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The Legal Intelligencer

How Smart Is the Proposed Merger Review SMARTER Act?

On May 9, the Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules (SMARTER) Act passed the House of Representatives by a 230-185 vote.
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The Legal Intelligencer

#MeToo?: Sexual Harassment and Low-Wage Immigrant Workers

The entertainment industry has succeeded in drawing attention to the ways that sexual assault and harassment can become pervasive when employees have limited options for reporting abuse and employers have the power to blacklist.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Athletes Use Unique Position to Call for Criminal Justice Reform

An ancient Chinese philosopher once opined that he wished to live in interesting times, and we certainly have that opportunity.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Key Action Items Stemming From SEC Guidance on Cybersecurity Disclosures

Over the years, companies' approach to cybersecurity has shifted from considering it as a purely technological issue or an issue that can be handled through a combination of technological and regulatory measures, to the current trend of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity as a governance issue.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Zoning Hearing Board: Overlooked, Misunderstood or Misapplied Principles

Pursuant to Section 901 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, the state law establishing the framework for zoning and land use development regulations in Pennsylvania, every municipality in the commonwealth that enacts a zoning ordinance is required to create a zoning hearing board.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Mitigating Security Risk in Cloud Offerings Through Diligence, Oversight

Cloud services have shifted from emerging to mainstream, with companies in even the most risk-adverse industries exploring and adopting cloud-based solutions.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Employment Lawyers Being Targeted by Phishers and Scammers

Plaintiffs employment lawyers beware. There is a new email scam targeting employment lawyers that is a variant on the old “Nigerian prince” scam.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Recent Law School Grads: I'm a Special Education Attorney, Please Join Me

Special education law is rewarding, and it offers young attorneys unique professional opportunities. I know from my own experience.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

What was practicing law like 40 or 50 years ago? As a young lawyer, I find it miserable in this modern world with constant communication, emails, etc.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Under Pressure: Considerations for Attorneys Called to Testify

Although litigators are generally familiar with courtroom procedure and the duty of candor, providing sworn testimony comes with additional risks and exposure that are typically not present when an attorney is acting only as an advocate.
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