Commentary

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities Under the Second Trump Administration

    By P. Lee Smith | December 12, 2024

    The actions and potential retaliation by trading partners present supply chain challenges for companies' imports and exports. There will also be opportunities for U.S. manufacturers and companies seeking to invest in the United States.

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    A Tech-Enabled Approach to Professional Development Is the Path Forward for Young Lawyers

    By Michael Iles | December 12, 2024

    While fears of an army of robotic attorneys replacing us at the courthouse or earning and keeping our clients’ trust are almost certainly premature, as legal professionals, it still may feel overwhelming to keep up with technological changes. This is a driving force behind the importance of lawyers engaging in continuous professional development, mentoring, and long-term succession planning.

  • Daily Business Review

    Starting a Pro Bono Program: A Blueprint for Law Firms

    By Jenelle E. La Chuisa | December 11, 2024

    For law firms like mine, pro bono work not only serves to help bridge the gap between the need and availability of legal aid services but also offers invaluable benefits. By establishing or enhancing pro bono programs, firms can make a meaningful difference in their communities while enriching their attorneys’ professional lives.

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    Will the Cream of the Crop Curdle Under the Next Administration?

    By Allie K. Dempsey | December 11, 2024

    Drawing from the policies of Trump's first term and the proposals outlined in Project 2025, it is clear that reforms targeting employment-based and other legal immigration processes are forthcoming, signaling a more restrictive environment ahead.

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    The Legal Marketer’s Guide to Gift Giving

    By Meg Pritchard | December 10, 2024

    In the spirit of the holiday season, I thought I would offer my own version: "The Legal Marketer’s Gift Guide for Lawyers," a curated list of some the best marketing-focused gifts lawyers can give themselves, their clients and others.

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    Defendant in Protection From Abuse Case Has Standing to File for Contempt

    By Michael E. Bertin | December 10, 2024

    Section 6114.1 of the Protection from Abuse Act states: “a plaintiff may file a petition for civil contempt with the issuing court alleging that the defendant has violated any provision of an order or court-approved agreement issued under this chapter or a foreign protection order.” Because 6114.1 only states that a “plaintiff” may file a petition for civil contempt, may a “defendant” file a petition for civil contempt in a protection from abuse matter?

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    A Risk-Based Approach to Protect Communities

    By Kenneth J. Warren | December 9, 2024

    The Framework encourages EPA programs to consider the totality of exposures to chemical and nonchemical stressors affecting human health and the environment, together with vulnerabilities and susceptibilities that may increase the likelihood that exposures will result in illness or other injuries. By engaging with communities and considering the cumulative effects of an action on the exposed population, the EPA can best protect citizens from environmental injuries.

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    Bondi and Big Tech: What Trump's Choice for US AG Could Mean for Antitrust Enforcement

    By Carl W. Hittinger and Andrew J. Martin | December 9, 2024

    The last time the Republicans had such control was from 2017 to 2019. Among conservatives, however, there has been a divergence on the role of the antitrust laws. Some prefer a softened approach to antitrust enforcement while others, colloquially referred to as “Khanservatives,” agree with the more aggressive antitrust enforcement characteristic of the whole-of-government approach deployed by the Biden administration and Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan.

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    The Rise of AI and Other Changes Abound in the Law: A 2024 Year-End Review

    By Daniel E. Cummins | December 9, 2024

    As 2024 goes into the books, here is a look back at the notable trends and decisions in Pennsylvania civil litigation over the past year.

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    Waiving a Liability Insurer’s Right to Subrogation—Is It Appropriate?

    By John G. Koch | December 6, 2024

    An increasingly common source of delay and confusion seems to be whether a contracting party will, or even can, waive its liability insurer’s subrogation rights against the other party, especially when the latter is required to be listed as an additional insured on the first party’s liability insurance policy. At best, confusion in this area can gum up the works during negotiations and slow things down. At worst, it can lead to very unpleasant surprises down the road.

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