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What Is a Quitclaim Deed? Uses, Risks and When to Get Help

by Bryan Driscoll

A quitclaim deed can be one of the fastest ways to transfer property but knowing when it's the right tool and when it isn't, can save you from serious legal and financial headaches down the road.

Trouble at Home

by James J. Vedder and Brittney M. Miller

Decisions about custody and parenting time after a separation or divorce are never simple. Family violence of any kind makes the process all the more complex—and the victim isn’t always the beneficiary.

No Place Like Home

by Janice Zhou

The housing crisis across the country has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, California being no exception. However, state laws have recently been passed to address the problem.

How I Adapt to Working From Home

by Alexandria Hurst

With the pandemic still ongoing with no end in sight, one lawyer writes about how she stays sane working from home.

Real Estate Attorney Role in Home Closing: Dallas, Texas

by Best Lawyers

Learn about the important role of a real estate attorney in a Dallas home closing. Discover if you need one, what they do and how much they cost.

First-Time Homebuyer Guide: Steps to Buy Your First Home

by MB Property Law

Everything first-time homebuyers need to know about the steps involved in finding and purchasing their very first home.

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.

Decades of Excellence

by Justin Smulison

The powerhouse firm Lubin & Meyer continues to maintain its position of dominance in the fields of medical malpractice law and catastrophic personal injury litigation.

7 Tips on How Lawyers Can Deal With the Fear of Loneliness

by Stan Popovich

Sixty-one percent of lawyers ranked above average on the loneliness scale, Now with working from home due to COVID-19, many find the problem exacerbated.

An Army of Nancy

by Rachel Shrewsbury

The horrific stories out of Guantánamo Bay almost caused them to lose faith in the American principles of liberty and justice. Nancy Hollander became the ray of hope they needed.

An Overview of Russia

by Anton Novoseltsev

The approval is only required if it is requested by a member of the supervisory board, a member of the executive board, a CEO, or a 1 percent shareholder.

Thomas Thalhofer of Noerr on the Future of German IT Law

by Best Lawyers

Noerr received the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Information Tehcnology Law in Germany.

Pearls of Wisdom: Celebrating 30 Editions of Best Lawyers’ Rankings

by Best Lawyers

In celebration of our landmark 30th edition, Best Lawyers’ leadership explains how the world’s original and most trusted legal awards maintain their esteem, integrity and reputation for excellence among the top legal entities and their clients.

Leave of Absence Explained

by Bryan Driscoll

What a leave of absence means, when it applies and how to request one from your employer.

The Power of Two

by Kerrin B. Slattery and Dale Van Demark

More health care companies than ever see the value of robust partnerships in a constantly changing industry.

Rental House of Cards

by Tyler D’Angelo

The pandemic devastated uncountable businesses worldwide. A recent court case involving some of Canada’s most venerable companies and pension funds sheds light on the stringency of the country’s commercial leases—and the judiciary’s reluctance to meddle in sophisticated commercial contracts amid a “black swan” event.