Alexa Woronowicz is chief copy editor for ALM and associate editor for The Legal Intelligencer. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter @AWoronowiczTLI.
July 16, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer
Report Card From the US Supreme Court: How Third Circuit Fared in 2017-18 TermThree of the cases the U.S. Supreme Court decided this past term arose directly from the Third Circuit, while in another six cases the court expressly noted that it was resolving conflicts that involved the Third Circuit.
By Howard J. Bashman
1 minute read
July 13, 2018 | The Recorder
Appellate Court Clarifies 'Dynamex' ABC Test Doesn't Apply to Joint Employment ArrangementsThe Fourth District Court of Appeal recently issued a helpful decision for entities, both in and out of the “gig economy,” that have been scrambling to reassess their contracting relationships in the wake of Dynamex.
By Gina M. Roccanova and Yuki Cruse
6 minute read
July 12, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
A Letter to the C-Suite: What to Do When You Need to Fill a Gap on Your Legal TeamDecision-makers have traditionally relied on short-term options that are less than ideal to keep things moving while the hiring process runs its course. But you might have more options than you think.
By Deb Ben-Canaan and Casey Feldman
6 minute read
July 10, 2018 | The Recorder
No More Excuses: Technology Makes Public Records Truly PublicTechnology can make record review process much more efficient and less resource-intensive. And it is the civic responsibility of leaders within state and federal agencies to invest in these solutions so that their institutions can provide the transparency so critical to healthy government.
By Andy Wilson
1 minute read
July 06, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer
Legislation Allowing New Utility Rate Structures Becomes LawState legislation that supports the development of strong, flexible and resilient power grids by allowing utilities to propose new rate-making approaches has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.
By The Associated Press
1 minute read
July 06, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer
Wolf Announces $1M in Grants for Developing Pa. WinesGov. Tom Wolf announced the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has awarded grants totaling $1 million to nine projects intended to enhance the Pennsylvania wine industry and increase production of Pennsylvania-made wines.
By The Associated Press
1 minute read
July 05, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
Should an In-House Attorney Get an MBA?This column addresses a very specific question, which I have been asked repeatedly over the years: Should an in-house attorney get an MBA?
By Mike Evers
1 minute read
June 28, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
So You Missed the GDPR Compliance Deadline. Now What?To make the greatest progress at the fastest speed, companies not yet in compliance with the GDPR should assess the risk of compliance activities and prioritize the largest risk areas.
By Karl Hochkammer and Elizabeth Jacobs
1 minute read
June 25, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
How a Savvy IP Strategy Helps Startups Focus on GrowthCutting-edge inventions require robust patent protection and, when those patents are infringed, aggressive defense. But for growth-stage companies, setting aside millions for legal costs is all but impossible.
By Michael A. Nicolas
1 minute read
June 22, 2018 | The Recorder
The 'Masterpiece Cakeshop' Ruling's Guidance to EmployersThe Masterpiece Cakeshop case was an opportunity for the court to provide accommodation guidance.
By Andrew J. Hoag
1 minute read