The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Bradley D. Remick | March 29, 2024
We were certain that the Azzarello standard, the artificial distinction between negligence and strict liability, was going to fade to some extent and strict liability defendants were going to be afforded the opportunity to present evidence that was relevant to their defenses. Instead, rather than adopting the Restatement (Third) of Torts, the court surprisingly adopted the risk utility and consumer expectation tests that were first developed in California.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Cliff Rieders | March 28, 2024
Under the lease, it was reasonable for the tenants to expect that the landlord would look only to the policy the landlord purchased for compensation for the fire loss, which would be covered by the policy.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board | March 28, 2024
What we need, but are often too hesitant to ask for, are strong mentors. We know we bear ultimate responsibility for our career trajectories. But good mentors may be the difference between staying to fight another day or leaving the profession entirely.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Christian Petrucci | March 28, 2024
The claimant did an excellent job of demonstrating the error in the board's opinion that had reversed her success before the WCJ in a termination petition. As the court determined that the case was "precedential" a review is warranted.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Bridget H. Labutta | March 27, 2024
While the USPTO is no longer allowed to be offended by these trademarks, it's not entirely clear how popular these marks and their associated goods and services might be in the marketplace.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Adam Shepherd | March 27, 2024
Transitioning from mastering the serve to mastering statutes, from being at the pinnacle of my career as the director of tennis at PGA National Resort and Spa to diving into the intellectual rigors of Emory University School of Law. My story isn't just about changing careers; it's about redirecting my life's path with purpose and intent.
By Craig Donaldson and Allison Rosner, Major, Lindsey & Africa | March 27, 2024
AI technology and its adoption is moving at light speed. General counsel who ignore the benefits of AI or avoid the use of AI in their legal operations will be left behind and their legal departments will suffer.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Mark Hinderks | March 26, 2024
When a lawyer has terminated their association with a firm, the firm is not thereafter prohibited from being adverse to a client represented by that formerly associated lawyer, and not currently represented by the firm.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Stephen A. Antonelli | March 25, 2024
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a decision in Salsberg v. Mann that could help to ensure that employment litigation will continue to have the "best" fact patterns for years to come, when it ruled that plaintiffs can maintain a cause of action for intentional interference with an at-will employment relationship against third parties.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and Jennifer N. Capozzola | March 25, 2024
While the DOL rule took effect as scheduled (in contrast to the NLRB joint employer rule that was struck down by a Texas federal court on March 8), multiple lawsuits stand in its path and lawmakers in both chambers of Congress are challenging the 2024 IC Rule under the Congressional Review Act.
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