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Three HRT Cases Settle After $72 Mil. in Damages Assessed Top
When a Philadelphia jury valued three plaintiffs' hormone replacement therapy cases against Pfizer this week at a combined total of $72.6 million in compensatory damages, plaintiffs attorneys said the verdict was all the more significant because it was rendered after the first phase of a reverse-bifurcated trial.
 
Pa. Justices Uphold $5.6 Mil. Brake Class Action Against Kia Top
The state Supreme Court has upheld a Philadelphia Common Pleas Court class action verdict awarding $5.6 million to owners of Kia sedans with faulty braking systems.
 
Dispute Over Photos Leads to Mistrial in Phila. Personal Injury Case Top
A Philadelphia jury trial in a sidewalk trip-and-fall case ended abruptly in late November when the judge declared a mistrial after what defense counsel alleged was an attempt by plaintiffs lawyers to falsely imply that a defense witness had destroyed evidence.
 
Del. Vice Chancellor Approves Del Monte Settlement Despite Fund Objections Top
Despite objections made by a Cleveland union pension fund, the Delaware Chancery Court granted final approval to the $89.4 million settlement Del Monte Corp. and Barclays PLC reached with Del Monte's shareholders in order to end all claims related to a conflict-of-interest suit filed earlier this year.
 
Quinn Emanuel Won't Be Disqualified From Bank of America Suit Top
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan won't have to step aside as counsel to American International Group in AIG's $10.5 billion lawsuit against Bank of America Corporation, thanks to a ruling Tuesday. But will the Quinn Emanuel partner who was exiled from the firm in response to BofA's conflict accusations be able to get his job back?
 
Last-Minute Stock Sale Keeps BreyerOn Patent Case Top
The Breyer family stockbroker was busy Wednesday morning, executing a last-minute stock sale ordered by Justice Stephen Breyer's wife Joanna that enabled the justice to participate in a key patent case argued Wednesday.
 
An Uptick in Office Visitors Top
 
How Will You Make 2012 a Game Changer? Top
 
November Rain: Business Vignettes From a Lawyer Who Has Peeked Into Hundreds of Offices Top
 
Racing To Teach Kids Young, But How To Pay for It? Top
 
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Parts Ways With U.S. Supreme Court on Collateral Order Appeals Top
 
Normalization of Income: Where Business Valuation Meets Forensic Accounting, Part 1 Top
 
Superior Court Adopts Broad Protections for Attorney-Expert Communications Top
 
Centre County Bench Recuses from Sandusky Case, Cleland Appointed Top
 
Has Philadelphia Finally Hit Political Bottom? Top
 
Legal Marketing and Social Media Best Practices: Part I Ethics Top
I recently had the pleasure to present "The Ethics of Social Media Marketing for Law Firms" with Paul Kazaras, of the Philadelphia Bar Association, for the Delaware Valley Law Firm Marketing Group.
 
Legal Marketing and Social Media Best Practices: Part II Policies Top
In Part I of Legal Marketing and Social Media Best Practices, I discussed Understanding the Rules of Professional Conduct.
 
Bad-Faith Protection Does Not Insulate Insurers From Paying Provider Attorney Fees Top
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has ruled in Herd Chiropractic Clinic v. State Farm Mutual that an insurer who followed the peer review process to deny payment of medical expenses under the state Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (MVFRL) was nevertheless required to reimburse the challenging provider for its attorney fees after the court also found the treatment at issue was determined to be reasonable and necessary.
 
The Quick Fix: Can Settlement Be Reached at a Three-Hour Mediation? Top
We all can recall the settlement conference with a judge or magistrate judge that took three hours and seemed endless. So it is reasonable to ask whether settlements can be accomplished in a three-hour mediation, particularly since most court-mandated mediation is scheduled for just three hours. Judicial settlement conferences, however, are different than mediations in that judges have leverage over the parties.
 
How Much Does Home Field Advantage Really Matter? Top
Unfortunately, the answer to this broad-based question requires the answer that is most unpopular when given by jury consultant.
 
Law Schools - Did the Needle Fall Off the Ethical Compass? Top
The recent reports about law schools misreporting the LSAT scores of the incoming class and the job successes of new graduates raise a concern about their ethics and the obligation of those schools to provide ethical education.
 
Appeals of Interlocutory Orders by Permission Top
The procedures for securing appellate review of an interlocutory order appealable only by permission are set forth in Pa. R.A.P. 1311, et seq. The procedures implement 42 Pa.C.S. §:702(b) of the Judicial Code, which authorizes interlocutory appeals by permission.
 
Judge Kelly Defines the Contours of Bad-Faith Delay Claims Top
Several months ago, Senior U.S. District Judge Robert F. Kelly of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania provided some insight and important analysis of bad-faith delay claims. In the case, Tomer v. Allstate, plaintiff Nancy Tomer filed a bad-faith claim against Allstate arising out of Allstate's handling of her UIM claim. The claim included cognitive brain injury claims and some additional injury claims, including a claim of three fractured teeth made almost three full years following the accident. In addition, Tomer made claims of psychiatric injury as well.
 
U.S., U.K. Lawyers Spar Over American Revolution at Inn of Court Top
After Tuesday night's light-hearted debate between Temple American Inn of Court and Gray's Inn, London, it is clear that time heals all wounds.
 
Discovery of Hidden Assets Top
In divorce proceedings and certain types of commercial litigation, counsel may suspect that the opposing side has hidden some assets.
 
The Candy Dish Top
My mother had it all worked out in her head.
 
N.J District Court Prevents Disability Rights Organizations from Observing Students with Disabilities in the Classroom Top
A collection of statewide agencies that have sued the New Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey State Board of Education for systematically failing to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Act have met a roadblock in their efforts to build their case
 
A Law Firm Brochure is Never Enough for Lawyer Marketing Top
I often advise lawyers to document the frequently asked practice-area focused questions they receive in order to draft meaningful articles or blog posts for their public relations efforts.
 
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.
 
Do I Need to File a Post-Trial Motion? Top
A recent Pennsylvania Superior Court case illustrates just how important it is to understand when a motion for post-trial relief is required. Blog contributor Mandi L. Scott examines the issue.
 
Ballard Spahr Gets Former GC to Arizona Governor Top
Joseph Kanefield, the former general counsel to Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, has joined Ballard Spahr's Phoenix office. He will practice in the firm's government relations, regulatory affairs and contracting group.
 
Does Current Economy Justify Law Schools' Emphasis on Business of Law? Top
There appears to be a developing chorus for law schools to provide additional training and courses directed at the "business of law," apparently driven by recent economic conditions. But blog contributor Anthony S. Volpe sees it as instilling a false sense of security in students.
 
Secondary Authority Revisited Top
Blog contributor Bruce P. Merenstein examines a recent decision in which the PA Superior Court declined to rely on an amicus brief because "the information contained in the amicus brief was not provided to the trial court for consideration."
 
Public Service Attorneys Urge Young Lawyers to Think Broadly Top
For young lawyers who think there is only one career path that leads to success, a recent Philadelphia Bar Association panel of heavy-hitters has news for you: think again.
 
Reporter Live-Tweeting Nutter's Remarks to Lawyers Top
Legal reporter Amaris Elliott-Engel will be live-Tweeting from noon to 1 p.m. today from the Philadelphis Bar Association's Chancellor's Forum, where Mayor Michael Nutter will be speaking.
 
Getting to Know Us: Meet the Reporters! Top
The Editorial Department of The Legal is relatively small, but each person plays an integral role. Just as we want to know our audience as best we can, we want you to get to know us. Today: Meet the reporters who bring the news to you each day!
 
The Lost and Found of Embezzled Law Firm Funds Top
Blog contributor and Citrin Cooperman partner Joseph S. Barbagallo offers advice on how to proceed if you suspect your firm has been the victim of embezzlement.
 
Getting to Know Us: Meet the Copy Desk! Top
Part 2 of a series: The Editorial Department of the Legal is relatively small, but each person plays an integral role. Just as we want to know our audience as best we can, we want you to get to know us. Today: Meet the editors on the copy desk!
 
Measuring a Lawyer's Use of Social Media Marketing Top
Blog contributor Gina F. Rubel offers insight on how to determine if your firm's time is well spent in social media engagement.
 
Dilworth Paxson Looks to Get Orchestra's Bankruptcy Work Top
The Academy of Music of Philadelphia Inc., the Philadelphia Orchestra Association and Encore Series Inc. have asked the court to approve Dilworth Paxson as counsel in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings initiated April 16.
 
Getting to Know Us: Meet The Legal Staff! Top
The Editorial Department of The Legal is relatively small, but each person plays an integral role. Just as we want to know our audience as best we can, we want you to get to know us. Today: Meet Editor-in-Chief Hank Grezlak.
 
Front Page Flashback Top
The words are on the front page of the Legal every day: "The Oldest Law Journal in the United States 1843-2011." Ever wondered what that very first issue looked like?
 
Environmental Law: Questions Remain About Proposed EPA Air Rules for Natural Gas Wells Top
On Nov. 30, the public comment period closed on proposed revisions to the air emission standards prescribed by the federal New Source Performance Standard and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Oil and Natural Gas source category.
 
Legal Marketing: An Improved Way to Handle Your Law Firm Holiday Cards Top
Recently, I received the following e-mail from a law firm managing partner: "Are holiday cards worth the money we have been spending each year? Do you think anybody looks at them or even notices who they are from?"
 
Young Lawyer: 10 Guidelines for Building Strong Virtual Relationships With Clients Top
The first time I closed a deal without ever seeing my client was in 1997. I found it disconcerting. So, as we wrapped up the last details of the acquisition, I asked him to fax me a picture of himself. We each took the family photo from our credenzas to the copier. Then we faxed the black-and-white copies to each other.
 
Business of Law: The Four Personalities of Lateral Hire Window Shoppers Top
The end of the calendar year is the time to shop and buy — Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the prime season for lawyers with valuable books of business looking for a new home. With Dec. 31 fast approaching, it makes sense for attorneys looking for a better fit to consider making that lateral move now.
 
Corporate Counsel: Information Governance and Its Impact on Litigation Top
The amount of information generated by business today is continually increasing — some estimate 1.8 zettabytes of data will be created in 2011.
 
Intellectual Property: Justices Take Another Look at Patentability of 'Medical Methods' Top
As pharmaceutical companies spend more and more money developing new methods for treating and preventing medical problems, the law surrounding patentability of what may be referred to generally as "medical methods" becomes murkier and murkier.
 
Business of Law: Ten Essential Tips for a Successful Interview Process Top
Preparing for interviews is a frequent topic of conversation with candidates. This month, I offer 10 top tips for gearing up for a legal job interview.
 
Litigation: Justices Take a Step Back on Pre-emption Power Under the FAA Top
The holding of KPMG v. Cocchi, a recent U.S. Supreme Court per curiam opinion, is unremarkable enough. Arbitrable claims must be sent to arbitration, even where nonarbitrable claims are present. The Supreme Court held just that more than 25 years ago in Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. v. Byrd.
 
Ethics: Questions and Answers on Professional Liability Top
I am representing a lawyer in a cause of action and, to protect my fee, I want to get an interest in the property that is at issue. Can I have the client sign over interest in the property to me?
 
Criminal Practice: Securing a Downward Departure in a Federal Sentencing Top
My last article started with the conclusion that in more than 95 percent of federal criminal cases a sentencing takes place. (See "Securing a Downward Variance in a Federal Sentencing," published Nov. 22.) The topic of choice was the downward variance in light of former state Sen. Vincent Fumo's resentencing. Now, let's turn to several available and specifically enumerated downward departure guideline provisions that if warranted and not raised could constitute ineffective assistance of counsel.
 
Personal Injury: Understanding Diagnostic Testing Top
All personal injury attorneys will routinely encounter diagnostic test results in their practice. A diagnostic test is any type of medical test designed to aid in the detection of a disease or injury. Generally, attorneys will rely on experts to interpret the test results and create a report. This article is the first of a series of articles that will focus on understanding the terminology in those reports and the limitations and advantages of certain diagnostic tests.
 
Family Law: The ABCs of APL Top
Many family law practitioners are not clear about the difference between alimony pendente lite (APL) and spousal support. APL is an order for support granted to a spouse during the pendency of a divorce or annulment proceeding. Pendente lite literally means "while the action is pending." APL is not to be confused with final alimony post-divorce. They are two different entities with different requirements under the law.
 
Insurance Law: Abuse and Molestation Claims: Insurance Issues for Policyholders Top
Sexual molestation claims can be devastating to an organization. Often the resulting litigation names not only the perpetrator, but also the organization, board members, trustees and administrators, as well as other individuals in a supervisory role.
 
Public Interest: Questions Abound Following Changes to Pa. Custody Statute Top
Consider the following scenario: A responsible, loving mother of three children prepares to attend a custody hearing where a judge will decide how she and her children's father will share custody of their children. The mother does not know the ins and outs of the law regarding custody, and does not have a lawyer to assist her because she cannot afford to hire one. (She is not alone in this regard, as the Domestic Relations Court of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas reports approximately 85 to 90 percent of litigants before the court appear pro se).
 
Litigation: Tread Lightly With Footnotes: Seven Tips for Effective Usage Top
Footnotes can be distracting. But avoiding them entirely is not the answer, writes Martin J. Siegel. Used incorrectly and excessively, footnotes tax the reader and reflect poor writing. Used properly and sparingly, they add to a brief's overall effectiveness. He offers seven lessons for footnotes done right, starting with "Don't. They should be the rare exception, not the rule."
 
Young Lawyer: Dipping Into the Thrilling and Demanding World of Trial Work Top
It was 7 a.m. on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and I was in my car on my way to my office. I had been up since 5, which is when my 17-month-old daughter told me it was time to rise for the day. I dressed her, we walked the dog and gave him a treat, and I even played with her for a short time before I left. Baby duties were handed over to my wife for the day.
 
Law Firm Management: Newer Trends in Determining a Partner Compensation System Top
A firm develops a compensation philosophy that is realistic in light of the partners' personal, professional and economic objectives; the firm's culture and its competitive environment.
 
GC MID-ATLANTIC: CLOs Spending More, Looking Beyond Firms for Legal Services Top
Chief legal officers may be loosening their grip on the corporate purse strings — but only by a little bit, according to a survey released Tuesday by consulting firm Altman Weil.
 
Intellectual Property: Trademarking Colors a Tricky Business, But It Can Be Done Top
Branding and marketing are all about money — how to drive traffic and customers to your products and services instead of your competitors’. Branding is what allows consumers to distinguish your goods from those belonging to someone else.
 
Real Estate Law: Pa. Decision Could Upset 130 Years of Oil and Gas Conveyances Top
Butler v. Charles Powers Estate, a recent decision of the Pennsylvania Superior Court, has thrown into turmoil oil and gas ownership in Pennsylvania. Interpreting nearly 130 years of Pennsylvania law, a three-judge panel of Pennsylvania's intermediate appellate court has questioned who owns the rights to millions, if not billions, of dollars of natural gas locked in Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale formation where prior deeds reserved or conveyed "minerals" without specifically mentioning "gas."
 
Legal Marketing: A Different Way To Approach 'Thought Leadership' Top
In the world of marketing, and particularly with the explosion of social media, no term is more overused than ?thought leadership.? Yet the expression is often misunderstood. To illuminate why, I interviewed James Durham, a lawyer and chief marketing officer of McGuireWoods. I hoped he could help me demonstrate that although ?thought leadership? is overused, the underlying concept remains essential to legal marketing.
 
Ethics Forum: Questions & Answers on Professional Responsibility Top
A lawyer should make full disclosure to his client if considering employment with opposing counsel.
 
Commentary: 'May No Act of Ours Bring Shame': Lessons From Penn State's Scandal Top
The Pennsylvania State University's alma mater contains the line "May no act of ours bring shame." Regrettably, the university has failed to live up to this mantra in recent weeks or perhaps longer.
 
Environmental Law: Legislature Proposes Amendments to Oil and Gas Act Top
The General Assembly seems poised to enact significant amendments to the statutes governing oil and gas development in Pennsylvania.
 
Public Interest Law: At Milestone, Public Interest Section Looks Back and Looks Ahead Top
As the public interest section of the Philadelphia Bar Association celebrates our 20th anniversary, we look back with pride at our accomplishments but wish to focus our attention on our future.
 
Health Care Law: Final Rule for Medicare Shared Savings Program Released by CMS Top
Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the much-anticipated final rule for the Medicare Shared Savings Program. In light of the tepid — at best — reaction by all segments of the health care field to the proposed rule, which came out in the spring, the issuance of a revised rule was highly anticipated.
 
Bankruptcy Update: Harrisburg Filing Tests the Boundaries of Chapter 9 Top
The insolvency of Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg is unsurprising to anyone watching the disaster slowly unfold over the past several years.
 
GC Mid-Atlantic: Salaries Stagnate in 2010 for the South's Richest GCs Top
The latest volume in the story of general counsel pay is not a thriller. But it's not a tear-jerker, either.
 
Real Estate: Landlord Fails to Properly Terminate Lease, Violating Automatic Stay Top
When a landlord enters into a lease with a tenant, the lease will generally grant the landlord the power to terminate the lease and evict the tenant from the premises if the rent due under the lease is not paid within the specified time period.
 
Criminal Practice: Securing a Downward Variance in a Federal Sentencing Top
In reviewing the Federal Sentencing Commission Statistical Information Report for Fiscal Year 2010, it is clear that once a client is formally charged or indicted in the 3rd Circuit, whether disposition is through a guilty plea or trial, there is more than a 95 percent chance that a sentencing hearing will occur.
 
Ethics: Questions & Answers on Professional Responsibility Top
As a judicial officer, should I be on Facebook and Twitter and these other social media forums?
 
Legal Profession: Understanding Damages and Cause of Action Relationships Top
Before beginning a remedies analysis, a legal malpractice practitioner must first understand the relationship between damages and the cause of action itself.
 
Civil Practice: Stop and Ask for Directions: Cases and Trends Top
The year 2011 brought on a lot of changes in the auto law context such that litigators in this field may wish that they had a GPS to navigate through all of the nuances of the issues presented.
 
Family Law: Yes, Sir, Yes, Sir, Three Bags Full: True Respect Isn't a Facade Top
A video of a Texas judge beating and cursing at his screaming 16-year-old daughter with a belt has gone viral on the Internet and has been at the center of media and online commentary.
 
ADR: The Risks of Insisting on a 'Reasoned' Award in Arbitration Top
Although Bob has messed up in all kinds of ways in ADR, he remains a steadfast supporter of ADR. It provides a quick, efficient and informal means of private dispute resolution.
 
Asset Management: Goodwill and Professional Service Corporations Top
In Larry E. Howard v. United States, filed Aug. 29, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the summary judgment decision of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington denying a dentist's claim that the portion of the purchase price allocated to goodwill upon the sale of his dental practice represented a long-term capital gain of a personal asset.
 
Employment Law: Trouble on the Horizon: Changes to Pa. Unemployment Compensation Law Top
On June 17, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law the legislature's latest modifications to Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law. The changes described below will take effect on Jan. 1, 2012.
 
Energy Law: Analyzing Renewable Energy Projects for Investment Top
Renewable energy projects differ from traditional power generation facilities. Wind farms, for example, can be spread over thousands of acres of land and across multiple county and local jurisdictions, and most renewable projects are dependent on federal and local incentive programs.
 
Young Lawyer: Two 'Philadelphia Lawyers' Help Define the Meaning of the Term Top
What does it mean to be a "Philadelphia Lawyer"? Wikipedia, which is fast becoming the source of all of our knowledge, describes the term as "a lawyer who knows the most detailed and minute points of law or is an exceptionally competent lawyer."
 
GC Mid-Atlantic: Unpaid Internships Swan Song? Top
Many companies have a long-standing practice of engaging college students or other industry initiates as unpaid interns.
 
Paralegals Page: A Season for Being Thankful and Finding Ways to Give Back Top
Tis the season of thanks and giving. Let's look at the latter first as there are many creative ways to give that don't involve money, or much extra time for that matter.
 
Legal Marketing: Marketing Change — Differentiation Amid Upheaval Top
Recent news reports suggest that large groups of outraged consumers, even those lacking an articulated vision and clear agenda, can influence the pricing policies of large businesses and financial institutions.
 
Energy Law: Representing Mineral Owners in Oil and Gas Lease Negotiations Top
Representing mineral owners in negotiating oil and gas leases requires a wildcatter's knowledge, the savvy of a rancher and the patience of Job.
 
Ethics Forum: Questions & Answers on Professional Responsibility Top
I am running for judge and I am curious ? what are some of the most frequent issues resulting in complaints to the Judicial Conduct Board?
 
Commentary: Trend Watch: Local Municipalities Benefit From Anti-Discrimination Ordinances Top
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act in 1955.
 
Litigation: Rule Changes Alter State Civil Litigation Landscape Top
In civil litigation, this has been a year of big changes and shifts in how personal injury matters are to be played out in Pennsylvania courts.
 
Your Practice: Partnering Requires Careful Balancing Top
Law partnerships are fragile, volatile enterprises that can easily become unglued, regardless of how careful the partners were at the outset or how financially successful they become.
 
Workers' Comp Update: Adverse Inference Not Sufficient to Prove Undocumented Alien Status Top
Last month, the Commonwealth Court issued Kennett Square Specialties v. WCAB (Cruz), which is clearly the most significant decision affecting an undocumented alien's right to receive workers' compensation benefits.
 
Commercial Litigation: In Wake of Wal-Mart Case, Class Actions Still Alive and Well Top
In Wal-Mart Stores Inc. v. Dukes, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a grant of class certification.
 
Letter to the Editor: Pennsylvania Not a Haven for Abuse Top
To the Legal: I am writing with regard to your editorial, "From The Chief," published Nov. 11.
 
From the Chief: It's Open Season on Children in Pennsylvania Top
In light of the Penn State sex abuse scandal, Pennsylvania really needs to change its nickname from the Keystone State to the Child Abuser State.
 
Environmental Law: Commission Publishes Revised Natural Gas Regulations Top
On Tuesday, the Delaware River Basin Commission published revised draft natural gas regulations on its website.
 
Cyber Law: ISP Access to E-mail Content: Not Invasion of Privacy Top
An Internet Service Provider can legally search the e-mail that it processes.
 
Appellate Law: The 3rd Circuit's Reversal Rate: A Success Story Top
During the first six terms of the Roberts Court (2005-10), the U.S. Supreme Court heard more than 460 cases, 16 of which were on review from the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
 
Young Lawyer: How to Build and Manage Your Own Law Practice Top
Once an attorney realizes that he or she wants to open her own practice, the attorney must consider not only the glamorous concepts associated with being a successful attorney.
 
Employment Law: District Court Addresses 'Adverse Employment Action' Top
In its Sept. 30 opinion in Mitchell v. MG Industries, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania addressed two frequently raised issues.
 
GC Mid-Atlantic: Rethinking Fee Arrangements Can Reveal Untapped Opportunities Top
Hourly billing has been the primary mode of invoicing clients for more than 50 years.
 
Eastern District Practice: Court Stakes Out New Areas of Accepted E-Discovery Costs Top
In a recent case in the Eastern District, Judge Legrome Davis upheld court costs of $510,137 for pretrial discovery, most of which involved e-discovery. In doing so, Davis staked out new areas of accepted costs for e-discovery that should be a guide for future litigation.
 
Appellate Law: Opposing Trends Arise on State, Federal Court Oral Argument Top
Statistics that the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently released show that the court heard oral argument during the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, 2010, in only about 14 percent of the cases that have been briefed for decision, while the average number of cases in which oral argument is occurring in all federal appellate courts over that same 12-month period was slightly more than 26 percent. These statistics further reflect a slight downturn during the past four years in the percentage of cases in which the 3rd Circuit is hearing oral argument.
 
Ethics: The legal profession calls for a different standard when handling non-refundable fees Top
I represented a client in a preliminary hearing and I have in my escrow account my fee for such representation. My fee agreement states the fee is non-refundable. The client said he did not like my performance at the preliminary hearing and is demanding the fee back. Can I take the fee?
 
Criminal Practice: Pa. Should Proceed With Caution in Complying With the Adam Walsh Act Top
Pennsylvania missed a federal deadline to amend its sex offender registration laws in order to comply with a five-year-old federal act. The deadline passed on July 27, 2011, 30 years after the disappearance of the law's namesake. The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (AWA) mandated a more comprehensive, nationwide system to track sex offenders. It gave states five years to bring their laws into conformity with the new guidelines. Fourteen states complied with the July deadline.
 
Cyberlaw: E-Discovery Cooperation — Catching Even More Flies With Honey Top
In the recent matter of Pippins v. KPMG in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Magistrate Judge James L. Cott denied the defendant's motion to preserve a sampling of only 100 hard drives which could contain relevant data, as opposed to the 2,500 hard drives the defendant had been preserving and an additional 6,500 it might have to preserve at the cost of, according to the defendant, over $1,500,000.
 
Bankruptcy Update: The End of the Road for Triangular Setoffs? Top
Yet another blow has been dealt to the enforceability of netting agreements against a bankrupt counterparty.
 
Cyber Law: You've Been Served - on Facebook? Top
What do you expect to find when you open your Facebook page? A friend request from someone you recently met? Notification you were tagged in a picture with a loved one? How about a summons?
 
Employment Law: Deputy's Right to Privacy Determined to Outweigh Gov't Interest Top
When is filming your female subordinate while in various states of undress a constitutional violation? That was the issue the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals grappled with in its Oct. 12 opinion in Doe v. Luzerne County.
 
Law Firm Management: Practices for Law Firms Regarding Social Media Top
Last month I was on a panel at the Computer Forensics Show with Jack Halprin, head of e-discovery, enterprise at Google; Eric Hunter, director of knowledge management at Bradford & Barthel; and Michael Lackey Jr., partner at Mayer Brown.
 
Young Lawyer: Law Clerks Offer Big Opportunities for Small Firms Top
In this difficult economy the legal job market is an increasingly competitive place. There are more law students seeking clerk positions than the larger firms can handle or want.
 
Law Firm Management: When Clients Can't Get Satisfaction - and When They Can Top
No partner likes to receive a complaint from a client. However, what is far worse is when a partner does not receive a complaint, when a client feels aggrieved because of a firm's actions or inactions and does not complain.
 
Litigation: Boundaries Key When Handling Clients With Personality Disorders Top
In contemporary law practice, particularly in litigation, the expert witness in psychology — psychiatrists, forensic psychologists, psychotherapists and so on — increasingly is a member of the teams on opposite sides of a courtroom.
 
GC Mid-Atlantic: Fewer, Cheaper, Better: The Evolution of Buying Strategy for GCs Top
The extended economic dry spell has forced all sectors of industry to rethink how they purchase products and services in the endless hunt for cost reduction and competitive advantage.
 
Business Of Law: The Counter Offer Conundrum: 10 Things for Lawyers, Firms to Consider Top
I recognize the obvious here, namely, that skeptics assume that a recruiter will automatically skew an article like this toward all the ills associated with counter offers, as acceptances of such entreaties block placements and the fees that follow. It is a fair point, but I approach this topic from a much broader perspective, as I have been a candidate myself at various points in my career — and have received several counter offers — and have been significantly involved in recruiting as a member of senior management teams, a manager of my own departments, and as a law firm partner who was heavily involved with the hiring committee.
 
Commentary: It's Not All About You: Keys to Earning Trust Top
Charles Green shared a story about a doctor with more than 25 years experience. "In all my years talking to drug representatives," he quoted the doctor, "I have never heard a single one recommend the drug of a competitor. Therefore, I can never trust them."
 
Ethics: A courtroom is not a place where efficiency should be paramount Top
Is the legal profession still mainly a profession, or is it purely a business?
 
Legal Profession: Does Settlement Preclude Legal Malpractice? Top
Instinctively, it is generally been felt that settlement of an action cures all. Certainly, courts promote settlement (especially nowadays, toward the ever-declining percentage of cases tried).
 
Family Law: A House Divided: Turbulent Economy Brings New Challenges to Family Law Top
Mark and Angie were married in 1992. Anyone who met them thought they were doing well. From early in their marriage until a year before separation, Mark's income had been growing every year.
 
Corporate Law: What's Next for the Year-Old SEC Whistleblower Program? Top
For years, the Securities and Exchange Commission had a whistleblower program in place that accepted information about securities violations in exchange for the possibility of a financial award if funds were recovered.
 
Personal Injury: Functional Capacity Evaluations a Crucial Skill in Personal Injury Practice Top
An often encountered test in the personal injury setting is a functional capacity evaluation. In order to properly conduct a cross-examination in a personal injury or workers' compensation setting, the plaintiffs attorney must understand the nature of the test and its purpose.
 
Litigation: The Pa. Damages Framework for Wrongful Death Act, Survival Act Top
Calculating the economic loss to an estate and its survivors is done differently in most states. Jurisdictional statutes and case law provide the framework for how this calculation is made in a particular venue
 
Intellectual Property: Righthaven Dealt Blow, But Still Moving Forward Top
Righthaven LLC is self-styled as "The Nation's Pre-eminent Copyright Enforcer" and is in the lucrative business of suing bloggers and website owners for copyright infringement of works originally created by a handful of domestic newspapers it calls clients.
 
Securities Law: Pa. Appraisal Statute Not an Exclusive Remedy, 3rd Circuit Rules Top
Corporate practitioners in Pennsylvania have long believed that while a transaction may be susceptible to pre-merger lawsuits for breach of fiduciary duty or equitable claims for injunctive relief.
 
Commentary: Protect Innovators, Not Copyright Lawyers Top
Viacom and YouTube squared off in a New York appeals court last week as Viacom tries to overturn last year's judgment in YouTube's favor.
 
Law Office Technology: Using Google Plus for Corporate Legal Management Top
If managing is hard, co-managing can at times seem to be nearly impossible. In-house lawyers are necessarily co-managers.
 
Young Lawyer: Time for High Court to Update Eyewitness Identification Protocols Top
A person is walking down the street alone at night and is suddenly attacked by a stranger and robbed of their personal belongings. An iPhone, some cash and jewelry are all taken during an encounter that lasts only a matter of seconds.
 
Asset Management: Tax Provisions Under the Proposed American Jobs Act Top
On Sept. 12, President Obama unveiled the "American Jobs Act of 2011." This legislation is intended to stimulate economic growth and job creation. On Oct. 5, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., introduced the act in the Senate.
 
GC Mid-Atlantic: Employee Facebook Comments as Protected Activity Top
Consider this scenario: A supervisor contacts legal to report that an employee's publicly viewable Facebook page complains about the company and calls the supervisor a "scumbag."
 
Litigation: Does the Mediation Privilege Apply in Legal Malpractice Cases? Top
In August, The Legal Intelligencer reported a federal court opinion in which the defendant law firm in a legal malpractice suit in state court requested the deposition of the chief mediator of the United States Court of Appeals as part of its defense.
 
Public Interest: Phila. Billboard Agreement Undermines Residents' Rights Top
A well-placed billboard can quickly earn back the cost of construction and land acquisition, and then become a reliable cash cow. Consequently, as City Council has noted in legislative findings, "there exist throughout every area of the City numerous illegally erected commercial outdoor advertising signs that negatively impact upon the general welfare of those neighborhoods."
 
Public Interest Law: Selling Out or Buying In? Art's Alterna-Biz Wave Top
Despite a year full of seething corporate backlash, a tide of "corporations for good" is rising. In Philadelphia, many of them are built from the ground up by artists.
 
Ethics: Judges can support political candidates privately Top
I am a judicial officer, but I wish to contribute to a political campaign. Can I do so?
 
Public Relations: Time to Get in the Social Media Game Top
Without a doubt, the number one question I get from clients and those who ask about my work in strategic communications is whether they or their organization should "be on" or "use" social media.
 
Environmental Law: NSR Enforcement: D'oh Top
On Oct. 12, Judge Terrence F. McVerry of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania granted motions by the defendants in United States v. EME Homer City Generation to dismiss federal Clean Air Act and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act enforcement actions brought by the U.S., the Commonwealth and the downwind states of New Jersey and New York concerning the Homer City power plant.
 
Gaming Law: Online Gambling Rising as Industry of Interest Top
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett's administration has clearly indicated that it sees opportunities in the Marcellus Shale industry. By creating an attractive and stable regulatory environment and low tax rates, the Corbett administration hopes to create an economic center for the shale industry in Pennsylvania, much like Houston is the center of the domestic oil industry.
 
Law Firm Management: When to Retreat in Order to Advance Top
Law firms are increasingly turning to retreats to help solve management problems, improve personal relationships and increase team spirit. But a retreat will not succeed unless adequate time and effort have gone into the planning process.
 
Health Care Law: Consent Agreement Reached in Pa. Urology Group Antitrust Suit Top
Recently, a merged group, Urology of Central Pennsylvania Inc. (UCPI), consisting of five formerly independent urology practices in the Harrisburg area, and the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office reached an agreement to settle the case filed by the attorney general alleging antitrust theories arising out of the merger. The consent agreement was reached just a day after the suit was filed by the Attorney General's Office in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania styled as Pennsylvania v. Urology of Central Pennsylvania Inc.
 
Real Estate Law: State Supreme Court Clarifies Pending Ordinance Doctrine Top
On Sept. 28, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision in Piper Group Inc. v. Bedminster Township Board of Supervisors and Bedminster Township, one which clarified the pending ordinance doctrine and will likely impact the manner in which zoning ordinances are challenged in the commonwealth.
 
Immigration Law: The Holy Grail: Avoiding Abandonment of Permanent Resident Status Top
On the first day of class, my immigration law professor provided us with a copy of a Form I-551 (better known as a "Green Card") belonging to one of his clients.
 
Commentary: Going From a Home-Office to an Office-Home Top
Three years ago, when I was still looking for a "real" job, I hung my law shingle and worked from my home.
 
Young Lawyer: Under N.Y. Proposal, Lawyers Who Counsel Poor Would Get Loan Help Top
New attorneys who volunteer to represent low-income New Yorkers would receive state money to help them repay their student loans under a proposal being considered by court administrators.
 
Paralegals: Must-Have Software and Gadgets for the Paralegal Top
Way back in May 2009, I wrote an article for The Legal titled "Current Cool Software Every Paralegal Could Use." Well, needless to say, the list has only grown.
 
GC Mid-Atlantic: Occupy Wall Street's Lessons on Messaging and Crisis Management Top
Much has been said in recent weeks about the Occupy Wall Street protests in Lower Manhattan.
 
U.S. Supreme Court: Blockbusters Loom as Supreme Court Term Begins Top
It is surely tempting to summarize the Supreme Court's upcoming term in the voice of Charlie Brown's teacher: "Wah wah, wah wah wah wah , health care, wah wah wah wah, health care."
 
Bankruptcy Update: Court: Absolute Priority Rule Applies in Individual Chapter 11 Cases Top
Since the enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) in 2005, courts have puzzled over whether Congress intended to eliminate the absolute priority rule for individual Chapter 11 debtors. The absolute priority rule precludes payment to a junior class of creditors or equity holders until all senior classes have been paid in full on their claims.
 
Professional Conduct: Confidant Role Integral to the Practice of Law Top
A true confidant is that unique person in whom one can entrust anything — from insecurities to dark secrets — without fear that it will ever see the light of day or invite judgment, no matter how disturbing its content.
 
Ethics: A bit of exaggeration as to the extent of injuries and value of the case is acceptable Top
I am engaged in settlement negotiations on a personal injury case. During the negotiations, I want to that say this case has a great value. How far can I go in puffing the extent of injuries and value of the case without violating the Rules of Professional Conduct?
 
Crime & Punishment: U.S. Supreme Court Takes Another Look at Plea Bargains Top
This fall, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a pair of cases that have the potential to impact the way criminal defense attorneys interact with their clients with regard to pleading guilty or going to trial.
 
Employment Law: Court Says Accommodation Efforts Must Be in Good Faith Top
One of the principal effects of the Americans With Disabilities Amendments Act will be to place greater emphasis on the determination of whether an employee seeking an accommodation is "otherwise qualified" for his or her position.
 
GC Mid-Atlantic: Going In-House at Apple With Steve Jobs' Former GC Top
Before he became general counsel at Apple Inc. in 2007, Oracle's then-GC, Daniel Cooperman, was on a business trip in China and his boss' best friend called him with a question.
 
Family Law: Money Received From Will Contest Not Considered Marital Property Top
In the recent case of Strauss v. Strauss, an interesting issue arose regarding whether monies received by Brian Strauss as part of a will contest were to be considered marital property subject to equitable distribution in the parties' divorce action or Brian Strauss' separate estate not subject to equitable distribution.
 
Appellate Law: Examining the Workload of Pennsylvania's Highest Court Top
Recently, a journalist working at one of Pennsylvania's major newspapers called me in the hope that I would be willing to speak on the record about the declining number of opinions that the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued in 2010.
 
Family Law: Blood Is Thicker Than Water ... Or Is It? Top
A new custody statute became the law of Pennsylvania in January. There are many changes in the new statute (23 Pa C.S.A. §5321 et seq.), but one of the most important is that as between a parent and a third party, there is now a legal presumption for the parent which can only be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence.
 
Penn State Abuse Scandal Top
View a collection of articles featuring The Legal's coverage of the ongoing Penn State Abuse Scandal.
 
The Marcellus Shale Play Special Report Top
Is the next wave of the natural gas boom happening right here at home? Click here for a collection of TLI stories about this lucrative site.
 
Luzerne County Scandal Top
Click here for a collection of articles on the corruption scandal in Luzerne County Court.
 
Legal Departments of the Year Dinner Top
Members of the legal community honored four in-house counsel offices selected by The Legal Intelligencer for its Legal Departments of the Year Awards during a recent dinner.
 
PaLAW 2011: The State of the Profession Top
Our annual look at the state of the profession in Pennsylvania, featuring statistical information on the largest 100 firms, corporate counsel, women and minority firms and our annual managing partners survey, along with analysis of what 2012 may hold.
 
Best Of 2011 Top
Readers of The Legal Intelligencer rate the best providers of products and services to the legal community in this special advertising supplement.
 
Litigation: Personal Injury: Litigation: Personal Injury Top
The Personal Injury Supplement features articles on Cost Control Rationale in MVFRL Cases; Birth Injury Litigation; Wrongful Death Act Damages; Tips for Lawyers Representing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Victims and more.
 
E-Discovery Special Report Top
This special report on E-Discovery features discussions on managing ESI dangers, SEC and FINRA investigations, taxation of E-Discovery costs, predictive coding, and the use of Rule 502(d).
 
GC Mid-Atlantic Top
The latest issue of GC Mid-Atlantic features the annual GC Compensation Survey, a directory of Corporate Counsel, an analysis of the Dodd-Frank Act, and more.
 
Intellectual Property Special Report Top
Inequitable Conduct, the ownership of engineering plans, the impact of generic top-level web domains, and IP in the cloud are all addressed in this new intellectual property supplement.
 
First-Year Associates Top
A comparison of life experience and job experience; avoiding first-year job burnout; advice on getting feedback; developing a business program; and a breakdown of hiring and retention statewide are all featured in our First-Year Associates supplement.
 
Construction Law Supplement Top
OSHA standards, "Green" Building Codes, Lien Wavers, Evidence Preservation, Withholding Payments and Source Specifications are all explored in the August 16 Construction Law Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Energy Law Top
Articles on the "Frack panel," Pennsylvania's solar energy industry, green energy on the local level, electric capacity prices, Marcellus Shale injury exposure, natural gas regulation, and oil and gas leases are included in this special supplement on energy law.
 
Cooking Up Justice: Cooking Up Justice Top
Dive into this tantalizing collection of recipes from local attorneys, jurists and even the staff of The Legal Intelligencer. From delicious starters, to magnificent main courses to fantastic finishing touches -- there's something sure to please your palate in these pages.
 
Family Law: Family Law Supplement Top
Click here to view the full text of the July 12, 2011 Family Law Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
GC Mid-Atlantic Top
Click here to view the full text of the June 28, 2011 GC Mid-Atlantic Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Auto Law: Litigation II: Auto Law Top
Click here to view the full text of the June 21, 2011 Auto Law supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Labor & Employment: Labor & Employment Supplement Top
Click here to view the full text of the June 14, 2011 Labor & Employment Supplement from The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Verdict Search's Top Verdicts of 2010 Top
The Top Verdicts of 2010 as reported by Verdict Search contains charts of the top verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania, along with breakout charts of selected verdict categories. Also included is a summary of the most significant verdicts.
 
Intellectual Property Supplement Top
Click here to view the full-text of the May 17, 2011 Intellectual Property Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
2011 Diversity Supplement Top
Click here to view the full text of The Legal Intelligencer's April 5 Diversity Supplement.
 
What's Hot, What's Not Top
Social media, regulatory, government affairs and health care practices, and international law are some of the topics in our "What's Hot, What's Not" special report.
 
Top Laterals: Top Laterals Supplement Top
Click here to view the full-text of the Top Laterals Supplement from the February 15 edition of The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Banking & Accounting: Banking & Accounting Supplement Top
Click to view the full-text of the February 8, 2011 Banking & Accounting Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
PaLAW 2010: Annual Report on the Legal Profession Top
View the online version of PaLAW 2010 magazine, our Annual Report on the Legal Profession.
 
Medical Malpractice: Litigation Supplement Top
Click here to view the articles from The Legal Intelligencer's January 25 Litigation Supplement dealing with Medical Malpractice.
 
Personal Injury: Personal Injury Supplement Top
Click to view the full text of the Personal Injury Supplement to the November 16 edition of The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Intellectual Property Supplement Top
Click here to view the full-text of the November 2010 Intellectual Property supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Healthcare Law: Healthcare Law Supplement Top
Click here to view the full-text of the October 26 Healthcare Law supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Real Estate: Real Estate Supplement Top
Click to view the full text of the October 12 Real Estate Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT: 2010 How-To Guide Top
A collection of practical, how-to articles for those working in and around the legal profession. An informative advertising supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Lawyers on the Fast Track: Lawyers on the Fast Track Top
Each year, we at The Legal Intelligencer take this opportunity to recognize young lawyers across the state who have worked tirelessly in their professional, personal and civic lives to improve the legal landscape and the future of others.
 
GC Mid-Atlantic Top
Click here to view the full text of the GC Mid-Atlantic Supplement from the September 14, 2010 edition of The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Alternative Dispute Resolution: ADR Directory & Supplement 2010 Top
Click here to view the full text of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Supplement in the August 17, 2010 edition of The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Construction Law: Construction Law Supplement 2010 Top
Click here to view the full text of the Construction Law Supplement in the August 3, 2010 edition of The Legal Intelligencer.
 
2010 Intellectual Property Directory Top
The 2010 Intellectual Property Directory features attorneys throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware who practice in the IP area.
 
New Associates: New Associates Supplement Top
Click here to view the full text of the July 13, 2010, New Associates Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
GC Mid-Atlantic: GC Mid-Atlantic Supplement Top
Click here to view the full-text of the June 29, 2010 GC Mid-Atlantic Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Litigation: Litigation Supplement Top
Click here to view the full text of the Litigation Supplement in the June 22, 2010 edition of The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Nominations Now Accepted for Lawyers on the Fast Track Top
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Lawyers on the Fast Track awards. Click here to download a nomination form.
 
Job Hunting Guide Top
Click here to view the full text of the Job Hunting Guide supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Pro Bono: Pro Bono Supplement Top
Click here to view the full-text of the May 25 Pro Bono Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Intellectual Property: Intellectual Property Supplement Top
Click here to view the full text of the May 11, 2010 Intellectual Property Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Environmental Law: Environmental Law Supplement Top
View the full text of the May 4, 2010 Environmental Law Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer.
 
Women in the Profession: Women in the Profession Supplement Top
View the full-text of the April 20, 2010 Women in the Profession Supplement from The Legal Intelligencer and Pennsylvania Law Weekly.
 

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