Thursday, June 20, 2013
Young Lawyer
A Call to Action to Prevent Law School Student Suicides
The Legal Intelligencer
| Thursday, June 20, 2013
Recently, the Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law family lost one of its own when a recent graduate decided to take his own life. He was an accomplished student, successful trial team advocate and a devoted volunteer and mentor to his high school debate team. More importantly, he had an extraordinary heart and the warmest of smiles. Unfortunately, he struggled to pass the bar exam, failing it twice. A few days before bar prep was scheduled to begin again, he committed suicide. At age 26, this young man still had his entire life ahead of him. That much is unquestionable. Maybe the question is: Why did he not see that? Inevitably, those who knew him personally ask: What could we have done differently to help or save him?
Paralegals
Follow-Up Is Fundamental Part of a Paralegal's Duties
The Legal Intelligencer
| Thursday, June 20, 2013
Attorneys, educators and students often ask the question: "What qualities make for a good paralegal?" The responses are plentiful, including someone who is organized, detail-oriented and ethical. One area, however, that is often overlooked is following up on drafted assignments and pending cases. The failure of a paralegal to take initiative in following up can result in potential pitfalls in a case and place undue stress upon the legal team. However, recognizing the importance of follow-up will not only serve to bolster the success of a case, but also open the door to potential new business and strengthen existing relationships with your supervising attorney, firm and client.
GC Mid-Atlantic
Structuring Unpaid Internships to Avoid FLSA Violations
The Legal Intelligencer
| Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Recent court decisions may curtail the use of unpaid internships at for-profit businesses, as companies now face substantial liability for improperly classifying interns under the "trainee exception" of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Immigration Law
Legacy and Continued Viability of Lautenberg Amendment
The Legal Intelligencer
| Wednesday, June 19, 2013
During the past several weeks, many have paid tribute to the late U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., honoring his military service during World War II and accomplishments as a businessman and politician.
Energy and Natutal Resources
Horizontal Drilling Presents Unique Leasing Issues
The Legal Intelligencer
| Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The modern oil and gas lease is a sophisticated and complex legal instrument that has evolved over the last several decades. This evolution, however, has generally occurred within the "vertical well" context. Recent technological advances in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have resulted in unprecedented leasing activity throughout Pennsylvania.
Workers' Compensation
Uncovering Hidden Potential in Your Existing Client Inventory
The Legal Intelligencer
| Tuesday, June 18, 2013
All attorneys, regardless of their level of experience, should realize the importance of cultivating and fostering relationships with other attorneys. This holds especially true when it comes to referral relationships. Learning to understand the hidden potential that exists in your own inventory is one key to developing a flourishing network of long-term referrals.
Ethics
Questions & Answers on Professional Responsibility
The Legal Intelligencer
| Tuesday, June 18, 2013
I practice in a county where there are part-time masters and conciliators in family court. Sometimes, while having cases before the master or conciliator, I am also litigating against that person in unrelated family court cases. Is that permissible?
Real Estate
City Must Follow Pa. Tax Lien Act to Hold Sheriff's Sale
The Legal Intelligencer
| Tuesday, June 18, 2013
As the city of Philadelphia continues to generate negative publicity in the media about its inability to collect upon delinquent taxpayers, it only seems to make sense that it will make a concerted effort to improve upon its tax collection efforts.
Litigation
Are There Limits to an Arbitrator's Award of Interest?
The Legal Intelligencer
| Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Parties often agree to arbitration assuming that the process is the functional equivalent of a nonjury court trial and differs from it only in that it allows them to select their judge, time and place of hearing.
Corbett Signs Bill to Eliminate Traffic Court
Fox Rothschild Continues Growth, Hires N.Y. Zoning Team
