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Ciavarella Testifies at Special Hearing

A disgraced former Luzerne County Common Pleas Court judge who handled a defamation suit against a Wilkes-Barre newspaper in 2006 said Thursday he was unaware of any improprieties or irregularities in how the case was assigned.

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Special 3rd Circuit Panel Admonishes 9th Circuit Chief Judge, But No Discipline

The Legal Intelligencer

Thursday, July 2, 2009

The judicial misconduct complaint against 9th Circuit Chief Judge Alex Kozinski has been resolved with a public admonishment but no discipline imposed on the judge for the sexually explicit material found on his family Web site.

Witnesses Tie Reputed Mobster to Luzerne Judge

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Thursday, July 2, 2009

A pair of witnesses testified during a court hearing Wednesday that reputed northeastern Pennsylvania mob boss William "Billy" D'Elia had envelopes delivered to disgraced former Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Conahan at the courthouse and that Conahan met with D'Elia and another admitted felon multiple times to discuss fixing cases.

Blank Rome Cuts Associate Compensation

The Legal Intelligencer

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Blank Rome became the latest firm to put the squeeze on associate salaries, with much of the focus on more junior associates.

Sargent Resigns as Dean of Villanova Law

The Legal Intelligencer

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Villanova University School of Law Dean Mark A. Sargent has resigned from the post, effective immediately, citing personal and medical reasons. Sargent was not available for comment.

Berry Recuses Himself From Criminal Cases

The Legal Intelligencer

Thursday, July 2, 2009

A Philadelphia judge facing sanctions from the Court of Judicial Discipline for using his judicial secretary to help run his landlord business has recused himself from all criminal cases.

Court Affirms Finding of Bad Faith by Township in Zoning Case

The Legal Intelligencer

Thursday, July 2, 2009

The Commonwealth Court has affirmed a Montgomery County judge's decision reviving the development plans for a controversial office park project, agreeing with the lower court's conclusion that the Whitemarsh Township Board of Supervisors acted in bad faith toward the office park's developers.

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Cappy a Visionary Administrator, but Shortsighted on Public's Perception

The Legal Intelligencer

Friday, May 8, 2009

Sometimes, as a journalist, you cover somebody for so long, you come to feel like you know them, even if you really don't. That's how I felt about former Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy, whom I covered for nearly 16 years.

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GC Mid-Atlantic Supplement

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Monday, June 29, 2009

Click here to view the full text of the June 29, 2009 GC Mid-Atlantic supplement.

2009 Lawyers on the Fast Track Nominations

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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Do you know a young Pennsylvania attorney who has impressed her superiors with her ability to develop new business? What about a colleague who has dedicated himself to promoting the profession through bar association involvement or public service? Or a charismatic advocate for the indigent who has amazed you with her pro bono efforts?

Luzerne County Scandal

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

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