Insights: Results

California Overhauls Controversial Private Attorneys General Act

by Eric C. Schwettmann and Katherine A. Hren

Enacted 20 years ago, PAGA is well behind the litigation curve in an age where change is always in motion.

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.

The Top Employment Cases of 2017 and a Sneak Peek at 2018

by Nonnie L. Shivers

Major employment law decisions in 2017 preview big changes ahead in workplace rights, arbitration, and discrimination law.

Key Developments and Trends in U.S. Commercial Litigation

by Justin Smulison

Whether it's multibillion-dollar water cleanliness verdicts or college athletes vying for the right to compensation, the state of litigation remains strong.

The Struggle Is Real

by Justin Smulison

Businesses are overlooking state and federal laws when downsizing or closing operations, driving a tidal wave of class action lawsuits from former employees.

What Is Wrongful Termination? Understanding When a Firing Becomes Illegal

by Bryan Driscoll

Losing your job can be devastating. Here’s how to tell if your termination crossed the line and what to do next.

Paid Leave

by Best Lawyers

Eight attorneys from across the country weigh in.

The Impact of Duran on the Certification Process in Wage and Hour Class Actions

by Tim Freudenberger and Nancy Lubrano

In May 2014, class action defense attorney Tim Freudenberger from Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, obtained a very favorable decision from the California Supreme Court in Duran v. U.S. Bank Nat. Assn., 59 Cal. 4th 1 (2014).

Washington, D.C. Legal Community Highlights and Recognitions

by Best Lawyers

A roundup of news from listed lawyers in the Washington, D.C., area

In the News: New England

by Best Lawyers

Top Legal News and Lawyer Highlights in New England

The Lawyer’s Role in a Company Crisis

by Mike Androvett, Mark Annick, & Mary Flood

During a company crisis, you need to be forthcoming. But you also need to tailor your message to a range of different stakeholders.

The Publisher Is You: How to Tell Your Story Effectively

by Kit Frieden

Control the narrative and bring attention to your work and expertise with these publishing tips.

Accessorial Liability in the Fissured Workplace

by Rohen Cullen and Caroline O’Connor

The wilfully blind beware.

Keep an Eye on AI

by Danielle Ochs and Jennifer G. Betts

Artificial intelligence tools—most notably the “generative AI” systems that have so captured the public imagination lately—are proliferating. How will legislators, regulators and employers deal with the changes these systems bring to the workplace?

How Are Assets Divided in a Divorce? What to Know About Shared and Separate Property

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn how marital and separate property are defined, how commingling affects ownership and what laws determine how assets are divided in a divorce.

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.