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A New Spin on Continuing Legal Education

by Sara Collin

Attorney Humira Noorestani is launching a program for continuing legal education, one that she’s dubbed the “Netflix of CLE,” allowing lawyers in the U.S. to explore legal knowledge from prominent lawyers around the world.

New York “Lawyer of the Year” 2022

by Best Lawyers

With more than 40 years of experience, David H. Perecman is recognized as 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Long Island.

The Tragic Limitations of New York’s Outdated Wrongful Death Law

by David Scher

New York might be a progressive state in many respects, but its wrongful death law is itself a regressive tragedy—essentially the same statute first passed in the mid-1800s—that prolongs and deepens grieving families’ suffering. This must change.

A New Movie Revives an Old Controversy About the Amanda Knox Case

by John Ettorre

Stillwater, a new movie that recently hit theaters, reignited controversy around the Amanda Knox case.

New Texas Family Laws Transform Navigating Divorce, Custody

by Bryan Driscoll

Reforms are sweeping, philosophically distinct and designed to change the way families operate.

Is Federal Inaction Crippling New York’s Gun Laws?

by Bryan Driscoll

Tragedy tests the limits of Empire State gun control.

New Criteria to Determine Spanish Individuals’ Tax Residence

by Mariano Roca López

Despite its apparent triviality, individuals’ tax residence can in practice have significant consequences for their pockets.

New European Unitary Patent Is Not-So-Wonderful

by Michael B. Fein

If the European Parliament and the 25 participating states were trying to emulate a U.S. patent and replace the present Balkanized system wherein each state has its own patent granting authority and courts handling patent litigation, it has failed miserably.

Businesses Must Prepare for the New Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule

by Kirby Black and Steven T. Clark

Two employment law lawyers explain how a new DOL rule making it more likely workers will be classified as employees, rather than independent contractors, has caused legal challenges and prompted businesses to reassess worker status and policies.

The Push and Pitfalls of New York’s Attempt to Expand Wrongful Death Recovery

by Elizabeth M. Midgley and V. Christopher Potenza

The New York State Legislature recently went about updating certain wrongful death provisions and how they can be carried out in the future. Here's the latest.

How Maine’s Yellow Flag Law Stacks up Against Other New England Gun Restrictions

by Gregory Sirico

New England states currently boast some of the lowest firearm mortality rates in the nation and world, but the state laws of the region vary quite drastically.

New Texas Bill Looks to Create Business Safe Haven

by Laurie Villanueva

Lawmakers aim to challenge Delaware's dominance.

Best Lawyers Expands With New Artificial Intelligence Practice Area

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers introduces Artificial Intelligence Law to recognize attorneys leading the way in AI-related legal issues and innovation.

New Non-Compete Restrictions To Take Effect in D.C.

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers investigates the Non-Compete Clarification Act of 2022 passed in the District of Columbia.

How Patents Will Change Under the "New" Supreme Court

by Jamie L. Graham

Patent law is one more area up for debate with changes coming to the Supreme Court.

On the Precipice: New Mexico Teeters on the Edge of Setting a National Precedent

by Nicole Ortiz

New Mexico teeters on the edge of setting a national precedent as Special Prosecutor Randi McGinn determines the next step in a pivotal case.