Insights: Results

Caveat Sanctions and Export Controls

by Carsten Bormann and Stephan Müller

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.

House Trap

by Heidi E. Storz

Special districts are often being used as profit centers that leave residents to foot the bill. These homeowners deserve protection from unscrupulous developers who attempt to fleece them and avoid accountability.

Understanding the Affirmative Defense of Duress in Arizona

by Craig Orent

How states determine the use of this specific criminal defense.

Food for Thought: Misleading Conduct in the Franchise Space

by Alicia Hill

Some franchisors do not fully appreciate the importance of record-keeping during the negotiation stage, but as the Guirguis family discovered, this might be the most crucial step until opening day.

The Workers’ Compensation System as a Prescription for Addiction

by Karen Gail Treece

While estimates vary, it is believed that the top 5 percent of opioid users likely account for more than half of total opioid use.

How the Death on the High Seas Act Factors in to Cruise Lines Having Lifeguards on Cruise Ships

by Charles R. Lipcon

However, despite the emphasis on a family-friendly environment, one major issue has historically dominated the discussion of cruise ship safety: the presence (or lack thereof) of lifeguards on cruise ships.

The Quest for Smarter, Better RFPs

by Anne Forkner

A law firm that cannot meet deadlines, stay within page limits, and answer all parts of a question in an RFP is providing important information regarding the firm’s ability to meet client requirements.

Common-Law Relationships in Ontario: Rights, Responsibilities and What You Need to Know

by Simple Divorce

EEOC’s 2017–2021 Initiatives Announced

by Tawny Alvarez

EEOC outlines six enforcement priorities from 2017 to 2021 to strengthen workplace equity and legal protections.

Q&A with Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch of Colin Biggers & Paisley

by Best Lawyers

Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch talk about their work with Colin Biggers & Paisley.

Uber Negligence

by Daniel Katz

Who is responsible for gig economy car accidents?

Elevating Our Cases Into Causes

by Justin Smulison

The Sponsor Games

by Nick Fitzpatrick and Alasdair Muller

Brands looking to capture a little Olympic glory for themselves face a challenging legal course. Here’s an overview.

The Winning Edge

by Justin Smulison

In its 40th year, Frantz Law Group finalized history-making settlements for clients in California and nationally.

Estate Planning Through Premarital Agreements

by Gregory T. Peacock

Planning for the end of a marriage before the marriage vows are exchanged can be disconcerting.

STOLI Law Developing Across the Country As Courts Continue Deciding Cases

by John L. Rivkin

That Legal Bulletin highlighted a variety of issues frequently faced in STOLI litigation and discussed the growing life settlement market, which involves the sale of life insurance policies by owners to third parties.