Legal Insights
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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How the Political Crisis in Venezuela Could Impact Florida Real Estate
Roy D. Oppenheim
Civil unrest in Venezuela could have repercussions in South Florida, where many Venezuelans currently live.
Akerman Represents Ability Housing in Historic Fair Housing Settlement
Akerman
Pro Bono Victory Protects Future Housing Development for Disabled and Homeless in Jacksonville
FEMA Will Audit Emergency Response Efforts After Hurricane Maria
Sidney F. Ansbacher
New law requires FEMA to audit failed hurricane contracts.
STOLI Law Developing Across the Country As Courts Continue Deciding Cases
John L. Rivkin
That Legal Bulletin highlighted a variety of issues frequently faced in STOLI litigation and discussed the growing life settlement market, which involves the sale of life insurance policies by owners to third parties.
Three Steps to Maximizing Compensation After a Miami Car Accident
Boris Lavent
Attorneys should follow these steps to get the most for their clients following a car accident.
The Purpose of Mediation in a Personal Injury Case
Sean M. Cleary
The Purpose of Mediation in a Personal Injury Case
Will Self-Driving Cars Absolutely Improve Road Safety?
Sean M. Cleary
According to IIHS data, 35.000 Americans were killed in 2015 in car accidents, of which 2.939 occurred in Florida.
The Building of a Virtual Border Wall
Tammy Fox-Isicoff
This virtual wall has not just adversely impacted undocumented immigrants; it has adversely impacted those seeking legal immigrant and nonimmigrant status and those wishing to extend nonimmigrant status.
How to Diversify Your Client Portfolio
Scott Distasio
Streamlining your networking process and tapping into local media resources are two ways to grow your client base.
U.S. Steps up Efforts to Review Social Media Use by Immigrants and Visitors
Bradley L. Ortman
Last month, the DHS implemented a new rule to systematize its efforts to monitor social media use of intending immigrants and travelers to the United States.
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Asian Countries Join Worldwide Child Protective Treaty
Stephen J. Cullen
After several years of negotiations, the treaty—the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction—came into existence.
The Invisible Wall
Joel H. Paget
His war also is already impacting businesses that need foreign skilled workers.
How Litigation Finance Brings Power to the Plaintiff
Eva Shang
Legalist launched a two-week campaign to help consumers sue Equifax—in small claims court.
Five Tips for Cloud Computing Businesses
Frederic M. Wilf
Cloud computing continues to be a powerful and cost-effective means to build a business with international reach.
Bringing Cloud Liability Down to Earth
Jim Steinberg and Lance McCord
Unlike most traditionally licensed software, cloud solutions also put the customer at risk by transmitting, storing, and processing the customer’s data outside of the customer’s networks.
Mitigating Your Risk
Ryan Robichaux and David Stewart
Why you need a political law compliance program.
What Is a Class Action?
Benjamin H. Whitley
None of these cases were class actions. In fact, they are known in the legal world as mass torts.
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.
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Important Considerations in Determining What Is in the Best Interest of a Child
Hossein Berenji
When courts make determinations about child custody they will make the decision based on what they believe is in the best interest of the child.
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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.”
SeyfarthLean Review: Makes Client Satisfaction Its Top Priority
Nicole Ortiz
SeyfarthLean is about changing a mindset and being prepared to alter one’s approach to work.
Graceful Exits
Rachel Blue
The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) has been touted as a game changer.
What Non-Health Care Lawyers Need to Know about HIPAA
Sarah E. Coyne
The privacy and security regulations under HIPAA have evolved into a long and winding regulatory road with more hurdles to come, as some of the rules are not yet promulgated.
NONCOMPETES: Does Selective Enforcement Really Matter?
Elizabeth A. Coonan
Many companies use restrictive covenant agreements (including noncompetition, nonsolicitation and nondisclosure agreements) to protect their businesses from unfair competition and customer poaching.
USCIS Announces Green Card and EAD Redesign
Elizabeth A. Coonan
The result of an ongoing effort between USCIS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enhance document security and deter counterfeiting and fraud.
