By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | June 22, 2017
Houston lawyer Michael Pohl, sued last week in connection with a "barratry pyramid scheme," has been sued twice again, this time for participating in a barratry scheme for automobile accidents.
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By Miriam Rozen | June 22, 2017
As the Department of Justice prosecutes alleged manipulation of the foreign currency spot trading market, a trio of London-based foreign currency traders who worked for Citicorp, Barclays, and JPMorgan Chase agreed earlier this month to come to New York in July for their arraignments.
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By Craig R. Tractenberg | June 22, 2017
Rarely are franchisees scammers, but occasionally, unscrupulous franchisees have been known to take advantage of consumers and the franchisors alike. As a result, franchisors have developed mechanisms to prevent harm. Despite best efforts, folks who should not be franchisees end up as franchisees. The franchisor must become proactive in preventing further infiltration of its brand.
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By Kristen Rasmussen | June 22, 2017
A group of attorneys are pursuing cases against insurers that they say are putting patients with behavioral, rather than physical, health problems at a disadvantage.
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By Commentary by Neal I. Sklar | June 22, 2017
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) founded in 1857, publishes almost 200 varieties of contracts and forms that are widely recognized throughout the architectural and construction communities as the standard form of contract documents governing the relationships involved on construction projects throughout the United States. It published its first construction contract for use by owners and contractors in 1888 and has added more documents/forms and updated existing documents on a regular basis ever since, writes Neal I. Sklar.
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By Blaine A. Lucas and Alyssa E. Golfieri | June 22, 2017
The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. Section 10101 et seq., authorizes municipalities to engage in land use planning and implement land use controls through a number of mechanisms, including comprehensive plans, official maps, zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development ordinances and planned residential developments.
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By Edward T. Kang | June 22, 2017
Millennials—generally defined as the generation born between 1981-1997—have defined themselves as a distinct population that has different expectations in the workplace. As millennials currently represent the largest segment of the workforce, at nearly three times the size of the preceding generation, it is incumbent upon seasoned professionals to ensure to acclimate millennials to our workplaces. We are all familiar with the stereotypes of millennials—that their work ethic is lacking, or that an "everybody gets a trophy" mentality has left them unprepared for the workforce. Yet these stereotypes have been consistently debunked by the accomplishments of young people across our profession (see, e.g., Lauren Stiller Rikleen, "How the 'Millennial' Generation Works," The American Bar Association).
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By Charlene A. Barker | June 22, 2017
It is undeniable that there has been a noticeable uptick in incidents of racist and xenophobic harassment across the country. While this behavior is often publicized when it occurs between civilians at the local grocery store, such incidents are increasingly prevalent in the employment context and can take place between and among all levels of employees. Harassing behavior can occur by supervisors and managers against subordinates by and between co-workers, and by nonemployees against employees.
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By Samuel C. Stretton | June 22, 2017
Can I have an "of counsel" arrangement with a lawyer when we are both licensed in different states and have our offices in our respective states?
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By Monika Gonzalez Mesa | June 22, 2017
Even in a legal market where clients are eager to avoid the heavy costs of litigation, broaching the option of mediation can be tricky for outside lawyers.
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