Insights: Results

The Business Owner’s Go-To Lawyer

by Justin Smulison

Passionately representing owners to achieve the best possible results, Austin-based litigator Joseph Brophy is “all business.”

The Truth About MLMs: My Journey Into Multilevel Marketing and What I Learned

by Rebecca Blackwell

Nostalgia-soaked childhood memories of the neighborhood "Avon lady" can mask an insidious reality: Multilevel marketing companies are often little more than polished Ponzi schemes. My experience is illustrative.

Brick to Click

by Lindsay Mesh Lotito

Trends in commercial real estate have been fast-tracked by the pandemic. Here’s what lenders and borrowers must do to ensure their viability in a rapidly changing world.

Unpacking the 2019 Spanish General State Budget

by Mariano Roca López

A union between two left-wing parties in Spain has led to a new budget agreement that could raise personal and corporate income taxes.

Indiana on Cutting Edge of Lead Service Line Replacement for Water Utilities

by Nicholas K. Kile

As utilities have undertaken the task of replacing the mains, which the utility owns and to which the customer service line connects, an increased risk from lead in that customer line is exposed.

The Residency Visa for Foreign Investors—Or the Golden Visa

by Mariano Roca

Golden Visa holders would be entitled to reside in Spain for an initial period of one year, which can be extended into two to five year periods.

Where There’s No Will . . .

by Anthony J. Enea

. . . there’s no way for you to ensure your assets get distributed the way you would prefer. A guide to the consequences of exiting the stage without a last will and testament in New York.

South Florida In the Law

by Gregory Sirico

Courts in South Florida have continued to hear cases, many of them years-long battles that are still ongoing. Here is a look at some recent court cases in South Florida.

Well-Managed Insolvencies Usually Make a Difference

by Gelu Maravela, Mirela Metea, and Dana Rădulescu

From both a legal and business perspective, the critical period in any insolvency proceeding is the observation period, which is the period between the opening of the insolvency and the approval and implementation of a reorganization plan.

Q&A with Andrew Smulian of Akerman

by Best Lawyers

Akerman’s former chair shares insights on growth, innovation, and the firm’s commitment to community impact.

OSHA Officially Increases Civil Penalties by 78 Percent

by John F. Martin

Under the interim rule, the maximum penalties for workplace safety violations issued by OSHA will spike by 78.16 percent, effective August 1, 2016.

The Advantages of Collaborative Divorce for Families

by Best Lawyers

Collaborative divorce is a cooperative alternative to a possibly contentious, court-focused divorce process. Learn more about collaborative divorce here.

Latinflation

by Jaime Carey Astaburuaga and Alejandra Daroch

Long a beacon of economic stability in South America, Chile has been buffeted lately by the global rise in inflation. Can a key element of its monetary policy help it weather the storm?

Outcomes Focus: Environmental Impact Bonds are All About Results

by Jeremy King

Environmental Impact Bonds offer governments, investors and non-government participants the opportunity to focus on outcomes rather than activities.

Diversifying Africa

by Best Lawyers

A time of changes, challenges, and opportunities.

What Happens if You Don't File Taxes

by Bryan Driscoll

The penalties are real, but so are your options. Here's what the IRS can do and what you can do about it.