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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.

Solving Texas Trucking and Transportation Troubles

by Justin Smulison

Tinsman & Sciano, Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Daniel J.T. Sciano is one of Texas’ top authorities on trucking safety and litigation, having secured countless verdicts and settlements for victims of company vehicle accidents in his 43-year career.

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.

Virtual Mediation: Benefits, Challenges and Best Practices

by Paulo Flores, Robert S. Peckar, Adrian L. Bastianelli III and Kevin J. O'Connor

Mediation via Zoom is just one of the legal-industry oddities the pandemic has wrought. Here’s a cheat sheet for how to make it work for you—and some thoughts on whether it’s here to stay.

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.

Guiding with Clarity and Confidence

by John Fields

Best Lawyers honoree Joseph F. Brophy on counseling clients in high-stakes disputes .

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?

Immigration Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions

by Martha J. Schoonover and Nataliya Binshteyn Dominguez

An Overview

Wage and Overtime Laws for Truck Drivers

by Greg Mansell

For truck drivers nationwide, underpayment and overtime violations are just the beginning of a long list of problems. Below we explore the wages you are entitled to but may not be receiving.

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.

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.

Announcing the 2021 Best Lawyers in Chile, Colombia, and Puerto Rico

by Best Lawyers

Explore this year’s most-searched practice areas and top-ranked cities for legal talent across Chile, Colombia, and Puerto Rico.

What Constitutes Psychological and Physical Brain Impairment?

by Neinstein

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