Insights: Results

A Benchmark for Success: Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger

by Margo Pierce

Nearly 60 years after its inception, Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger continues to be recognized among the top trial firms in the United States.

U.S. Steps up Efforts to Review Social Media Use by Immigrants and Visitors

by Bradley L. Ortman

Last month, the DHS implemented a new rule to systematize its efforts to monitor social media use of intending immigrants and travelers to the United States.

Chain Migration Solutions Desperately in Search of a Problem

by Aaron C. Hall

The White House insists that any new law giving Dreamers a permanent place in the United States also stop what it refers to as the chain migration problem.

U.S. Impact on Paris Climate Agreement

by Lisa S. Zebovitz

The United States Climate Alliance, currently comprised of 14 states, is “committed to the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement.”

This Land Is . . . Someone’s Land: Recent Disputes Involving Energy Transition Projects

by Meghan Dawson McElvy

Recent growth in renewable energy and energy transition projects across the United States has sparked disputes among a variety of interested parties—and augurs plenty of contentious litigation in the years ahead.

Should We Eliminate the H-1B Cap?

by Roxanne H. Levine

The United States’ H-1B visa program has helped foster growth in the U.S. while also placing severe limitations on visas. It may be time to consider eliminating the program cap altogether.

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.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – The Future of Legal Talent Looks Bright

by Justin Smulison

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is launching its second edition in the United States, and after talking with both a company leader and esteemed lawyers on the list, the importance of this prestigious list is evident.

Employment Entanglements

by Justin Smulison

As the United States approaches its third summer against the backdrop of the coronavirus, employers and employees still find themselves in a Gordian Knot of interconnected labor and employment challenges, with no clear way to untangle them all.

Getting Schooled

by Janice Zhou

Public-education policy is fraught throughout the United States, and Texas is certainly no different. Two leading education lawyers weigh in on accountability, resource inequities, and why “teaching to the test” has been a bad deal for kids.

Inclusion in the UK Legal Market: Why Diversity Really Matters

by Financial Times

Diversity and inclusion are increasingly important in law firm business models, driven by client and stakeholder demand, corporate responsibility and recruitment and retention success.

In Today’s World, What Does It Mean To Be a Successful Lawyer?

by Financial Times

As the corporate world evolves, attitudes about what makes a good lawyer are shifting. What do clients want, and how can individuals distinguish themselves

Closing the Gender Gap in the UK Legal Market

by Financial Times

The number of female lawyers at the UK’s top 100 law firms is increasing, but only slowly – so why are women still significantly under-represented at partner level?

The European Regulation on Data Protection and Brexit

by Anna Viladàs Jené

After many years of negotiations, on 27 April 2016, the European Regulation concerning the protection of individuals in respect of the processing of personal data and the free movement of this data (hereafter, “the Regulation”), has finally seen the light of day.

2022 Best Lawyers International

by Best Lawyers

Read about the Best Lawyers 2022 lawyers and law firms acknowledged by their peers as the most influential and effective players in the legal arena worldwide.

Are Consumer-Driven Sustainability Efforts Effective?

by Best Lawyers

Listed environmental lawyers share their thoughts on who should be leading the current sustainability movement.