Kristie Rearick

October 13, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fee shifting is critical to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IDEA promises all children with disabilities a free and appropriate public education, but absent the IDEA's fee-shifting provision, many parents would be unable to enforce that promise.

By Kevin Golembiewski

12 minute read

October 13, 2017 | The Recorder

The mere thought of it makes lawyers cringe-and conjures up visions of used car salesmen. But in today's evolving legal profession, the ability to “sell” oneself effectively is paramount to success for all lawyers ... at all levels. Intellectually, most every lawyer understands this reality. But emotionally, there is strong resistance to it.

By Julie Brush

8 minute read

October 12, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

In recent months, Pennsylvania appellate courts addressed the issues of title insurer's liability for deed drafting errors, as well as a municipality's ability to collect fines for illegally constructed structures during the pendency of the property owner's appeal.

By Frank Kosir Jr.

6 minute read

October 12, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

As practitioners, attorneys sometimes tend to overlook the small, mundane, but otherwise extremely important tasks. However, this neglect can lead to a variety of troubles in your practice and for your client.

By Stephen T. Kopko and Daniel E. Cummins

8 minute read

October 12, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

To evaluate the issue, one has to get away from the news articles and stories. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, a few years ago, added Rule of Professional Conduct 5.7 that talks about when a law firm is involved in a non-law related business.

By Samuel C. Stretton

14 minute read

October 12, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

In June, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court declared Section 306(a.2), the impairment rating evaluation provisions of the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act, to be unconstitutional under Article I, Section II of the Pennsylvania Constitution pursuant to the nondelegation doctrine in Protz v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Derry Area Schchool District), 161 A.3d 827 (Pa. 2017) (Protz II).

By Kacey C. Wiedt and Audrey L. Copeland

7 minute read

October 12, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30, has already been one of the most devastating on record.

By Mark L. Greenfogel

13 minute read

October 12, 2017 | Law.com

For today's U.S. workers, very often, a long-awaited vacation tends to become a “workation.” Although they have every intention of relaxing and enjoying their time away, many workers can't resist the temptation to check their email, write that report, or answer work-related phone calls while on vacation.

By Commentary by David C. Miller

4 minute read

October 12, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

The evolution of the automotive industry in the United States continues, changing from traditional to “highly automated” vehicles (HAVs).

By Christopher Marzzacco

15 minute read

October 11, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Neither the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) nor the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are so-called “job protection” statutes.

By Sid Steinberg

6 minute read