Kristie Rearick

Kristie Rearick

Kristie Rearick is the magazines and publications editor at The Legal Intelligencer. She handles contributed content for the newspaper. Contact her [email protected].

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July 02, 2024 | The Recorder

Opportunities and Challenges for US Venture Capital Industry to Access the Indian Innovation Economy

Venture capital investors in Silicon Valley are taking notice. Try booking a flight from San Francisco to Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore (to name but a few of the favorite Indian tech destinations), and you won't find many available seats that aren't already taken by U.S. opportunity seekers looking to check out the scene.

By Louis Lehot

5 minute read

July 02, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Chats With Counsel: A Perfect Privilege Storm

The way corporate America communicates has changed (again). While email is still a cornerstone of business communications, the adoption of short-form messaging or collaboration tools with embedded chat features has skyrocketed in recent years, spurred by the necessity of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Aurora de Heer, Elizabeth M. Gary and Sheri Graham

8 minute read

July 02, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

NJ Supreme Court Rules on Hospital Exclusive Contracts

On April 16, the New Jersey Supreme Court resolved a longstanding open issue as to whether a hospital's bylaws or course of conduct created a contract between the hospital and its medical staff, which in turn would give rise to an implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, and a right to monetary damages for breach of contract.

By Vasilios J. "Bill" Kalogredis

7 minute read

July 02, 2024 | Law.com

Consumer Class Actions May Be the Next Wave of PFAS Litigation

A new wave of litigation about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has begun. If it gains momentum, it could be the biggest yet.

By Matthew J. Malinowski, Gary Feldon and Sebastian Ovalle

7 minute read

July 02, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. High Court: Hearsay Evidence Not Enough to ID a Defendant at a Preliminary Hearing

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has yet again addressed the issue of proving a prima facie case at a preliminary hearing. The Supreme Court has clarified that inadmissible hearsay alone will not be adequate to identify a defendant at a preliminary hearing.

By Matthew T. Mangino

6 minute read

July 02, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Matt's Corner: The Legal Malpractice Requirement of Proving the 'Case Within the Case'

What is the requirement for causation in a legal malpractice case?

By Matthew B. Weisberg

2 minute read

July 02, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Trends Driving Innovation in Digital Divorce

The landscape of divorce law has undergone significant changes, creating a conducive environment for the rise of digital divorce platforms. Two major legal trends in Florida exemplify this transformation: the shift toward equal time-sharing and the overhaul of alimony laws.

By Aliette Hernandez Carolan

6 minute read

July 01, 2024 | National Law Journal

Arguing Class Actions: In Defense of Defendant Class Actions

Arguing Class Actions is a monthly column by Adam J. Levitt for the National Law Journal.

By Adam J. Levitt

7 minute read

July 01, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Let's Embrace Corporate Social Responsibility

CSR is much more than a business being philanthropic and giving to charity. Writing a check, while often appreciated, is not CSR. It is vital in the workforce to allow and encourage your team and up-and-comers to engage in CSR.

By Richard I. Segal

6 minute read

July 01, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Navigating the Use of AI Tools in Legal Practice Before Pa.'s Federal District Courts

The use of AI in the legal profession is on the rise as trusted legal research services like LexisNexis and Westlaw roll out AI-assisted research functions and major tech companies integrate AI into their products.

By Rachel M. Good

6 minute read