Insights: Results

Phoning It In

by Ashley C. Pack, Crystal S. Wildeman and Alyson M. St. Pierre

It’s not easy for employers to weigh requests from employees to work from afar, even in the wake of the pandemic. Considerations include COVID-19, vaccinations, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the nature of the job itself.

Accommodation Reigns

by Kara E. Shea and J. Lott Warren

A recent 6th Circuit Court decision could have big implications for employers who don’t follow reasonable-accommodation standards within disability and medical-leave law to the letter.

Cyber School

by Elizabeth S. Fitch and Theodore M. Schaer

Cybersecurity and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s School of Cyber Claims

The Best Defense Against FLSA Lawsuits for Unpaid Overtime

by Maureen E. Carr

Six strategies to avoid costly liability.

California Overhauls Controversial Private Attorneys General Act

by Eric C. Schwettmann and Katherine A. Hren

Enacted 20 years ago, PAGA is well behind the litigation curve in an age where change is always in motion.

Related-Party Transactions in Chile

by Roberto Guerrero V. and Tomás Kubick

A significant change in law and practice.

Midwest "Lawyer of the Year" Honorees

by Best Lawyers

We asked our "Lawyer of the Year" recipients in the Midwest what they found most rewarding and most challenging about their fields of law. Here is what they had to say.

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Which Are You?

by Greg Mansell

The distinction between the two is integral. Misclassifying someone as an independent contractor can have several implications.

Drones: What Legal Issues Should You Be Thinking About?

by Rachel Constantino-Wallace, John Roche, and John Wechkin

Issues like product liability, FAA compliance, privacy, and IP surround the use of drones for personal and business use.

Well-Managed Insolvencies Usually Make a Difference

by Gelu Maravela, Mirela Metea, and Dana Rădulescu

From both a legal and business perspective, the critical period in any insolvency proceeding is the observation period, which is the period between the opening of the insolvency and the approval and implementation of a reorganization plan.

The Best Lawyers in France 2027: Peer-Reviewed Excellence

by Jamilla Tabbara

Seventeen editions of peer trust, a growing profession and a dynamic legal market.

Eight Ways Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt Employers

by Kraig J. Marton

Arbitration might seem like an appealing alternative, but it could cost you time and money.

Getting in Tune

by Jeff Biederman and Gary Gilbert

These are heady days for music publishers and catalog owners. How much longer can the good times roll?

Taking a Gamble

by George Skibine and Alan Fedman

A look at the problems and opportunities for Native American tribes amid the uncharted territory of legal sports betting.

Insurance Coverage to Protect the Health Care Industry from the Increasing Risks Associated with the Internet of Things

by Meghan Magruder and Amy Dehnel

While this connectivity can provide great benefits to patients and physicians, the security issues inherent in these devices are critical.

Centro Mexicano Pro Bono, A.C.

by Ivette Montero and Paulina Bojalil

Among other important features, ProBono.MX encourages pro bono work by defining a policy for each law firm, according to its areas of expertise, preferred social causes, and by filtrating cases through a scrupulous study in which they verify the vulnerability of the beneficiary and if pro bono work is needed.