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].
September 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Nurturing the Next Generation of Voters—National Voter Registration DayIf you have children who will be 18 by Election Day, now is a perfect time to encourage them to register to vote and spark discussions about democracy, civic duty, the significance of voting, and having their voices heard. Here are a few ideas for turning this day into a family-oriented event that instills the value of civic participation in your children, regardless of their age.
By Rebecca L. Palmer
4 minute read
September 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Pro Bono Legal Work: A Renewed Interest in Community ServiceLawyers, as part of the social contract between the legal profession and the community, should help people understand the laws and procedures that impact their daily lives. Attorneys should aspire to serve their communities with their legal skill in meaningful ways.
By Jeffrey D. Harvey
6 minute read
September 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Matt's Corner: Legal Malpractice Standing and Unexecuted Estate PlansCan I sue the drafting attorney for failing to effectuate a testator's unexecuted intents that would have otherwise rendered me a beneficiary?
By Matthew B. Weisberg
2 minute read
September 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Jurors Taking Notes and Jurors Asking Questions of Trial WitnessesNote taking by jurors is well accepted by most courts with some limited instructions by the trial judge. The practice of permitting jurors to question trial witnesses has received limited acceptance by the courts.
By Peter Vaira
6 minute read
September 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Shifting Landscape of US State Data Privacy Laws in 2024This year marks a departure from the previous dominance of the Washington State Privacy Act (WPA) framework, signaling a shift in how states approach privacy protection.
By Coraleine J. Kitt
8 minute read
September 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Noncompete Agreements: Key Updates and Implications for Pa. EmployersChanges in the world of noncompetition agreements (noncompetes) have been particularly prevalent in recent weeks, most notably including court activity barring the Federal Trade Commission's new noncompete ban and Pennsylvania's new law restricting the use of certain noncompetes for health care practitioners.
By Stephen A. Antonelli and Alexandra G. Farone
5 minute read
September 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review
The Case of Tyreek Hill: Crime Victims' Rights and the Civil Justice SystemThe recent incident involving Tyreek Hill has once again brought the critical issue of appropriate police action into public spotlight. Hill's case starkly illustrates how police conduct, and misconduct, can abruptly alter lives and underscores the importance of our justice system in addressing such wrongdoing.
By Kimberly Wald and Michael Haggard
4 minute read
September 17, 2024 | Daily Report Online
New FinCEN Rule on Transparency Reporting in Residential Real Estate ClosingsFinCEN has expanded its reach with a new rule (to be published at 31 CFR 1031.320) that will require closing attorneys and title companies to file transparency reports in connection with many residential real estate closings.
By Jonathan B. Wilson
11 minute read
September 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Demise of 'Chevron' and Its Effect on IP and Its Governing AgenciesWhat does a landmark change in administrative law mean for the USPTO and the ITC? As with any shift in the law, it will take time to know for sure. So, more of the same—at least for now. But challenges and creative arguments to overturn "problematic" agency interpretations are likely forthcoming.
By Aakash Patel
8 minute read
September 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Third Circuit Rules Temporary Back Injury Can Be Deemed Disability Under ADAAAThe hope was that many of the problems in having to prove an actual disability would go away following the amendments to the ADA in 2008 with the advent of the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA).
By Jeffrey Campolongo
8 minute read
