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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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Child Abduction

International Child Abductions

Ronald Litvak

The objects of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (hereinafter "Convention") are to "secure the prompt return of children wrongfully removed" from their country of habitual residence, and "ensure the rights of custody and of access under the law of one contracting state are effectively respected." Convention, Article 1.

Continental Europe Civil Procedure

The Burden of Substantiation and Proof in Continental European Civil Procedure and the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration

Dr. Wolfgang Kühn and Katharina Walter

Civil procedures in Germany are governed by the principles of factual substantiation and burden of proof.

Attorney Brief: Trump & Libel Law

Can President Trump Change Libel Law?

Deborah Drooz and Barry Langberg

Diversity Civil Rights Brazil

Diversity and Civil Rights in Brazil

José Vinícius Bicalho Costa, Jr.

Colorado’s New “Red Flag” Law

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

James H. Chalat

Preventing Mass Shootings

Worldwide Child Protective Treaty sponsored content

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.

Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda Law Firm of the Year

Moving With the World

Best Lawyers

Attorney Adrián Vázquez from the Mexican firm Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda discusses the firm's 2019 award, changes coming to the WTO, Mexico's shifting trade strategy, and more.

Avoiding a Civil Suit

How You Can Avoid a Civil Suit (And Why You Want To)

Ryan B. Bormaster

You don't need to go to court to handle a civil suit. Find out your alternative options.

Attorney Brief: Civil Rights Work

Civil Rights Work Has an All New Meaning

Thomas R. Julin

Corporations now use federal law to fight regulation.

MCAD’s New Procedural Regulations

Proposed Changes to the MCAD’s Procedural Regulations

Brian J. MacDonough

The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination's new regulations offer a substantial overhaul from the past system.

Harvard's Affirmative Action Trial

What the Harvard Trial Means for Affirmative Action

John Saxon

Students for Fair Admissions is challenging Harvard's policy of holistic admissions—and might change the future of affirmative action.

What Practices Grew the Most in 2019?

2019 Women in the Law at a Glance

Best Lawyers

2019 "Women in the Law" by the numbers.

Adoption

Domestic vs. International Adoption

Jennifer Fairfax

Which one is right for you?

Civil Penalties

OSHA Officially Increases Civil Penalties by 78 Percent

John F. Martin

Under the interim rule, the maximum penalties for workplace safety violations issued by OSHA will spike by 78.16 percent, effective August 1, 2016.

Fintech Law

Fintech Law: A Dynamic Space

Catherine M. Brennan

If a true lender challenge is successful, the Fintech company may face significant civil and criminal penalties for failing to be licensed as a lender, and the loans may be usurious and void in some jurisdictions.

An Interview With Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev

An Interview With Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners

Best Lawyers

Russia's 2020 "Law Firm of the Year" in Arbitration & Mediation Law

Fund Established for Native American Farmers

In the News Weekly Roundup: Millions in Fund for Native American Farmers

Best Lawyers

This week in news from our listed attorneys, millions are set aside in a fund for Native American farmers after a winnning class action suit.

Three Steps to Contest Tax Penalties

Three Steps to Follow when Contesting Tax Penalties

Anthony E. Rebollo

Take these steps to avoid paying hefty tax penalties.

Venezuela's Impact on Florida Real Estate

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.

Gilbert + Tobin 2020 LFOTY Interview

Merging Business and Responsibility: Gilbert + Tobin

Best Lawyers

Attorneys Costas Condoleon and Sam Nickless from the Australian firm Gilbert + Tobin discuss the firm's 2020 award, how Australia’s Corporate Law practice is preparing for the world’s transforming economic landscape, and the international community’s demands of its businesses.

Town of Greece

Town of Greece

Martin B. Margulies

The Supreme Court has found the governing board of the town of Greece, New York opening its meetings with a prayer to be constitutionally unobjectionable.

Akerman LLP

Akerman Represents Ability Housing in Historic Fair Housing Settlement

Akerman

Pro Bono Victory Protects Future Housing Development for Disabled and Homeless in Jacksonville

Attorney Brief: Hate Crime Laws

Hate Crime Laws in a Hate-Filled Era

Susan B. Gellman

Spitting against the wind.

Attorney Brief: Flag Desecration

Flag Desecration as "Speech"

Martin B. Margulies

A burning issue.

Attorney Brief: Free Speech

Presidential Attacks on Free Speech

Jennifer M. Kinsley

A threat to our democracy.

Attorney Brief: First Amendment

The Future of the First Amendment

Julia Yoo

When the future isn't free.

Attorney Brief: Sex, Gender, Stereotypes

Sex, Gender, and Stereotypes

Elizabeth L. White

How courts are interpreting Title VII to protect LGBT workers.

Donor Privacy

Donor Privacy under Attack by California Attorney General

Karen Donnelly

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