The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Stephen A. Miller and Leigh Ann Benson | November 5, 2019
The difficulty of convincing 12 jurors to agree unanimously on the overwhelming weight of evidence—or the lack thereof—is substantial. But that unanimity in criminal juries is not required in all courtrooms in America; some state courts recognize criminal convictions when the jury is not unanimous.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Vasilios J. Kalogredis | November 4, 2019
On Oct. 3, President Donald Trump signed an executive order focused on making changes to the current Medicare program. The order, titled "Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation's Seniors," aims to improve Medicare by giving seniors access to more innovative, affordable plan options.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Katayun I. Jaffari and Kyle S. Uhlman | November 4, 2019
Champions of diversity have echoed that the ongoing lack of boardroom diversity is not only problematic in an increasingly diverse society, but that boards risk missing the opportunities for concrete improved business results and enhanced overall board effectiveness if they lack diversity.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Christian Petrucci | November 1, 2019
Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court reported the decision of Bryn Mawr Landscaping v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Cruz-Tenorio), which brought the issue of injured, potentially undocumented workers back into focus.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Carl W. Hittinger and Jeanne-Michele Mariani | November 1, 2019
The decision to pardon Zay Jeffries, who went on to receive numerous accolades in the scientific field, is an example of the immense power behind the presidential pardon.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Rebecca Rosenberger Smolen and Amy Neifeld Shkedy | October 31, 2019
November is a great time to start thinking about year-end tax planning. Getting a head start on planning unquestionably improves your chances of concluding matters by Dec. 31. Here are some options that we suggest you consider before the end of 2019 to enable you to start 2020 in the best wealth planning shape possible.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Patrick McKnight | October 31, 2019
The bill would allow for both home delivery and the automatic expungement of many previous criminal convictions related to marijuana.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Kevin J. Garber and Hannah L. Baldwin | October 31, 2019
On Oct. 3, Gov. Tom Wolf issued Executive Order 2019-07 signifying his intention for Pennsylvania to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By James R. Bucilla II | October 31, 2019
With immigration a hot topic, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently handed down the latest reminder that the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act affords relief even for alleged undocumented workers.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Francis J. Lawall and Kenneth A. Listwak | October 31, 2019
In the day-to-day practice of bankruptcy law, it may occasionally be tempting to dismiss "reservation of rights" language as unnecessary or unimportant—after all, a pragmatically minded court will consider the economic reality of the case before it, placing greater importance on the overall transaction at hand.
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