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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 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

'Erie' and Pa.'s Exclusion of Evidence of Compliance With Government Standards

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that barred evidence of a product manufacturer's compliance with government (and industry) standards in a strict liability design defect case.

By Stephen McConnell and James Beck

13 minute read

October 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Lawyers Champion Access to Justice for All

As we celebrate Pro Bono Week during the last week of October, it is a fitting time to reflect on the profound impact that Florida's legal community has in providing access to justice, particularly for the most vulnerable among us.

By Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr.

5 minute read

October 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Challenge of Reasonableness in Discovery

Can both plaintiffs and defendants—opposing parties in an adversarial system—ascribe the same meaning to "reasonableness" to cooperate in discovery? Is it reasonable to believe that adversarial parties are likely to reach an agreement as to what is "reasonable" in discovery? The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure answer with a resounding "yes."

By Patricia E. Antezana

7 minute read

October 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Finalist: Patricia Lee

Patricia Lee is a partner and chair of Connell Foley's ERISA and benefit plan litigation group. What is the single most important ingredient…

By New Jersey Law Journal

3 minute read

October 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Finalist: Catherine van Kampen

The New Jersey Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony later this fall.

By New Jersey Law Journal

2 minute read

October 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Finalist: Ian Marx

The New Jersey Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony later this fall.

By New Jersey Law Journal

3 minute read

October 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Finalist: Robert Austin Jenkin II

The New Jersey Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony later this fall.

By New Jersey Law Journal

3 minute read

October 23, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Preparing for the Inevitable: The 2024 Election and How Employers Can Stay Ahead of US Immigration Law Changes

Regardless of who wins, employers and visa or green card beneficiaries will inevitably face changes that affect their futures.

By Hector Chichioni

5 minute read

October 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

If You Are Too 'Busy' to Communicate With Your Client, You Better Think Again

Clients that are unversed in litigation may have difficulty understanding why their case is "not moving" or "taking so long." Lawyers facing these types of questions cannot simply ignore the client's requests for updates.

By Matthew Brunelli

5 minute read

October 23, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Finalist: Michelle Pallak

The New Jersey Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony later this fall.

By New Jersey Law Journal

3 minute read