Insights: Results

U.S. Impact on Paris Climate Agreement

by Lisa S. Zebovitz

The United States Climate Alliance, currently comprised of 14 states, is “committed to the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement.”

Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Overview and Update

by Beatriz Paulo de Frontin and Márcio Pereira

An overview of the Paris Climate Agreement.

A Record Settlement

by Justin Smulison

Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn

A Historic Agreement in the Aftermath of Tragedy

by Justin Smulison

Two-time “Lawyer of the Year” Daniel J.T. Sciano represented plaintiffs from the 2017 Sutherland Springs shooting, finally reaching an agreement to settle with the U.S. Department of Justice this year. Sciano offers insight on how stronger laws can prevent repeat tragedies.

Settlement Exposes Risk of Surgical Centers

by Justin Smulison

Josh Koskoff hopes his firm's latest wrongful death settlement will encourage surgical centers to put systems in place that protect patients’ safety.

What Is a Non-Compete Agreement?

by Bryan Driscoll

These agreements protect business interests but often test the limits of worker mobility and fairness.

U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement

by Violaine du Pontavice

What will be the future for the world’s climate issue?

Reality Check: Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?

by Michele M. Jochner

Suggesting a prenuptial agreement can be uncomfortable and viewed as an expectation that your marriage will fail. Yet, it can be a wise step in planning for the future and eliminating the risk of potentially costly litigation. Here’s what to consider in making that decision.

Can Your Option to Purchase Get Lost in a Franchise Agreement?

by Alicia Hill and Benjamin Caddaye

With the changing of a contract in a franchise agreement, certain rights you thought you were entitled to might get lost in translation.

A Global Approach to Settlement

by Gretchen M. Wolf, Peter Y. Cheun, Bradley A. Klein and Mayra C. Suárez

The Department of Justice, in pursuit of companies whose transgressions cross borders, increasingly credits other countries’ fines to avoid “piling on.”

ECOFIN reaches political agreement on Anti-Tax Avoidance

by Mariano Roca López

A Historic Settlement and the Start of Sweeping Change

by Justin Smulison

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder made U.S. history in 2022 by securing a landmark wrongful death settlement on behalf of the families of Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims. That trailblazing result demonstrated the breadth and depth of the firm’s experience and practice areas. The work continues, as the firm prepares for a related, high-profile defamation trial in the fall.

Factors That Affect the Value of Personal Injury Settlement in Louisiana

by John W. Redmann

Permanent injuries resulting from an accident can cause lasting physical or economic damage. Louisiana lawyer John W. Redmann dives into the settlement process.

The Paris Agreement: A Global Turning Point in Climate Action

by Marie-Léonie Vergnerie

When the world (almost) united to fight climate change.

What If Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Had a Premarital Agreement?

by John M. Goralka

The high-profile divorce between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard raises questions about the legal impact of prenuptial agreements—and what happens without one.

Opioid Settlement Clears One Obstacle, but There Is More To Go

by Rasha Aly

A recent court settlement is requiring a family most notable for their production of Oxycontin to pay billions to recovery organizations, a huge win in the battle against the opioid crises plaguing the country.