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3rd Circuit: P.I. Suit Deadline Tolled When Claim Filed in Wrong Court
New Jersey's statute of limitations is tolled for a personal injury plaintiff who mistakenly sues in a court that lacks jurisdiction over the defendant, says the 3rd Circuit. The court predicted that the New Jersey Supreme Court would allow equitable tolling in such a case if doing so "would not offend the goals of the limitations statute." In its opinion, the appeals court expressly overruled a prior, contrary 3rd Circuit decision.New Record for Bar Association Charity Run
A new record was set in the 28th annual Philadelphia Bar Association 5K Charity Run and Walk held Sunday, May 20. Michael Syrnick, a 21-year-old student at Pennsylvania State University, finished in 15:48, breaking James Osborne's 2002 record by 11 seconds.PDLG Summer 1L Program Aims To Keep Diverse Lawyers in Phila.
One of the significant challenges facing Philadelphia law firms is to attract and retain diverse lawyers.Municipal Bankruptcy: Is It Really an Option for Local Government?
Chapter 9 is far from a perfect remedy for economic woes.Big Firm Litigators Reunite by Forming Boutique
Two lawyers from large law firms have decided to start their own litigation boutique. Matthew Wynn, a workers' compensation defense litigator formerly at Littler Mendelson, and Raymond McGarry, a commercial litigator previously with Buchanan Ingersoll, have started Wynn McGarry in King of Prussia, Pa. Although McGarry recently lost his partner status at Buchanan, he said his real motivation for leaving the firm was the opportunity to work in a small firm setting on sophisticated matters.
Where Does the Buck Stop in Law Firm Diversity Efforts?
A diversity panel of corporate counsel and law firm leaders agreed they are frustrated about the slow improvement in diversity efforts within the law firm world, but where that frustration should be directed is a different story. One law firm managing partner said partners need to be evaluated on how they mentor minority associates and have that evaluation affect their compensation. But another law firm leader said the onus has to be on corporate clients.Pre-nups No Longer Just for the Wealthy
In a cultural and economic shift that may eventually make divorce less painful for couples--and less lucrative for lawyers, more and more couples are seeking prenuptial agreements. One reason more couples whose names aren't Trump or Gates are getting prenuptials is that their parents, who plan to give them some of their savings, insist on it. But the key factor is a desire among young professionals to protect money earned in the booming economy and technology market.TRENDING STORIES
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