Christopher D Carusone

Christopher D Carusone

April 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

When Advocacy Turns Into Obstruction: A Cautionary Tale for Corporate Counsel Handling Gov't Investigations

Corporate counsel must understand the difference between advocacy and obstruction when facing government investigations.

By Christopher D. Carusone

7 minute read

January 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law Investigations—Frequently Asked Questions

It is inevitable. At some point, every company in the consumer product and services industry in Pennsylvania will find itself on the other end of a consumer complaint filed with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

By Christopher D. Carusone

5 minute read

April 18, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Representing Clients in Occupational Licensure Investigations/Enforcement Actions

The obvious starting point for representing many licensed professionals is the enabling legislation. These acts—such as the Medical Practice Act and Architects Licensure Law, for example—typically set forth the powers and duties of the governing board, the requirements for licensure, the prohibition against unlicensed activity, procedures for the handling of impaired professionals, and the grounds for the refusal, revocation or suspension of a license.

By Christopher D. Carusone

5 minute read

January 24, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania Investigative Grand Juries Proposed Rule Changes

On Nov. 26, 2022, the Pennsylvania criminal procedural rules committee published proposed changes to the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure predicated on the task force's recommendations and recent case law.

By Christopher D. Carusone

6 minute read

April 19, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Corporate Funding of Employee Legal Fees: Special Considerations

When companies come under investigation, employees who were involved or otherwise knowledgeable of the conduct at issue often need to have their own counsel.

By Christopher D. Carusone

5 minute read

January 25, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Avoiding Deceptive Pricing Practices Under Federal and State Consumer Protection Laws

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general regulate how companies advertise the prices of their products. For those companies with a national reach, this complex web of federal and state rules can make it difficult to design a single, persuasive advertising campaign that does not trigger an investigation for deceptive pricing somewhere in the country.

By Christopher D. Carusone

5 minute read

August 05, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Title IX One Year Later: Time to Review and Enhance Your School's Policy

The new Title IX regulations went into effect one year ago, but with fewer or no students on campus, it's tough to say how the new regulations would have played out with in-person classes and students living on campus.

By Christopher D. Carusone and Ashling A. Ehrhardt

6 minute read

April 27, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Prosecuting Prevailing Wage Violations: Shapiro Targets Construction Industry

During his first term, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the creation of the first-ever Fair Labor Section of the Office of Attorney General to combat what he described as wage theft, tip stealing, misclassification and similar unlawful actions/discriminatory practices in the workplace.

By Christopher D. Carusone and Brionna L. Denby

7 minute read

February 23, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Tips for Effectively Communicating With In-House Counsel Clients

Becoming a trusted adviser to the in-house team is critical to growing a fruitful partnership with your corporate clients.

By Christopher D. Carusone and Anthony H. Chwastyk

6 minute read

September 28, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

DOE Releases Questions and Answers Regarding New Title IX Rule Weeks After Compliance Date

Despite expectations that the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) would release new Title IX regulations last fall, the final version of the new Title IX rule was not issued until half a year later on May 6, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Christopher D. Carusone and Kate Emert Gleason

8 minute read