The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Wei Zhong | September 13, 2024
The program is on hold through an administrative stay, which is a provisional remedy that stops the application of a policy without concluding if it is lawful.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Thomas E. Sanchez | September 12, 2024
Litigants in Pennsylvania, however, often overlook the statutory requirements for transferring state-law claims from federal to state court and, instead, simply file a new complaint in state court. Doing so runs afoul of the mandates of 42 Pa. C.S. Section 5103 and controlling Pennsylvania case law, which holds that a litigant must file certified copies of the federal dismissal order and related federal pleadings in state court.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Elizabeth L. Sherwood and Christopher M. Pardo | September 12, 2024
In an unusual ruling, Pennsylvania federal judge Michael M. Baylson invoked a court's inherent powers to manage its docket in dismissing with prejudice a long-running lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. (Uber) but also awarded—after two hung juries—victory to Uber by granting its Rule 50(b) motion for judgement as a matter of law.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Joseph Froetschel | September 10, 2024
Though I hope to get my kayak out one last time for the season, as I return to my longer days in the office, I reflect on some of the lessons learned from my summer on the water, and how they shape my perspective as a trial lawyer.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Allison R. Tramontana | September 10, 2024
With formerly brick-and-mortar businesses entering the metaverse, how can businesses protect their intellectual property—particularly the goodwill in their brands—in a transient world where goods and services are intangible?
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Angela D. Giampolo | September 9, 2024
In courtrooms across America, the "gay/trans panic defense" has long undermined justice for LGBTQ+ individuals. This controversial strategy allows defendants to justify violence against LGBTQ+ people by claiming that the victim's sexual orientation or gender identity provoked their aggression.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Stephen Wolf | September 9, 2024
A recent opinion by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and two recent opinions issued by the Pennsylvania Superior Court touch upon the above concepts, which are recurring themes that are very familiar to the construction industry, and inform us how Pennsylvania state and federal courts address those issues.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Heather L. Wilson | September 9, 2024
Given recent technological advancements, increased accounting complexity, and economic pressures, the threat of criminal tax fraud has become more pronounced. This presents formidable obstacles for individuals and institutions alike.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Francis J. Lawall and Heather P. Smillie | September 9, 2024
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit employed such an analysis and ordered the unwinding of a transaction involving transfers which passed through multiple related parties.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Jill Hyman Kaplan and Brandon P. Matsnev | September 6, 2024
Several steps remain in the regulatory process until a final, enforceable rule, but employers should be proactive in reviewing it, understanding its requirements, and preparing (or shoring up) a workplace heat safety program. A proactive approach on heat should also have near-term benefits with respect to OSHA enforcement.
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