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Thomas Thalhofer of Noerr on the Future of German IT Law
Noerr
Noerr received the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Information Tehcnology Law in Germany.
Law Firms Are Seeing the Light when It Comes to Innovation
John W.H. Denton AO
Globalization and technology are converging in a way that challenges orthodoxy.
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.
Establishing and Navigating the Moving Parts of an IPO
Gregory Sichenzia
The first step for a company looking to go public is to assess its viability by establishing whether or not it has the critical mass required to be a publically traded entity.
A Hectic Autumn Lies Ahead for Financial Institutions
Francisco Uría
All these new regulations share certain common features: they impact on almost all areas of a bank across the board (legal counsel, legislative compliance, business, technology, etc.).
Central Intelligence
Françoise Gilbert
To truly flourish, the smart cities of tomorrow must harness their data—but make sure they are doing so legally, ethically, and securely.
Self-Driving Vehicles and Federal Preemption
C. Richard Newsome
Well-developed negligence and strict products liability law already provide the best solution for those instances where self-driving technology fails and results in injury or death.
Blockchain 101
Peter Brown
The rapidly developing technology is good for much more than just cryptocurrency exchange. What do lawyers need to know?
Q&A with 2018 Portuguese Labor and Employment and Technology Law “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ Advogados
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with 2018 Portuguese “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ
Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent
Best Lawyers
Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
Q&A With Alexander Minin of KM Partners, 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Winner for Tax Law in Ukraine
Best Lawyers
Alexander Minin discusses his tax practice at the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winning firm.
The Quest for Smarter, Better RFPs
Anne Forkner
A law firm that cannot meet deadlines, stay within page limits, and answer all parts of a question in an RFP is providing important information regarding the firm’s ability to meet client requirements.
Recent Developments on Privacy and Data Protection in Brazil
Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da Silva and Camila Taliberti Ribeiro da Silva
A change of paradigm is urgent and requires a robust legislation on personal data protection.
Q&A with Albors, Galiano Portales
Best Lawyers
An interview with Albors, Galiano Portales, a 2018 "Law Firm of the Year" in Spain.
An Interview With Bastian Finkel of BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr, Germany's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Winner in Insurance Law
Best Lawyers
A look at the new European policies changing the insurance landscape in Germany.
An Interview With Eberhard Braun of Schultze & Braun
Schultze & Braun
The 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winning firm was recognized in Germany for Restructuring and Insolvency Law.
Drones: What Legal Issues Should You Be Thinking About?
Rachel Constantino-Wallace, John Roche, and John Wechkin
Issues like product liability, FAA compliance, privacy, and IP surround the use of drones for personal and business use.
Why Project Management is an Essential Skill for Every Lawyer
Morris Lilienthal
In today’s changing legal landscape, businesses and private individuals are demanding greater service delivered in a more transparent way.
Public-Private Partnerships in Puerto Rico: A Handbook
DLA Piper
Historically, there has been vigorous debate among the residents of Puerto Rico for and against the privatization of public property and public services.
Fasken Attorneys on Their 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Award Win
Fasken
Lawyers from the Canadian firm discus their employment law practice and the changes coming to the Canadain legal market.
Q&A with Dan McMahon of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
Best Lawyers
An interview with Advisory Board member Dan McMahon of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker.
An Interview With Walter Uebelhoer of Allen & Overy, 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Award-Winner for Banking Law in Germany
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer in conversation with the leading attorney at the Allen & Overy, a 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner.
Cyber School
Elizabeth S. Fitch and Theodore M. Schaer
Cybersecurity and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s School of Cyber Claims
Collateral Damage
Samuel G. Kramer
Can bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies ever be adequate widespread substitutes for fiat money?
An Interview With Cornelia Thaler of Clifford Chance Deutschland
Clifford Chance Deutschland
The head of Clifford Chance Deutschland's 2019 German "Law Firm of the Year" winning practice discusses the future of German real estate.
