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What Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Means for Indiana

by Rock Lee

What will marijuana legalization mean for business, past conviction, and beyond?

Patricia Brown Holmes: The Attorney Behind Jussie Smollett's Case

by Best Lawyers

Patricia Brown Holmes had a celebrated career long before she began defending Jussie Smollett.

The Dynamic Journey of Legal Professionals: From Courtroom to Classroom and Beyond

by Justin Smulison

A lawyer who is contemplating becoming a judge has many factors to consider. It’s a weighty decision, as noted by two attorneys-turned-judges.

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.

Reality Check: Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?

by Michele M. Jochner

Suggesting a prenuptial agreement can be uncomfortable and viewed as an expectation that your marriage will fail. Yet, it can be a wise step in planning for the future and eliminating the risk of potentially costly litigation. Here’s what to consider in making that decision.

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.

Progress and Potential

by Michele M. Jochner

Women have undeniably made great strides in our profession in recent decades, but much remains to be done. What’s the current state of the industry, what lies ahead—and what do lawyers (male and female alike) say are the most important issues going forward

Dark Matters

by Robert A. Clifford

So-called dark money in judicial elections threatens to undermine public confidence in the courts. What can the legal profession do to combat it?

Pilot Project Aims to Expedite Discovery in Federal Court

by Robert A. Clifford

Discovery has become more expansive in litigation, despite the fact that the vast majority of civil cases settle before trial.

California Appeals Court Reverses Workplace Arbitration Decision

by Greg Sirico

Labor Code 432.6, a newly proposed set of legislation in California, was recently met with a successful ruling, but state officials are now reversing that decision.

Cavanagh Law Group Has the Resources and the Will to Succeed

by Nathaniel Barr

A look at Cavanagh Law Group and founder Timothy J. Cavanagh's calling to represent personal injury victims.

Restrictive Covenants in Michigan: A Cent, a Peppercorn, or Continued At-Will Employment

by Martin C. Brook

The Michigan Supreme Court, in a 2002 case, has commented that a “cent or a pepper corn, in legal estimation, would constitute a valuable consideration.” Essentially, this means that courts refrain from evaluating the quality of the deal, i.e., whether it was good or bad for one party.

The Common Online Habit That Could Sink Your Custody Case

by Michele Jochner

Posting on social media? It could backfire in court.

Tips to Help Avoid...Happily Ever After Ending Sooner Than Expected

by Frances H. Krasnow

A little preparation in a marriage goes a long way. By exploring prenups, postnups and estate planning, spouses can alleviate many financial stressors that may lead to a divorce.

Rise of the Machines

by Michele M. Jochner

New “generative AI” programs have great potential to help attorneys with certain tasks that will make their work more efficient. Yet the use of any new technology must always adhere to strict ethical standards. One notorious recent case shows why.

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.