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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September 27, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Pioneering Ga. Verdict Signals Shift in Gig-Economy Litigation and Corporate Accountability

The case, involving a child injured by an Amazon-contracted delivery driver, focused on how businesses use technology to direct and control the time, method and manner of work performed by contractors.

By Joe Fried and Michael Goldberg

6 minute read

September 27, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Behavioral Data Is Driving Revenue Roles in Law Firms

While the goal is to create a firm where revenue generation is a collective effort, misaligning talent or neglecting proper coaching can significantly waste time and resources. To truly maximize potential, it's crucial to place individuals in roles that suit their strengths and provide them with the targeted support they need to excel.

By Jennifer O'Donnell, Peter Johnson, Elle Walch and Adrien Maines

4 minute read

September 27, 2024 | Legaltech News

Law Firm Leadership Stands at Artificial Intelligence and Litigation Data Crossroads

Law firm leaders know that the intersection of litigation and artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly crucial. At the same time, litigation data remains flawed and insufficient for use with AI tools, because it often doesn't reflect what has actually happened, what is happening, or what may need to happen next within any given case.

By Jaron Luttich and Mike Ferrara

7 minute read

September 26, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Celebrating Daughter's Day With Purpose

The day offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate that special bond between parents and their daughters.

By Rebecca L. Palmer

5 minute read

September 26, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

One Word May Make All the Difference for Lifers Convicted of Felony Murder

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court must decide whether the term "cruel punishment" is more expansive in the punishments it precludes than the term "cruel and unusual punishment."

By Matthew T. Mangino

6 minute read

September 26, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Knockoffs—Nuisance or Infringement?

When something is referred to as a "knockoff" it typically implies that the knockoff product is similar in appearance to an earlier product and is unlawful. But that is not always the case. Indeed, there can be infringing knockoffs and noninfringing knockoffs. It depends on the facts and circumstances.

By Steven D. Lustig

8 minute read

September 26, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

State Supreme Court Clarifies Special Immigrant Juvenile Practice in Pa.

Looking specifically at the Velasquez case, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted discretionary review to clarify the role of Pennsylvania courts in deciding whether our courts could make the necessary findings to support SIJ status and, if so, what branch of our court system has the ability to make those determinations.

By Lawrence J. "Skip" Persick

9 minute read