Insights: Results

COVID-19 and a Cloud of Dust

by John J. Song and Theodore M. Becker

Think ERISA health plan litigation was convoluted before? The pandemic—and future pathogens such as the monkeypox virus currently causing consternation among health authorities worldwide—will further upend the legal landscape as new regulations and statutes take effect.

Can Employers Legally Require Their Employees to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

by Candace E. Johnson

With the COVID-19 vaccine more widely available now, many employers are asking if they can require employees to receive the vaccine and what risks are involved in doing so.

As Courts Grapple With the COVID-19 Pandemic, Scarlett Law Group Adapts

by Sean Stonefield

Best Lawyers honoree Randall Scarlett on obtaining results despite unprecedented challenges.

What Does Workplace Harassment Look Like in 2021?

by Victoria E. Langley

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the U.S. workforce. But has it changed harassment on the job?

Fake Vaccination Card Crackdowns Impact Criminal Law

by Justin Smulison

Those who are making, selling and buying fake COVID-19 vaccine cards are facing federal and state charges.

Overcoming Obstacles

by Sean Stonefield

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, personal injury firm Block O’Toole & Murphy is on track for its most successful year.

Big Updates in the Big Apple

by Thomas D. Kearns and Nina M. Roket

A Post-COVID-19 update on the commercial market for landlords, building investors and retail developers in New York.

Adoption of “Emergency Bylaws” Continues

by Shenna Johnson and David Clark

The disruption to businesses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic that took hold in 2020 prompted renewed focus on corporate governance under emergency conditions.

Tales From the Crypto

by Gregory Sirico

The economic turmoil of COVID-19 has given cryptocurrency its moment in the spotlight. But are we, and more importantly our banks, ready for it?

7 Tips on How Lawyers Can Deal With the Fear of Loneliness

by Stan Popovich

Sixty-one percent of lawyers ranked above average on the loneliness scale, Now with working from home due to COVID-19, many find the problem exacerbated.

No Place Like Home

by Janice Zhou

The housing crisis across the country has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, California being no exception. However, state laws have recently been passed to address the problem.

Genuine Leadership

by Justin Smulison

Adam Malone's success leading Malone Law was matched by his contributions to Georgia's COVID-19 Judicial Task Force, which shaped how the state approached legal proceedings during the most disruptive time in modern U.S. history.

Phoning It In

by Ashley C. Pack, Crystal S. Wildeman and Alyson M. St. Pierre

It’s not easy for employers to weigh requests from employees to work from afar, even in the wake of the pandemic. Considerations include COVID-19, vaccinations, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the nature of the job itself.

A Look Ahead

by Jarred Boyer

The future of U.S. rental markets may seem uncertain as we continue to grapple with the after-effects of COVID-19, but renters and landlords alike can look toward a more hopeful few years as inflation already begins to recede and the promise of stabilization is on the horizon.

Confronting the Inevitable

by Theresa Jo Gaffney

It’s never easy to contemplate one’s mortality. Yet end-of-life planning is essential at any age, as I learned all too well when my husband contracted COVID-19 several months into the pandemic. The peace of mind such forethought brings is essential should the worst come to pass.

Pennsylvania’s Legal Life in 2021

by Megan Edmonds

The top players in the legal community in Pennsylvania have done their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by pivoting to remote arrangements and embracing new technologies. We asked three of our Best Lawyers recognized attorneys for their perspective of Pennsylvania’s legal life in 2021.