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How Preventative Counsel Is Changing Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers
Ayala Gómez discusses Oliva-Ayala's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for criminal defense law in Spain.
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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.
Olga Prosyanyuk of Aver Lex on Her Criminal Defense Practice
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Aver Lex won the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Criminal Defense in Ukraine.
Driven, Obsessed, and Loving Every Minute
Arguedas, Cassman & Headley
Cris Arguedas on defending the accused.
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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.
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.
We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About the Jussie Smollettt Case
Jaye L. Rancourt
Without media attention, would the decisions have been the same?
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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.
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."
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.
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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.”
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.
DOJ Issues Additional Guidance on How It Evaluates Corporate Compliance Programs
Brett Ingerman
Valuable insights into how DOJ is thinking about compliance programs
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.
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.
In the News: Homeowners Win Settlement From City Over Flooding
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Greenberg and Fisher Phillips make new hires, and Children's Law Center recognizes McDermott Will & Emery.
In the News Weekly Roundup: “Unconstitutional” Medical Review Boards
Best Lawyers
A roundup of hirings, awards, and industry news relevant to our listed lawyers.
David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting
Best Lawyers
The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.
Highlights From The 2019 LMA Annual Conference
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Did you make it to LMA 2019? Read the Best Lawyers recap of this year's biggest takeaways.
The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained
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Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.
Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent
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Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
Corporate Criminal Compliance in Spain
Victor Jimenez Carbayo
Four issues must be fulfilled: a legal person can be punished for the crime, the individual who has committed the crime is a member of the organization, the corporation directly or indirectly benefits, and the corporation has not implemented any measures to prevent the commission of the crime.
A Strange Look into Criminal Justice
Eva Saviano
Making A Murderer’s Dean Strang fights for the fair administration of criminal justice.
Is Your Contractual Partner Insolvent or under Criminal Investigation?
Violeta Saranciuc and Cosmin Vasile
This is how it may affect your ongoing dispute.
Fair Enough: The “Fair Use” Defense to Trademark Infringement
Maria Crimi Speth & Aaron K. Haar
There are two arguments for fair use in a trademark infringement case. Here's your guide to understanding both.
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."
