Elaina Smiley

Elaina Smiley

November 07, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

As OT Rule Changes, Construction Employers Should Examine Job Descriptions

As of the new year, an estimated 1.2 million more salaried employees in "white-collar" positions will become eligible for overtime pay, completing an effort to update federal regulations that had not changed in 15 years.

By Elaina Smiley and Joshua Lorenz

7 minute read

November 30, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Construction Industry and Medical Marijuana Use in Pennsylvania

In April 2016, Gov. Tom Wolf signed Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program into law, adding the commonwealth to a list of 24 U.S. states with similar statutes. Though this program represents a step in the fight for access to more extensive pain management therapies, it also causes confusion among employers that are now required to abide by this new law.

By Joshua Lorenz and Elaina Smiley

6 minute read

August 10, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Attorneys' Toughest Negotiations May Be With Company's Own Execs

Many corporate attorneys might pride themselves on their expert negotiation tactics when hammering out contracts with vendors, settling lawsuits and executing merger and acquisition agreements.

By Patricia Farrell and Elaina Smiley

7 minute read

August 10, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Attorneys' Toughest Negotiations May Be With Company's Own Execs

Many corporate attorneys might pride themselves on their expert negotiation tactics when hammering out contracts with vendors, settling lawsuits and executing merger and acquisition agreements.

By Patricia Farrell and Elaina Smiley

7 minute read