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The Push and Pitfalls of New York’s Attempt to Expand Wrongful Death Recovery

by V. Christopher Potenza and Elizabeth M. Midgley

The New York State Legislature recently went about updating certain wrongful death provisions and how they can be carried out in the future. Here's the latest.

A Home Saved, A New Lawyer Inspired

by Justin Smulison

Adam Leitman Bailey, Esq. was a rising star in New York’s legal landscape in 2002 when he accepted Rivas v. McDonnell to support a colleague. The case began as a title dispute with a seemingly technical legal question that evolved into the sort of matter that forces young lawyers to undergo a baptism by fire. Despite its urgency, Rivas carried several emotional layers, with one in particular that

US Tariff Uncertainty Throws Canada Into Legal Purgatory

by Bryan Driscoll

The message is clear: There is no returning to pre-2025 normalcy.

AI Legal Search Is Moving From Keywords to Intent

by Bryan Driscoll

People can now describe a legal problem in ordinary words. The harder work is reading what they need and turning it into a pathway.

The Common Online Habit That Could Sink Your Custody Case

by Michele Jochner

Posting on social media? It could backfire in court.

Hit by a Truck? Here’s What Victims Need to Know

by Jeffrey A. Block

If you’re a driver or passenger in a car involved (or, especially, injured) in an accident with a much larger, heavier vehicle, it can seem Sisyphean just to get your life back on track. But you can do it, armed with this critical information.

Understanding Anti-Protest Laws in the U.S.

by Jim Owen

The First Amendment includes the right to assemble, but how are the rules surrounding protesting changing?

Uncertainty, Construction, and Withstanding Tariffs

by Warren Friedman

The impact of Trump's tariffs on the construction industry cannot be understated. Make sure your construction and real estate contracts are protected from the volatility sweeping through the industry.

What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for the U.S. Department of Justice

by 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.

Struggling to Attract Clients? Discover Small Law Firm Marketing Strategies That Work

by Jennifer Verta

Recognize what is holding your law firm back.

Crafting Engaging Legal Infographics to Boost Client Engagement

by Jamilla Tabbara

Explore the power of legal infographics to simplify, educate and engage clients while enhancing your firm's online presence.

AI Tools for Lawyers: How Smithy AI Solves Key Challenges

by Jamilla Tabbara

Understand the features and benefits within the Best Lawyers Digital Marketing Platform.

Filing for Divorce in North Carolina

by Melody J. King

Family law lawyer Melody King answers some of the most important questions individuals may have about filing for divorce in North Carolina.

Strength in Numbers: When Partnering Up May Be Best in Whistleblower Litigation

by Justin Smulison

Whistleblower claims make headlines when they result in multimillion-dollar settlements. But the journey to the courtroom is characterized by complexity and requires time and resources. Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams partner and The Best Lawyers in America awardee Michael R. Williams discusses when and why partnerships between counsel will strengthen whistleblower litigation.

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.

Violating the Victim

by Thomas R. Ward and Megan Bishop

Two criminal law lawyers from Colorado detail the confounding ways in which prosecutors violate the victim in domestic violence cases.