostopoulos
The primary question will likely come down to whether or not cell phone data and location records are protected interests under the Fourth Amendment.
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An Interview With Courtney D. Scobie
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Ajamie attorney Courtney D. Scobie discusses her practice.
Second City, Fifth Amendment
Kimberly Leung
When police deny detainees the right to counsel, taxpayers cover costs.
Greek Supreme Court Contests the Validity of Philips’ EFM+ (DVD) Patent
Kriton Metaxopoulos
An overview on the ruling of Philips’ EFM+ (DVD) Patent in the Greek Supreme Court.
Three Steps to Follow when Contesting Tax Penalties
Anthony E. Rebollo
Take these steps to avoid paying hefty tax penalties.
In the News Weekly Roundup: “Unconstitutional” Medical Review Boards
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A roundup of hirings, awards, and industry news relevant to our listed lawyers.
U.S. Supreme Court Parses the False Claims Act’s Seal Requirement in Whistleblower Case
Demme Doufekias
In the News: Homeowners Win Settlement From City Over Flooding
Best Lawyers
Greenberg and Fisher Phillips make new hires, and Children's Law Center recognizes McDermott Will & Emery.
DOJ Issues Additional Guidance on How It Evaluates Corporate Compliance Programs
Brett Ingerman
Valuable insights into how DOJ is thinking about compliance programs
Chain Migration Solutions Desperately in Search of a Problem
Aaron C. Hall
The White House insists that any new law giving Dreamers a permanent place in the United States also stop what it refers to as the chain migration problem.
Large-Scale Immigration Raids Focus Attention on Employer Compliance With Immigration Laws
Martha J. Schoonover
The recent raids of dozens of 7-Eleven stores by U.S. immigration agents and the corresponding arrest of 21 individuals for immigration-related violations were widely covered as the largest immigrant enforcement crackdown undertaken by the Trump administration to date.
The Lawyer’s Role in a Company Crisis
Mike Androvett, Mark Annick, & Mary Flood
During a company crisis, you need to be forthcoming. But you also need to tailor your message to a range of different stakeholders.
Q&A with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque
Best Lawyers
An interview with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque.
