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In the News: Latest Statistics on the Gig Eco

In the News Weekly Roundup: Lawyers and the Gig Economy

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Locke Lord is expanding its London office; Bodman attorney elected to The Federalist Society; Comings and goings at Schiff Hardin.

In the News Weekly Roundup: Millennials in the Legal Profession

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A roundup of relevant news, partnerships, and publications from our listed law firms.

Legal Trends Overview for the Real Estate and Construction Markets in Northwest Russia

Maya Petrova

The Russian courts are, with increasing frequency, upholding challenges brought by real estate owners who are indignant about unfair cadastral valuations placed on their immovable property.

A Q&A with Renê Medrado, José Alexandre Buaiz Neto, and Leonardo Rocha e Silva of 2018 Brazilian “Law Firm of the Year” Pinheiro Neto Advogados’ Competition Antitrust Law Division

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Have you noticed any changes in Brazil over the years in the competition and antitrust law area?

How the Death on the High Seas Act Factors in to Cruise Lines Having Lifeguards on Cruise Ships

Charles R. Lipcon

However, despite the emphasis on a family-friendly environment, one major issue has historically dominated the discussion of cruise ship safety: the presence (or lack thereof) of lifeguards on cruise ships.

H-1Bs: The Scrutiny Continues

Marlene Z. Stanger

Last year saw an unprecedented rise in the number of requests for evidence issued by the USCIS for H-1B cases that were filed as part of the annual “Cap Case” lottery.

Compliance Confidence

Jeffrey E. Stone, John Huang, and Michelle Gon

Turning risk into opportunity.

Russia's Evolving Legal Environment and the Next Economic Upswing

Andrey Goltsblat

It's Cheaper, But What's the Cost? - Uber and the Sharing Model

Sean T. McGee

Union-side counsel provides information about the safety of Uber.

Do you Need a Lawyer on Your Crisis Team?

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.

U.S. Business Immigration: Year-in-Review

Christian S. Allen

For more reasons than are probably appropriate to include here today, 2017 will be forever be burned into the memories of everybody in the U.S. immigration industry, and all HR and legal professionals who were involved in hiring and/or employing foreign workers in the U.S. No matter your political persuasion, 2017 turned out to not be anything like we all expected at the beginning of the year, fol

Key Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Cases of 2017

Thomas P. Kieselbach

A rundown of important workers' compensation cases in Minnesota over the past year.

U.S. Supreme Court Parses the False Claims Act’s Seal Requirement in Whistleblower Case

Demme Doufekias

Six Steps to Social Media Success for Law Firms

Bria Burk

Firms can use social media to promote awards, establish their positions, and bring attention to a practice area.

Q&A with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque

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An interview with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque.

Ripped From the Headlines: Three Investigation Lessons to Learn From a Political Controversy

Patti C. Perez

Another day, another political scandal involving a politician accused of having had an extramarital affair. The latest such story concerns an alleged inappropriate relationship that the governor of Alabama had with a top aide—once again raising issues related to investigating allegations of bad behavior at work.