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Attacked From All Sides: What Is Happening in the World of Restrictive Covenants?

by Christine Bestor Townsend

One employment lawyer explains how companies can navigate challenges of federal and state governmental scrutiny on restrictive covenant agreements.

Don’t Cross the Line

by Mira Aftim and John R. Mitchell

Settlement negotiations tend to instigate the most zealous advocacy among attorneys. But how far is “too far?”, and when can settlement demands turn into extortion?

Legal Trends in the Modern Workplace

by Emma R. Schuering and Meghan H. Hanson

Employees are reevaluating their jobs and the workforce, including issues like pay equity, forced arbitration, paid time off, discrimination and other such policies as they continue to navigate a post-pandemic work life.

Trouble at Home

by James J. Vedder and Brittney M. Miller

Decisions about custody and parenting time after a separation or divorce are never simple. Family violence of any kind makes the process all the more complex—and the victim isn’t always the beneficiary.

Announcing the 2024 Best Lawyers Criminal Law Legal Guide

by Best Lawyers

The first edition of the 2024 Best Lawyers Criminal Law Legal Guide is now live and includes awards for all recognized criminal law lawyers in Best Lawyers 2024.

Defining the Legal Future of AI: Interviews with Best Lawyers Honorees

by Jennifer Verta

Inaugural Best Lawyers honorees on AI’s impact, client concerns and the attorney’s role in setting standards.

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.

Experienced Personal Injury & Aviation Accident Lawyers | Robb & Robb LLC

by Robb & Robb

Since 1984, Kansas City-based personal injury firm Robb & Robb LLC has been dedicated to getting the best result for their clients.

New Texas Law Opens Door for Non-Lawyers to Practice

by Gregory Sirico

Texas is at a critical turning point in addressing longstanding legal challenges. Could licensing paralegals to provide legal services to low-income and rural communities close the justice gap?

Ghosts of Christmas Past

by Steven M. Visioli

’Tis the season . . . for a vacation without the kids. A recommendation against sharing co-parenting holidays with your ex.

Protecting High-level Executives With the Apex Doctrine

by Sara Collin

The Apex Doctrine, developed to shield high-level executives from inappropriate depositions, is a beneficial asset to lawyers and clients, at least in the states where it’s been adopted.

Resilience and Success

by Justin Smulison

Burg Simpson secured favorable results in 2021 and also strategically expanded to ensure its future and provide more personalized service to its clients nationwide.

Employment Entanglements

by Justin Smulison

As the United States approaches its third summer against the backdrop of the coronavirus, employers and employees still find themselves in a Gordian Knot of interconnected labor and employment challenges, with no clear way to untangle them all.

Chain Migration Solutions Desperately in Search of a Problem

by Aaron C. Hall

The White House insists that any new law giving Dreamers a permanent place in the United States also stop what it refers to as the chain migration problem.

What Car Accident Lawyers Look at Before Taking a Case

by Kurt Zaner

Robb & Robb Attorneys at Law

by Robb & Robb

Since 1984, the Kansas City firm Robb & Robb LLC has been dedicated to getting the best result for their clients.