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Questions About Family First Coronavirus Resp

Frequently Asked Employment Questions About COVID-19

Greg Mansell

One employment lawyer answers frequently asked questions concerning employment and the Family First Coronavirus Response Act.

Workplace Guidelines During a Pandemic

Fisher Phillips

Anxiety and stress levels are rising high during a time of uncertainty like this. Labor and employment firm Fisher Phillips answers employment questions about COVID-19.

WATCH: A Landmark Win for LGBTQ Rights

Best Lawyers

Two top employment attorneys join the CEO of Best Lawyers to discuss the landmark Supreme Court ruling protecting gay and transgender employees.

Paula Greisen - Denver 2020 Lawyer of the Year

Best Lawyers

Litigation - Labor and Employment Denver, CO

Evolving Marijuana Laws and the Workplace

Tess P. Anglin

How can employers enforce statutes that differ from state to state?

COVID-19: Penalties for Violations of FFRCA

What Happens if You Violate the Family First Coronavirus Response Act?

Carrie Dyer

What are the penalties for violating the Family First Coronavirus Response Act, and what are your options if your employer doesn't respect your right as an employee under the act?

Leading the Evolution in Workplace Law

Best Lawyers

Colin G.M. Gibson discusses workplace safety, issues such as raising the minimum wage, and job-protected leaves.

COVID-19 Legal Information for Businesses

A Legal Guide for Businesses During COVID-19

Roy D. Oppenheim

Oppenheim Law creates a useful guide for problems small to medium-sized businesses may face during this time of uncertainty.

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.

Selection Protection

Robert A. Clifford and Bradley M. Cosgrove

Jury Research in High Profile Cases

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.

The 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" Awards in Canada

Best Lawyers

We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" awards in Canada.

Best Lawyers Since Day One

Best Lawyers

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

How Does Your Firm Measure Up?

Best Lawyers

BL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.

How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case

Best Lawyers

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

SECURE Act Brings Changes to Retirement Plans

Now That We Are SECURE: The SECURE Act Brings Important Changes to Retirement Plans

Jesse St. Cyr

The SECURE Act aims to make retirement plans easier for Americans.

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Which Are You?

Greg Mansell

The distinction between the two is integral. Misclassifying someone as an independent contractor can have several implications.

Unwanted Advances

Natalie Weatherford

The #MeToo movement has brought unprecedented attention to the problem of sexual assault and abuse. Litigating civil cases along these lines can be tricky, though. Here’s an overview.

How This Firm Is Shaping the Economic Future of Ukraine

Best Lawyers

Denis Lysenko discusses how AEQUO has helped build a new business environment.

Garrigues "Law Firm of the Year" Interview

How Spain's Garrigues Trains a Millenial Workforce

Best Lawyers

In an interview with Best Lawyers, Adriano Gómez of "Law Firm of the Year" Garrigues in Spain offers a look at his career success, labor and employment law, and embracing a millennial workforce.