Kristie Rearick

October 05, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

The court found that the defendant's failure to produce e-discovery within the court's timetable was without justification, and that the defendant's attempts to justify its actions to the plaintiff and the court were "obfuscation," yet it imposed only limited sanctions upon the defendant under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(b), specifically refusing to impose punitive sanctions. In this article, I will explore how prevalent the court's reasoning is and the consequences to litigation.

By Leonard Deutchman

7 minute read

October 05, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Monetization is the process of converting an asset into economic value. For municipalities and public sector entities, the process has historically involved the ownership and operation of public utilities like water and sewer systems. But the delivery of utility services is becoming increasingly complex and subject to greater regulation each year. And many public sector operators have experienced a decline in financial returns.

By David Evenhuis

6 minute read

October 05, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Proponents of the proposed rule change argued that requiring mediators to become certified---completing training, attending continuing education classes, and being subject to specific rules of conduct---would ensure that mediators “are not operating in the 'Wild West' without ethical standards.”

By Oscar A. Sanchez

6 minute read

October 04, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano, a high-profile Mid-Atlantic workers' compensation and social security disability law firm is a prolific advertiser. This advertising has led to ever-increasing visibility and awareness for the firm in the region's legal and business marketplace. Heightened visibility and awareness for a business, however, does not always bring with it the kinds of attention businesses covet.

By Wayne Pollock

8 minute read

October 04, 2017 | Daily Business Review

n the middle of one of the worst hurricane seasons in recorded history, we have been receiving questions across our offices about how to handle pay for emergency shutdowns in the middle of a day, extended company closings, and planned or unplanned late openings.

By Commentary by John W. Hargrove

4 minute read

October 04, 2017 | The Recorder

In the United States, businesses and individuals are largely free to enter into contracts as long as they do not violate any laws or public policy.

By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens

6 minute read

October 03, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

In franchise agreements, the choice of law, venue and dispute resolution provisions have critical importance because of nationwide branding and development.

By Craig T. Tractenberg

5 minute read

October 03, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Florida officials' early estimates forecast that Florida businesses stand to lose over $50 billion in lost economic output, lost revenue, and property and crop damage from Hurricane Irma.

By Commentary by Aaron Tandy

5 minute read

June 14, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Deborah Spranger has her mom to thank for helping her find her niche in corporate law. After graduating from college, Spranger, who had wanted to be a lawyer since she was 5, said she originally had plans to continue straight on to law school but decided, due to her mother's influence, to take a break and get a job instead.

By Kristie Rearick

5 minute read

January 10, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

If you have a deserving colleague, associate or protégé under the age of 40, nominate them to be a 2017 Lawyer on the Fast Track.

By Kristie Rearick

3 minute read