Insights: Results

Tribal Sovereignty or Discrimination?

by Janice Zhou

The Indian Child Welfare Act was designed to help keep Native American children from being adopted outside their tribes. Now it’s under threat.

An Allied Front Against Ransomware

by Patricia Brown Holmes, Georgia N. Alexakis, Abigail L. Peluso and John K. Theis

With the world ever more digitally entwined—particularly as the pandemic has increasingly driven commerce and ordinary business activity more fully online—the threat of ransomware is here to stay. Here’s a primer on the federal government’s response and how the private sector can help.

Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers: The Corporate Law and Commercial Litigation Issue

by Best Lawyers

The first edition of Best Lawyers: The Corporate Law and Commercial Litigation Issues features thought leadership articles from attorneys around the nation, as well as listings in more than 70 practice areas.

Jones Kelleher: 90 Years of Expertise and Dedication in Personal Injury Law

by Sean Stonefield

At Boston plaintiffs’ firm Jones Kelleher, attorneys Pat Jones, Tim Kelleher, and Rob DeLello have worked together for almost 25 years and now bring 90 years of cumulative experience to their practice.

Texas AI Law at 6 Months: What Lawyers Must Know

by Bryan Driscoll

Six months after the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act was established, the system is still figuring out how to incorporate these new guidelines.

Paramount Hit With NY Class Action Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs

by Gregory Sirico

Paramount Global faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating New York's WARN Act after laying off 300+ employees without proper notice in September.

Preventing Malpractice Issues in Pediatric Practice. A Lawyer's Perspective.

by Sean M. Cleary

Despite medical breakthroughs and patient care, hospitals often act as a source of medical malpractice claims, leaving patients in dire need of legal counsel.

Claims for Antitrust Damages

by Bernt Elsner and Molly Kos

The Austrian Cartel Amendment Act (Kartell- und Wettbewerbsrechts-Änderungsgesetz) 2017 might be put up for its first high-class practicability test sooner than expected.

South Florida’s New Affordable Housing Law

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers weighs in on the recently enacted Live Local Act, which aims to shrink financial gaps and provide affordable housing availability in South Florida.

Whistleblower Legislation Opens the Doors for More International Claims

by Justin Smulison

An Anti-Money Laundering Act, part of a recently passed Omnibus Budget in the U.S. Senate, is expanding protection for whistleblowers both domestically and internationally.

How To Help A Lawyer Who Is Struggling With Anxiety

by Stan Popovich

Character traits like perfectionism and pessimism, along with the long hours and intense cases, may make attorneys more prone to anxiety. Here's how to help the lawyers in your life who are struggling with anxiety.

How to Get a Power of Attorney

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn the steps to set up a power of attorney, the risks of DIY forms and how to choose the right person to act on your behalf.

Sharpening the Sword: What You Need to Know About CASPA

by Eric B. Smith

How the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) can radically change the stakes of how you build. Learn what CASPA means for your construction projects and contract disputes.

Eighth Circuit Methodically Rejects Plaintiff’s Allegations of Pretext in Age Discrimination Case

by Andrew E. Tanick

On March 1, 2017, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important decision affirming summary judgment in an age discrimination claim under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Merging Business and Responsibility: Gilbert + Tobin

by Best Lawyers

Attorneys Costas Condoleon and Sam Nickless from the Australian firm Gilbert + Tobin discuss the firm's 2020 award, how Australia’s Corporate Law practice is preparing for the world’s transforming economic landscape, and the international community’s demands of its businesses.

Competitive Balance

by David Feldman and Peter Flynn

Major amendments to Canada’s Competition Act were rushed through Parliament this June with scarcely any debate. They will likely have enormous antitrust ramifications—and businesses had better be ready.