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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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November 10, 2017 | The Recorder

Zeran's Failed Lawsuit Against an Oklahoma Radio Station

Bodies 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 Cases

There'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 Responsibility

A 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 Growth

With 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 Practices

Over 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 Workplace

With 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 Application

As 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 Counsel

As 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