Kristie Rearick

July 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Although the department and IRS are seeking comments to the guidance, plans may generally rely upon the guidance in administering emergency personal expense distributions and domestic abuse victim distributions.

By Renée Lieux

6 minute read

July 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

While usually seen as a standard, boilerplate letter, attorneys must be cognizant of the obligations imposed on them across the states to ensure that a Reservation of Rights letter complies with each state's specific requirements on the timing of delivery of the letter and the content of the letter to preserve its defenses and avoid prejudicing the insured.

By Loren L. Pierce and Daniel P. Murray

8 minute read

July 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Litigation regarding the validity and enforceability of various exclusions in auto policies in Pennsylvania is a never-ending tug of war between claimants and insurance companies. The most heated battles are in the realm of household and regular use exclusions. The fight over these exclusions may finally be coming to an end.

By James C. Haggerty, Jeffrey K. Stanton and Dennis Coyne

8 minute read

July 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Early in their careers, young lawyers must navigate how the standards of professional conduct apply to their specific roles. Law school ethics class suddenly feels practical rather than hypothetical.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

July 25, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Having a crisis communications and mitigation strategy in place is essential for law firms and businesses of all sizes to be prepared for unexpected situations that could jeopardize their reputation.

By Olya Moskalenko

5 minute read

July 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

I have been asked some interesting questions from lawyers I thought I would share—in case you have them as well. They point out needed "actions steps" in areas like business development, client service and more—of which every lawyer wanting to grow their business should be acutely aware.

By Stacy West Clark

6 minute read

July 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review

In wealth management, the power of collaboration, the importance of a team sport mentality, and a holistic approach are critical to achieving successful outcomes.

By Cristian LaCapra

6 minute read

July 24, 2024 | Law.com

The need for heightened awareness of solicitations and scams is such that even the USPTO has dedicated a page on its website providing information on common scams and warning signs when someone is contacted about their marks.

By Damon Whitaker, Jill Chalmers, Matt Minder and Steve Trubac

7 minute read

July 24, 2024 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Since MFW, the Court of Chancery has applied the MFW framework to assess the standard of review of controlling stockholder transactions that did not involve a freeze-out merger, which commentators have referred to as "MFW creep."

By Albert H. Manwaring IV

5 minute read

July 24, 2024 | Delaware Business Court Insider

It is no secret that significant work remains necessary to achieve diversity in the legal profession that is reflective of the population it serves and, like many other states, Delaware has its fair share of work cut out for it.

By Joshua B. Brooks

7 minute read