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Colorado Attorney General Calls For Cannabis Reclassification

by Gregory Sirico

In this article, Best Lawyers highlights a recent call to action by the Colorado state attorney general, requesting a full drug reclassification of cannabis.

California’s Plan to Phase Out Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers weighs in on California, the largest automotive market in the U.S., and their current plan to phase out gas-powered transportation altogether.

Barbara Fiacco: Boston’s 2018 Biotechnology Lawyer of the Year

by Best Lawyers

When a scientist finds himself seeking credit for his work, a lawyer might find that what makes his case exciting also makes it particularly challenging.

A Guide to Workers' Compensation Law for 2025 and Beyond

by Bryan Driscoll

Supreme Court Is Poised to Endorse ‘Implied Certification’ in FCA Cases

by R. Scott Oswald

If a government supplier quietly ignores vital rules but still bills taxpayers as if it had complied, can it be held liable under the federal False Claims Act — even if it never directly lies about its compliance?

The Long, Short, Thick and Thin of It

by Avrohom Gefen

“Appearance discrimination” based on employees’ height and weight is the latest hot-button issue in employment law. Here’s a guide to avoid discrimination.

When Being 17 Really Is a Crime

by Bryan Driscoll

Why harsh juvenile justice laws are making a comeback in some states.

Ensuring Legacies

by Justin Smulison

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder’s litigation against a world-renowned higher education institution is expected to set a precedent impacting civil rights, copyright and social justice. Along with the types of cases the firm typically handles, they are willing to take on unusual and untested legal issues – an honor to the legacies of its longtime leaders.

Gimme Shelter

by Janice Zhou

Being able to afford housing in Boston, and other desirable cities like it, is increasingly out of reach for too many. What can be done, legally and politically, to combat the problem?

Presidential Attacks on Free Speech

by Jennifer M. Kinsley

A threat to our democracy.

Trial Lawyers Protect Employees, Make Workplaces Safer

by Esquire Bank

Trial lawyers Jeffrey Laffey and Sean Flaherty fight hard for injured workers because of their own personal experiences with the aftermath of workplace injuries.

River Deep, Mountain High

by Hayley Carlock

Lessons from the birthplace of modern environmentalism.

Renewable Energy Projects Meet an Unlikely Opponent: Environmentalists

by Lee D. Hoffman

As the environmental movement challenged the energy industry to move “beyond coal” and later to move “beyond gas” to a carbonless energy future, investment in renewable energy skyrocketed.

New York City Employers Will Soon Be Restricted in Asking Applicants About Salary Histories

by Ronald Kreismann

NYC employers can no longer ask job applicants about their compensation history.

The Hidden Constitutional Crisis: Maine’s Mounting Criminal Law Catastrophe

by Gregory Sirico

The number of criminal defendants lacking legal representation in Maine is skyrocketing like nowhere else in the US. Is there any stopping it?

Calif. Federal Lawsuits Expose America’s Identity Crisis

by Bryan Driscoll

These aren't isolated skirmishes. They're flashpoints in a legal and cultural war.