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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.
Top 6 Things to do if You Are Injured in a Trip and Fall Accident on a Broken Sidewalk in New York
Christopher L. Sallay
Due to the statute of limitations, individuals who have been injured in a sidewalk fall should not hesitate to contact an experienced premises liability attorney.
Issue Spotting Guide for Assessing Outbound from U.S. Travel Issues
Neil S. Dornbaum
This guide is intended to serve as a resource for management on travel and immigration-related concerns.
The Stealth Assault on Employment-Based Immigration
Ester Greenfield
The Trump administration’s Muslim travel ban and its end of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) attracted widespread comment and protest.
Issue Spotting Guide for Assessing Inbound to U.S. Travel Issues
Kathleen M. Peregoy
This guide is intended to serve as a resource for management and human resources representatives when making decisions and advising employees/management on travel and immigration-related concerns.
Municipal Liability - What You Must Know
Brian G. Grant
It is therefore imperative for lawyers practicing in the field to understand the principle areas of potential municipal liability and to understand both the limits of municipalities’ liability and the specialized statutory defenses available to municipalities.
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.
Protect Two of Your Most Valuable Business Assets: Your Company Name and Important Brand Names
Paul C. Van Slyke
Your company name and important brand names are two types of your most valuable business assets. Without your company name and brand names, consumers and trade buyers would not be able to identify easily (and choose) your goods or services over those of another.
What Cheap Oil Hath Wrought
Michelle V. Rafter
Plunging prices have decimated energy industry profits and jobs, but have given consumers more power at the pump.
What Does Uber's Personal Injury Insurance Plan for Drivers Entail?
Barry Levy
Uber drivers are not required to obtain a personal injury insurance plan.
Supreme Court Is Poised to Endorse ‘Implied Certification’ in FCA Cases
R. Scott Oswald
If a government supplier quietly ignores vital rules but still bills taxpayers as if it had complied, can it be held liable under the federal False Claims Act — even if it never directly lies about its compliance?
Hotter and More Intense
Lori Tripoli
Multiple Category 5 hurricanes. Drought. Wildfires. Climate change isn’t just damaging the environment and our health. It’s impacting the bottom line.
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Vigilant for Safety in Oil Fields and on Highways
Frank L. Branson
Hardworking Americans in the oil patch live and toil in a perilous environment, performing some of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. today.
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The Cost of Medical Bills for Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
Stann W. Givens
An overview of the different age groups and costs involved in medical bills from car accident injuries.
Q&A with Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch of Colin Biggers & Paisley
Best Lawyers
Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch talk about their work with Colin Biggers & Paisley.
Clean Energy: Arena's Grant Funding and the New Clean Energy Innovation Fund
Clare Corke
On 23 March 2016, the Turnbull Government announced the establishment of a $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund (CEIF) to provide debt and equity funding for clean energy projects.
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.
Alicia Lloreda on the Increasing Complexity of IP Law
Best Lawyers
The Lloreda Camacho & Co. attorney discusses the firm's 2019 “Law Firm of the Year” award for Intellectual Property Law.
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.
The Growing Need for Expert Witnesses Across All Kinds of Litigation
Erin Quinn-Kong
More lawsuits mean more opportunities for expert witnesses in all industries and specialties.
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.
How Dentons Russia Dominates the Global Market
Best Lawyers
Florian Schneider of 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner Dentons Russia discusses his career accomplishments.
DOL Proposes New Overtime Rule and Salary Threshold for Exemption
Megan Erickson Moritz
The Department of Labor is proposing a hike to the salary threshold requirement for exempted employees.
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.
Changing Terrain in Colorado Ski Law
Chalat Hatten & Banker
Ski area operators and skiers should heed new developments to the Ski Safety Act and the Premises Liability Act.
How Preventative Counsel Is Changing Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers
Ayala Gómez discusses Oliva-Ayala's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for criminal defense law in Spain.
Why Law Firms are Embracing Sustainable Development Goals
Best Lawyers
Uria Menendez Abogados is committing itself to Spain's progressive environmental policies.
