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(Self)Dealing Themselves In: New Rules for Setting Board Compensation

Last December, in In re Investors Bancorp Stockholder Litigation, C.A. No. 12327-VCS (Del. Dec. 19, 2017), the Delaware Supreme Court revived concerns about how boards set their own compensation.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Are You a Hybrid Entity Under HIPAA?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) mandates privacy and security safeguards for medical information about a person's health status, care or payment for care, all of which are considered protected health information (PHI).
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Privacy by Deletion: Five Steps to Reducing Data Risk

When it comes to data retention practices, most companies are stuck in limbo, balancing competing needs between providing easy access to data for business and regulatory purposes and safeguarding data against leakage and breaches.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

False Claims Act Case Addresses Causation Discrimination Cases

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit's recent decision in DiFiore v. CSL Behring, 879 F.3d 71 (3d Cir. 2018) is instructive, not just for FCA claims, but for a lengthy discussion of the causation standards under Title VII, the Age Discrimination Employment Act and Family and Medical Leave Act. The case also addresses the standard for successfully stating a claim of constructive discharge.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Changing Perspective: Work-Life Balance for a New Mother

I had a plan: prepare an exit strategy for the handling of my workload while on maternity leave; stay informed to some extent; return happily to work; and expect the unexpected.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

'Take Your Adversary to Lunch' Can Pay Off Down the Line

The Atlanta Bar Association encourages members to take an adversary to lunch at this time of year to encourage civility and professionalism. It also can be taken as a chance to demonstrate character, build reputation and develop business.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Groups, Municipality Hit With $1.7M Verdict Over Baseball Injury

An Allegheny County jury has awarded $1.7 million to the family of a boy who was struck in the head by a foul ball during a youth baseball game and suffered a brain injury.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Approval of Fee Defense Provisions in Retention Agreements Post-'ASARCO'

The Bankruptcy Code authorizes a debtor (or its bankruptcy trustee) to retain and compensate attorneys and other professionals during the course of the debtor's bankruptcy case.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Commonwealth Court Addresses Zoning of Short-Term Rentals

Whether you are a property owner interested in offering a room as a short-term rental, a resident opposed to short-term rentals in your neighborhood, or a municipal official hearing from concerned residents of either opinion, you should be aware that unclear zoning regulations can cause significant roadblocks for all sides of the debate.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Remembering Sheila Abdus-Salaam's 'Joyous Dance Through Life' as Her Portrait Is Unveiled

We can start by acknowledging that Sheila Abdus-Salaam had a storied career, but it did not come easy. The laurels which she so richly deserved were hard-earned after many challenges and difficulties.
8 minute read

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