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The Legal Intelligencer

The Status of Intent-Based Parentage in Pennsylvania

Following the Sept. 11, 2024, arguments on the appeal of Glover v. Junior, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is poised to decide whether the doctrine of "intent-based" parentage will be adopted in Pennsylvania.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Zoning Enforcement Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Crossing and dotting the proverbial "t's" and "i's" at each step of the process will help to ensure the effective administration of a zoning ordinance.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Generative AI and Ethics: My Recent Eye-Opening ChatGPT Chat

I experimented with the very popular generative AI platform ChatGPT, better to understand the reported incidents of AI-fabricated case citations and the resultant growing judicial concern that generative AI can produce shoddy citations or fabricated caselaw.
18 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Don't Reinvent the Wheel: Approaching Gen AI Usage in Litigation

Ethical and regulatory guidance is emerging, but what of practical day-to-day considerations? What current actions should a mindful practitioner with an existing caseload take in order to fulfill the ethical obligation of competence found within the Rules of Professional Conduct?
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Boo! Things That Scare Attorneys (But Should Not)

I am still surprised at what can panic such professionals. Sometimes, all it takes is a well worded unsolicited communication to shake the most stoic of solicitors. So, for you, my friends, here are a few things to look out for when you receive communications like that, when you should take action, and when you can discard them with delight.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Supreme Court Denies Taking Due to a Lack of a Public Purpose

In a recent decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Wolfe v. Reading Blue Mountain, affirmed the trial court's ruling that a condemnation was unlawful because it was intended to benefit a single private business rather than the public as a whole.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ignorance Is Not Bliss, It Is Dangerous: Hospitals Need to Take Action to Prevent Harm

Preventable diagnostic errors remain a significant cause of harm in U.S. hospitals, yet there is a substantial gap in the implementation of evidence-based practices to stop these errors.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Exciting Docket: A Preview of the US Supreme Court's October Term 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court justices return from their annual summer vacation to an exciting docket. They will examine interesting questions in several areas of law.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Insurance Sales

Use of AI also raises a host of regulatory concerns, which, in an industry that already has a well-established regulatory framework, may result in significant additional regulatory burdens for insurance producers in the near future.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Securely Navigating the AI Sea

Most lawyers are still wary, and that's prudent. AI raises ethical issues. Lawyers must avoid its many pitfalls. These pitfalls include failing to appropriately communicate with the client or the court, failing to secure confidential client data, and overly relying on AI tools.
6 minute read

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