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Dan Sciano Renaissance Lawyer

by Justin Smulison

Tinsman & Sciano recently celebrated 50 years as greater San Antonio’s leading trial law firm for civil litigation and personal injury. Daniel J.T. Sciano obtained judgments for his clients in both Federal and State courthouses in 2021. A trial lawyer with many talents and diverse knowledge of the law.

“Defend Trade Secrets Act” Signed Into Law Effective May 11, 2016

by Brooks Kushman

The Defendant Trade Secrets Act of 2015 (“DTSA”), was signed into law by President Obama on May 11, 2016. The new statute creates broad private federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and has been hailed as “the most sweeping change to the nation’s intellectual property laws in a generation or more.”

I-140 Petition

by Vivien Li and Elizabeth L.A. Garvish

I-140 petition requires financial ability to pay for small business, sole proprietor, household and other individual petitioners.

When the Levy Breaks

by Warren Friedman

Tariffs against China on construction materials are capricious, unpredictable, and often spectacularly ill-timed. How can the industry prepare?

What Happens if You Don't File Taxes

by Bryan Driscoll

The penalties are real, but so are your options. Here's what the IRS can do and what you can do about it.

What Is Probate Court: A Complete Guide

by Best Lawyers

This complete guide to probate court covers everything you need to know about the legal process of distributing a deceased person's assets.

One Reason Why Uber Is Fighting to Classify Drivers as Contractors

by Stephen Hasner

How Workers' Compensation Is Setting Up a Legal Battle

A Decade of Excellence

by Joseph Begonis

Nine firms weigh in on issues that will shape the legal industry in 2020.

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

Patrick A. Mullin: A Master in Defending the Accused

by Best Lawyers

How discipline, training and a commitment to justice shaped a standout career in white-collar defense

Could the Feds Make a Felony Case out of a Lost Lunch Receipt?

by Jesse Gessin

“If this is the law, nobody is safe.”

How to Start a Nonprofit: A Step-by-Step Guide

by Bryan Driscoll

Everything you need to know about turning your mission into a registered nonprofit, from your first board meeting to 501(c)(3) approval.

The 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico

by Jamilla Tabbara

The region’s most highly regarded lawyers.

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.

Q&A with Ricardo Coelho and Júlio César Bueno of 2018 Brazilian “Law Firm of the Year” Pinheiro Neto Advogados’ Project Finance and Development Practice

by Best Lawyers

Can you tell me about the characteristics that make up your law firm and the project finance in development practice that led to being recognized as a “Law Firm of the Year”?

Brace for Impact

by Ray Young, Jr. and Scott Hetrick

The 2021 independent contractor rule might have major impacts on employers and upend compliance issues, especially as the DOL’s definition of an independent contractor is about to change.