Insights: Results

Biometric Points of Contention

by Gregory Sirico

The collection of individuals' biometric data via smartphones, facial recognition software and more—presents a challenge to consumers, lawyers and legislators.

Will Self-Driving Cars Absolutely Improve Road Safety?

by Sean M. Cleary

According to IIHS data, 35.000 Americans were killed in 2015 in car accidents, of which 2.939 occurred in Florida.

Central Intelligence

by Françoise Gilbert

To truly flourish, the smart cities of tomorrow must harness their data—but make sure they are doing so legally, ethically, and securely.

Eliminating Court of Appeals Seats in North Carolina

by F. William Powers

F. William Powers urges against cutting Court of Appeals seats amid increasing caseload and calls for judicial funding based on data-driven need.

Georgia Proposes Law Requiring Parental Consent for Minors on Social Media

by Gregory Sirico

With data collection on the rise, Georgia lawmakers are currently petitioning for Senate Bill 351, which would require a user's age before social media use.

Cyber Coverage Pitfalls

by Robert W. Wilkins

Institutional data breaches are, unfortunately, more common (and more costly) than ever. Cybersecurity insurance can help—but is your firm’s policy really as ironclad as you think?

Beyond the Billables

by Michele M. Jochner

In a recently conducted, comprehensive study, data reveals a plethora of hidden realities that parents working full-time in the legal industry face every day.

Breaking Down Criminal Conviction in Canada

by Mass Tsang

Statistics Canada’s annual breakdown of adult criminal court data provides an eye-opening review of how the country’s court system resolves its hundreds of thousands of cases annually.

The Future of Trade is Digital

by Jo Feldman and Alan de Rochefort-Reynolds

Digital information increasingly drives bilateral and multilateral trade throughout the Indo-Pacific region. It behooves countries to devise agreements governing the use and exchange of the enormous amounts of vital data generated every day.

Class-Action Claims to Increase in the Wake of Societal Emphasis of ESG

by Agenique Smiley

Corporate litigators and state lawmakers anticipate a mounting rise in ESG-related issues surrounding class-action lawsuits. One Best Lawyers recognized firm is weighing in with survey data supporting this increase.

Privacy Practice

by Casey Waughn

Data protection is all the rage among tech companies and state, national (and even transnational) governments alike. Is it a passing fad or here to stay? And how should businesses and groups of all sizes handle compliance with a blizzard of new laws?

An Interview With Bastian Finkel of BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr, Germany's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Winner in Insurance Law

by Best Lawyers

A look at the new European policies changing the insurance landscape in Germany.

Biometric Privacy: It’s Not Just an Illinois Issue

by Molly K. McGinley and Kenn Brotman

How BIPA Litigation May Impact Companies Outside of Illinois

New England States With Incoming Legislation

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers takes an in depth look at newly proposed bills, litigation and cases coming out of four New England states.

An Interview With Jean-Paul Jassy of Jassy Vick Carolan

by Best Lawyers

The 2019 "Lawyer of the Year" winner for First Amendment Law in Los Angeles speaks about his career highlights.

Cyber School

by Elizabeth S. Fitch and Theodore M. Schaer

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