Insights: Results

Loaded Arguments

by Justin Smulison

The historic Sandy Hook settlement may set precedent for future liability, while some states loosen their gun laws.

Climate of Uncertainty

by John Ettorre

The Legal Risks to Deep-Pocketed Entities Are Only Growing

Managing an Environmental Crisis

by Donald C. Bluedorn II

Practical points for lawyers (and others).

Midwest "Lawyer of the Year" Honorees

by Best Lawyers

We asked our "Lawyer of the Year" recipients in the Midwest what they found most rewarding and most challenging about their fields of law. Here is what they had to say.

Managing The Pitfalls of Restitution in Federal White-Collar Cases

by Taft Stettinius & Hollister

While defense attorneys’ primary focus is on their clients serving as little jail time as possible, giving attention to restitution owed is just as important.

The Antipodean Advantage

by Tony Britten-Jones

As the pandemic recedes, Australia remains one of the best countries in which to invest. The commercial law experts at Piper Alderman review the country’s advantages when it comes to outside money looking for outsized returns.

My Husband Didn’t Want to Stay Married…But He Didn’t Want a Divorce

by Jennifer Billock

Patience—and the law—prevails when an uncooperative partner avoids divorce proceedings.

The Quarter-Century Childhood

by Joseph Trotti

In recent years, proposed and enacted laws have significantly expanded parental obligation for child support, receiving little attention. Even if well-meaning, they have their flaws, beginning with reduced parental rights.

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.

A Globalized Sprint: How Japan’s Insolvency Practice Is Expanding and Preparing for the Future

by Best Lawyers

Emerging legal trends are a relished opportunity for reorganization, while natural disasters present an opportunity for innovation.

The Great Debate: Do You Arbitrate Commercial Disputes?

by David K. Taylor

In a civil case, is it wiser for a business to try to persuade the counterparty to agree from the outset to arbitration—or potentially to place its very solvency in the unpredictable hands of a judge and jury?

Best Lawyers Since Day One

by Best Lawyers

We talked to some of the 566 attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers since the first edition in 1983.

Q&A with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque

by Best Lawyers

An interview with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque.

Q&A with Jeff Hirsch of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

by Nicole Ortiz

"There is national mobility in Canada, so there is, in essence, free movement of lawyers across the country."

Alimony Explained: Who Qualifies, How It Works and What to Expect

by Bryan Driscoll

A practical guide to understanding alimony, from eligibility to enforcement, for anyone navigating divorce

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.