United We Stand
CEOs should “let professionals handle a communications crisis,” Jonathan Broder (LAW ’83) advises in his critique of United’s recent PR debacle.
Proposed Federal Income Tax Reform Still a Guessing (and Waiting) Game
It’s still a guessing game. William C. Hussey, II (LAW ’97) discusses the potential tax implications under the Trump Administration.
Registration-Based Jurisdiction as a Price of Doing Business in Pennsylvania
Chase Howard (LAW ’18) dives into Daimler and its conflict with registration-based jurisdiction in Pennsylvania
TDRs and Me
David Richards provides his perspective and experience with transferable development rights.
Supreme Court’s Jevic Opinion Affirms Central Role of Priority Structure in Chapter 11 Reorganizations
Prof. Lipson highlights SCOTUS’s decision to award wage claims to Jevic drivers despite “structured dismissal”
Hospital Pays $3.2M Resulting from HIPAA Security Rule Noncompliance
Recent 3.2M penalty against hospital has Karilynn Bayus (LAW ‘06) and Bruce Armon reminding covered entities to maintain robust compliance program.
The Barbarians are Still at the Gate
Hostile takeover in the blink of an eye. Jonathon Broder (LAW ‘83) discusses how CSX was snatched.
Alternative Data and Credit Scores: Will it Trigger CFPB Enforcement?
Leonard A. Bernstein (LAW ‘83) and colleagues discuss the CFPB and the utilization of alternative data to develop credit scores
Applying the Look-Through Rules in Determining ‘Investment Partnership’ Status Under Section 721(b)
Tax Time: Thomas D. Phelan (LAW ‘11) outlines how to apply the Look-Through Rules in Determining ‘Investment Partnership’ Status Under Section 721(b)
Wasting Away
Prof. Harwell Wells provides a preview of his upcoming law review article on the history of corporate waste