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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 Texas Family Laws Transform Navigating Divorce, Custody

by Bryan Driscoll

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Employment Law Recognizes Extraordinary Stress Is Everyday Reality for NY Lawyers

by Bryan Driscoll

New Clean Slate Laws Pave Future of Criminal Justice Reform

by Bryan Driscoll

Maryland and Illinois offer a glimpse into how targeted legislative action can align justice reform with economic priorities.

New Texas Law Opens Door for Non-Lawyers to Practice

by Gregory Sirico

Texas is at a critical turning point in addressing longstanding legal challenges. Could licensing paralegals to provide legal services to low-income and rural communities close the justice gap?

New SAFE Act Aims to Tackle Rising Crime in DC

by Gregory Sirico

As DC grapples with skyrocketing crime rates, the Secure Apartments for Everyone Regulation Amendment Act seeks to implement actionable change

Deidre J. Johnson – New England 2021 Lawyer of the Year

by Best Lawyers

Antitrust Law Boston, MA