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Consortium Calls Its Diversity Program A Great Success
After two years of preparation, the Philadelphia Diversity Law Group unveiled its first tangible initiative this summer -- a summer clerkship program for minority 1Ls. And PDLG, a consortium of Philadelphia law firms and in-house legal departments with the goal of improving minority recruitment and retention numbers, declared the program a great success.Improper Remarks During Openings and Closings; Should You Object?
There are times when you must object because opposing counsel's remarks cross the line beyond fair advocacy and comment.The full case caption appears at the end of this opinion. LUCERO, Circuit Judge. Appellants' predecessors in interest borrowed money from two banks to finance a golf course
Firms Faced Economic Challenges In 2003
In the world of law firm management, 2003 presented many of the same challenges that have haunted law firms since the stock market plummeted three years ago. There were some layoffs and downsizing, while salaries were relatively stagnant and merger activity was largely tepid at many firms. But those negative factors appeared less pronounced as the economy crept slightly upward.Booming IP Practice Has Big Firms Seeking Merger with Longtime Boutiques
Last month Ronald Panitch finally relented -- deciding to merge his IP firm with national giant Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. That decision has people in the legal community talking about whether the union is a sign of things to come for IP boutiques as big firms continue to try and muscle in on their once exclusive turf. Philadelphia's leading IP boutiques say they have been flooded with merger offers from big firms in the past year.State AI Legislation Is on the Move in 2024
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