Kristie Rearick

August 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

After the Pennsylvania Superior Court determined in 2021 that "regular use exclusions" in UM/UIM policies violate the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (MVFRL), and in a post-Gallagher legal landscape, some were ready to put the regular use exclusion to rest for good. Now, however, in Rush v. Erie Insurance Exchange, 308 A.3d 780 (Pa. Jan. 29, 2024), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a lengthy majority opinion, has confirmed that the regular use exclusion remains very much alive.

By Allison L. Krupp and Christopher W. Woodward

7 minute read

August 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

During the past few years, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have rapidly transformed from an "emerging" risk into an "emerged" risk. PFAS coverage litigation, which has increased correspondingly, may forecast future coverage fights concerning other risks as they potentially move from "emerging" to "emerged" status as well.

By Patricia B. Santelle, Lynndon K. Groff and Morgan Liptak

8 minute read

August 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The recent legislative changes and reforms by the PLCB mark a significant step forward for Pennsylvania's liquor industry. As the state continues to adapt and modernize its laws, consumers can look forward to a more dynamic and enjoyable experience.

By Theodore J. Zeller III

6 minute read

August 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board are facing imminent danger because of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision eliminating Chevron deference.

By Michael Elkins

6 minute read

August 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Recent data shows that employees are more empowered than ever to file workplace complaints following the #MeToo movement, heightened interest in conduct issues from governmental and regulatory bodies, and numerous high-profile cases appearing in the media.

By Camille Bryant

7 minute read

August 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

On Aug. 6, following a nine-week bench trial, a federal court found in United States v. Google and Colorado v. Google that Google has monopolized the market for "general search services" on the internet.

By Neil C. Schur

6 minute read

August 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

To ensure the accuracy of your firm's listing in this year's publication, it is vital the firm completes our survey. Failure to return a survey will result in estimates or last year's information being printed.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

August 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court's past term was a blockbuster for administrative law: Among other things, the Supreme Court overruled Chevron and made it easier to challenge old regulations. So what now?

By Zachary D. Tripp and Jacob R. Altik

8 minute read

August 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This law has been coined the "nation's strongest environmental justice law." It also marks a significant step in ensuring that environmental burdens are more equitably distributed and that historically marginalized areas are not further compromised by industrial activities and development.

By Michael V. Caruso and Lauren M. Lynam

7 minute read

August 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In more recent years, led by the appellate courts, the use of mediation during appeal has become more widespread and increasingly successful.

By Alan D. Scheinkman

8 minute read