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Canadian Women in the Legal Profession: From Non-‘Persons’ to Chief Justices

by Sara Collin

We take an in-depth look at the challenges and optimistic future of women in the Canadian legal sector.

The Benefits of Charitable Giving in New York Estate Planning

by Best Lawyers

In this article, Best Lawyers breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of factoring in charitable donations when estate planning in New York state.

Leading the Evolution in Workplace Law

by Best Lawyers

Colin G.M. Gibson discusses workplace safety, issues such as raising the minimum wage, and job-protected leaves. 

Recent Developments on Privacy and Data Protection in Brazil

by Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da Silva and Camila Taliberti Ribeiro da Silva

A change of paradigm is urgent and requires a robust legislation on personal data protection.

Celia Roady, Washington, D.C. "Lawyer of the Year" for Tax Law 2018

by Nicole Ortiz

Celia Roady, of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, was named 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Tax Law in Washington, D.C.

Global Trade in the 2020s: An APAC Perspective

by Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

The importance of global trade policy seems certain to explode for companies in the decade ahead. Mercantilism, nationalism, dispute-settlement mechanisms: What does it all augur for businesses throughout the Asia-Pacific region?

Religious Symbols in the Workplace: Recent Decisions of the Court of Justice of the European Union

by Pascale Lagesse

Is it discrimination for a workplace to ban employees from display political, philosophical, and religious symbols in the work environment?

Closing the Gender Gap in the UK Legal Market

by Financial Times

The number of female lawyers at the UK’s top 100 law firms is increasing, but only slowly – so why are women still significantly under-represented at partner level?

Why Law Firms are Embracing Sustainable Development Goals

by Best Lawyers

Uria Menendez Abogados is committing itself to Spain's progressive environmental policies.

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.

Shifting Risks in Renewable Energy

by Monica Wilson Dozier

Development of renewable energy projects is expanding at an unprecedented pace. But a burgeoning industry brings a host of legal considerations along for the ride. Here’s what counsel needs to keep in mind.

Loophole or Fatal Flaw?

by Joseph Begonis

Canada's Best Lawyers share their thoughts on the Safe Third Country Agreement

New York Legal News: Key Cases and Firm Updates

by Best Lawyers

From courtroom wins to landmark investigations, New York lawyers continue to shape the legal landscape.

Justice Gorsuch’s Strange Detour in Alien Tort Statute Case

by Motley Rice

Justice Neil Gorsuch wasn’t a member of the U.S. Supreme Court back in 2004, when the justices ruled in Sosa v. Alvarez-Machain (124 S.Ct. 2739) that in certain limited circumstances, foreign nationals can use a 1789 law, the Alien Tort Statute, to sue in U.S. courts for violations of the law of nations.

How to Appeal a Removal Order in Canada: Strategies, Pitfalls and What to Expect

by AKM Law - Immigration Lawyers

Q&A with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque

by Best Lawyers

An interview with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque.