Insights: Results

A Historic Settlement and the Start of Sweeping Change

by Justin Smulison

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder made U.S. history in 2022 by securing a landmark wrongful death settlement on behalf of the families of Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims. That trailblazing result demonstrated the breadth and depth of the firm’s experience and practice areas. The work continues, as the firm prepares for a related, high-profile defamation trial in the fall.

Thomas Thalhofer of Noerr on the Future of German IT Law

by Best Lawyers

Noerr received the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Information Tehcnology Law in Germany.

Pearls of Wisdom: Celebrating 30 Editions of Best Lawyers’ Rankings

by Best Lawyers

In celebration of our landmark 30th edition, Best Lawyers’ leadership explains how the world’s original and most trusted legal awards maintain their esteem, integrity and reputation for excellence among the top legal entities and their clients.

The Power of Two

by Kerrin B. Slattery and Dale Van Demark

More health care companies than ever see the value of robust partnerships in a constantly changing industry.

Rental House of Cards

by Tyler D’Angelo

The pandemic devastated uncountable businesses worldwide. A recent court case involving some of Canada’s most venerable companies and pension funds sheds light on the stringency of the country’s commercial leases—and the judiciary’s reluctance to meddle in sophisticated commercial contracts amid a “black swan” event.

Biometric Points of Contention

by Gregory Sirico

The collection of individuals' biometric data via smartphones, facial recognition software and more—presents a challenge to consumers, lawyers and legislators.

Ontario Court of Appeal Addresses Interplay of SERP Entitlements and Grow-in Benefits

by Caroline Helbronner and Sean Maxwell

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of carefully drafting the benefit provisions in supplemental plan texts where members of the underlying registered plan are subject to pension legislation that provides for grow-in benefits on termination of employment.

Two Decades of Best Lawyers

by Sean Stonefield

Year after year, Lubin & Meyer is recognized for the consistency of its results and the unparalleled excellence of its legal team.

Southern California's Law Office of Marshall Silberberg

by The Law Office of Marshall Silberberg

The Law Office of Marshall Silberberg has been assisting clients in California with major personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases for nearly two decades.

Rise of the Machines

by Michele M. Jochner

New “generative AI” programs have great potential to help attorneys with certain tasks that will make their work more efficient. Yet the use of any new technology must always adhere to strict ethical standards. One notorious recent case shows why.

One of the Greatest Ever...

by Justin Smulison

Steve Yerrid, a top catastrophic injury lawyer, has secured over 300 verdicts of $1M+ and has been recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" multiple times in Tampa.

Presumption of Parentage

by Lauren Marciano

Family law lawyer Lauren Marciano discusses a pending landmark Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma that will impact LGBTQIA+ couples seeking assisted reproduction.

Cost of Entry

by Best Lawyers

As naturalization fees increase, a local nonprofit provides financial relief for immigration

Climate of Uncertainty

by John Ettorre

The Legal Risks to Deep-Pocketed Entities Are Only Growing

A Hall of Fame Career

by Justin Smulison

Revered as one of the nation’s best trial lawyers, trailblazing attorney Steve Yerrid reflects on some of his most significant achievements in more than four decades in the courtroom.