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Understaffed Nursing Homes Jeopardize Patient Safety
Steven G. Wigrizer
Around 70 percent of people currently turning 65 will require long-term care in their lifetime, and they will receive care for an average of three years.
How To Avoid Five Common Estate and Elder Law Planning Mistakes
Anthony J. Enea
Having a basic understanding of these common mistakes can help reduce the risk of making some unfortunate errors.
4 Legal New Years Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Anthony J. Enea
New Years resolutions don't always work, but these four reasonable suggestions will serve you well for many more years to come.
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.
Proposed Rules Could Change Medication Options for Injured Workers in North Carolina
David E. Vtipil
Injured workers in North Carolina would be limited in the amounts of opioids that they could be prescribed under proposed Commission rules.
Treaty Visas: A Good Option for Businesses
Eric Fleischmann
Business immigration attorneys have a challenging task. Clients, typically large multinationals, have high expectations.
Outcomes Focus: Environmental Impact Bonds are All About Results
Jeremy King
Environmental Impact Bonds offer governments, investors and non-government participants the opportunity to focus on outcomes rather than activities.
An Interview With Vitaly Mozharowski of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Best Lawyers
The firm is the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner for Real Estate Law in Russia.
Q&A with Albors, Galiano Portales
Best Lawyers
An interview with Albors, Galiano Portales, a 2018 "Law Firm of the Year" in Spain.
Owning Bitcoin May Complicate Your Estate Plan and Income Taxes
Anthony J. Enea
Your cryptocurrency assets could pose problems when it comes to your income and estate taxes.
The New Era for Health Care Services in the United States
Bobby Guy & Brook Bailey
The future of Obamacare is unclear, and what U.S. health care will look like when the political fuss is over is an inquiry punctuated by a very large question mark.
An Interview With Rainer Krause of Hengeler Mueller, 2019 “Law Firm of the Year” Award Recipient for Corporate Law in Germany
Best Lawyers
Rainer Krause discusses the unique training approaches that make Hengeler Mueller one of Germany's top firms.
Q&A with Jeff Hirsch of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
Nicole Ortiz
"There is national mobility in Canada, so there is, in essence, free movement of lawyers across the country."
When is a Plum a Potato Chip?
Dickinson Wright
Sharpening business acumen in shifting environments—and reaping the fruits.
New York Takes Leave
Sharon P. Stiller, Rachel Demarest Gold, & Stephanie Nott
How empire state businesses are preparing to implement the country's most progressive paid-leave program.
Factors to Consider When Naming a Health Care Agent
Anthony J. Enea
A health care agent can make medical decisions for you and see that your end of life wishes are respected.
Immigration or Stagnation: Defending the American Experiment
Rita Sostrin
In this novel atmosphere of denials and obstacles, the damage is two-fold: our nation is not only denying its righteous legacy, but also its rightful destiny.
In the News Weekly Roundup: Court Rules for Taxes in Online Retail
Best Lawyers
News from our listed lawyers. This week: New leadership at Richards, Layton & Finger, and developments in the Supreme Court.
Is a Trust for my Pet a Viable Option?
Anthony J. Enea
The question most pet owners’ face is what steps they can undertake to ensure that their pet or other domestic animal is properly provided for in the event of their demise.
Why Can't I Play Pokemon While Driving Anymore?
William W. Hurst
"Distracted driving is the single most cited reason for car accidents, especially among younger drivers. This means companies who produce products targeted toward younger peoples and especially those of driving age must be extra careful about how their products may their consumers while driving."
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There is Hope after the H-1B Cap: Alternatives to the H-1B Visa
Meredith W. Barnette
Alternatives and options if the change in H-1B visas applies to you or your business.
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.
Worker’s Compensation Law: A Life’s Lesson
Andrew J. Edelberg
As successful as I became these past years, the very harsh and stark reality of my clients’ positions and lives sank in more than ever.
