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Wolin Ousted From Asbestos Cases Over Use of Two Conflicted Advisers
A federal appeals court last Monday removed U.S. District Judge Alfred Wolin from a multibillion-dollar case, criticizing his retention of neutral advisers who were advocates in an ongoing similar case. The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that Wolin's choice of the two advisers tainted his efforts to resolve five consolidated asbestos bankruptcy cases. He was disqualified from three.Before: Rose, J.P., Lahtinen, Malone Jr. and Garry, JJ. APPELLATE DIVISION THIRD DEPARTMENT Michael W. Reville, Williamsville (Neil L. Levine of Whiteman, Osterman
Tax Relief for Brownfield Buyers
Nestled within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 are a number of "Miscellaneous Provisions." Two provisions provide tax relief to some individuals or entities who are involved with the purchase, ownership or development of brownfield properties.Post & Schell Acquires Seven Morgan Lewis Attorneys
Post & Schell has created a new energy practice and expanded its labor and employment practice, bringing seven attorneys from the Harrisburg, Pa., and Philadelphia offices of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. While the energy practice's clients are mainly statewide companies, the firm hopes to offer its services nationally with the opening of a Washington office. A mainly regional firm with five offices in Pennsylvania and one in New Jersey, Post & Schell says it's "aggressively seeking" a Washington office.Exploring the Past to Prepare for What's Ahead
To me, autumn has always seemed to be a season of looking ahead. One need only look in the nearest store window to see that Halloween decorations and fall fashions are taking over the shelves where swimsuits and picnic gear once resided.Bevilacqua Eager to Create Business Court Division
Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Gabriel Bevilacqua is eager to move forward with his plan to create a permanent, separate business court division within the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Technically, that will only require passage of a friendly bill by both bodies of the General Assembly. Realistically, he'll need to ensure support from a variety of other sectors.More IP Partners Leave Woodcock for Cozen
The stream of intellectual property partners heading from Philadelphia's Woodcock Washburn to Cozen O'Connor continues as patent attorney Michael P. Straher brings his chemistry skills to a practice group that has already added 10 partners this year. Patent agent Daniel M. Scolnick is also making the move with Straher.Trending Stories
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