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Compelled to Compete

by Ashish Mahendru

Courts and legislatures—and now the White House—are taking an increasingly dim view of noncompete employment agreements, a development the pandemic has quickened. What can employers do to protect their confidential information?

Celebrating Lawyers From Around the World: Annabel West

by Rebecca Blackwell

We are honoring the achievements and career of Annabel West, lawyer and wife of South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.

Dedicated Advisors and Advocates

by John Fields

Best Lawyers recipient Joseph F. Brophy continually instills confidence in his clients, representing a wide range of individuals and businesses in Austin.

Tampa Hospital Suffers Recent Data Breach

by Gregory Sirico

Tampa General Hospital, a non-profit research based medical center, suffered a sizeable data breach that put 1.2 million patients' information at risk.

Holiday Pay Explained: Federal Rules and Employer Policies

by Bryan Driscoll

Understand how paid holidays work, when employers must follow their policies and when legal guidance may be necessary.

Brophy & Devaney, PLLC

by Best Lawyers

Joseph F. Brophy embraces his reputations for his zealous representation of his clients and is passionate about learning their businesses and problems and ensuring that their rights are protected and their interests are maximized, whether by way of litigation or transaction.

Women of Influence Award Winner: Katherine Minarik

by Best Lawyers

Katherine Minarik reflects on her legal practice, breaking barriers as a pregnant lawyer, and how self-belief drives her definition of success.

Holly K. Towle, Seattle Information Technology Law "Lawyer of the Year" 2016

by Best Lawyers

Working to achieve excellence in serving clients and the community

Reality Check: Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?

by Michele M. Jochner

Suggesting a prenuptial agreement can be uncomfortable and viewed as an expectation that your marriage will fail. Yet, it can be a wise step in planning for the future and eliminating the risk of potentially costly litigation. Here’s what to consider in making that decision.

Racial Discrimination Suit Against NFL May End in Arbitration

by John Ettorre

A former Miami Dolphins head coach is up against the NLF in a discrimination case that is on a path to arbitration; the NFL remains focused on equality for their diverse coaching staff.

Food for Thought: Misleading Conduct in the Franchise Space

by Alicia Hill

Some franchisors do not fully appreciate the importance of record-keeping during the negotiation stage, but as the Guirguis family discovered, this might be the most crucial step until opening day.

Civil War

by Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski and Meghan Wynkoop

In several globally spanning industries, sex-trafficking lawsuits have increased dramatically, targeting online platforms, property owners and companies.

Staunch Competition

by Jennifer W. Corinis, Catherine H. Molloy and Andrea E. Nieto

On the other side of the pandemic, after record numbers of employee resignation, protecting trade secrets is both challenging and being challenged.

Steve Yerrid, a Career as One of America’s Top Trial Lawyers

by Eva Saviano

His stellar legal accomplishments and courtroom records speak for themselves.