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2026 Best Lawyers Awards: Recognizing Legal Talent Across the United States

by Jamilla Tabbara

The 2026 editions highlight the top 5% of U.S. attorneys, showcase emerging practice areas and reveal trends shaping the nation’s legal profession.

Does the First Amendment Protect Custom Home Design? Exploring Donald Burns v. Town of Palm Beach

by Joanne M. O'Connor

Is architecture speech? A recent landmark Eleventh Circuit case raised a host of curious issues encompassing property rights, aesthetics and the First Amendment.

2027 Best Lawyers Awards: Honoring Excellence in the Legal Profession

by Jamilla Tabbara

Recognizing the outstanding attorneys leading top practice areas nationwide.

How to Handle a PR Crisis

by Mike Androvett & Mark Annick

Planning your strategy in advance, and having a team ready to handle a disaster, can help you tackle a problem before it starts.

Interagency Cooperation: Raising the Bar for Immigration Adherence

by Kathleen Campbell Walker

The Top 10 Labor and Employment Issues Retailers Will Face in 2017

by Diane M. Saunders

The public-facing nature of their businesses also has an enormous impact on employment issues within retail establishments.

The Art of Advocacy: Adam S. Hall’s Enduring Influence on Complex Litigation

by Justin Smulison

After securing precedent-setting victories in international terrorism litigation, renowned trial lawyer Adam S. Hall is expanding the complex commercial litigation and professional malpractice practice that has anchored his career for more than three decades.

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.

Common-Law Marriage in Indiana: Are You Legally Protected?

by Laurie Villanueva

Understanding cohabitation rights and common-law marriage recognition in Indiana.

A Guide to Workers' Compensation Law for 2025 and Beyond

by Bryan Driscoll

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

by Steven T. Clark and Kirby Black

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.

Best Lawyers Introduces Smithy AI

by Jamilla Tabbara

Transforming legal content creation for attorneys and firms.

Intellectual Property Audit: General Guide

by Vincent J. Allen

How to Navigate False Abuse Claims in a Child Custody Case

by Ashley Jones

False allegations of abuse can upend custody battles. Here's how families can respond legally and emotionally when navigating one of the toughest challenges in family law.

Resilience and Success

by Justin Smulison

Burg Simpson secured favorable results in 2021 and also strategically expanded to ensure its future and provide more personalized service to its clients nationwide.

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.