Criminal Law

Changes to Megan's Law Add Challenges for Juvenile Offenders

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On Dec. 20, 2011, Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law Senate Bill 1183 as Act 111 of 2011 (Megan's Law IV). The law makes extensive revisions to Pennsylvania's classification and registration requirements of adult and juvenile sexual offenders. Juvenile registration responsibilities are now extensive and violation consequences severe.

Employment Law

Employment Law Fixes That Should Be on This Year's Agenda

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The new year has arrived, and savvy in-house counsel are updating company policy manuals and checking employment law compliance. Here are six workplace fixes that counsel should make sure are on the list for 2012.

Young Lawyer

Lack of Family-Friendly Firm Policies Creating a Ripple Effect

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Journalists, law students and lawyers have asked hard questions recently about whether legal education should be reformed in light of the realities of today's economy.

Paralegals Page

Strategic Planning Can Help You Achieve Personal Goals

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When was the last time you took a good, long look at your life? How recently have you honestly evaluated the state of your career, your level of success, and yes, even your personal happiness?

Penn State Abuse Scandal

View a collection of articles featuring The Legal's coverage of the ongoing Penn State Abuse Scandal.

The Marcellus Shale Play Special Report

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

Click here for a collection of articles on the corruption scandal in Luzerne County Court.