Insights: Results

Protecting and Fighting for Florida’s Future

by Justin Smulison

Trial lawyer and Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” multiple times, Steve Yerrid discusses how his courtroom results have improved safety and life in Florida.

The Paris Climate Accord and Dissatisfaction

by Joseph Z. Fleming and Mark L. Stermitz

The Paris Climate Accord was a voluntary and non-enforceable approach to resolving climate issues.

Merging Business and Responsibility: Gilbert + Tobin

by Best Lawyers

Attorneys Costas Condoleon and Sam Nickless from the Australian firm Gilbert + Tobin discuss the firm's 2020 award, how Australia’s Corporate Law practice is preparing for the world’s transforming economic landscape, and the international community’s demands of its businesses.

The Queen’s Passing and Its Implications for Canada: Legal Changes and the Future of the Monarchy

by Sara Collin

Canada is revisiting the notion of abolishing the monarchy after Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, but many Canadians and lawmakers are questioning if Canada could, should and would follow through.

Georgia's Injury and Malpractice Leaders

by Justin Smulison

In 2021, Adam Malone recovered more than $38 million in settlements for catastrophically injured clients, while continuing his leadership roles outside the courtroom to enhance the profession for injury lawyers.

Caffeine Overload and DUI Tests

by Daniel Taylor

While it might come as a surprise, the over-consumption of caffeine could trigger a false positive on a breathalyzer test.

New Legislation and Court Judgments

by Brenda Pontiff

When do you create a new service line?

Owning Bitcoin May Complicate Your Estate Plan and Income Taxes

by Anthony J. Enea

Your cryptocurrency assets could pose problems when it comes to your income and estate taxes.

Victory for The Slants and Redskins

by Carol Steinour Young and Emily Hart

On June 19, 2017, the United States Supreme Court settled the issue of whether an offensive name—in this case, an Asian-American rock band called “The Slants”—can properly be registered as a trademark.

What’s the Difference Between DUI and DWI?

by Bryan Driscoll

Understanding the terminology and consequences of impaired driving charges.

The Hague Convention and International Custody Battles

by Alexandra Goldstein

One family law lawyer explains how Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s celebrity divorce brings The Hague Convention treaty and international child custody battles into the spotlight.

What Constitutes Psychological and Physical Brain Impairment?

by Neinstein

Components of a Brain Injury: Apportionment, Double Counting and Allen

The Burden of Substantiation and Proof in Continental European Civil Procedure and the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration

by Dr. Wolfgang Kühn and Katharina Walter

Civil procedures in Germany are governed by the principles of factual substantiation and burden of proof.

COVID-19 and a Cloud of Dust

by John J. Song and Theodore M. Becker

Think ERISA health plan litigation was convoluted before? The pandemic—and future pathogens such as the monkeypox virus currently causing consternation among health authorities worldwide—will further upend the legal landscape as new regulations and statutes take effect.

Florida Amends Statewide Cybersecurity and Ransomware Act

by Gregory Sirico

A closer look at a Florida act's amendments to strengthen cybersecurity and ransomware requirements across the state.

Notable Legal News and Recognition from Tampa

by Best Lawyers

Firefighter’s cancer claim, trademark battles and law firm shifts highlight a dynamic week in Tampa’s legal scene.