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Five Federal Judges Ready to Be Sworn In
During the next few weeks, swearing-in ceremonies are expected to be held for five federal judges - four of whom are joining the Eastern District of Pennsylvania bench and one of whom is leaving that court to join the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.Better Business Climate Brings Bigger Rewards
In the second of a two-part series, The Legal Intelligencer surveys Philadelphia law firms about their bonus programs. Although the criteria -- number of billable hours, work quality, fee origination and firm citizenship -- remain essentially the same, the amount of money handed out to associates each year has grown.'Smaller' Client Claims Reed Smith's Big-Client Focus Led to Inflated Bills
It is not uncommon to see international firms shed practice areas or attorneys that do not fit in with their economic models. But one client is arguing that maybe it's professional negligence for those firms to keep their smaller clients. The high demands on partners in global law firms to increase profits, the client said, ultimately led to its claims of professional negligence against Reed Smith. The religious nonprofit alleged it was excessively charged in a routine employment discrimination case.Frisbee Suit Tossed Over Lack of 'Concrete Injury'
A whistleblower claim against Frisbee manufacturer Wham-O Inc. just won't fly, a federal judge in Pittsburgh has ruled, because the plaintiff's claim that some of the flying discs were marketed with long-expired patents is not enough to show a "concrete" injury.Women's Summit Celebrates Progress, Seeks More
In the Philadelphia Bar Association's first summit dedicated to the status of women in the legal profession, some leaders of the bench said that despite the institutional challenges of women attorneys entering the profession's leadership ranks, women are able to be just as successful advocates as men. But other judges said there are many more miles to go toward equality. "Male lawyers and some male judges ... they're not used to women who are confident, competent," said U.S. District Judge Petrese Tucker.State Courts Lack Dischargeability Jurisdiction
In overruling the appellate panel and the bankruptcy court, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently made a clear statement as to how issues of conflict between the state courts and the federal system should be resolved on issues of discharge and the effect of a permanent injunction granted by the discharge.7th Circuit E-Discovery Pilot Program Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact
The 7th Circuit e-discovery pilot program provides a valuable tool, according to Obermayer's Mathieu J. Shapiro and Aaron L. Peskin: Principles tested in real litigation by practitioners and judges.Good Legal Technology is Good Business: A Case for Bringing Employment Issues In-House
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