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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 14, 2017 | The Recorder

How to Line Up the Best References Before a Job Search

Professional references are an important part of the hiring process. And a positive endorsement can serve as the exclamation point at the end of a quality candidacy.

By Julie Brush

4 minute read

November 14, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Impact of Compromise and Release Agreements in Wake of 'Zuber'

On Sept. 11, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit handed down a decision that clarified the impact that a settlement in a Workers' Compensation case (referred to as a “Compromise and Release Agreement”) has on an Employee's rights to bring other claims against an Employer, particularly when those claims arise out of the same work event.

By Erica Shikunov

7 minute read

November 14, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

A Unique Whistleblower: When In-House Attorneys Blow the Whistle

Imagine this scenario: An in-house attorney discovers company conduct in the regular course of business that she believes violates her ethical responsibilities as an attorney.

By Robert Goldich, Sarah Goodman and Adam Roseman

8 minute read

November 14, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Rising Tide of State and Local Scheduling Leave Laws

It has been a long time since the U.S. Congress has enacted any type of comprehensive employment legislation.

By Lee C. Durivage

8 minute read

November 14, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Considerations for Employers as Medical Marijuana Approaches

Legal cannabis is having a moment in the United States and only continues to gain momentum.

By Joseph A. McNelis III

8 minute read

November 14, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Long-Time Visa Holders Fear New Guidance on Questioning Prior Approvals

President Donald Trump's appointee to lead U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was confirmed by the Senate and was sworn in as director on Oct. 8. Within his first two weeks in office, the agency issued its first official policy memo under his leadership.

By William A. Stock

5 minute read

November 14, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Right to Work Initiatives: Rallying Cry for Unions or Contributor to Decline?

relevance and power since the 1980s—a decline made more precipitous by right-to-work (RTW) legislation and laws throughout various states—28 at last count.

By Sarah C. Yerger

11 minute read

November 14, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Thoughts for Businesses in Light of Potential Tax Reform

On Sept. 27, the Trump administration and Republican leaders in Congress released a long anticipated framework intended to guide legislative efforts on comprehensive tax reform.

By Commentary by Richard A. Bruner, Jr. and Carl T. Berry

5 minute read

November 14, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Three Concrete Steps to Bridge the Gender Pay Gap

The reasons for the gender pay gap in the United States, and globally, are varied and complex.

By James F. Glunt

9 minute read

November 14, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Continuing Uncertainty for Employers Seeking to Navigate Joint Employment Liability

Employers increasingly rely on independent contractors, "temps" and other nontraditional workers to solve their business needs. These nontraditional work…

By Nina K. Markey

7 minute read