Insights: Results

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.

Divide and Conquer: Plaintiffs Need a Single Forum that Accommodates the Realities of Contemporary Economic Activity

by David A. Mazie and David M. Estes

The growth of mass tort litigation tracks with industries’ shift to mass marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical and consumer products on a national scale.

Jennifer Spitz, Boulder Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year" 2016

by Nathaniel Barr

Anthony J. Enea, White Plains "Lawyer of the Year" for Trusts and Estates 2017

by Nat Barr

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano's Anthony J. Enea on his 30-year fight to protect the rights of seniors, the disabled, and their families.

Protect Two of Your Most Valuable Business Assets: Your Company Name and Important Brand Names

by Paul C. Van Slyke

Your company name and important brand names are two types of your most valuable business assets. Without your company name and brand names, consumers and trade buyers would not be able to identify easily (and choose) your goods or services over those of another.

Lisa A. Schneider, West Palm Beach "Lawyer of the Year" for Trusts and Estates 2017

by Nathaniel Barr

Gunster's Lisa A. Schneider on how nearly three decades of experience has shaped her trusts and estates practice.

The Push and Pitfalls of New York’s Attempt to Expand Wrongful Death Recovery

by Elizabeth M. Midgley and V. Christopher Potenza

The New York State Legislature recently went about updating certain wrongful death provisions and how they can be carried out in the future. Here's the latest.

The Dynamic Journey of Legal Professionals: From Courtroom to Classroom and Beyond

by Justin Smulison

A lawyer who is contemplating becoming a judge has many factors to consider. It’s a weighty decision, as noted by two attorneys-turned-judges.

Checks and Balances

by Michael Sullivan

Ensuring probity and above-board behaviour in both the public and private sector is always important—and that importance can be particularly stark during a major crisis like the pandemic. An overview of a year’s worth of commissions and inquiries.

Donald R. Lundberg, Indianapolis "Lawyer of the Year" in Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law

by Abigail Rowe

An interview with the 2018 Indianapolis LOTY award winner on his practice and background.

Leadership and Commitment

by Justin Smulison

Malone Law leader and 2016 Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” Adam Malone discusses how his success transcends the courtroom and helps strengthen public and legal communities.

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).

Jerry Glover, Chicago, IL “Lawyer of the Year” for Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television

by Tess Congo

Q&A with Jerry Glover of Leavens, Strand, & Glover discussing his achievements in entertainment law.

Kristen M. Lewis, Atlanta "Lawyer of the Year" for Trusts and Estates 2017

by Compiled by Tess Congo

Changes and Challenges

by Megan Norris

As the pandemic ebbs and many people return to the office, midsize law firms in particular must navigate a host of unprecedented questions about costs, culture and client expectations.

Divide and Conquer

by Kathryn A. Graves

The practice of family law has changed substantially in recent decades. How is it different—and how does that affect the lawyers who specialize in it?