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The supplements of The Legal Intelligencer provide our readers with in-depth coverage of the developments and trends occurring in Litigation and Real Estate, Environmental and Intellectual Property Law; track the hiring and promotion of associates and partners within the region's firms; and examine the experiences of such groups as women in the profession and first-year associates. Return to this page throughout the year to read all the supplements.
PaLAW 2007
November 13, 2007
PaLAW 2007
Welcome to PaLAW 2007, our Annual Report on the Legal Profession.
Summer Associates 2007
June 2007
The 2007 Summer Associates Supplement features articles on questions for the hiring committee; a diversity update; all the numbers in the 2007 summer class; 12 tips for proper e-mail etiquette; tips on saving; surviving summer slip-ups; and attractions and distractions in the City of Brotherly Love.
Real Estate II
June 25, 2007
The June 25 Real Estate Supplement features articles on advancing mechanics lien wavers; disclaimers and integration clauses in agreements of sale; the state's approval of the 2006 ALTA Title Insurance Policy Form and more.
E-Evidence Supplement
June 11, 2007
The June 11 E-Evidence Supplement features articles on E-Discovery from a global perspective; the next phase of E-Discovery; the admissibility of e-mails; Rule 37(f) Protection; and more.
Legal Recruiters Directory 2007
April 27, 2007
The April 27 Legal Recruiters Directory features an alphabetical listing of area recruiters; reimagining attorney delvelopment; 10 Questions to Ask a Headhunter; and the use of video as a tool for hiring.Download PDF...
Intellectual Property Supplement
April 23, 2007
The April 23 Intellectual Property Supplement features articles on Sage advice on the doctrine of equivalents; patent litigation in the state's western district; enforcing licensed patents; implications in the wake of KSR v. Teleflex; the effective use of provisional patent applications; revamping dilution law; and more.Download PDF...
YL
April 12, 2007
The April 12 edition of YL features coverage of the YL Bowling Nigh Happy Hour; the skinny on the new YL website; the art of the follow through; the value of estate planning; uncorking the myths about wine storage; a review of a new Mexican eatery; The Devil Wears Brooks Brothers and more.
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Environmental Law Supplement
April 9, 2007
The April 9 Environmental Law Supplement features articles on the uses and abuses of cleanup and cost recovery delay; deciding whether to take further action in Phase I assesments; the expansion of requirements for storage tanks in Pennsylvania; water quality and the need for due process; and more.Download PDF...
Real Estate Supplement
March 26, 2007
The March 26 Real Estate Supplemet features articles on voluntary PRP development; nonconsolidation options; the effects of the Great Lakes ruling; IRS Partnership Holdings; and more.Download PDF...
YL
March 8, 2007
The March 8, 2007 edition of YL features articles on three former DA's establishing their own firm; a special St. Patty's Day calendar of events; the editorial board on the effects of New Jersey's new civil unions decision; balancing your professional and personal life; the importants of adhereing to deadlines; reviews of two new Philly eateries; The Devil Wears Brooks Brothers and more.
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Bankruptcy Supplement
March 5, 2007
The March 5 Bankruptcy Supplement features articles on role of the patient care ombudsman; post BAPCPA executive compensation; deepening insolvency case and more.
General Counsel Magazine
March 1, 2007
The March 2007 issue of General Counsel features a profile of the chief counsel of the Pa. State System of Higher Education; the offshore shift; making tough pro bono decisions; building a home business; high-tech startups; and a roundtable discussion on patient reform. **This file is very large, please consider this when downloading.**
General Counsel Magazine
January 1, 2007
The December 2006/January 2007 issue of General Counsel feature articles on growing companies in Pittsburgh; Leonard Deutchman on the latest forensic technology; intellectual property audits; avoiding liability from employees' computer use; and more. **This file is very large, please consider this when downloading.**
Top Cases of 2006
February 19, 2007
The February 19 Top Cases of 2006 Supplement features articles on understanding Act 44; cases affecting Rule 1925(b); liability claims against licensed professionals; the top insurance "non-decisions"; the scope of waivers in the wake of the EchoStar decision; as well as the Top 50 Verdicts and Settlements of the year.
YL
February 8, 2007
The February 8 edition of YL embraces love and the law, and features articles on the best follow up to a great speech; giving the casual look the boot; finding a sweetheart of a client; tips on balancing fitness and work; a look at a new Fairmount eatery; The Devil Wears Brooks Brothers and more.
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Top Lateral Hires
February 5, 2007
The February 5 Top Lateral Hires Supplement features articles on the impact of mergers on lateral recruitment; gauging your career after a lateral move; fitting in at a new firm; the ingredients of a perfect merger; and the benefits and pitfalls that mergers create in the lateral market.
Law Office Litigation Technology
January 29, 2007
The January 29 Law Office Litigation Technology Supplement features articles on increasing lawyer responsiveness; the new world of electronic discovery; the simple joys of spam; review and production of ESI documents; the importance of backing up files; and more.
General Counsel Magazine
March 1, 2007
The March 2007 issue of General Counsel features a profile of the chief counsel of the Pa. State System of Higher Education; the offshore shift; making tough pro bono decisions; building a home business; high-tech startups; and a roundtable discussion on patient reform. **This file is very large, please consider this when downloading.**
General Counsel Magazine
January 1, 2007
The December 2006/January 2007 issue of General Counsel feature articles on growing companies in Pittsburgh; Leonard Deutchman on the latest forensic technology; intellectual property audits; avoiding liability from employees' computer use; and more. **This file is very large, please consider this when downloading.**
Top Cases of 2006
February 19, 2007
The February 19 Top Cases of 2006 Supplement features articles on understanding Act 44; cases affecting Rule 1925(b); liability claims against licensed professionals; the top insurance "non-decisions"; the scope of waivers in the wake of the EchoStar decision; as well as the Top 50 Verdicts and Settlements of the year.
YL
February 8, 2007
The February 8 edition of YL embraces love and the law, and features articles on the best follow up to a great speech; giving the casual look the boot; finding a sweetheart of a client; tips on balancing fitness and work; a look at a new Fairmount eatery; The Devil Wears Brooks Brothers and more.
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Top Lateral Hires
February 5, 2007
The February 5 Top Lateral Hires Supplement features articles on the impact of mergers on lateral recruitment; gauging your career after a lateral move; fitting in at a new firm; the ingredients of a perfect merger; and the benefits and pitfalls that mergers create in the lateral market.
Law Office Litigation Technology
January 29, 2007
The January 29 Law Office Litigation Technology Supplement features articles on increasing lawyer responsiveness; the new world of electronic discovery; the simple joys of spam; review and production of ESI documents; the importance of backing up files; and more.
YL
January 11, 2007
The January 11, 2007 edition of YL features articles on the next step for the YLD; a calendar of events; the search for gay and lesbian attorneys; embracing diversity; a sweet farewell to the New Year's Resolution; choosing the right retirment plan; The Devil Wears Brooks Brothers and more.
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PALAW 2006
December 26, 2006
The 13th Annual PALAW supplement features the Top 100 Law Firm Listing; the year's largest awards and settlements; most requested PICS opinions; major ADR providers; bar exam pass rates; law school statistics; and more.
**NOTE** This 138 page magazine has been divided into four separate files for your downloading convenience.
YL
December 14, 2006
The December 14 edition of YL features articles on how to behave during your office holiday party; a look back at 2006 and a peek into the year ahead; the lost art of mentoring; a high-tech Xmas list for lawyers; The Devil Wears Brooks Brothers and more.
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Real Estate Quarterly
December 4, 2006
The Real Estate Quarterly supplement features articles on changes to PAR standard agreements; the validity of anti-flipping clauses; changes to Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Laws; and more.
Corporate Governance Supplement
November 20, 2006
The November 20 Corporate Governance Supplement features articles on updating practices to prevent backdating; directors' fidiciary duty of good faith in Delaware; the softer side of governance; Sarbanes-Oxley and capital market competitiveness and programs.
YL
November 9, 2006
The November 9 edition of YL features articles one young lawyer's efforts to get out the vote; tips on marketing yourself; a calendar of events; Q&A; balancing work and motherhood; a review of a sweet new destination to eat; The Devil Wears Brooks Brothers and more.
Intellectual Property Supplement
October 16, 2006
The October 16 Intellectual Property Supplement features articles on radical patent examination; alternative procedures for patent examinations; the dangers of use of competition's trademarks as keywords in web advertising; copyright protection for architectual works; and more.
YL: Lawyers on the Fast Track
October 12, 2006
The October 12 edition of YL features news and photos from the recent Lawyers on the Fast Track fete at the Crystal Tea Room; networking opportunities; calendar of events; tips on dressing for success; the benefits of investing in mutual funds; keeping your e-mail professional; and reviews of two hot new Philly eateries.
Real Estate Supplement
October 2, 2006
The October Real Estate Supplement features articles on the state of area zoning appeals; new stormwater management regs; navigating the road to development approval; municpal law and due process; and conditional uses.
Business of Law Supplement
September 27, 2006
The September 27 Business of Law Supplement features articles on the perils of profits per parter; mergers in other markets; growing your book of business; moving your firm into the next generation; management and leadership training; the habits of successful law firms; and more.
Lawyers on the Fast Track 2006
September 25, 2006
The Lawyers on the Fast Track Supplement profiles 38 young attorneys on the fast track to success.
YL
September 14, 2006
The September 14 edition of YL features articles on "the midlevel blues"; a calendar of events; advice on building your professional reputation; juggling a career and family; some helpful advice for those looking to buy a home; working as a group; reviews of two new Philly eateries; The Devil Wears Brooks Brothers; and more.
White Collar Litigation
August 21, 2006
The August 21 White Collar Litigation Supplement features articles on health care fraud prosecution; new policies leaning towards agressive prosecution in tax cases; the rise of corporate deferred prosecution agreements; contrasting views of federal and state racketeering laws; and representing a client before the PCAOB.
General Counsel Compensation Supplement
August 14, 2006
The August 14 General Counsel Compensation Supplement features articles on jockeying for position on the general compensation scale; restricted stock grants, big bonuses and popular rewards; as well as a breakdown of benefits, compensation and other options.
YL
August 10, 2006
The August 10 edition of YL features photos from the YL Happy Hour at Davio's restaurant; a calendar of summer events; "Golfing With Greatness"; advice on the use of humor in the workplace; reviews of two new Philly eateries; The Devil Wears Brooks Brothers and more.
Construction Law
August 7, 2006
The Construction Law supplement features articles on defective workmanship and insurance; new home office requirements; openness in public construction contracting; some new teeth for the Pennsylvania Procurement Code; changes in AIA dispute resolution; and the liability arising out of the sale of new sesidential construction.
Intellectual Property Practice Directory 2006
July 17, 2006
Click here to download the Intellectual Property Practice Directory.
YL
July 13, 2006
The July 13 edition of YL features articles on a very motivated summer associate; a calendar of events for young lawyers; some advice for getting the most out of your networking; the art of the interview; taking the risk out of life insurance; reviews of two new Philadelphia eateries; a summer reading list; The Devil Wears Brooks Brothers; and more! Don't Have a TLI Online Subscription? Click here to download this issue of YL for free!
Health Care Law Supplement
July 10, 2006
The July 10 Health Care Law Supplement features articles on how minor problems can lead to major losses; nursing home negligence cases; physicial restrictive covenants; is HIPAA protection or burden; understanding health care receivables financing; and negotiating pay for performance contracts. **This file is 10MB, please consider this when downloading. **
Real Estate Quarterly
June 26, 2006
The June 26 Real Estate Quarterly features articles on negotiating your office lease; the trials and tribulations of a firm's move to Center City; a look at office renovations; and real estate planning.
2006 Summer Associates Supplement
June 14, 2006
The 2006 Summer Associates Supplement features articles on turning your summer home into your permanent home; keys to a successful season; dealing with law school debt; the results of our survey; and a full list of fun things to see and do in Philadelphia this summer. **This file is 8MB, please consider this when downloading.**
Legal Research Supplement
June 12, 2006
The June 12 Legal Research Supplement features articles on the Life and Times of the Electronic Revolution; training legal secretaries in database jargon; researching Pennsylvania Primary Authority via free Internet sites; and keeping your law library up to date.
YL
June 8, 2006
The June 8th edition of YL features articles on politics; color coordination; middle eastern cuisine; public speaking; and other great articles geared towards young lawyers.Note: This pdf file is roughly 10MB.
Women in the Profession
May 22, 2006
The Women in the Profession Supplement features the transcript for the Women in the Profession Roundatable Conference; words of wisdom from mid-level associate; being a lady and being a lawyer; advice on becoming a "litigation mom"; and a list of "Women Attorneys on the Verge". ** NOTE This supplement is 32 pages and the pdf file is 5MB, please consider this when downloading. **
YL
May 11, 2006
The May 11 edition of YL features articles on networking; tips when shopping for PDAs; deposition training; "virtual partnerships"; a review of a hot new Italian eatery; and The Devil Wears Brooks Brothers.
Intellectual Property Supplement
May 8, 2006
The May 8 Intellectual Property Supplement features articles on "Trade Secrets Gone Wild"; proving market power in patent tying cases; duty of discolsure under Sarbanes-Oxley; proposed rule changes to trademark appeals; and the possible effects of e-Bay v. MercExchange.
Top Cases of 2005
April 17, 2006
The Top Cases of 2005 Suppplement features articles on the Impact of IFP v. Koken; the rights of special needs students; the admission of refusal evidence in DUI cases; the 3rd Circuit's interpretation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act; and a listing of the Top 50 Verdicts and Settlments.
YL
April 13, 2006
The April 13 edition of YL features articles on mock trial programs; coping with stress in the workplace; prepping your portfolio for performance; hunting for clients; a unqiue look at the "Lawyer Coloring Book"; handling law school debt; and a review of Raw, a new sushi eatery on Sansom Street.
Environmental Law Supplement
April 10, 2006
The April 10 Environmental Law Supplement features articles on Nutrient Credit Trading; EU Electronic Goods Directives, new EPA regulations; oil and gas exploration; and nanotechnology.
Real Estate Quarterly
March 27, 2006
The March 27 Real Estate Quarterly features articles on residential mortgage foreclosures; surviving a first defeasance; landlord/tennant bankruptcy issues; like-kind exchange funds; and lightening your lease load.
Bankruptcy Supplement
March 6, 2006
The March 6 Bankruptcy Supplement features articles on the course of business defense; getting retained and paid in the 3rd Circuit; protection for suppliers under bankruptcy law amendments; bankruptcy and intellectual property licenses; and the Absolute Priority Rule.
YL
March 9, 2006
The March 9 edition of YL features the answer to that eternal question -- "To Blog Or Not To Blog?"; connecting with the younger generation; unique opportunities for young lawyers; the perils of inter-office romances; and a review of Ted's Montana Grill.
YL
February 9, 2006
The February 9 edition of Young Lawyers includes a profile of new YLD Chair Michael Hayes; an introduction to asset allocation; helpful hints over the overworked and overextended; and a torrid Valentine's Day tale of love and jury duty.
Top Lateral Hires
February 6, 2006
The Top Lateral Hires supplement features articles on how to reccruit top partners; taking action to ease lateral integration; the growing pains of an IP practice; practicing both inside and outside the firm; and the list of the Top 2005 Lateral Hires.
Law Office Litigation Technology
January 30, 2006
The Law Office Litigation Technology suppplement features articles on establishing electronic infrastructures for small firms; making the most of technology in the courtroom; marketing on the web; and the story of one man's dedication to his beloved Blackberry.
YL
January 12, 2006
The January, 2006 issue of YL includes a feature on the challenges of being a sole practioner, lawyering for the government, and a review of a new eatery, August, that's sure to heat up your winter.
YL
December 8, 2005
The December issue of YL features the story of Philadelphia's comeback in the lives of summer associates, preparing for the holiday season, rethinking your end of the year review, and a review of the Melting Pot, a new fondue-themed eatery.
YL
November 10, 2005
The November issue of YL explores the challenges of shaping career paths, how to get noticed at Bar functions, professional level snacking at associate meetings, and the Life and Times of a Young Lawyer.
YL
October 13, 2005
The October issue of YL includes stories dealing with young attorneys offering services to Friends of Farmworkers, the Secrets to Becoming a Star Advocate, the advantages of finding a financial advisor and a review of the new IMAX film that takes you to the moon and back.
Real Estate Quarterly
December 12, 2005
The December 12, 2005 Real Estate Supplement features articles on "Predatory Lending," the Impact of Methamphetamine Production on the Sale of Real Estate, the 2005 Energy Policy Act and more.
Legal Research Supplement
December 5, 2005
The December 5, 2005 Legal Research Supplement provides the latest techniques and strategies for lawyers and librarians in small and large firms alike.
Intellectual Property Supplement II
November 7, 2005
The November, 2005 Intellectual Property Supplement features articles on "The Continuing Need for Patent Opinions"; "The Sinking of Submarine Patents"; "The Pa. Trade Secrets Act"; "When to Award Profits Under the Lanham Act" and much more.
First-Year Associates
October 2005
Our annual First-Year Associates supplements offers advice to those just starting on their legal careers. Article topics include the importance of bar association participation, planning for a career as corporate counsel and correcting mistakes. The supplement also includes a breakdown of this year's class and results of our survey about their expectations.
Lawyers on the Fast Track
September 2005
Our fourth annual Lawyers on the Fast Track supplement recognizes outstanding young attorneys from across the state who have worked tirelessly in their professional, personal and civic lives to improve the legal landscape and the future of others.
YL
September 2005
This issue's cover feature explores tactics local bar associationsare trying to attract young lawyers, while inside columns focus on what to look for in buyinga house, how to handle ADD affliction, and where football fans can go to get the most out of their Eagles' games experience.
Real Estate Quarterly
September 2005
Articles cover topics ranging from implementing the Uniform Construction Code and dissecting the Kelo Decision to understanging reissue rates adn drafting land purchase agreements.
YL
August 2005
The August issue of YL includes a feature article on this year's Pennsylvania bar Association Pro Bon Award winner Daniel Schaffzin. Also inside: Real World advice on finding fun at the gym, tips for surviving the associate evaluation season, facts on getting enough sleep and a review of seafood restaurant Pelicanfish Company.
Estate Planning
July 2005
Article topics include what not to forget when planning a client's estate, the interaction of retirement planning and estate planning, concerns for second marriage estate planning, and how estate plans may be affected by a move to Florida.
YL
July 2005
The July issue of YL includes a feature on tackling the tricky task of becoming a rainmaker. Also inside, Molly Peckman?s annual summer reading list, our inaugural Real World Advice column and a review of new Italian BYOB Mercato.
Real Estate Quarterly
June 2005
Articles cover topics ranging from stormwater management and vapor intrusion to charity tax exemptions and the pending ordinance rule..
YL
June 2005
After several years at prestigious firms, a number of young business-minded attorneys are finding new homes in the in-house departments of area corporations.
YL
May 2005
In this month's YL: Diaper's & Depositions; What to Do About a Bad Review; Benefits of Bar Association Membership
YL
April 2005
In this month's YL: Empowering Women; Moving In-House; Spring Training for Client Pitches
YL
March 2005
In this month's YL: one attorney's quest to create a networking group for women in business; advice on making the best client pitches; the pros and cons of moving in-house; and a guide to wine education in the Philadelphia region
Real Estate Quarterly
March 2005
The first of our Real Estate Quarterly supplements addresses topics including redevelopment resources, common interest ownership laws and zoning code changes in the wake of House Bill 1954.
YL
March 2005
Included in this month's YL: LawWorks' crusade to encourage non-litigation pro bono work; Pecking Order's homage to pioneer women lawyers; and a guide to taking in the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Dali exhibition and all that goes with it.
Litigation Roundtable
February 2005
This Litigation Roundtable supplements addresses several topics, including the Noerr-Pennington Doctrine of antitrust law, the proposed federal rules for e-discovery, and the effects and future of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
Top Lateral Hires
February 2005
The Top Lateral Hires Supplement looks at career decisions made by prominent area lawyers in 2004.
YL
February 2005
The YL supplement for young lawyers examines the role Philadelphia lawyers played in the recent dispute over the famed Barnes art collection.
YL
January 2005
The second issue of the supplement for young lawyers introduces Natalie Klyashtorny, who will head the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association for the next year.
Employment Law
December 2004
This Employment Law supplement includes articles on Internet job applicants, employee personnel file, health care savings accounts and the future challenges unions now face.
Intellectual Property
November 2004
Our November Intellectual Property Supplement discusses topics like obviousness rejections, Internet searches and a new California law that could have wide-reaching effects.
YL
November 2004
The second issue of The Legal Intelligencer's new supplement for young lawyers includes articles on lawyers' use of flex time, advice on shifting from solo to firm life, and the advantages and dangers of working late.
Real Estate
November 2004
This issue of our Real Estate supplement includes articles on landlords' rights in tricky tenant situations, new title insurance filings and mixed financing in real estate.
Litigation Roundtable
October 2004
In this special supplement, practitioners from around the state gathered together to discuss the availability of filial consortium claims in Pennsylvania and how to make the most of medical malpractice mediation.YL
October 2004
A new monthly supplement focusing on young lawyers in the Philadelphia legal community. This monthly installment will include features about what young lawyers are doing in all facets of the profession, the personal and professional issues that they face, contributed articles on ethics, office etiquette, pro bono, upcoming events and more.First-Year Associates
October 2004
A guide for first year associates. Includes a firm-by-firm associates survey.
Women in the Profession
August 2004
Profiles of Pennsylvania's women leaders are revealed, as well as statistics for women in Pennsylvania's 25 largest firms.
Real Estate
July 2004
"The New Dirt On Dirt"
"Envisioning a Real Estate Practice Without Boundaries"
"The Furture of Quiet-Title Actions Brought by 'Out-of-Posession Plaintiffs'"
"The Use of Municipal Court in Commercial Landlord-Tenant Matters"
"Trademark Board Rejects Suit Seeking to Make 'Realtor' a Generic Term"
General Counsel
June 2004
Focusing on all aspects of general counsel compensation, including new survey results and rankings.
Summer Associates
June 2004
The results of the sixth annual summer associate survey are revealed, as well as tips on balancing a social life with work demands and selecting the right practice area.
Intellectual Property
May 2004
The May 2004 IP supplement looks at Peter Pan's copyright battles, how to control a domain name and the blooming controversy involving plant patents.
Real Estate
May 2004
Examining current trends in Philadelphia real estate development. Articles topics include using the subdivision approach to value real property, reverse spot zoning and open space, RESPA reform, and the New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act.
Real Estate
March 2004
Examining current trends in Philadelphia real estate development, contract provisions in leases and agreements of sale, and ways to reduce risks in zoning and land use approvals.
New Partners
March 2004
This supplement features over 100 Pennsylvania attorneys who made partner in 2003 at PaLaw's Top 50 firms.
Litigation Roundtable
February 2004
Litigation Roundtable: Three roundtable discussions with area litigators examining the Class Action Fairness Act, ERISA's pre-emption provisions and the future of Restatement (Third) of Torts in Pennsylvania.
Top Lateral Hires
February 2004
The annual supplement tracks the significant moves of 2003 and offers advice to lawyers contemplating a career change in 2004.
Real Estate
January 2004
Examining current trends in Philadelphia real estate development, contract provisions in leases and agreements of sale, and ways to reduce risks in zoning and land use approvals.
2003 Philadelphia Verdicts & Findings
January 2004
Here you will find a useful index of the Philadelphia Court's 2003 verdicts and findings.
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