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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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Perspectives on Connecticut’s New Police Acco

Perspectives on Connecticut’s New Police Accountability Bill

Megan Edmonds

Two Best Lawyers recognized attorneys weigh in on the impact of Connecticut’s new Police Accountability Bill.

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Understanding the Affirmative Defense of Duress in Arizona

Craig Orent

How states determine the use of this specific criminal defense.

An Interview With HammPartner

The Company They Keep

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Thomas Richter discusses the idea of corporate criminal liability.

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What Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Means for Indiana

Rock Lee

hat will marijuana legalization mean for business, past conviction, and beyond?

Anti-Protest Laws in the U.S.

What Are the Anti-Protest Laws in the U.S.?

Jim Owen

The First Amendment includes the right to assemble. But how are the rules surrounding protesting changing?

Remote Litigation

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.

Virtual Mediation

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 on Insurance Claims

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.

Jury Research in High Profile Cases

Selection Protection

Robert A. Clifford and Bradley M. Cosgrove

Jury Research in High Profile Cases

Working From Home

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 the First Edition

Best Lawyers Since Day One

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We talked to some of the 566 attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers since the first edition in 1983.

Best Lawyers Intelligence

How Does Your Firm Measure Up?

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BL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.

How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case

How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case

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Best Lawyers combines the trust of industry referrals with state-of-the-art technology to help you find the right lawyer.

An Interview With Bougartchev Moyne Associés

An Interview With Bougartchev Moyne Associés

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France’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Criminal Defense Law

Oliva-Ayala Spanish Interview

How Preventative Counsel Is Changing Criminal Defense

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Ayala Gómez discusses Oliva-Ayala's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for criminal defense law in Spain.

France and Cryptocurrencies

Bougartchev Moyne Associés on France and Cryptocurrencies

Geoffroy Goubin

How France Aims to Be a Leader on Crypto

The Question of Gender Bias

Does Gender Play a Role in Selecting Expert Witnesses?

Kristin Hackler

The jury is out.

Bluff, Bluster, Badger, Beg, and Barrister

Bluff, Bluster, Badger, Beg, and Barrister

Joel Hirschhorn

Pursuing Favorable Outcomes in White-Collar Defense When the Deck Is Stacked

Jussie Smollett's Media Problem

We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About the Jussie Smollettt Case

Jaye L. Rancourt

Without media attention, would the decisions have been the same?

Fighting Dark Money in Judicial Elections

Dark Matters

Robert A. Clifford

So-called dark money in judicial elections threatens to undermine public confidence in the courts. What can the legal profession do to combat it?

Scofflaws Without Borders

Scofflaws Without Borders

Gilbert + Tobin

Bribery and Corruption Know No Boundaries. Increasingly, Neither Do the Laws Designed to Combat Them.

Why Was a 6-Year-Old Arrested at School

Why Was a 6-Year-Old Arrested at a Florida School?

Christopher L. Marlowe

The Unintended Consequences of Zero Tolerance

Colorado’s New “Red Flag” Law

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

James H. Chalat

Preventing Mass Shootings

Corporate Liability for Mass Shootings

Warning Signs

Antonio M. Romanucci

The Warning Signs and Legal Remedies of Mass Shootings

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner–LFOTY

An Interview With Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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Russia’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree for Real Estate Law

Social Media Tips for Law Firms

David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting

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The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.

How to Vote With Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained

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Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.

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Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent

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