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Wage and Overtime Laws for Truck Drivers

by Greg Mansell

For truck drivers nationwide, underpayment and overtime violations are just the beginning of a long list of problems. Below we explore the wages you are entitled to but may not be receiving.

The Queen’s Passing and Its Implications for Canada: Legal Changes and the Future of the Monarchy

by Sara Collin

Canada is revisiting the notion of abolishing the monarchy after Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, but many Canadians and lawmakers are questioning if Canada could, should and would follow through.

Medical Malpractice Reform Trends in Texas, Utah, Georgia and SC

by Bryan Driscoll

A fresh wave of medical malpractice reform is reshaping the law.

Victory for The Slants and Redskins

by Carol Steinour Young and Emily Hart

On June 19, 2017, the United States Supreme Court settled the issue of whether an offensive name—in this case, an Asian-American rock band called “The Slants”—can properly be registered as a trademark.

Immigration Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions

by Martha J. Schoonover and Nataliya Binshteyn Dominguez

An Overview

Guiding with Clarity and Confidence

by John Fields

Best Lawyers honoree Joseph F. Brophy on counseling clients in high-stakes disputes .

Caffeine Overload and DUI Tests

by Daniel Taylor

While it might come as a surprise, the over-consumption of caffeine could trigger a false positive on a breathalyzer test.

New Legislation and Court Judgments

by Brenda Pontiff

When do you create a new service line?

The Burden of Substantiation and Proof in Continental European Civil Procedure and the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration

by Dr. Wolfgang Kühn and Katharina Walter

Civil procedures in Germany are governed by the principles of factual substantiation and burden of proof.

What’s the Difference Between DUI and DWI?

by Bryan Driscoll

Understanding the terminology and consequences of impaired driving charges.

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.

Cynthia J. Warren, Providence, RI "Lawyer of the Year" for Health Care Law

by Tess Congo

Steven M. Siegelaub, Stamford's "Lawyer of the Year" for Real Estate Law 2017

by Tess Congo

Holiday Pay Explained: Federal Rules and Employer Policies

by Bryan Driscoll

Understand how paid holidays work, when employers must follow their policies and when legal guidance may be necessary.

What Constitutes Psychological and Physical Brain Impairment?

by Neinstein

Components of a Brain Injury: Apportionment, Double Counting and Allen

Virtual Mediation: Benefits, Challenges and Best Practices

by Paulo Flores, Robert S. Peckar, Adrian L. Bastianelli III and Kevin J. O'Connor

Mediation via Zoom is just one of the legal-industry oddities the pandemic has wrought. Here’s a cheat sheet for how to make it work for you—and some thoughts on whether it’s here to stay.