By A. Judd Woytek | November 14, 2024
While not a complete default judgment, the granting of a Yellow Freight motion by a WCJ will often mean that a claim is found compensable and benefits are payable with the burden of proof shifting to the employer to prove that benefits should be modified, suspended or terminated.
By Jeremy Babener | November 14, 2024
When plaintiffs ignore or defer to defendants on settlement language classifying settlement proceeds, plaintiffs lose the opportunity to influence their tax liability.
By Jen Coatsworth | November 14, 2024
In recent years, there has been an alarming surge in threats against public officials. During Congressional testimony in February, officials with the U.S. Marshal Service, which is tasked with protecting more than 2,700 federal judges, said threats against that group have more than doubled in the past three years.
By Angela Giampolo | November 13, 2024
In a shifting political landscape, LGBTQ+ clients may find themselves at risk of losing crucial rights and protections. As their attorney, you play a vital role in helping them navigate this environment by offering guidance on safeguarding their legal rights and family protections. Below is a detailed overview of the advice you can provide to LGBTQ+ clients to ensure they are well protected.
By Peter Vaira | November 12, 2024
Members of the litigation bar are aware of the rising hourly rate for major law firm partners; however, even experienced trial partners in the bar are somewhat shocked at the new rates. So are the clients, who continue to pay them.
By Stephanie Rodriguez | November 11, 2024
You’ve made it through the tortuous maze of law school and the bar exam. Now, you get to deal with real adult scaries: networking. For those like me who suffer a debilitating case of impostor syndrome, walking into a room full of attorneys or logging into a Zoom meeting can cause heart palpitations.
By Francine Friedman Griesing | November 8, 2024
Some of the thorniest issues arise when parties disagree as to the permissibility of third-party discovery or a third party who is not subject to the arbitration agreement refuses to respond to discovery requests. To best navigate third party (or nonparty) discovery in arbitration it is best to consider the general principles governing discovery in this setting.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Lawrence J. Kotler and Drew S. McGehrin | November 8, 2024
In this case, the issue was whether the president was authorized to do so. In a recent decision issued on Sept. 30, 2024, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan examined this fundamental question of basic corporate governance and provided guidance to bankruptcy practitioners who may face similar questions in the future.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Katharine Fogarty and Gabrielle Talvacchia | November 8, 2024
In the wake of the landmark decision, employers across the country have been dealing with an uptick of litigation targeting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Brittany Atkinson and Robert J. Baker | November 8, 2024
Employers must tread carefully to avoid allegations of retaliation or wrongful termination, which can easily lead to additional legal challenges. Understanding the interplay between workers' compensation laws and employment law is critical.
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