April 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
When Advocacy Turns Into Obstruction: A Cautionary Tale for Corporate Counsel Handling Gov't InvestigationsCorporate 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 QuestionsIt 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 ActionsThe 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 ChangesOn 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 ConsiderationsWhen 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 LawsThe 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 PolicyThe 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 IndustryDuring 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 ClientsBecoming 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 DateDespite 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
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