The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Harlan S. Stone, Anna S. Jewart and Alexandra G. Farone | April 12, 2024
On March 15, the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on an issue that more directly impacts the legal interests of public officials: When does a public official's social media activity on a personal account constitute state action under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, subjecting the public official to liability?
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Sarah Holler | April 12, 2024
The expansion of TPS designations combined with the 2022 policy reversal on previous unlawful entry has increased the number of individuals eligible for TPS and has widened the availability for those to apply for an adjustment of status.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Edward T. Kang and Kyle T. Garabedian | April 12, 2024
While asserting claims in federal court against local government is a powerful tool, it is one that should be used sparingly and carefully. Like most other litigation, such claims come with significant risks and financial costs.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Andrew C. Kassner and Joseph N. Argentina Jr. | April 12, 2024
In In re Cortlandt Liquidating, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, sitting as an appellate court, reviewed a Bankruptcy Court decision that addressed a number of issues involving a commercial landlord's claims in bankruptcy.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Lindsey L. Bonafede and Leonard Impagliazzo | April 11, 2024
At its core, discovery in MDLs is no different than that of an average litigation. The fundamental concepts, processes and practices are the same. However, the success of managing large complex matters will fall squarely on the e-data attorney's ability to plan strategically and communicate effectively with co-counsel and various opposing counsel law firms especially when there are parallel matters at play.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Ashleigh Taylor | April 10, 2024
By thoughtfully amending operating and shareholder agreements to include both incentives and penalties for compliance, businesses can not only adhere to the letter of the law but also foster a culture of transparency and accountability.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Alan Nochumson and Alex Hamilton | April 10, 2024
In a recently published opinion, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in RDM Group v. Pittston Township Zoning Hearing Board found that a local zoning hearing board and the corresponding trial court abused its discretion by failing to properly evaluate the merits of zoning variance requests of a property owner that sought to build a warehouse in Pittstown Township.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Michael E. Bertin | April 9, 2024
The Moyer case is an important reminder for both the family law practitioner and bench. It stresses the importance of res judicata and collateral estoppel for the smooth running of the courts and instills predictability and reliability in the litigants relying on court decisions.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Joshua A. Mooney | April 9, 2024
Liability under state WESCA claims turns on whether there was there an interception of a communication (and if so, where that interception took place), and whether the party whose communication was intercepted had granted consent. This article focuses on the third element—consent.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Stephanie Rodriguez | April 9, 2024
A little kindness and professionalism go a long way, even in the cutthroat world of law.
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