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Civil Litigation: How Trial Lawyers’ Efforts Help Communities

by Esquire Bank

There are many upfront costs when trying cases on a contingency fee model. However, Reza Torkzadeh is willing to fight to get the justice his clients deserve.

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?

Trial Lawyers Fight to Protect Individuals from Abuse

by Esquire Bank

With Esquire Bank's financial support, Elise Sanguinetti was able to challenge and end the Forced Arbitration Act. Her legislation continues to help other trial lawyers attain justice for abuse survivors.

An Army of Nancy

by Rachel Shrewsbury

The horrific stories out of Guantánamo Bay almost caused them to lose faith in the American principles of liberty and justice. Nancy Hollander became the ray of hope they needed.

Biden’s History-Making SCOTUS Nominees

by Gregory Sirico

The promise of the first Black female Supreme Court Justice in history is on the verge of reality as the top three candidates for the most recent vacant seat are announced.

Rash Mueller Knows What it Means to Help

by Jeffrey Beasley

David Rash of Rash Mueller draws from first-hand experience on the affects of tragic personal injury and loss. His Florida law firm has spent years dedicated to helping the injured find justice.

Leading Cause of Car Accidents in Alabama? Failing to Yield the Right of Way

by Mitchel Lattof

Failing to yield the right of way was the leading cause of car accidents in Alabama in 2018. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, failing to yield the right of way resulted in 23,832 crashes. Ninety-six of those crashes resulted in fatalities.

Major Verdicts and Settlements Secured for Injured Consumers

by Justin Smulison

Frantz Law Group’s clients are as diverse as its practice areas. Firm founder James P. Frantz discusses how landmark victories in litigation and trial protect consumers from dangerous products, help keep roadways safer, promote safe public utility practices, and secure justice for military personnel.

USA v. Moss Limits Regulatory Jurisdiction on the OCS

by Grady S. Hurley

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has primary regulatory jurisdiction over OCS oil and gas operations. Following the Deepwater Horizon incident in 2011, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) was created to issue leases and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) established to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve national resources.

Ensuring Legacies

by Justin Smulison

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder’s litigation against a world-renowned higher education institution is expected to set a precedent impacting civil rights, copyright and social justice. Along with the types of cases the firm typically handles, they are willing to take on unusual and untested legal issues – an honor to the legacies of its longtime leaders.

Destiny Fulfilled

by Sara Collin

Was Angela Reddock-Wright destined to become a lawyer? It sure seems that way. Yet her path was circuitous. This accomplished employment attorney, turned mediator, arbitrator and ADR specialist nonpareil discusses her career, the role of attorneys in society, the new world of post-pandemic work and why new Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson represents the future.

Akerman Represents Ability Housing in Historic Fair Housing Settlement

by Akerman

Pro Bono Victory Protects Future Housing Development for Disabled and Homeless in Jacksonville

Immigration Worksite Compliance Issues for Employers

by Maria I. Casablanca

Immigration worksite enforcement has become a balancing act between verifying eligibility to work and avoiding discrimination; thus it has merged two fields of law: labor and employment law with immigration and nationality law.

DC Bar Election Reveals Why Silence Isn’t Always Neutrality

by Bryan Driscoll

And why real leadership matters.

New York Passes 9/11 Notice Act

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers highlights the newly enacted 9/11 Notice Act, which seeks to find individuals eligible for medical care coverage under different federal programs.

Misinformation Age

by Gregory Sirico

As AI weaponizes lies, can global law, corporate business practices and legal associates adapt to the growing threat?