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Caroline Richard, 38

To persuade others through advocacy, you must first persuade yourself and have a deep understanding of your case so that you can explain it simply and effortlessly.
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The Legal Intelligencer

As Officials in Centre County Face Discipline, Appeals May Follow

Disciplinary proceedings involving Centre County officials have recently cast light on alleged ex parte communication between prosecutors and judges. Some of the cases cited have already been through the appellate courts, and the newest revelations may bring about more appeals as defense attorneys question the fairness of the county's criminal proceedings in recent years.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Sept. 5, 2017—Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir

Attorney Kathryn A. VanDeveer joined Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir in the firm's mineral title services and energy and natural resources groups.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

High Court Restores Protection Intended by Securities Statute of Repose

In a landmark 5-4 ruling issued earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the filing of a putative class action does not toll the three-year ­statute of repose for opt-out claims brought under Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act), in California Public Employees' Retirement System v. ANZ Securities, 137 S. Ct. 2042 (2017). By refusing to apply the equitable tolling rule of American Pipe & Construction Co. v. Utah, 414 U. S. 538 (1974), to the Securities Act's statute of repose (Section 13 of the act), the court restored the statute's purpose to protect defendants "from an interminable threat of liability."
11 minute read

Corporate Counsel

With Dealmaker In CEO Seat at Uber, Should M&A Lawyers Brace Themselves?

New Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi could be gearing the company and its legal department up for some big transactions.
14 minute read

The American Lawyer

Original Steptoe Steps in to Advise 16 Different Schools

In a unique and somewhat unusual arrangement, 16 colleges across the U.S. have all agreed that just one law firm—West Virginia-based Steptoe & Johnson PLLC—will provide legal services to their institutions. Just don't confuse the firm with its Washington, D.C.-based doppelgänger.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

In-House and Outside Counsel Can Expect Higher Salaries in 2018, Study Says

In-house legal departments for U.S. companies are in need of lawyers with experience in business growth, executive compensation and labor and employment…
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

CMS Proposes Changes to Some Cardiac and Orthopaedic Payment Models

On Aug. 15, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed changes to the comprehensive care for joint replacement model (CJR), cancellation of a mandatory episode payment models (EPMs) and cardiac ­rehabilitation (CR) incentive payment model. These were previously authorized tests to change reimbursements as to certain cardiac and joint replacement services.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Debevoise Picks Up Clifford Chance Insurance Pro

After more than two decades at Magic Circle firm Clifford Chance in London, insurance partner Claire Swirski is heading to Debevoise & Plimpton's office in the city.
12 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Justices Let Driver's Malicious Prosecution Win Stand

A former truck driver for Philabundance has seen a $500,000 malicious prosecution verdict in his favor upheld once more, as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied allocatur in his case.
4 minute read

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