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Judge Rejects Efforts to Lift Gag Order in Phila. Sex Abuse Case Top
A Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judge presiding over the second criminal prosecution of Roman Catholic Church officials for the alleged sexual abuse of parishioners is keeping in place a gag order.
 
Constitutionality of Facebook Threat Charges Challenged Top
A Pennsylvania man who was indicted for making violent threats on Facebook is now challenging the constitutionality of the federal cyberstalking statute, arguing that the law criminalizes "pure speech" and is vague and overbroad.
 
Suit Over Phila.'s Tax Assessment System Tossed Top
A Philadelphia trial judge has tossed out a suit by a group of Philadelphia taxpayers that alleged the city's tax assessment practices are illegal.
 
Breyer, Scalia Tutor Senate on Finer Points of Law Top
An elementary introduction to constitutional law, as well as some pointed questions about how the U.S. Supreme Court operates, came to Congress on Wednesday courtesy of two of the court's own justices.
 
N.Y. Foreclosure Firm Fined $2 Mil., Agrees To Revamp Practices Top
One of New York state's biggest foreclosure law firms will revamp its practices and pay a $2 million fine to settle a six-month probe by the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney's Office.
 
Class Action Alleges Some Nissan Transmissions Have Defect Top
An allegedly defective transmission has some Nissan owners stuck in neutral, and they claim the carmaker knew of the problematic component but sold models equipped with it anyway.
 
Defense probes ex-House GOP tech chief's motives Top
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A defense lawyer's cross-examination of a former state House Republican computer supervisor is under way with questions about whether he holds a grudge against former Rep. Brett Feese.
 
Think Different: What the Legal Community Can Learn From Steve Jobs Top
 
Southeast Pa. Democrat Joins State Attorney General's Race Top
Daniel McCaffery, an unsuccessful candidate in 2009 for Philadelphia district attorney, former Philadelphia assistant district attorney, and shareholder with Friedman Schuman, announced his candidacy for the Office of Attorney General Monday.
 
Fee Awards: Have Judges Separated Themselves From Practice Realities? Top
Contributor Anthony Volpe looks at the trend of recent decisions in which judges have granted fee awards, but have been critical of the number of attorneys that contributed to the matter under consideration or the hours expended in the representation.
 
Jury Analysis: When Common Sense Isn't so Common Top
Jury analyst Melissa M. Gomez explains why you may want to think twice before telling jurors to use their "common sense" in deliberating your next trial.
 
Reporter's Notebook: More on Koken & Auto Accident Law Top
In a talk Tuesday given to the Philadelphia Association for Defense Counsel, Louis E. Bricklin, a defense attorney with Bennett Bricklin & Saltzburg in Philadelphia, provided more insight on the unsettled nature of this area of law.
 
Written Expert Reports - Retaining Counsel Assistance and Proofreading Top
Citrin Cooperman's Joseph Barbagallo offers an extension on a previous article, focusing on the potential disadvantage of an expert significantly relying upon counsel's assistance in the editing and proofreading of his/her report.
 
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal Just the Beginning for Former Pa. Congressman Top
Former U.S. Congressman Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., made his rounds today to media outlets to discuss Tuesday's official repeal of the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy regarding gays in the military.
 
Successful Rainmakers Stay the Course Top
Contributor Kimberly Alford Rice explains why frustration and lack of response is no excuse; taking proactive, consistent steps to build and strengthen professional relationships is imperative to developing a solid practice.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - Sept. 16 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this Friday morning? Consider this your personal delivery service.
 
Fairness Commission Calls for Improvements in Indigent Defense Top
The Pa. Interbranch Commission for Gender, Racial and Ethnic Fairness is working with the state Supreme Court to increase diversity among the lawyers who are appointed to represent indigent criminal defendants, said the commission's report released today.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - Sept. 15 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning?Consider this your personal delivery service.
 
Using LinkedIn to Build Professional Relationships Top
Blog contributor Gina F. Rubel expounds on the professional benefits of having a LinkedIn profile. For those readers who do not (or do not maintain it regularly), it's time to get with the program.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and Delaware!) - Sept. 14 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service. PLUS get our Delaware Law Weekly section and check out our online newsletter, the Delaware Business Court Insider, out each Wednesday!
 
Three Local Firms on 'Best Law Firms for Women' List Top
Three Pennsylvania firms can be found among the top 50 law firms nationally for women to work. Ballard Spahr, Drinker Biddle & Reath and Fox Rothschild were named to the list, compiled by Flex-Time Lawyers and the National Association for Female Executives.
 
Buchanan Ingersoll Raises First-Year Salaries Too Top
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney has edged up the starting salaries for its Pennsylvania first-year associates. The firm had paid $100,000 in Pittsburgh and $110,000 in Philadelphia last year. It will increase those figures to $105,000 and $112,500, respectively, for 2011.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and PLW) - Sept. 13 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents. Today's paper also includes our Tuesday Pennsylvania Law Weekly section.
 
Back to School for the Legal Industry? Top
New blog contibutor Julia Claire wonders, with all the changes to the legal profession in the last few years - will there be a generation of 'lost' lawyers? Maybe it's time the profession considered going back to school.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - Sept. 12 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? (PLUS a link to our new video content?)Consider this your personal delivery service.
 
A Note on Our Special Sept. 11 Issue Top
A few weeks ago, editor Jaime Bochet wrote a post on this blog asking you, our readers, to tell me where you were 10 years ago, on Sept. 11. Your responses poured in, flooding Jaime's in-box and repeatedly touching a nerve that for many of us is still painfully raw.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - Sept. 9 Top
Today is a little bit different here at The Legal Intelligencer, and your paper looks different too. This won't be your usual round-up of news stories, because today's coverage is devoted almost entirely to commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
 
K&L Gates Opens Qatar Office Top
K&L Gates said Thursday that it has opened an office in Doha, Qatar. The new location, the 38th for the Pittsburgh-based firm, will be the second location in the Middle East.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - Sept. 8 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service - and your paper won't be wet from all this rain!
 
Barely Legal: 'Lessons I Learned During Last Month's Earthquake' Top
Blog contributor 'Barely Legal' reviews a few interesting observations that came to light after experiencing the recent East Coast earthquake.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - Sept. 2 Top
Happy Friday! Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - Sept. 1 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service.
 
Checking in on Pa.R.A.P. 1925(b) Top
Pennsylvania Rule of Appellate Procedure 1925(b) has caused problems for numerous appellants over the years. The most common problems relate to service of the Statement of Errors Complained of on Appeal and waiver of issues on appeal due to defective statements.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and Delaware!) - August 31 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service. PLUS get our Delaware Law Weekly section and check out our online newsletter, the Delaware Business Court Insider, out each Wednesday!
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and PLW) - August 30 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents. Today's paper also includes our Tuesday Pennsylvania Law Weekly section.
 
Is the Constitution the Roadblock to Meaningful Patent Reform? Top
The issue of patent reform and the enforcement of the rights afforded by patents has been making headlines. But each side is attacking the other. Is it possible that the Constitution has built into its genius the very root of the problem?
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - August 29 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service.
 
Phila. Bar Association Opposes Immigration Bills Top
The Philadelphia Bar Association has submitted testimony opposing 14 immigration bills pending in Pennsylvania's House of Representatives' State Government Committee.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - August 26 Top
Happy Friday! Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - August 25 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this Thursday morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents.
 
Conahan's Sentencing Set for Sept. 23 Top
Former Luzerne County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael T. Conahan's sentencing has been scheduled for Friday, Sept. 23, in Scranton. The news comes less than two weeks after Conahan's alleged co-conspirator Mark A. Ciavarella was sentenced to 28 years in prison.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and Delaware!) - August 24 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service. PLUS get our Delaware Law Weekly section and check out our online newsletter, the Delaware Business Court Insider, out each Wednesday!
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and PLW) - August 23 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents. Today's paper also includes our Tuesday Pennsylvania Law Weekly section.
 
10 Years Later: Where Were You on Sept. 11? Top
We want to know: Where were you 10 years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001? The Legal is gathering your stories to publish in a special commemorative issue scheduled for Sept. 9, so read on to find out how you can participate.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - August 22 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this Monday morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents.
 
Barely Legal: 'Oddly Enough, Emily Post Has Nothing to Say on This Situation' Top
Blog contributor 'Barely Legal' wonders what etiquette expert Emily Post would say about how to proceed now that a professional relationship has crossed a line - informal greetings outside the office.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - August 19 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this Friday morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents.
 
Ciavarella Tells Court He's Broke Top
Former Luzerne County Judge Mark A. Ciavarella has filed an application asking the court to declare him indigent.
 
Legal Proceedings and Written Expert Reports Top
Blog contributor and Citrin Cooperman consultant Joseph Barbagallo looks at written expert reports; why you may want or need them in your case, and what they should include.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - August 18 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this Monday morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents.
 
Fox Rothschild Wants to Represent Trocadero Theater in Bankruptcy Top
Fox Rothschild is looking to represent Philadelphia entertainment venue Trocadero Theater in its bankruptcy filing in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
 
3rd Circuit: No Constitutional Right to Privacy for Sharing "Secret" Opinions Top
The 3rd Circuit has rejected a school board member's claim that she had a Fourteenth Amendment right to privacy of opinions she shared in an investigation into an illicit relationship between a teacher and a minor student. Wendy Beetlestone examines the case.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and DLW!) - August 17 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service. PLUS get our Delaware Law Weekly section and check out our online newsletter, the Delaware Business Court Insider, out each Wednesday!
 
Federal Judge Approves Phila. Jail Overcrowding Settlement Top
A federal judge has approved the settlement of a class action that alleged the conditions in the Philadelphia Prison System violated the U.S. Constitution and that inmates housed three to a cell did not receive essential services.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and PLW) - August 16 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents. Today's paper also includes our Tuesday Pennsylvania Law Weekly section.
 
Should Lawyers Google+? Top
Blog contributor Gina F. Rubel looks at the new Google+ platform and its potential appeal for lawyers and law firms.
 
Live Tweeting Ciavarella's Sentencing Top
Follow reporter Zack Needles on Twitter @ZNeedlesTLI tomorrow for live tweets from former Luzerne County Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr.'s sentencing hearing beginning at 9 a.m.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and DLW!) - August 10 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service. PLUS get our Delaware Law Weekly section and check out our online newsletter, the Delaware Business Court Insider, out each Wednesday!
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and PLW) - August 9 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents. Today's paper also includes our Tuesday Pennsylvania Law Weekly section.
 
Court Clarifies Procedure to Challenge Frivolousness in Double Jeopardy Top
Mandi L. Scott examines the Pa. Supreme Court's recent action to clarify the procedure required for a criminal defendant to seek limited appellate review of a trial court's written finding that the defendant's double jeopardy challenge is frivolous.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - August 8 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this Monday morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents.
 
Drexel Law School Gets Full Accreditation Top
Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law has received its full accreditation from the American Bar Association. The Council of the ABA's Section on of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar approved the application Friday at its annual meeting in Toronto.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - August 5 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this Friday morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - August 4 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and PLW!) - August 2 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents. Today's paper also includes our Tuesday Pennsylvania Law Weekly section.
 
Why Firms Should Develop Strategic Plans Top
Kimberly Alford Rice explains that the strategic planning process, if well-defined and carefully implemented, will cultivate a greater sense of teamwork and strengthen common goals and direction at all levels of a firm.
 
Introducing our 2011 Lawyers on the Fast Track! Top
Following are the names of the 27 Pennsylvania attorneys who have been selected as this year's "Lawyers on the Fast Track."
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - August 1 Top
Welcome to another morning round-up of the articles inside today's Legal. Read on to check out all of the day's legal news and contributed columns.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - July 29 Top
Happy Friday! Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents.
 
Supreme Court Posts Amounts Paid to Luzerne County Victims Top
The state Supreme Court posted three special master determinations that collectively listed the names of over 100 victims of juveniles whose convictions were tossed out following the Luzerne County "kids-for-cash" scandal and the amounts each will be compensated.
 
Warning Signs of a Bad Expert Witness Top
Blog contributor Terry Silverman emphasizes that it's important to have an expert witness who not only has the qualifications, but also a good team approach, sufficient communication skills and a likable enough personality.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal (and DLW!) - July 27 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service. PLUS get our Delaware Law Weekly section and check out our online newsletter, the Delaware Business Court Insider, out each Wednesday!
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - July 26 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Check out our roundup of today's contents. Today also includes our Pennsylvania Law Weekly section, and a special Energy Law supplement.
 
Magid Agrees to 100-Day Suspension Over Political Activity Top
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - July 22 Top
Happy Friday! Start the end of the week off right with your daily round-up of stories in today's edition of The Legal Intelligencer. (Some stories may require registration or a paid subscription.)
 
Will Uncertain Client Demands Continue to Fuel Turbulence in IP Marketplace? Top
We have seen an increase in the amount of movement of IP attorneys to smaller boutiques with a limited focus on certain practice areas. Blog contributor Anthony Volpe explores the questions such moves raise.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - July 21 Top
Welcome to your daily round-up of stories in today's edition of The Legal Intelligencer. (Some stories may require registration or a paid subscription.)
 
Pulling the Curtain Back on Appellate Fact-Finding Top
Blog contributor Bruce P. Merenstein explores a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that highlights the use of secondary authority cited in appellate briefs to engage in what amounts to appellate fact-finding.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - July 20 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service. PLUS get our Delaware Law Weekly section and check out our online newsletter, the Delaware Business Court Insider, out each Wednesday!
 
Reporter's Notebook: Follow-Up to 'Preconception Torts' Article Top
Last week, reporter Zack Needles posted a blog item wondering why more attorneys weren't taking notice of a recent Superior Court decision on "preconception torts." Now he's followed up with an article gathering perspective on the issue from med mal attorneys.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - July 19 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Simply read on! (PLUS get our Pennsylvania Law Weekly section, out each Tuesday!) Click the links below to access stories directly, or head to The Legal homepage. (Some stories may require registration or a paid subscription.)
 
The Trouble with Loss of Consortium Claims Top
Loss of consortium is an important claim in those cases that warrant it. Not all cases do. Blog contributor and jury consultant Melissa M. Gomez explains when it might be prudent to withdraw loss of consortium claims.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - July 18 Top
Can't find a paper, but want a sneek peak at the stories inside The Legal this Monday morning? Simply read on! Click the links below to access stories directly, or head to The Legal homepage. (Some stories may require registration or a paid subscription.)
 
Reporter's Notebook: The Big Case Hardly Anyone's Talking About Top
It's been more than a week and a half since the Superior Court issued what has the potential to be a landmark case in the largely undeveloped area of "preconception torts," and reporter Zack Needles is more than a little surprised it hasn't received more attention.
 
Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal - July 15 Top
Can't find a copy of The Legal this morning? Here's a peek at the stories in today's paper, from the breaking news of the day to our featured columns. Check the blog every morning for the round-up.
 
New Daily Blog Feature: "Fresh Ink: Inside Today's Legal" Top
Can't get ahold of a copy of The Legal this morning? Here's a peek at the stories in today's paper. Check the blog every morning for the round-up.
 
Judge Denies Stay of Production of PHA Legal Bills to HUD Top
A federal judge in Philadelphia has denied a motion to stay the production of legal invoices from the Philadelphia Housing Authority to HUD while the PHA's former executive director appeals the order allowing the bills to be turned over.
 
I Remain, Very Sincerely Yours Top
Blog contributor Gina Rubel reminds us that PR is just as much about what you write as it is about what you say. The content and tone of e-mail messages, letters, text messages and social media messages affect the recipient and their perception of the sender.
 
PBA Hires First Diversity Officer Top
Today is the first day of work for the Pennsylvania Bar Association's first diversity officer, the PBA announced today. Janis M. Leftridge was hired to facilitate efforts to improve diversity within the bar association as well as the overallbar in Pennsylvania.
 
How to Communicate Effectively Without E-mail Top
Blog contributor and productivity guru Neen James offers creative suggestions to help your message stand out in your prospective clients' and important contacts' minds.
 
Exploring Early Settlements: A Sign of Weakness or Ethical Duty? Top
Contributor Charlotte Thomas maintains that trying to settle a case early is not a sign of weakness, but usually is the right thing to do for our clients to save money, time and the psychological commitment of litigation.
 
Don't Ask If You Don't Want the Answer Top
Editor Jaime Bochet is starting to believe that firms really don't care how their clients think they?re doing -- especially after seeing the results of a new LexisNexis survey.
 
Had A Couple of Drinks? There Should Be An App for That Top
Blog contributor Barely Legal wishes technology existed to save us from ourselves when the urge to e-mail after imbibing a few drinks inevitably kicks in.
 
Rules Regarding Records Top
Blog contributor Mandi L. Scott focuses on a few Rules of Appellate Procedure relating to the record -- both original and reproduced.
 
New York's Chief Judge Advocates for Civil Legal Aid Top
Civil legal aid for the poor is in crisis, Jonathan Lippman, chief judge of the state of New York, told the attendees of the Philadelphia Bar Association quarterly luncheon today.
 
Greene Asks Judge to Stay Order Allowing PHA Bills Turned Over Top
Former Philadelphia Housing Authority executive director Carl Greene has asked the court to stay its order allowing the PHA to turn over thousands of pages in unredacted legal bills until he can appeal the judge's decision.
 
Supreme Court Denies Emergency Stay in Family Court Construction Top
The state Supreme Court divided along partisan lines today in rejecting an emergency stay requested by a disappointed bidder so it could protest the award of the electric contract for the new Philadelphia family courthouse.
 
Senate Vote Portends Abolition of Joint and Several Liability Doctrine Top
Pennsylvania's negligence regime appears likely to change after a vote in the state Senate today.
 
Will Non-Lawyers Investing Destroy the Legal Profession? Top
The fight over allowing non-lawyers to become investors in law firms is heating up. While the debate is one over changing a tradition, there are issues of transparency. Blog contributor Anthony Volpe explores the issue.
 
Creating an Effective FCPA/UKBA Compliance Program Top
David A. Anderson of Citrin Cooperman presents Part 2 of his posts on the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act. This one explains the key components of an effective compliance program.
 
Attorney: PHA Review of Legal Bills Shows No Privilege Regarding Greene Top
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has completed a review of legal bills from six law firms, concluding there was no privileged information contained in them regarding former executive director Carl Greene.
 
A Sliver of a Silver Lining for Microsoft Top
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Microsoft v. i4i appears, at first, to be a complete loss for Microsoft. But Joshua Wolson finds a small silver lining for Microsoft and other infringement defendants that might just keep the ruling from being a total disaster.
 
New Online-Only Story Package: 'Mega-Verdicts' Top
There is a brand-new Online-Only package on The Legal's homepage called "Mega-Verdicts: Eight Figures and Up," and those are exactly the stories you'll find included there: verdicts and settlements of $10 million and over.
 
Accepting and Adopting Digital Communication for Lawyers Top
Many lawyers still say that they don?t want to "communicate online." But according to blog contributor Gina F. Rubel, "It's not about you." It's about who you're trying to reach, where they are, and how they wish to be communicated with.
 
Report: Phila. Mortgage Foreclosure Program Helping Many Stay in Homes Top
A majority of homeowners who participated in Philadelphia's mortgage foreclosure diversion program and who struck an agreement with their lenders have been able to remain in their homes, according to an independent community development financial institution.
 
The Third Side of the Story Top
Jury consultant Melissa Gomez explains that the search for a truth that exists outside of what they are being told often leads jurors to look beyond the testimony and presentations in the courtroom.
 
It's Official: More Stringent Rules for Phila. Homicide Counsel Top
New criminal rules have been adopted for lawyers representing Philadelphia homicide defendants, according to an order today by Philadelphia Common Pleas Court President Judge Pamela Pryor Dembe.
 
Getting to Know Us: Meet Our Newest Reporters! Top
Back in April, we introduced you to the staff of The Legal, from our editor-in-chief to our copy desk editors and reporters. Since then, we?ve added a couple of new faces to the newsroom, and we?d like you to meet them!
 
Mediation: Early and Often for Cost-Effective Litigation Top
In seeking out cost-effective strategies, one universal rule holds true: the sooner the lawsuit concludes, the more likely it is to be cost-effective. Blog contributor Charlotte Thomas shares some pointers from her recent jaunt in mediation.
 
Problems With Filing Bad Faith, UM/UIM Claims as Insurer's First Notice of Suit Top
According to blog contributor Charles Haddick, when the first notice to an insurer of a UM/UIM claim is a civil complaint, which also contains a bad faith count, it is rather like a patient handing his surgeon a medical malpractice complaint on the way into the OR.
 
Rainmaking at Its Best: Focusing on Clients First Top
 
Judge Rendell Appointed to MDL Panel Top
 
Daniel McCaffery to Announce Pa. Attorney General Bid Top
 
Now Accepting Nominations for Lawyers on the Fast Track! Top
If you know an outstanding Pennsylvania attorney who is under the age of 40, nominate them to be one of The Legal's 2011 Lawyers on the Fast Track!
 
Criminal E-Filing on the FJD's Horizon Top
The First Judicial District is aiming to roll out e-filing in criminal cases for members of the criminal bar by April 2, 2012, according to an announcement today by the administrative judge of the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court trial division.
 
Ciavarella's Post-Trial Motions Denied Top
U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Edwin M. Kosik has denied former Luzerne County Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr.'s post-trial motions to be granted a new trial or to have his racketeering and honest services fraud convictions overturned.
 
Castille: Filing Fees Should Be Made Permanent Top
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille said in a statement Thursday that he agrees with an auditor's recommendation that court filing fees should be turned into a permanent funding stream for legal aid organizations.
 
McLaughlin Credits Party, Labor in Judicial Primary Win Top
Reporter Amaris Elliott-Engel chats with Maria McLaughlin, one of the 11 victors in the Democratic primary for 10 Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judges and one Philadelphia Municipal Court judge.
 
Are Your Clients at Risk Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or the U.K. Bribery Act? Top
David A. Anderson of Citrin Cooperman explains why a company currently conducting or planning to conduct business in any foreign country could face a significant financial risk and a risk of prosecution of its management under either the FCPA or UKBA.
 
Court Denies Reargument Request in Board of Ethics Defamation Suit Top
The Commonwealth Court, rejecting the request of Philadelphia's ethics watchdog agency and its executive director, has refused to take a second look at its ruling that the officials may not be entitled to quasi-judicial immunity.
 
Scranton Firm Announces Merger With Phila. Nonprofit Law Boutique Top
Scranton, Pa.-based general practice firm Myers Brier & Kelly has announced a merger with three-lawyer, Philadelphia-based nonprofit law boutique Lundy & Flynn.
 
Spoliation and Legal Malpractice Top
Courts generally take a hard line with cases regarding spoliation, and summary judgment because of it is not unheard of. However, as blog contributor Anthony S. Volpe writes, the issue does not end with the disposition of these simple cases.
 
Barely Legal: Something to Talk About Top
Anonymous blogger Barely Legal surmises that the co-workers the office gossips about are usually not the ones having an indiscretion ...
 
Right Time, Wrong Place Top
Blog contributor Bruce P. Merenstein examines two recent Pennsylvania Superior Court decisions that emphasize the importance of not only filing on time, but in the right place.
 
Meehan Testimony in Discrimination Case Delayed Top
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan had been expected to take the witness stand this week to testify about events during his tenure as Eastern District U.S. Attorney in a discrimination lawsuit brought by Paul Mansfield, a former assistant U.S. attorney who claims he was fired in retaliation for lodging complaints of age and disability discrimination. But Meehan's appearance has now been delayed indefinitely.
 
Reporter Live-Tweeting Hearing on Fair Share Act Top
The state Senate Judiciary Committee is slated to hold another hearing on a proposal that would change Pennsylvania's liability regime, and reporter Amaris Elliott-Engel will be live-Tweeting from it beginning at 12 noon today.
 
Effect of Appeals: Supersedeas and Stays Top
In her summary of just a few of the Rules of Appellate Procedure governing the effect of the filing of an appeal, Mandi Scott finds it quickly becomes apparent that the general rule is much more complicated than many practitioners think.
 
Making a Case That Fits Your Client Top
Jury consultant Melissa Gomez explains how changing your tactics to accept your witness's personality is better for your case than trying to change who they are.
 
Eight Tips for Solid Radio Interviews Top
Regardless of the size and scope of your business, there may be a time when radio interviews come into play -- especially if you're dealing with high profile litigation. Gina Rubel offers advice on nailing those interviews.
 
Fumo Arguments Rescheduled Top
The date for oral arguments in United States v. Fumo has been rescheduled and is now set for Wednesday, May 25, at 2 p.m. before 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judges Julio M. Fuentes, Richard L. Nygaard and Leonard I Garth.
 
Alumni Connections Key in Associates' Business Development Arsenal Top
According to blog contributor Kimberly Alford Rice, the relationships you developed in law school are one of the keys to your success. She offers tips on cultivating those relationships.
 
3rd Circuit Remands Title VII Case for Failing to Properly Apply Burden-Shifting Framework Top
In a recent opinion that helped further flesh out how to apply the burden-shifting framework in Title VII cases, the 3rd Circuit vacated a district court's summary judgment ruling for further proceedings consistent with the guidance it had provided. Blog contributor Wendy Beetlestone examines the case.
 
Two Firms Shake Up Office Management Top
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney and Pepper Hamilton have each announced changes in leadership at one of their non-headquarters offices.
 
Legal Representation in Orchestra Bankruptcy Becomes Somewhat Clearer Top
At a hearing Monday regarding the bankruptcy proceedings of the Philadelphia Orchestra Association, the Academy of Music and Encore Series Inc., no one objected to ESI hiring separate counsel in Archer & Greiner. But it looks like Peter Nero and the Philly Pops' objections over Dilworth Paxson's representation of the orchestra will continue.
 
Tips to Beat Summer Procrastination Top
Blog contributor Neen James offers helpful tips to help you stay focused this summer - even when you just want to get outside!
 
New Family Court Building Moves Closer to Getting Built Top
The state Department of General Services on Friday officially acquired the air rights to 15th and Arch streets, the site of a new family court building, allowing construction of the project to begin in the coming weeks.
 
Phila. Bar Rates One More 'Not Recommended' Top
The Philadelphia Bar Association?s judicial candidate ratings arm said Wednesday that Philadelphia judicial candidate Leon A. King II is rated "not recommended."
 
New Online-Only Section: Firm Openings and Closings Top
In the interest of keeping you up on the larger trends in the Pennsylvania legal landscape, we grouped those recent stories of law firm office openings and closings together into a special (FREE!) online-only package.
 
Supreme Court: Candidates in DROP Stay on Ballot Top
The state Supreme Court ruled 5-2 Friday that Philadelphia candidates involved in the controversial Deferred Retirement Option Plan may still run in this month's primary.
 
Phila. Bar Rates Four More 'Recommended' Top
The Philadelphia Bar Association?s judicial candidate ratings arm has said that Philadelphia judicial candidates Diana Anhalt, Stephen J. Negro, Stephanie M. Sawyer and Marvin L. Williams are rated ?recommended.?
 
Supreme Court Renews Press for Budget Increase Top
According to the "State of the Commonwealth's Courts" report released this week, the court will be short $47.2 million of its self-identified needs in the 2011-2012 fiscal year if it does not receive more funds from Gov. Tom Corbett and the General Assembly.
 
Memeger and 'The Legal' Team Up to Celebrate Diversity Top
In The Legal's 2011 Diversity supplement, which was published in early April, we recognized 20 individuals from across the commonwealth as Diverse Attorneys of the Year, and now, we?re gearing up to honor them in person on Tuesday, June 7, at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia.
 
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