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March 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Diversity and Inclusion (Individual): Tequisha MylesCheck out the professionals who are finalists in the Diversity and Inclusion (Individual) category as part of the Florida Legal Awards.
By ALM Staff
2 minute read
March 07, 2024 | National Law Journal
Courts Should Rule That the False Claims Act Qui Tam Provisions Are UnconstitutionalThrough the qui tam provisions, which have transformed the FCA's broad language and stimulated over-enforcement, Congress has dispersed power from the executive branch to private persons acting not in the public interest but rather in their own self-interest.
By Robert Salcido and Emily I. Gerry
5 minute read
February 28, 2024 | The Recorder
When Is Unequal Pay Not OK? Comparing Federal and State Equal Pay LawsThis article will help employers, attorneys and investigators understand some of the basic differences between California and federal law in this area, including recent developments to be aware of.
By Ilona M. Turner
7 minute read
January 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Remembering Gail Ruopp: 'Pioneer' in Law Firm Executive Director RoleShe was a pioneer in developing the director of administration or executive director role at a law firm.
By Robyn Henry, Clark Hill
3 minute read
December 29, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
It's Time You Invest in Lighting and a Microphone for When You're on CameraWhenever attorneys appear on camera with bad lighting or speak on a video or a podcast without an external microphone, they come across as unprofessional. They come across as not taking their image, their brand, and the task at hand seriously.
By Wayne Pollock
6 minute read
December 26, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Guardianship Legislation Signed Into Law by Pa. Gov.Legislation sponsored by Sens. Lisa Baker, R-Luzerne, and Art Haywood, D-Montgomery, to safeguard the dignity of adults in need of guardianship was signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro.
By Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus
3 minute read
December 18, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Reform State's Probation SystemOn Dec. 13, the Senate voted to pass a bill sponsored by Sens. Anthony Williams, D-Delaware; Lisa Baker, R-Luzerne; and Camera Bartolotta, R-Beaver, that will reform Pennsylvania's probation system.
By Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus
2 minute read
December 11, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Gov. Signs Bill Combating Rising Cost of Flood Insurance Into LawSen. Steve Santarsiero, D-Bucks, and Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, joined Gov. Josh Shapiro on Dec. 4 in Yardley Borough for the bill signing of House Bill 735, establishing a task force to address rising flood insurance premiums.
By Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus
3 minute read
December 04, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Rep. Introduces Bill to Increase Penalty for Corruption of Minor ChargesRep. Joe D'Orsie, R-Manchester, introduced legislation to increase the grading of the corruption of a minor charge when the crime was perpetrated by someone in a position of authority.
By Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
2 minute read
November 27, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Gov. Appeals Decision Blocking Plan to Make Power Plants Pay for Greenhouse GasesGov. Josh Shapiro's administration said Nov. 21 that it is appealing a court ruling that blocked a state regulation to make Pennsylvania's power plant owners pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, even as the Democrat warned lawmakers to get to work on a better alternative.
By Marcy Levy, The Associated Press
4 minute read