Insights: Results

The Athea Principle

by Deborah S. Chang

How best to rectify the substantial gender imbalance in the legal profession—and the courtroom? Harness the legend of a butt-kicking Greek goddess and the collective power of six talented trial lawyers.

Trial Law Leadership

by Justin Smulison

Daniel J.T. Sciano, twice-named Best Lawyers® San Antonio “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2010, 2012), discusses how his record of success impacts clients and Texas’ legal community

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.

The Dangers of Broad Scope Retainer Agreements

by Sara Collin

A group of lawyers in Florida were sued by their client for a mistake made by the client’s previous legal representation. The case raised many questions about attorney responsibility when inheriting clients from other lawyers.

Genuine Leadership

by Justin Smulison

Adam Malone's success leading Malone Law was matched by his contributions to Georgia's COVID-19 Judicial Task Force, which shaped how the state approached legal proceedings during the most disruptive time in modern U.S. history.

What Is a Quitclaim Deed? Uses, Risks and When to Get Help

by Bryan Driscoll

A quitclaim deed can be one of the fastest ways to transfer property but knowing when it's the right tool and when it isn't, can save you from serious legal and financial headaches down the road.

Is It Live . . . Or Is It Virtual?

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

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.

What the Courts Say About Recording in the Classroom

by Christina Henagen Peer and Peter Zawadski

Students and parents are increasingly asking to use audio devices to record what's being said in the classroom. But is it legal? A recent ruling offer gives the answer to a question confusing parents and administrators alike.

Hanging Your Own Shingle? Put Your Best Foot Forward on Day One

by Scott Parks

How to market yourself to get new clients and keep your old ones after starting a new firm.

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.

Announcing the 7th Annual Women in the Law Publication

by Best Lawyers

The 7th Annual Women in the Law publication is a celebration of all the female legal talent across the country, honoring every woman listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Key Issues to Tackle on Law Firm Landing Pages

by Jamilla Tabbara

Identify key issues on law firm landing pages to improve client engagement and conversion.

On Writing, Briefly

by Wanda McKee Fowler

Legal writing has a (sometimes justifiably) bad reputation. To ensure that your briefs are clear and elegant, keep in mind these five rules used by children’s-book authors—who know a few things about keeping a distracted reader engaged.

Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers: The Employment Law Issue

by Best Lawyers

Featuring the top legal talent from The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America and “Lawyer of the Year” recipients for Labor and Employment Law, Workers’ Compensation Law, ERISA Law and Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law.

Crash Course

by Paige Cerulli

A bad car accident left me reeling, but my worst symptoms wouldn’t appear until two weeks after. If it weren’t for excellent legal representation, there’s no way I’d have made it through—or with anything close to the settlement I got.

Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers: Real Estate and Infrastructure Publication

by Best Lawyers

Featuring the top legal talent from The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America and "Lawyer of the Year" recipients for real estate and infrastructure as well as thought leadership from some of the nation's top lawyers.