Jones Day Presents: Strategies for Dealing with the IRS: The IRS Examination
You don’t need to have revolutionary thoughts to be successful with your thought leadership program. You simply need to consistently publish thoughts that provide guidance and insights. You might think thought leadership...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will conduct its annual electronic registration process for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap from March 7, 2024 to March 24, 2025. Employers seeking to register employees...more
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, but when they occur in an apartment building, the consequences can be particularly challenging. Whether you're a tenant or a visitor, injuries from a fall can result in medical...more
Driving in Colorado can be tricky due to the state's unique geography, weather, and growing traffic. Understanding the common causes of car accidents can help you stay safe on the road and know when to reach out for legal...more
When you’re facing a legal issue, one of the first steps you should take is to schedule a consultation with an attorney. Some law firms and legal organizations offer free consultations, allowing you to gain valuable insights...more
The fantasy sports market was valued at $30.5 billion in 2023. Every year, the industry inches closer to nationwide legalization and regulation. In addition to state law amendments, federal laws and state common law...more
On November 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit published an advisory opinion that appears to severely narrow the statute’s most important exemptions. In the opinion, the...more
In France, unlike for instance in the United States or United Kingdom, the scope of attorneyclient privilege is restricted to attorneys-at-law registered with a bar and acting independently (within an independent law firm or...more
The title esquire sometimes appears after a lawyer’s name, usually abbreviated as “Esq.” But what does esquire mean? The Esq. meaning is a bit convoluted. In the U.S., the esquire title is generally reserved for lawyers....more
As we speak, plaintiff attorneys are leveraging the spread of safetyism—a widespread expectation of 100% safe, 100% of the time—to obtain nuclear verdicts. This is not just another “reptile” strategy that preys on their fear...more
Advanced planning for an early stage equity financing can significantly smooth the path for startups, helping to identify opportunities and avoid setbacks. A critical part of the process is the investor’s legal due diligence....more
For small- to medium-sized business owners, the cost and burden of resolving a lawsuit can seem catastrophic and overwhelming, leading some business owners to simply ignore the issue (or procrastinate until it’s too late). ...more
Well. Let’s just say the next two plus hours did not follow the script. The event was emceed by Judge James K. Bredar, a former Chief Judge and Federal Public Defender for the District, who kicked off the ceremony by reading...more
As technology advances, the debate around the use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in the courtroom intensifies. In a world where algorithms can predict our next move, the courtroom remains a sacred space for human judgment...more
Is there anything you would like to say to my client right now?” asked the attorney roleplaying plaintiff’s counsel in a recent witness preparation session. The witness, a corporate representative for a trucking company whose...more
What is an integrated approach to solving business problems? Why is it important for businesses, especially those with multiple offices or entities and/or cross-border interests to partner with an integrated legal, tax,...more
A significant and, perhaps, the most powerful aspect of coaching with me is overcoming internal obstacles which preclude success. One of the tools I use is visualization. Simply put, visualization is the practice of creating...more
Clients sometimes include me on communications merely to protect themselves from Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), believing that anything sent to me is automatically covered by the attorney-client privilege. ...more
I have practiced law for 40 years with the vast majority as a “construction” lawyer. I have seen great… and bad… construction lawyering, both when representing a party and when serving over 300 times as a mediator or...more
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, choosing the right personal injury attorney is crucial to ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. With so many attorneys claiming to be the best, it can be...more
Product liability cases in Florida, as in any other state, involve legal claims against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of defective products that cause harm to consumers. These cases can be complex, involving various...more
Introduction - The medicinal and recreational use and popularity of marijuana has continuously grown throughout the U.S. since Oregon became the first state to decriminalize marijuana in 1973. To date, thirty-eight states...more
As both a practitioner and a close follower of New York business divorce caselaw, I’ve seen a recent uptick in disputes centered on the breakup of professional services firms and cryptocurrency businesses. Perhaps the crypto...more
Maryland has joined the growing list of states to pass a law — the Judge Andrew F. Wilkinson Judicial Security Act — that allows current and former members of the Maryland judiciary to request certain of their personal...more
One of the key challenges for creditors in taking control of a mainland Chinese company in an enforcement type situation is how to remove the “legal representative”. New legislation coming into force on 1 July 2024 should...more