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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 | 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

July 01, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Communications Strategies for Legal Associations and Nonprofits

Whether it's a state bar association facing public scrutiny over a controversial disciplinary decision or a nonprofit legal aid organization raising awareness about critical access to justice issues, each case requires a well-crafted communications strategy to avoid a public relations (PR) disaster and ensure a reputational win.

By Dave Poston and Kaden Jacobs

6 minute read

June 28, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Supreme Court's Rejection of Purdue Pharma Settlement Redefines Releases in Chapter 11

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued its most anticipated bankruptcy decision in recent memory. As the case's name—Hamilton v. Purdue Pharma—suggests, it stems from the company (Purdue Pharma) and the family (the Sacklers) at the center of the opioid pandemic that has claimed the lives of approximately 247,000 Americans from 1999 to 2019 alone.

By Angelo Castaldi

4 minute read

June 28, 2024 | Law.com

Tenth Circuit Declines to Extend Collateral Order Doctrine to Encompass Interlocutory Orders on 'Bivens' Claims 

Along with the Third and the Sixth Circuits, the Tenth Circuit is the third circuit court to conclude that the collateral order doctrine does not provide for immediate review under similar circumstances.

By Stephen Masciocchi and Aja Robbins

8 minute read

June 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

'Doe v. Ladapo': Historic Victory for Transgender Rights

By exposing the lack of scientific basis and the discriminatory intent behind these legislative efforts, the ruling in Doe v. Ladapo sends a powerful message to lawmakers across the country that attempts to undermine the rights of transgender individuals will not go unchallenged.

By Angela D. Giampolo

7 minute read

June 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Risks and Rewards of Using Open Source Software

Software development has become a driving force behind innovation and progress across many industries. A key factor in this development is open source software, which has transformed the way technology is created and shared.

By Jay Halt and Michael Barboun

11 minute read

June 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Employment Law Roundup: A Busy First Six Months of 2024

It's crucial for employers to stay on top of these changes to avoid penalties, keep employees engaged to lower attrition rates, and protect themselves from lawsuits and increased competition.

By Jessica L. Mazzeo

9 minute read