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Bluff, Bluster, Badger, Beg, and Barrister
Joel Hirschhorn
Pursuing Favorable Outcomes in White-Collar Defense When the Deck Is Stacked
How the DOL's Final Rule on White Collar Exemptions Compares To Its Original Proposal
Megan Erickson Moritz
We finally know details of the Department of Labor’s long-awaited Final Rule updating the executive, administrative, professional, and outside sales exemptions – i.e., the so-called “white collar” exemptions.
What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for the U.S. Department of Justice
Matthew G. Kaiser
The United States government has not been shy about bringing criminal cases in the United States based on conduct that happened abroad.
An Interview With Bougartchev Moyne Associés
Best Lawyers
France’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Criminal Defense Law
Scofflaws Without Borders
Gilbert + Tobin
Bribery and Corruption Know No Boundaries. Increasingly, Neither Do the Laws Designed to Combat Them.
DOJ Issues Additional Guidance on How It Evaluates Corporate Compliance Programs
Brett Ingerman
Valuable insights into how DOJ is thinking about compliance programs
Dark Matters
Robert A. Clifford
So-called dark money in judicial elections threatens to undermine public confidence in the courts. What can the legal profession do to combat it?
Police Body Camera Footage Can Offer Invaluable Evidence for Criminal Defendants
Vikas Bajaj
Police body camera footage can offer criminal defense attorneys a new perspective and evidentiary tool.
Could the Feds Make a Felony Case out of a Lost Lunch Receipt?
Jesse Gessin
“If this is the law, nobody is safe.”
Post-Conviction Relief
Douglas Trant
In these post-conviction cases, we look for Constitutional violations that deprived the defendant of a fair trial and undermined confidence in the outcome.
Panama Papers: Evasion and Avoidance
Best Lawyers
Attorneys from across the world consider what the future holds for businesses and individuals with foreign holdings and investments.
Driven, Obsessed, and Loving Every Minute
Arguedas, Cassman, Headley & Goldman
Cris Arguedas on defending the accused.
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.
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.
Protect Your Pets: Westchester Elder Law Attorney Anthony Enea Explains How to Provide for Pets in an Estate Plan
Anthony J. Enea
Along with pet ownership comes the responsibility of ensuring your companion animal's care and well-being - even if that extends beyond your lifetime.
Chain Migration Solutions Desperately in Search of a Problem
Aaron C. Hall
The White House insists that any new law giving Dreamers a permanent place in the United States also stop what it refers to as the chain migration problem.
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.
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 Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained
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Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.
Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent
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Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.