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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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October 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Navigating Complex Capital Waters: Preferred Equity in Special Situations

To properly mitigate these risks, preferred equity investors must secure a comprehensive set of legal protections to safeguard their capital and influence the strategic direction of the business.

By Chaim P. Theil

8 minute read

October 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Locked Box Mechanism in Private M&A Transactions: A Streamlined Approach

Initially prevalent in the U.K. and Asia, the locked box approach is gaining traction in the United States due to the growing demand for expedited M&A transactions and a robust seller's market. The shift toward locked box structures is also driven by financial investors seeking cleaner and quicker negotiations.

By Stella Lellos and Lindsay Brocki

7 minute read

October 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Exploring the Current State of Middle-Market M&A: Deal Term Trends and Emerging Optimism

After a turbulent 2023 characterized by high interest rates, persistent inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties that led to a sharp decline in deal volume and a cautious approach from buyers, 2024 has brought several positive developments that suggest a potential rebound.

By Andrew Lucano and Moshe Berliner

8 minute read

October 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

The 2024 NLJ Awards: Professional Excellence—Crisis Management and Government Oversight

We salute these law firms and lawyers for their success in their perspective fields.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Employee and Outspoken Critic of NFL Settles Suit Alleging Racial Inequality in the League

The central issue in Trotter's lawsuit revolved around his vocal criticism of the NFL's diversity policies and his allegations that this advocacy led to his dismissal. He claimed that during league-wide meetings and in various public forums, he repeatedly raised concerns about the NFL's failure to hire more Black coaches, executives and media personnel.

By Jeffrey Campolongo

7 minute read

October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

What's Your Persona? Using Client Personas to Drive Marketing and Business Development

Developing client personas can help maximize marketing and business development resources as well as boost profitability by bringing in more and better (and perhaps better paying) clients.

By Meg Pritchard

8 minute read

October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Third Circuit Predicts Pa. High Court's Application of 'Gallagher' and 'Donovan' in 'Mid-Century Insurance v. Werley'

The Third Circuit determined that the household exclusion at issue must be enforced in order to be consistent with current Pennsylvania Supreme Court precedents.

By Cliff Rieders

12 minute read

October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

General Election Lessons from Pennsylvania's Closest Primary Race

One race in a local Republican primary has provided perhaps our clearest glimpse yet at how Pennsylvania's appellate courts—and especially the state Supreme Court—may handle big questions involving provisional ballots and mail-in voting in post-election litigation.

By Shohin Vance and Francis G. Notarianni

9 minute read

October 25, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Investigation of a Negligent Security Case Post-HB 837

Completing a thorough investigation early on provides a strategic advantage, and the ability to push a case forward that will undoubtedly be beneficial to your client and your case. This means that relying on investigative means outside of traditional discovery is not an option, it is a necessity.

By Douglas J. McCarron and Michael Haggard

6 minute read

October 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Who Keeps the Frequent Flyer Miles in a Divorce?

Those seemingly insignificant points accumulated through flights, hotel stays, and credit card rewards are now considered shared marital assets, becoming part of the "who gets what" debate during the divorce proceedings.

By Rebecca L. Palmer

4 minute read


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