By Lisa S. Presser and Brian M. Balduzzi | January 17, 2025
Under new final regulations, effective for relief filed on or after May 6, 2024, clients can request a private letter ruling (PLR) to correct past mistakes in GST exemption allocations and elections. While some provisions of the final regulations are more burdensome than under the Section 9100 relief or even the proposed regulations, overall, the final regulations offer a more streamlined and thorough process for clients and their advisers to plan strategically for requesting relief from the IRS for these mistakes.
By Frank A. Lauletta | January 16, 2025
Despite the benefits of working with or among other lawyers, an overwhelming majority of lawyers work solo or in small firms (two to nine attorneys). Lawyers in these smaller settings may benefit from the opportunity to collaborate with others in a shared environment such as a co-working facility shared among other lawyers.
By Dave Poston | January 15, 2025
Law firm leaders and managers can educate themselves about and thereafter adopt effective change management strategies to navigate these transitions successfully. This article outlines five well-known change management books, theories, or concepts, highlighting their relevance to current trends in law firm leadership and management while reflecting on how they connect to the political developments under President-elect Trump's renewed focus.
By Candace Hill | January 14, 2025
The first Trump administration brought many surprises and challenges to the U.S. immigration landscape; and while immigration attorneys are more prepared for the second administration, many unknowns still remain.
By Matthew A. Green and Matthew E. Selmasska | January 14, 2025
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is set to take up the enforceability of Uber’s “browsewrap” arbitration agreements. With browsewrap agreements, the actual text of an arbitration clause is not initially displayed and requires the user to take further action by clicking a link to view the actual terms. Given the format of these agreements, according to Uber, a user’s continued use of the website manifests the user’s consent to all terms and conditions even if the user hasn’t actually viewed the terms.
By Andrew Horowitz | January 14, 2025
Parties don’t simply say what their bottom lines are at the outset, rather the mediator’s job is to gradually convince the parties to make themselves vulnerable by exposing (and possibly moving) their bottom lines.
By Emil Giordano | January 14, 2025
Two parties reaching an impasse is not at all uncommon in mediation and can occur at any point in the process. Even when the situation seems hopeless, there are many strategies available to end an impasse. The key is to identify the source of the deadlock and apply the right strategy.
By Maris J. Weiner | January 14, 2025
While arbitration is not a new concept to family law, the UFLAA standardizes the process in Pennsylvania, ensuring consistency and clarity across cases, and closes the gaps left by the commercial arbitration statutes by addressing the unique needs of family law participants.
By Tara Lawler and Scott Milner | January 13, 2025
In the digital era, the legal field has undergone significant changes, and e-discovery and information governance are no exceptions. With rapid technological progress, evolving case law, and changing best practices, staying vigilant and adaptable is crucial.
By Scott M. Curran | January 13, 2025
Nonprofits are the backbone of civil society, addressing societal challenges and advancing public good in ways and on issues that are left unaddressed by government and the private sector. The recent evolution of HR 9495 has sent shockwaves through the nonprofit sector, leaving many concerned about its implications for their work, their missions, and their very existence.
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