Insights: Results

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.

The Top Employment Cases of 2017 and a Sneak Peek at 2018

by Nonnie L. Shivers

Major employment law decisions in 2017 preview big changes ahead in workplace rights, arbitration, and discrimination law.

Florida’s CHOICE Act

by Michael J. Gore and Dallas F. Dorosy

Drastic Changes in Noncompete Agreements

It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas

by Best Lawyers

Michael Polkinghorne discusses why arbitration or mediation is a better option.

Noncompetes: Does Selective Enforcement Really Matter?

by Elizabeth A. Coonan

Many companies use restrictive covenant agreements (including noncompetition, nonsolicitation and nondisclosure agreements) to protect their businesses from unfair competition and customer poaching.

Legal Trends in the Modern Workplace

by Emma R. Schuering and Meghan H. Hanson

Employees are reevaluating their jobs and the workforce, including issues like pay equity, forced arbitration, paid time off, discrimination and other such policies as they continue to navigate a post-pandemic work life.

Trial Lawyers Fight to Protect Individuals from Abuse

by Esquire Bank

With Esquire Bank's financial support, Elise Sanguinetti was able to challenge and end the Forced Arbitration Act. Her legislation continues to help other trial lawyers attain justice for abuse survivors.

What Is an NDA?

by Bryan Driscoll

Before you sign anything, here's what you need to know about non-disclosure agreements.

Clash Across the Channel

by Peter Rosher and Clément Fouchard

The diametric opposition of decisions reached by French and English courts in a recent arbitration case shows how profound cultural differences between international jurisdictions can lead to maddening legal uncertainty.

Noncompete Extinct

by Mark W. Bakker

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a blanket ban on noncompete agreements that could radicalize post-termination protections afforded to employers.

What Is a Non-Compete Agreement?

by Bryan Driscoll

These agreements protect business interests but often test the limits of worker mobility and fairness.

Biden Targets Non-Competes, But They Still Have Their Place

by John Ettorre

Limitations on non-compete agreements are increasing, aided by an executive order by President Biden in July.

How to File for Divorce: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

by Natalie R. Rowland

A clear overview of the divorce process, types of divorce, costs, and the role of prenuptial agreements to help you navigate family law with confidence.

Attacked From All Sides: What Is Happening in the World of Restrictive Covenants?

by Christine Bestor Townsend

One employment lawyer explains how companies can navigate challenges of federal and state governmental scrutiny on restrictive covenant agreements.

A Startup Accelerator Program Sets Cuatrecasas Apart

by Best Lawyers

Miguel de Almada and Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira from the Portuguese firm discuss their 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Litigation and Arbitration.