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Stroock Partners with New York Lawyers for Public Interest to Develop Critical Guide for Nonprofits on Immigration Enforcement
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Marked increases in immigration arrests, especially in and around courts, schools, places of worship, and health care facilities, have generated fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities and left many non-profit service providers questioning how to continue effectively assisting their immigrant clients.
The Profit in Nonprofits
Patricia Brown Holmes
Volunteer organizations are the lifeblood of the legal profession. Their model ought to be embraced by all.
What the Courts Say About Recording in the Classroom
Christina Peer & Peter Zawadski
A recent ruling offers gives the answer to a question confusing parents and administrators alike.
A Taxing New World for Nonprofits
Elizabeth J. Atkinson
Extensive changes to U.S. tax law will have significant effects on the nonprofit sector. What to expect—and how to cope.
Why Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos Developed Its Own Legal Tech
Best Lawyers
Juan Pablo Matus of Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos, 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Corporate and M&A Law in Chile, discusses his firm's joint venture with Cognitiva in creating Lexnova, a legal AI system.
Highlights From the 2019 LMA Annual Conference
Best Lawyers
Did you make it to LMA 2019? Read the Best Lawyers recap of this year's biggest takeaways.
The Publisher Is You: How to Tell Your Story Effectively
Kit Frieden
Control the narrative and bring attention to your work and expertise with these publishing tips.
The Legal Fallout for NBC and Matt Lauer
Janet G. Abaray
The Liabilities After the Accusations From “Catch and Kill.”
A Sea Change on Land
Linda Klein & Neel Gupta
Autonomous vehicles will revolutionize almost every area of the law. Here’s a look at what’s rapidly approaching.
Legal Marijuana Enterprises and Federal Criminal Liability
Ambrosio Rodriguez
If the trend of decriminalizing the use of small amounts of marijuana for recreational and/or medicinal purposes continues, marijuana may be widely available across the country within a matter of years.
Victory for The Slants and Redskins
Carol Steinour Young and Emily Hart
On June 19, 2017, the United States Supreme Court settled the issue of whether an offensive name—in this case, an Asian-American rock band called “The Slants”—can properly be registered as a trademark.
Challenges to Legal Practitioners in the Trump Era
Sean M. Cleary
In the case of tort laws and legal reform, for instance, Trump seems to side with "the little guy.”
Our Tips on Top Lawyer Lists
Pat Rafferty
What are legal rankings, and how can you get your name in the top spot?
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.
Chilean Water Model: Current Legal Rules and Possible Modifications
Daniela Rivera Bravo, Gonzalo Muñoz Escudero, and Alejandro Vergara Blanco
Chile has an unequal distribution of water in its territory; the water legislation, however, is the same for the whole country.
Collateral Damage
Samuel G. Kramer
Can bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies ever be adequate widespread substitutes for fiat money?
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.
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.
David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting
Best Lawyers
The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.
The Trump Administration’s Attack on Legal Immigration
Bennett R. Savitz
The adjudication strategy achieved the change the Trump administration wanted to make to the H-1B program without having to amend the regulations.
In-House Counsel
Nancy Lippincott
Lizzie Fletcher was a star lawyer in Houston before defeating a nine-term incumbent to win a seat in Congress last November. What the much-lauded work she did in her first career teach her about how to succeed in this new one?
How AEQUO Is Embracing Legal Tech
Best Lawyers
Anna Babych discusses AEQUO's 2019 Ukranian "Law Firm of the Year" award in Mergers & Acquisitions Law with Best Lawyers.
The Secret War against Legal Immigration
Leila Freijy
The way the existing laws and regulations are being applied is clearly changing under the Buy American, Hire American Executive Order.