Insights: Results

COVID-19 and a Cloud of Dust

by John J. Song and Theodore M. Becker

Think ERISA health plan litigation was convoluted before? The pandemic—and future pathogens such as the monkeypox virus currently causing consternation among health authorities worldwide—will further upend the legal landscape as new regulations and statutes take effect.

Caveat Sanctions and Export Controls

by Stephan Müller and Carsten Bormann

Increasingly strict global sanctions and export-control regulations add a new layer of potential peril to M&A deals. A guide to expanding due diligence to ensure that malfeasance, whether intentional or accidental, doesn’t end up scuttling the agreement.

Fighting for the Underdog

by Sean Stonefield

A combination of hard work and excellence in the courtroom has garnered outsize results for the injured.

The Commercial Conundrum

by Brion J. Kirsch

Even prior to 2020, commercial real estate was experiencing setbacks. Coupled with the challenges of new working environments and less need for commercial spaces, landlords are left with increasingly vacant buildings to fill. Below is a primer on how to move forward.

Privacy Practice

by Casey Waughn

Data protection is all the rage among tech companies and state, national (and even transnational) governments alike. Is it a passing fad or here to stay? And how should businesses and groups of all sizes handle compliance with a blizzard of new laws?

In-House Counsel

by 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?

Overcoming Obstacles

by Sean Stonefield

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, personal injury firm Block O’Toole & Murphy is on track for its most successful year.

Results That Make a Difference

by John Fields

Thomas Moore and Judith Livingston lead one of the nation’s top personal injury firms, securing over $1 billion in recoveries and delivering life-changing results for clients.

One of NY’s Top Personal Injury Lawyers on 2 Surprising Trends Transforming the Industry

by Gregory Sirico

Lawyer Jeff Korek talks emerging personal injury law trends in IVF litigation and trial scarcity.

Shine with Wine: One Firm’s Heroic Efforts to Combat Pediatric Cancer

by Best Lawyers

Block O’Toole & Murphy’s annual event has raised millions—and counting—for the world’s premier pediatric cancer treatment facility. Their commitment to the cure is unmatched, and each year boasts more success than ever before.

River Deep, Mountain High

by Hayley Carlock

Lessons from the birthplace of modern environmentalism.

Patrick A. Mullin: A Master in Defending the Accused

by Best Lawyers

How discipline, training and a commitment to justice shaped a standout career in white-collar defense

Inside the Settlement That Followed Marion Hedges’ Tragic Injury

by Justin Smulison

Thomas Moore's latest multimillion-dollar verdict secures justice for a near-fatally injured client.

Used Tires Can Be Deadly

by Patrick McElhone, Jr.

The tires looked new based on the tread depth. However, what the Defendant did not know was that the tires were 10 years old. They had simply been kept in storage. As the Defendant was driving the vehicle on the interstate, the tire suddenly blew out.

Pennsylvania’s Legal Life in 2021

by Megan Edmonds

The top players in the legal community in Pennsylvania have done their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by pivoting to remote arrangements and embracing new technologies. We asked three of our Best Lawyers recognized attorneys for their perspective of Pennsylvania’s legal life in 2021.

The Wolf Near Wall Street

by Rebecca Blackwell

When tensions among shared real estate owners reached their tipping point, Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. stepped in and solved a modern issue with an ancient remedy.