Insights: Results

Diana Santa Maria: Founder, Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A.

by Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria

A Commitment to Excellence and a Passion for Justice

Bougartchev Moyne Associés on France and Cryptocurrencies

by Geoffroy Goubin

How France Aims to Be a Leader on Crypto

Warriors for Change

by Justin Smulison

Obtaining outstanding results for clients, preventing harm to others.

FEMA Will Audit Emergency Response Efforts After Hurricane Maria

by Sidney F. Ansbacher

New law requires FEMA to audit failed hurricane contracts.

Lost in Legal Translation

by Terena Bell

What law firms need to know about translator credentials.

Famous Songs Unprotected by Copyright Could Mean Royalties for Some

by Michael B. Fein

A guide to navigating copyright claims on famous songs.

The Paris Agreement: A Global Turning Point in Climate Action

by Marie-Léonie Vergnerie

When the world (almost) united to fight climate change.

The Importance of Trial Preparation

by Benjamin Slater III

What are the keys to success in the courtroom?

Best Lawyers: Perspectives Through the Decades

by Justin Smulison

Since the first issue's release in 1983, Best Lawyers has continued to evolve, embrace and adapt to the everchanging nature of the growing legal profession.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Should No Longer Be Considered as Only a Mental Disorder

by Steven Weston

Patients suffering from PTSD may have undergone significant neurochemical and neurobiological shifts, leading one lawyer to argue we need to rethink our perception of PTSD.

We Have an Arbitration Agreement, So What Are We Doing in Court?

by Patricia H. Thompson

Arbitration is meant to avoid litigation, not cause it. But vague or flawed contract language can lead parties straight to court—and years of delay.

Circuit Split: Can Federal Courts Award Lost Profits as Part of a Restitution Order?

by Nicholas Oleski

The Sixth Circuit has ruled against awarding lost profits as restitution to a business forced to close due to a robbery, highlighting a growing circuit split on whether lost profits can be included in restitution orders under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (MVRA).

The Commercial Conundrum

by Brion J. Kirsch

Even prior to 2020, commercial real estate was experiencing setbacks. Coupled with the challenges of new working environments and less need for commercial spaces, landlords are left with increasingly vacant buildings to fill. Below is a primer on how to move forward.

How a New Maryland Bike Safety Law Honors a Client’s Legacy

by Justin Smulison

Four-time Lawyer Of The Year Patrick Regan discusses how a client’s bicycling tragedy led to a result that improved Maryland traffic law to protect riders.

Here, There and Everywhere

by Justin Smulison

One legal career path can often lead to a plethora of options. In this article, we highlight former recognized lawyers whose commitment to justice never dwindled.

Forging Bonds, Building Business

by Crystal L. Howard and Lizl Leonardo

As disorienting and occasionally frightening as the pandemic has been, it has also forced lawyers to find innovative new ways to stay connected and do business.