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November 10, 2017 | The Recorder
Zeran's Failed Lawsuit Against an Oklahoma Radio StationBodies of the victims of the April 19, 1995, bombing of the A. P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City were still being removed from the rubble on April 25 when an anonymous post appeared on AOL advertising “Naughty Oklahoma T-Shirts” for sale.
By Robert D. Nelon
16 minute read
November 10, 2017 | The Recorder
Sex, Scandal and Intermediary Liability: Imagining Life Without 'Zeran v. AOL'The Bazee.com legal saga highlights what could happen without a strong third-party liability protection standard for Internet businesses.
By Hillary Brill
7 minute read
November 09, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
What Rights Do I Have as a Limited Partner Against a General Partner?Limited partnerships offer an attractive option over the general partnership form–namely, the benefits of a partnership arrangement, but with limited liability like that enjoyed by the owners of a corporation or limited liability company.
By Edward T. Kang
17 minute read
November 09, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Employee or Nonemployee? That Is the Question in Uber CasesThere's no cliché better than a Shakespeare cliché, and no Shakespeare cliché more cliché than referencing Hamlet. Duly noted and ignored. Let's turn to Uber, the Prince of 555 Market St. in San Francisco.
By Susan Nanes
9 minute read
November 09, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional ResponsibilityA previous article by this writer suggested that it would not be unethical to file a complaint even though the lawyer knew the statute of limitations had passed because in Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations must be raised as an affirmative defense.
By Samuel C. Stretton
9 minute read
November 09, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Property Owners Cashing In on the Boom in Telecom Tower GrowthWith the ongoing explosion in wireless communication, there is a race among telecom providers to keep up with customer demand. At the same time, tower companies are always looking for additional space to provide telecom providers with the infrastructure that they need in order to meet such demand.
By Matthew Kwasman
5 minute read
November 09, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Recent Lawsuits Reflect EEOC's Continued Scrutiny of Hiring PracticesOver the past 20 years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has annually received anywhere between 75,000 and 100,000 charges of discrimination (charges).
By Molly E. Meacham and Sean R. Keegan
8 minute read
November 08, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Decision Highlights Need for Employer Vigilance to Sexual Harassment in the WorkplaceWith sexual harassment so much in the news, a recent decision of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reminds us of an employer's obligation when it becomes aware of harassing behavior from a co-worker.
By Sid Steinberg
6 minute read
November 08, 2017 | The Recorder
Don't Overlook the Legal Malpractice Insurance ApplicationAs part of the process of renewing or replacing legal malpractice insurance, law firms are typically required to complete an application. Law firms that treat the application as a formality and fail to give the application the proper amount of consideration, do so at their own risk. Indeed, an inaccurate response on the application can lead to severe consequences for the firm.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
17 minute read
November 07, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Four Recent White-Collar Developments for In-House CounselAs anticipated, the new administration has spurred a number of changes to the legal landscape, particularly in the white-collar arena.
By Benjamin McCoy
7 minute read
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