Insights: Results

L. Martin Nussbaum - Denver 2021 Lawyer of the Year

by Best Lawyers

Nonprofit/Charities Law Denver, Colorado

Access to Justice: Pro Bono, Pro Client

by MaKenli Ladd-Sellars

Lawyers are encouraged to provide at least 50 hours of free representation a year. Doing so can help vastly increase access to justice for the underserved.

Midwest Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

by Best Lawyers

We asked our Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recipients throughout the Midwest what they found most rewarding and most challenging about their fields of law. Here is what they had to say.

Vicki Lafer Abrahamson, Chicago, IL "Lawyer of the Year" for Employment Law – Individuals

by Tess Congo

Changes and Challenges

by Megan Norris

As the pandemic ebbs and many people return to the office, midsize law firms in particular must navigate a host of unprecedented questions about costs, culture and client expectations.

The Argument Against Self-Representation in Patent Cases

by John Powers

A look back at the 1983 Nilssen case, and what it means for patent law today.

Tips to Help Avoid...Happily Ever After Ending Sooner Than Expected

by Frances H. Krasnow

A little preparation in a marriage goes a long way. By exploring prenups, postnups and estate planning, spouses can alleviate many financial stressors that may lead to a divorce.

Understanding the Constitutionality of Patent Law

by John Powers

Ideas can be stolen, just like the machines or products they were used to create.

The Short and Long Answers on Patent Applications

by John Powers

How long do patent applications take? Consider what you're filing for, and the strength of your proposal.

Your Fault or My Fault, It All Goes Through No-Fault

by Michael L. Taub

The No-Fault System, which helps victims receive payment for accident-related medical bills, does not always regard minor accidents on court dockets.

Evolving Marijuana Laws and the Workplace

by Tess P. Anglin

How can employers enforce statutes that differ from state to state?

In the News: Connecticut

by Best Lawyers

A roundup of notable news of listed lawyers in your area.

H-1B Applications: Proactive Steps in 2018

by Brad J. Hendrick

Last year, USCIS received approximately 199,000 applications for the 85,000 H-1B visas allocated each year.

Reddit’s Lawsuit Could Change How Much AI Knows About You

by Justin Smulison

Big AI is battling for its future—your data’s at stake.

Social Media and Technological Concerns in Divorce Law

by Robert D. Boyd and K. Jeanette Holmes

From one smartphone, an image can be made available to millions of people in an instant.

All Eyes to the Ones on the Rise

by Rebecca Blackwell

Our 2023 honorees recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America tell us more about how their path to law formed, what lead them to their practice areas and how they keep steadfast in their passion to serve others.