Insights: Results

An Army of Nancy

by Rachel Shrewsbury

The horrific stories out of Guantánamo Bay almost caused them to lose faith in the American principles of liberty and justice. Nancy Hollander became the ray of hope they needed.

How a Trial Lawyer Overcame Adversity and Is Paying It Forward

by Esquire Bank

After fighting to take the bar exam, Matt Nakajima continues to beat the odds for his clients as a personal injury trial lawyer, winning millions in settlements.

Most Americans Lack a Power of Attorney for Assets

by George M. Riter

Only 25 percent of American households have estate planning documents in place. A Power of Attorney for Assets will secure your financial affairs should you be unable to do so yourself.

Inoculation Disputation

by Justin Smulison

Vaccine uptake has become one of the most contentious issues in American life. Divorced parents who disagree about it are creating a welter of new custody cases in family court—and precedent is scarce.

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.

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.

FAQs on 'Generation Z' in the Workplace

by Fisher Phillips

A classic managerial mistake is to focus so much on the present that you ignore what’s about to come around the corner. And what’s about to come around the corner at your workplace is the next generation of American worker.

Women First Chairs

by Roberta D. Liebenberg

Roberta Liebenberg discusses her first-of-its-kind empirical study.

Meeting Halfway

by Julia B. Meister

To resolve family and business disputes including wills, trusts, estates and more, mediation is often a more effective, gentler and cheaper option than litigation.

Apalla Chopra, Los Angeles "Lawyer of the Year" for Employment Law – Management 2017

by Nathaniel Barr

O'Melveny & Myers' attorney Apalla Chopra on working to understand and resolve employment disputes.

The Parity Paradox

by Abigail Rowe

Will more women in law school mean more women in the law?

Solving Texas Trucking and Transportation Troubles

by Justin Smulison

Tinsman & Sciano, Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Daniel J.T. Sciano is one of Texas’ top authorities on trucking safety and litigation, having secured countless verdicts and settlements for victims of company vehicle accidents in his 43-year career.

Connecticut "Lawyer of the Year" 2022

by Best Lawyers

Tanya A. Bovée is honored as 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in Connecticut for Employment Law-Management.

Giving Credit Where It’s Due

by John Ettorre

Ohio’s pro bono CLE credit rules mean young lawyers are learning, and more people are gaining access to the legal aid they deserve.

The Impact of Plea Bargains in Criminal Cases in the U.S.

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers highlights why plea bargains have risen to such prevalence, quickly becoming an essential part of the criminal justice system in the U.S.

Issue Spotting Guide for Assessing Inbound to U.S. Travel Issues

by Kathleen M. Peregoy

Essential guidance for management and HR on assessing U.S. travel and work visa issues to ensure immigration compliance and smooth workforce mobility.