Insights: Results

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.

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 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.

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?

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.

Live Free? A Rather Long List of Regulations on Development in N.H.

by Philip M. Hastings

The list of regulations that a real estate developer is likely to encounter (or will at least have to think about) for virtually any project in any New Hampshire community, regardless of the project’s size or nature, is long and requires a thoughtful and comprehensive approach in the planning stages.

“Defend Trade Secrets Act” Signed Into Law Effective May 11, 2016

by Brooks Kushman

The Defendant Trade Secrets Act of 2015 (“DTSA”), was signed into law by President Obama on May 11, 2016. The new statute creates broad private federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and has been hailed as “the most sweeping change to the nation’s intellectual property laws in a generation or more.”

Dedicated Advisors and Advocates

by John Fields

Best Lawyers recipient Joseph F. Brophy continually instills confidence in his clients, representing a wide range of individuals and businesses in Austin.

United They Stand

by Justin Smulison

Teamwork and commitment are the core values of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, which fueled successes in and out of the courtroom in 2020

Real Estate Attorney Role in Home Closing: Dallas, Texas

by Best Lawyers

Learn about the important role of a real estate attorney in a Dallas home closing. Discover if you need one, what they do and how much they cost.

2025 Best Lawyers Awards Announced: Honoring Outstanding Legal Professionals Across the U.S.

by Jennifer Verta

Introducing the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America and the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

SUGARMAN’s Lasting Legacy: 65 Years of Impact

by Sugarman and Sugarman

Talent Meets Teamwork

by John Fields

A combination of skill and collaboration has led to enduring success at personal injury firm Block O’Toole & Murphy.