Careers in Compliance
Compliance careers are here to say. Jon Smollen highlights its continued growth and opportunities available for Temple Law students.
Throwback Thursday: Oh Hamilton! My Hamilton!
Temple 10-Q uncovers former faculty with a familiar name: Prof. Wm. Alexander Hamilton
Antitrust Division Threatens Criminal Prosecution for Employment Practices: Antitrust Agencies Issue Joint Guidance on Employment Restrictions
Barbara T. Sicalides (LAW ‘89) highlights a DOJ and FTC report that details how to avoid antitrust lawsuits in job markets
Changes at The 10-Q: Farewell to Professor Hoffman, and Hello to Professor Mehra
When I rejoined Temple’s faculty in 2012 after a two-year hiatus, I had one overarching goal: to improve the sense of community among Temple’s business law alumni, students, and friends. Temple has, of course, long been known for its trial advocacy. But the Law School has over the years also produced many extraordinarily successful business
The Brave New World of Assisted Reproductive Technology
Alan C. Milstein (LAW ’83) discusses “reproductive tourism” in the U.S. and the need for regulations.
Financial Weapons of War
A new type of warfare is upon us. In this new mode of war, finance is the most powerful weapon, bullets are not fired, financial institutions are the targets, and almost everyone is at risk. Instead of smart bombs, improvised explosives, and unmanned drones––economic sanctions, financial restrictions, and cyber programs are the weapons of choice.
Employers Wrestle with Pennsylvania’s New Medical Marijuana Act
Pennsylvania has joined the 23 states plus the District of Columbia that allow or soon will allow certain individuals to use medical marijuana. While the Medical Marijuana Act (the “Act”) will not be fully implemented for 18 months or more, it will pose a number of challenges for employers. It is therefore critical that employers
Interview with Provost JoAnne Epps
Provost JoAnne Epps reveals lessons for business lawyers from her Deanship
Take a “Walk” on the Reading
On Halloween, 2016, ground was finally broken on the new Reading Viaduct Park in the Callowhill Section of Philadelphia. Ten years in coming and forever lurking in the shadow of New York City’s Highline, the first phase of the project should be complete in a little over a year. The project is a partnership between the City of
Local Government Makes Operating Stadiums in Philadelphia Much More Expensive
As more cities reach the harsh realization that public financing for sports venues is a losing proposition for taxpayers, Philadelphia has now enacted a law aimed at recouping some of its money and boosting local workers’ earnings via mandated higher wages at public facilities. On October 21, Mayor Jim Kenney signed the prevailing wage bill into law