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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 | The Legal Intelligencer

Understanding Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA and PWFA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) both require employers with 15 or more employees to provide…

By Melissa Losch and Madeline Earles

8 minute read

October 28, 2024 | Law.com

The Caregiver Challenge in Law Firms and How to Address it

When a lawyer becomes a caregiver, it comes with significant—often hidden—costs, both personal and professional.

By Adrienne Prentice and Isabel DuPree

9 minute read

October 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Trends and Considerations of Practice Transactions in Health Care

Understanding the reasons for and goals to be accomplished by a transaction can help an adviser to a doctor narrow down which transaction structure (e.g., merger or sale/acquisition) would be in the best interests of one's client.

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis

5 minute read

October 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Navigating the SEC's Focus on AI Disclosures

As AI is transforming various aspects of business operations from customer service automation to advanced risk management models, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been closely following these developments and emphasizing the need for clear, accurate and comprehensive AI-related disclosures.

By Mehrnaz Jalali and Rana Ozer

7 minute read

October 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Falling Back in Love With Certain Estate Planning Strategies in a Falling Interest Rate Environment

With the potential Jan. 1, 2026, sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and the reduction of the federal estate and gift tax exemption to $5 million, indexed for inflation (estimated to be approximately $7.2 million), advisers should consider whether grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), charitable lead trusts (CLTs), intra-family loans, and sales to intentionally defective grantor trusts (IDGTs) should be re-evaluated and re-considered for high net-worth families.

By Lisa S. Presser and Brian M. Balduzzi

9 minute read

October 28, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Year-End Tax Planning: How Real Estate Investors Can Leverage Qualified Opportunity Funds

The QOF program incentivizes private investment in economically distressed communities across the United States, providing investors with the opportunity to defer and reduce capital gains taxes by directing their funds into designated opportunity zones.

By David S. Cohen and Liam T. Krahe

5 minute read

October 28, 2024 | National Law Journal

The 2024 NLJ Awards: Professional Excellence—Winning Litigators

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

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

October 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Top 5 Challenges in M&A Transactions for Employee Benefits and Compensation

A thorough understanding of the legal requirements and hidden costs is key, and equally important is managing those requirements through careful planning and implementation throughout the M&A process.

By Gretchen Harders

8 minute read

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