Kristie Rearick

July 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania has unique procedures for raising and preserving issues for appeal after trial that could "surprise" many unsuspecting practitioners, especially those who do not practice regularly in the commonwealth.

By Edward T. Kang

7 minute read

July 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

What defenses are available to corporate defendants in actions where extreme weather and climate change are arguably to blame? An increase in these types of claims is inevitable given the current state of the climate crisis.

By Chimdi G. Tuffs and Elizabeth Napierkowski

7 minute read

July 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

In Florida's real estate market, both landlords and tenants benefit from well-crafted lease agreements. For landlords, understanding certain key clauses and implementing strategic negotiation tactics can not only protect their interests but also enhance property value.

By Raul Valero

5 minute read

July 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Much like traditional civil procedure classes leave off e-discovery and traditional contracts classes are not touching on blockchain, law schools have sometimes overlooked what really forms students into practicing lawyers.

By Jill Backer

4 minute read

July 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Law firm leaders are increasingly saddled with dissent and opt-out mentalities that threaten firm culture, impede operational efficiency and ultimately hinder the firm's ability to thrive in a competitive legal landscape.

By Marcie Borgal Shunk

7 minute read

July 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

A writ of seizure through a replevin action is one of the few ways the law allows animal owners to recover the family members that they love.

By Rebecca Glenn-Dinwoodie

6 minute read

July 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The position that short sellers should be denied the benefits of their critically important whistleblowing efforts is short-sighted and contrary to the notions of our capitalistic markets. Moreover, it will serve only to disincentive a vital constituency of the SEC Whistleblower Program, which, in turn, will degrade the effectiveness of the SEC's enforcement program.

By David R. Chase and Scott Silver

4 minute read

July 17, 2024 | Delaware Business Court Insider

As the Delaware Chancery Court's recent decision in SM Buyer v. RMP Seller Holdings demonstrates, the deference afforded to an arbitrator may result in decisions with which a reviewing court may disagree but that the court is nonetheless bound to confirm.

By Vincent J. Cannizzaro III, Aarish Sheikh and Justin Larsen

6 minute read

July 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Section 468.401–468.415 of the Florida Statutes is the Florida law governing talent agencies in the state (hereinafter referred to as Florida's Talent Agencies Act). Under Section 468.401(1), Fla. Stat., the term "talent agency" is defined as "any person who, for compensation, engages in the occupation or business of procuring or attempting to procure engagements for an artist."

By Dustin Robinson

8 minute read

July 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

On June 3, 2020, plaintiff Ami Nawrocki, 54, a mail carrier, was driving on Woodstock Road in Villanova during a major storm. A large pine tree fell onto her work vehicle. Nawrocki claimed a shoulder injury.

By VerdictSearch

4 minute read