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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.

Employment Entanglements

by Justin Smulison

As the United States approaches its third summer against the backdrop of the coronavirus, employers and employees still find themselves in a Gordian Knot of interconnected labor and employment challenges, with no clear way to untangle them all.

The Long, Short, Thick and Thin of It

by Avrohom Gefen

“Appearance discrimination” based on employees’ height and weight is the latest hot-button issue in employment law. Here’s a guide to avoid discrimination.

Structurally Unsound

by Daniel P. O'Toole

Too often, developers and contractors put profits above the people who work for them. Construction site safety is nonnegotiable. Here’s how to make that aspiration a reality.

Are Cell Phones to Blame for a Rise in Rear-End Car Accidents?

by Michele Mirman

Distracted Driving Is Causing More Accidents

Alternate Routes

by Jennifer Alvey

For many women, a government job is an ideal—albeit necessary—springboard to a law-firm partnership.

Smells Like a Lawsuit

by Justin Smulison

Spencer Elden was featured on an infamous Nirvana album cover nearly 30 years ago. Now he's suing for damages.

Piercing Limitation of Liability in the Admiralty and Maritime Context

by Ethan Price-Livingston & David Y. Loh

One of the hallmarks of American admiralty and maritime law is the Limitation of Liability Act, which has been in existence since 1851 and permits a shipowner to limit its liability to the value of the vessel after the casualty.

Supreme Court Slams Door on Out-of-State Plaintiffs’ Suits

by Dona Szak

In Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California, multiple plaintiffs sued Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMS) in a California state court to recover damages allegedly caused by their use of BMS’ anti-clotting drug, Plavix.

Lisa A. Schneider, West Palm Beach "Lawyer of the Year" for Trusts and Estates 2017

by Nathaniel Barr

Gunster's Lisa A. Schneider on how nearly three decades of experience has shaped her trusts and estates practice.

The Quarter-Century Childhood

by Joseph Trotti

In recent years, proposed and enacted laws have significantly expanded parental obligation for child support, receiving little attention. Even if well-meaning, they have their flaws, beginning with reduced parental rights.

Redefining Trial Advocacy

by John Fields

Morelli Law Firm’s exceptional trial skills and landmark victories have reshaped the landscape of civil litigation, having represented victims of negligence, discrimination and harassment.

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.

South Florida’s Legal Renaissance

by Gregory Sirico

What was once only thought of as a destination for vacation may now be the top legal market in the country, attracting talent from around the world.

Anthony J. Enea, White Plains "Lawyer of the Year" for Trusts and Estates 2017

by Nat Barr

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano's Anthony J. Enea on his 30-year fight to protect the rights of seniors, the disabled, and their families.

To UMTA or Not to UMTA?

by Anthony J. Enea

When and why a trust may offer more protection than a UTMA custodial account