The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Josh J.T. Byrne | November 22, 2017
Are arbitration clauses in attorney engagement agreements enforceable in legal malpractice actions in Pennsylvania? Although not routinely utilized,…
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Jessica L. Mazzeo | November 22, 2017
Think about this: waking up and “getting ready” for work by just taking a few steps to your home office or kitchen, opening up your laptop, and beginning and ending your workday all without ever leaving your home.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Alva C. Mather | November 21, 2017
Following a trend for food and beverage manufacturers generally, beer manufacturers have seen an increasing number of class action lawsuits filed against them under state false labeling and consumer fraud statutes.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Suzanne Edwards Irvin | November 21, 2017
In the paradigm shift of digital transformation, communicating with millennials becomes a tool for personal injury attorneys in effectively arguing to a jury.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Peter F. Vaira | November 20, 2017
Paintings of Lancaster County hang on the walls of his chambers. There is a photo of Judge Guy Bard, the first federal judge from Lancaster County. Chief Judge Stengel is the fourth federal judge from Lancaster County; but, make no mistake, he is no farm country judge.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By William J. Simmons | November 17, 2017
A Philadelphia employer conducting background screening may soon have to navigate no less than six federal, state and local laws. Other jurisdictions also have background-check related laws, creating an even larger headache for multistate employers.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Kaitlyn R. Maxwell | November 16, 2017
An appeal pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit asks whether CERCLA pre-empts state law claims for medical monitoring, Giovanni v. U.S. Dep't of the Navy, No. 17-2473 (3d Cir.). This is an important issue in the context of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) because the exact health effects remain in dispute.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Rudolph J. Di Massa, Jr. and Catherine B. Heitzenrater | November 16, 2017
Typically, a state governmental entity is immune from suit unless the state explicitly waives its own sovereign immunity with respect to a particular claim or issue.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Christine M. Flynn | November 15, 2017
The American Bar Association (ABA) 9TH Annual National Celebration of Pro Bono was held from Oct. 22, through Oct. 28. The National Celebration of Pro Bono highlights the increasing need for pro bono services and access to justice.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Erica Shikunov | November 14, 2017
On Sept. 11, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit handed down a decision that clarified the impact that a settlement in a Workers' Compensation case (referred to as a “Compromise and Release Agreement”) has on an Employee's rights to bring other claims against an Employer, particularly when those claims arise out of the same work event.
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