Insights: Results

Shake On It

by Justin Smulison

The importance of proper documentation in real estate dealings is highlighted by the legal repercussions many have faced after brokering non-binding handshake deals.

Teamwork and Strategy

by Justin Smulison

In 2018, Block O'Toole & Murphy continued to secure multimillion-dollar results for injured victims and workers.

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.

Women of Influence Awards: About Awards and the Coalition

by Best Lawyers

Recognizing outstanding women lawyers through collaboration and support networks

Goldschmidt & Genovese, LLP

by Best Lawyers

Family Law Matrimonial Law Collaborative Law

Social Media and Other Innovations Are Jarring the Judiciary

by Michelle V. Rafter

Judge Shira A. Scheindlin means it when she says social media is “totally disrupting the court system.”

Biometric Privacy: It’s Not Just an Illinois Issue

by Molly K. McGinley and Kenn Brotman

How BIPA Litigation May Impact Companies Outside of Illinois

What Are Zoning Laws Meant To Do?

by Bartek Szymanski

Zoning laws are important to the safety and protection of communities.

Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Preserves Shareholders' Right to Challenge NYC Co-op Sale Restrictions

by Justin Smulison

Historic Appellate Division decision allows breach of contract claim to proceed, holding that apartment purchase price cannot serve as the sole basis for denying a cooperative sale, securing victory for an elderly couple.

Remote, But Not Removed

by Bryan Driscoll

NY Prioritizes Mental Health Protections for All Employees

Giving 100% for Injury Victims

by Margaret Pierce

Block O’Toole & Murphy, LLP is passionate, well-prepared, and committed to helping their clients.

Federal Overtime Rule Injunction Calls for State-Level Attention

by Sebastian Chilco and Rachel Fendell Satinsky

Fiery Advocates Honored—For Work Inside and Outside the Courtroom

by Samantha Drake

Can President Trump Change Libel Law?

by Deborah Drooz and Barry Langberg

Building a Safer Culture

by Stephen J. Murphy

More construction workers die on the job in the U.S. than in any other occupation, yet rules and regulations are often honored more in the breach than the observance. Here’s an overview—and a blueprint for change.

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.