Insights: For Lawyers

Protecting Small Business Owners: Trial Experts Connick Law LLC Notoriously Successful with Fire Litigation

by Justin Smulison

When small business owners become the target of insurance companies in fire-related lawsuits, hiring a firm with a reputation for understanding the science of fire suppression trials can save their livelihoods.

DOJ Probe of PGA Could End Very Differently than Earlier FTC Case

by John Ettorre

The PGA, golf’s most notable professional tournament tour, is facing steep competition on the course and possibly in the courts from LIV Golf, a new professional golf tour that promises some of the sport’s biggest winnings.

The Dangers of Broad Scope Retainer Agreements

by Sara Collin

A group of lawyers in Florida were sued by their client for a mistake made by the client’s previous legal representation. The case raised many questions about attorney responsibility when inheriting clients from other lawyers.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Germany™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Germany.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Switzerland™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Switzerland.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Austria™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Austria.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in France™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from France.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Belgium™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Belgium.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Italy™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Italy.

Protecting High-level Executives With the Apex Doctrine

by Sara Collin

The Apex Doctrine, developed to shield high-level executives from inappropriate depositions, is a beneficial asset to lawyers and clients, at least in the states where it’s been adopted.

Anna Inventing: The Importance of Diversity in Innovation

by Emily C. Peyser

A patent from 1887 by female inventor Anna Connelly not only revolutionized fire safety, but highlighted the need for diversity in innovation. Our world is facing big problems that need diverse voices at the table to find solutions that work for everyone. Building diverse teams and encouraging diversity in innovation is a beneficial step forward in resolving our collective challenges.

The Employment Pandemic

by Meredith Caiafa and Sarah Greene

The pandemic has had far-reaching effects on employment law since it officially took hold in 2020, but the litigation and lawmaking surrounding it are mutating faster than the variants. Here’s how lawmakers and businesses can keep up.

Employment Alterations

by Ariel Beverly

As corporate America continues to grapple with pandemic-induced employment shifts, companies are still facing wage-hour compliance issues. Here’s some advice for navigating a post-pandemic work world.

ESG Changing Texas’ Legal Landscape

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers examines how environmental, social, and governance standards are influencing law firms and legal practices in Texas.

The Future of Litigation Is Changing for Female Solicitors in the U.K.

by Catherine Baksi

The support of entire law firms, organizations and senior counsel members will be the key to encouraging female solicitors and positive change in the industry.

New Sheriff in Town on ESG

by Patricia Brown Holmes

Various regulatory agencies within the Biden Administration are stepping up enforcement of corporate malfeasance in the ever-trendy ESG space.