Insights: Results

Jumping Hurdles toward the Finish Line

by Meredith Aldridge, Colleen Welch, and Alicia Hall

Forty-five years of progress with Title IX.

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.

Waiver Programs for International Medical Graduates

by Elizabeth L.A. Garvish

Immigration lawyer Elizabeth L.A. Garvish offers an overview of the interested government agency waiver programs for international medical graduates.

In the News: Connecticut

by Compiled by Tess Congo

Newsworthy highlights of lawyers from Connecticut.

H-1B Applications: Proactive Steps in 2018

by Brad J. Hendrick

Last year, USCIS received approximately 199,000 applications for the 85,000 H-1B visas allocated each year.

Will the Bristol-Myers Decision of Personal Jurisdiction Further Consolidate Litigation in MDLs?

by Jeffrey Travers and Michael J. Miller

We were able to obtain a verdict for Mr. Cooper within a year of opting for the state courts.

Building a Greener Future on Unsolid Ground

by William S. Thomas

As climate change only intensifies, natural disasters are becoming more frequent and shifting how construction legal professionals conduct litigation.

In the News: Colorado

by Nicole Ortiz

A summary of newsworthy content from Colorado lawyers and law firms.

Carrying the Torch While Raising the Bar

by Sharen L. Nocella

Catherine Pyune McEldowney makes waves as one of the few Asian-American women at the pinnacle of a U.S. law firm.

Buy American, Hire American Takes Its Toll on Business Immigration

by Karen Gabriel Moss and Rosanna M. Fox

USCIS is considering the reinterpretation of “may grant” language contained in the statute deeming it discretionary rather than mandatory.

Deadline for Limited Liability Companies

by Richard J. Kelber

In the News: St. Louis

by Compiled by Nicole Ortiz

A summary of newsworthy content from St. Louis lawyers and law firms.

Notable Legal News Highlights in Illinois

by Abigail Rowe

Key litigation updates, major appointments, and headline-making cases involving top-listed lawyers in Illinois.

Non-Compete Agreements in the Sale of a Business

by John W. Kelly and A. Bernard Bays

In Hawaii non-compete agreements can still be enforced in the sale of businesses. Here’s a primer on how to make them enforceable.

Restrictive Covenants in Michigan: A Cent, a Peppercorn, or Continued At-Will Employment

by Martin C. Brook

The Michigan Supreme Court, in a 2002 case, has commented that a “cent or a pepper corn, in legal estimation, would constitute a valuable consideration.” Essentially, this means that courts refrain from evaluating the quality of the deal, i.e., whether it was good or bad for one party.

Six Tips for a Successful Mediation

by Judge Michael E. Riley and Pullman & Comley

Mediation encourages open dialogue and allows parties to express their concerns, fostering a collaborative atmosphere to reach resolutions efficiently.