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The Real Camille: An Interview with Johnny Depp’s Lawyer Camille Vasquez

by Rebecca Blackwell

Camille Vasquez, a young lawyer at Brown Rudnick, sat down with Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer to talk about her distinguished career, recently being named partner and what comes next for her.

Jones Kelleher: 90 Years of Expertise and Dedication in Personal Injury Law

by Sean Stonefield

At Boston plaintiffs’ firm Jones Kelleher, attorneys Pat Jones, Tim Kelleher, and Rob DeLello have worked together for almost 25 years and now bring 90 years of cumulative experience to their practice.

Shifting Risks in Renewable Energy

by Monica Wilson Dozier

Development of renewable energy projects is expanding at an unprecedented pace. But a burgeoning industry brings a host of legal considerations along for the ride. Here’s what counsel needs to keep in mind.

6 Tips on Working With Difficult Business Clients

by Stan Popovich

As offices start to open back up at their own pace around the U.S., the stress of face-to-face meetings with difficult clients comes back. Here are ways to manage that stress.

Inflation Escalation

by Ashley S. Wagner

Inflation and rising costs are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. The current volatile market makes it more important than ever to understand the rent escalation clauses in current and future commercial lease agreements.

A Trump Administration Is a Reality. So, Now What?

by John W.H. Denton AO

"How do we make intelligent choices and decisions now when US policy is unclear? Inauguration Day is 20 January 2017. It is useful to look at the key policy approach identified in the campaign."

Rise of the Machines

by Michele M. Jochner

New “generative AI” programs have great potential to help attorneys with certain tasks that will make their work more efficient. Yet the use of any new technology must always adhere to strict ethical standards. One notorious recent case shows why.

The Green Rush: Cannabis Is a Growing Industry

by Justin Smulison

Connecticut announced it will legalize high-THC cannabis for adult use on July 1, making it the 19th state to do so in the U.S. As of June 2021, 38 states and Puerto Rico have legalized cannabis for medical use.

The Problems with Probate

by Anthony J. Enea

The complexity, cost and delays associated with the Probate process are not often discussed. The following are some of the reasons one should try to avoid utilizing a Last Will that needs to be admitted to Probate upon one's demise:

The Other Shoe Drops—The NLRB’s “Contingent Workforce” Activism Continues

by Timothy C. Kamin

The NLRB will now permit a single bargaining unit to include employees who are solely employed by an employer along with other employees who are jointly employed by that employer and a staffing provider, all without the consent of either employer.

Doctors Behaving Badly

by Lawrence J. Buckfire

Sexual assault at the hands of a physician is a dismaying and surprisingly widespread problem, and many victims are initially reluctant to come forth—but many states are now making it easier to do so.

New Australian Data Breach Notification Laws

by Giovanni Marino

The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Act) has been amended by the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (Cth) (the Amending Act). The Amending Act introduces a mandatory data breach notification regime where an “eligible data breach” occurs. The amendments will commence on February 23, 2018, unless they are proclaimed to commence earlier.

The Antipodean Advantage

by Tony Britten-Jones

As the pandemic recedes, Australia remains one of the best countries in which to invest. The commercial law experts at Piper Alderman review the country’s advantages when it comes to outside money looking for outsized returns.

Working With Changes

by Best Lawyers

Carolyn Pugsley, the Joint Global Head of Practice for Corporate, Australia at Herbert Smith and Freehills, discusses policy changes affecting the M&A market in Australia as well as the impact of the pandemic on the practice.

Reality Check: Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?

by Michele M. Jochner

Suggesting a prenuptial agreement can be uncomfortable and viewed as an expectation that your marriage will fail. Yet, it can be a wise step in planning for the future and eliminating the risk of potentially costly litigation. Here’s what to consider in making that decision.

Factors to Consider when Selecting an Executor, Trustee, or Agent under a Power of Attorney

by Anthony J. Enea

The decision of who you should select as the executor of your Last Will & Testament, trustee of any trust you create, or as the agent under your Power of Attorney (POA) is a difficult task and one that involves the consideration of numerous factors.