Class action proceedings within the franchising context: Davaria Pty Ltd v 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd case study

Class-Action Claims to Increase in the Wake of Societal Emphasis of ESG

by Agenique Smiley

Corporate litigators and state lawmakers anticipate a mounting rise in ESG-related issues surrounding class-action lawsuits. One Best Lawyers recognized firm is weighing in with survey data supporting this increase.

WATCH: Best Lawyers Discusses COVID-19 & Business Liability

by Best Lawyers

Three legal experts join the CEO of Best Lawyers to talk about business liability concerns as the economy opens back up.

Big Wins From Coast to Coast

by Justin Smulison

Founder Michael S. Burg discusses how Burg Simpson’s lawyers secured major verdicts in some of the nation’s most unique cases in 2019.

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.

In the News Weekly Roundup: Millions in Fund for Native American Farmers

by Best Lawyers

This week in news from our listed attorneys, millions are set aside in a fund for Native American farmers after a winnning class action suit.

The Impact of Duran on the Certification Process in Wage and Hour Class Actions

by Tim Freudenberger and Nancy Lubrano

In May 2014, class action defense attorney Tim Freudenberger from Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, obtained a very favorable decision from the California Supreme Court in Duran v. U.S. Bank Nat. Assn., 59 Cal. 4th 1 (2014).

There’s No Such Thing as a Stupid Idea

by Patrick J. Perotti

In the world of class actions, one well-executed idea can make an entire career.

A Rebel with a Cause

by Margaret Pierce

Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow & McElroy: A Firm Fighting for the Injured.

2025 Best Lawyers Awards Announced: Honoring Outstanding Legal Professionals Across the U.S.

by Jennifer Verta

Introducing the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America and the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Unveiling the 2025 Best Lawyers Awards Canada: Celebrating Legal Excellence

by Jennifer Verta

Presenting the 19th edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada and the 4th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.

Legal Distinction on Display: 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in France™

by Best Lawyers

The industry’s best lawyers and firms working in France are revealed in the newly released, comprehensive the 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in France™.

Announcing the 13th Edition of Best Lawyers Rankings in the United Kingdom

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is proud to announce the newest edition of legal rankings in the United Kingdom, marking the 13th consecutive edition of awards in the country.

Announcing the 16th Edition of the Best Lawyers in Germany Rankings

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers announces the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™, featuring a unique set of rankings that highlights Germany's top legal talent.

Prop 36 California 2024: California’s Path to Stricter Sentencing and Criminal Justice Reform

by Jennifer Verta

Explore how Prop 36 could shape California's sentencing laws and justice reform.

Celebrating Excellence in Law: 11th Edition of Best Lawyers in Italy™

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers announces the 11th edition of The Best Lawyers in Italy™, which features an elite list of awards showcasing Italy's current legal talent.

Combating Nuclear Verdicts: Empirically Supported Strategies to Deflate the Effects of Anchoring Bias

by Sloan L. Abernathy

Sometimes a verdict can be the difference between amicability and nuclear level developments. But what is anchoring bias and how can strategy combat this?

Things to Do Before a Car Accident Happens to You

by Ellie Shaffer

In a car accident, certain things are beyond the point of no return, while some are well within an individual's control. Here's how to stay legally prepared.

The Push and Pitfalls of New York’s Attempt to Expand Wrongful Death Recovery

by Elizabeth M. Midgley and V. Christopher Potenza

The New York State Legislature recently went about updating certain wrongful death provisions and how they can be carried out in the future. Here's the latest.

Tampa Appeals Court ‘Sends Clear Message,” Ensuring School Tax Referendum Stays on Ballot

by Gregory Sirico

Hillsborough County's tax referendum is back on the 2024 ballot, promising $177 million for schools and empowering residents to decide the future of education.

Find the Best Lawyers for Your Needs

by Jennifer Verta

Discover how Best Lawyers simplifies the attorney search process.

Key Developments and Trends in U.S. Commercial Litigation

by Justin Smulison

Whether it's multibillion-dollar water cleanliness verdicts or college athletes vying for the right to compensation, the state of litigation remains strong.

Is Premises Liability the Same as Negligence?

by Jeremy Wilson and Taylor Rodney Marks

In today's age, we are always on the move, often inhabiting spaces we don't own. But what happens when someone else's property injures you or someone you know?

Woman on a Mission

by Rebecca Blackwell

Baker Botts partner and intellectual property chair Christa Brown-Sanford discusses how she juggles work, personal life, being a mentor and leadership duties.

Best Lawyers Celebrates Women in the Law: Ninth Edition

by Alliccia Odeyemi

Released in both print and digital form, Best Lawyers Ninth Edition of Women in the Law features stories of inspiring leadership and timely legal issues.