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Alexa Woronowicz

Alexa Woronowicz

Alexa Woronowicz is chief copy editor for ALM and associate editor for The Legal Intelligencer. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter @AWoronowiczTLI.

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July 16, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Report Card From the US Supreme Court: How Third Circuit Fared in 2017-18 Term

Three 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 Arrangements

The 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 Team

Decision-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 Public

Technology 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 Law

State 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

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July 06, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Wolf Announces $1M in Grants for Developing Pa. Wines

Gov. 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

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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 Growth

Cutting-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 Employers

The Masterpiece Cakeshop case was an opportunity for the court to provide accommodation guidance.

By Andrew J. Hoag

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