The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Michael E. Bertin | December 8, 2023
In 2019, an important case was decided by the Pennsylvania Superior Court. That case was RL v. MA. The RL case pertained to a custody dispute between a same-sex couple. In Pennsylvania's Child Custody Act, there is only one presumption.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Nicole D. Galli and Andrew J. Costa | December 8, 2023
Although the IP implications of AI remain a moving target for now, clear consensus appears to be emerging among and within nations regarding the values that should guide the future of AI in every domain.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Shawn Lehocky and Bryan Reilly | December 7, 2023
After a firm's leaders have created or revised projection models to estimate the revenue their matters will generate in the coming year and when their firm will receive that revenue, they can begin setting financial and performance goals for that year.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By David M. Burkholder | December 7, 2023
Parties often turn to a liquidated damages provision as a means to "carrot" and "stick" each other into compliance with their final promises to one other.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Kenneth J. Warren | December 7, 2023
At the time of NEPA's enactment, climate change was not perceived as a serious environmental threat. More recently, scientific evidence has shown that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cause adverse environmental impacts, including global warming, sea level rise and climate disruption.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Daniel E. Cummins | December 7, 2023
Here's a look at the notable trends and decisions in Pennsylvania civil litigation law over the past year along with a review of anticipated decisions to keep an eye out for in the year ahead.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Steven B. Silverman and Stephen A. Antonelli | December 7, 2023
For many employers, it is also performance review season that is often accompanied by announcements concerning employees' compensation for next year. As a result, this time of year can sometimes cause employees to consider a change of scenery. Employers should therefore be prepared for the possibility that an employee will voluntarily resign their employment and move on to another opportunity.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Zachary L. Gross | December 6, 2023
This article summarizes some of the important case law in Pennsylvania that addresses the application and scope of the judicial privilege with respect to extra-judicial statements.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Amir Goodarzi | December 6, 2023
Transitioning from a government position to private practice is a significant shift for many lawyers and brings both challenges and opportunities. This shift involves navigating a new professional landscape, adjusting to different expectations and leveraging those valuable skills acquired in the public sector.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Lawrence J. Kotler | December 5, 2023
During the course of their bankruptcy case, the debtors filed a second plan of reorganization (the plan), in which they referenced a potential and unliquidated claim against an entity known as "ED&F Man." Although this "claim" was also listed on the debtors' schedules, no version of the plan or disclosure statement specifically identified the defendant by name or explained the nature of the claim the debtors intended to assert against this entity.
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