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The Legal Intelligencer

'Blackout Challenge' Case Puts TikTok Immunity in the Bullseye

Anderson v. TikTok sets new parameters for the liability of social media under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. Section 230. The facts of the case are tragic and alarming. Its implications for social media could be far reaching.
11 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Mental Health Parity Regulations Finalized by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury

To put it simply, a patient seeking treatment for his depression should not have to face obstacles such as steeper cost-sharing or stricter benefit limits than a patient seeking treatment for his diabetes.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Redefining Advocacy: My Path From Corporate Law to Animal Rights

Transitioning from a corporate counsel role to a focus on animal law may seem unconventional, but for those of us driven by a deep-seated passion for ethical causes, it can be a profoundly rewarding journey.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Roman Emperor Justinian I: Prolific Law Giver

Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I promulgated an entirely new Roman code of law in November 534 A.D. His Empire, however, was dominated by issues all too familiar to us today: severe ideological stress and strain; climate change; plague; and, military setbacks. Can we learn from this history?
7 minute read

The Recorder

Build It and They Will Come: Tips to Market Your Practice as a Junior Attorney

Building a business as a lawyer is invaluable to a future career in private practice. The challenge is to become skilled in an area and to develop work in that practice, even while one's knowledge of the field is developing.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

FOI FYI: Progress Made Against Burying Unsolved Crimes in 'Open Investigations'

Associate Justice Raheem Mullins, who wrote for the high court, noted that eventually, cold cases benefit from a fresh pair of eyes, or even "millions of eyes" in our age of the Internet and crowdsourcing. For all the cases where accidental release of facts derailed a prosecution, there are likely as many where more open public information helped solve the matter.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

From Baby Boomer Lawyers to Gen Z Lawyers—How Do We Communicate?

"In a law office setting, effective communication across generational lines is vital for enhancing teamwork that ultimately benefits clients," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

The Inflation Reduction Act: Evaluating Its Impact on Renewable Energy Producers and Analyzing Emerging Needs

As we look back on its impacts, it is essential to assess how the IRA has influenced renewable energy production and consider emerging energy-supply requirements, particularly with the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI).
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act Brings Industry Change

"Real estate professionals should take extra care to educate themselves and to comply with the provisions of the Act, recognizing the potential for increased exposure and liability," writes Iram P. Valentin.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Mergers and Acquisitions and the Health Care Industry

The American health care industry continues to navigate the aftershocks of the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent report published by the American Hospital Association (AHA), increasing supply, labor and administrative costs to hospitals continue to outpace increases in reimbursement rates by government payers.
6 minute read

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