Insights: Results

How to Sue for Defamation: Costs, Process and What to Expect

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn the legal standards, costs and steps involved when you sue for defamation, including the difference between libel and slander.

Civil Rights Cases are Part of MLK’s Legacy, But Many are Moving to State Courts

by John Ettorre

We take a closer look at civil rights litigation and how cases are evolving.

How Litigation Finance Brings Power to the Plaintiff

by Eva Shang

Legalist launched a two-week campaign to help consumers sue Equifax—in small claims court.

Protection for Protectors

by Steven D. Weiner and Mario C. Giannettino

The pandemic sent shockwaves throughout the already burdened U.S. health-care system. Still, there are several measures providers can enact to ensure they’re ready for litigation should it come to pass.

Doctors Behaving Badly

by Lawrence J. Buckfire

Sexual assault at the hands of a physician is a dismaying and surprisingly widespread problem, and many victims are initially reluctant to come forth—but many states are now making it easier to do so.

New England's Climate Litigation Surge

by Bryan Driscoll

What law firms need to know

As Fla. Pushes to Repeal Controversial 'Free Kill' Law, DeSantis Signals Veto

by Bryan Driscoll

The fight to transform state accountability standards may be in trouble

Businesses Must Prepare for the New Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule

by Steven T. Clark and Kirby Black

Two employment law lawyers explain how a new DOL rule making it more likely workers will be classified as employees, rather than independent contractors, has caused legal challenges and prompted businesses to reassess worker status and policies.

Protecting Your Legacy With Estate Planning

by Tripp Wiles

You're careful with your finances; do you still need asset protection?

Employers Now Face Greater Liability for Violations of Legislation on Employee Compensation

by David Denisenko and Alexei Dingin

Opioid Settlement Clears One Obstacle, but There Is More To Go

by Rasha Aly

A recent court settlement is requiring a family most notable for their production of Oxycontin to pay billions to recovery organizations, a huge win in the battle against the opioid crises plaguing the country.

Can Employers Legally Require Their Employees to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

by Candace E. Johnson

With the COVID-19 vaccine more widely available now, many employers are asking if they can require employees to receive the vaccine and what risks are involved in doing so.

In the News: Southern California

by Best Lawyers

A roundup of notable news of listed lawyers in Southern California.

When Medical Malpractice Defendants Are Better Able To Cope, Lawyers Are Better Able To Do Their Jobs

by Gail Fiore

Lawyers face heavy challenges when dealing with difficult medical malpractice defendants. The Winning Focus, LLC, founded by Gail Fiore, offers coaching and support to defendants feeling the burden of difficult courtroom battles.

Uber’s Staged Accidents Lawsuit a Signal Flare for Future of Fraud Litigation

by Bryan Driscoll

Civil RICO is no longer niche, and corporate defendants are no longer content to play defense.

The Tragic Limitations of New York’s Outdated Wrongful Death Law

by David Scher

New York might be a progressive state in many respects, but its wrongful death law is itself a regressive tragedy—essentially the same statute first passed in the mid-1800s—that prolongs and deepens grieving families’ suffering. This must change.