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November 15, 2012 |

Staying Mindful of the Human Element in the Practice of Law

This past August, my uncle married his partner in a small ceremony at their home in New York. For me, the most powerful moment of the day was when the rabbi announced, to great acclaim by all, that she declared them wed "by the power vested in [her] by the state of New York."
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May 11, 2012 |

'Disinvesting' in Federal Enforcement of Environmental Laws

Last year, EPA Region III trumpeted enforcement success stories, including an administrative compliance order issued under the Clean Air Act to the owners of a Philadelphia building who were improperly and unsafely demolishing asbestos-containing materials, and a settlement with a Virginia chemical manufacturer who agreed to pay a penalty and make significant safety upgrades at the facility to settle alleged violations for, among other things, failure to submit documentation to state, county and local officials about the facility's numerous hazardous chemicals.
9 minute read
May 14, 2013 |

Bernstein Upholds $78.4 Mil. Verdict in Phila. Med Mal Case

In an apparent case of first impression, a Philadelphia judge, in upholding a $78.4 million medical malpractice verdict, has ruled that attorney fees must be based on the present value of the jury's future damages award, not the cost of an annuity, to satisfy the judgment for future medical costs.
6 minute read
June 21, 2012 |

Paralegal Ethics: Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law

They are out there. Perhaps you have encountered a paralegal engaging in the unauthorized practice of law (UPL).
8 minute read
January 13, 2012 |

Environmental Hearing Board Protects Private and Public Rights

In Pennsylvania, the Environmental Hearing Board adjudicates challenges to final actions of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Hearings before the board are de novo, and are conducted much like a case in a trial court, albeit at times with relaxed evidentiary rules. Because its jurisdiction is limited to reviewing final actions of the department, the board has developed considerable expertise in adjudicating environmental disputes.
9 minute read
November 11, 2011 |

Commission Publishes Revised Natural Gas Regulations

On Tuesday, the Delaware River Basin Commission published revised draft natural gas regulations on its website.
9 minute read
October 09, 2012 |

Suit Over LinkedIn Profile Ownership Now Set For Trial

Having dismissed all of the federal claims in a suit over the ownership of a LinkedIn account, U.S. District Senior Judge Ronald Buckwalter of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has decided to proceed to trial on the remaining claims under state law.
5 minute read
July 19, 2013 |

Cozen O'Connor Same-Sex Marriage Case Back on

A federal judge in Philadelphia has reinstated to an active docket a case involving whether the parents or former wife of a deceased female Cozen O'Connor partner are entitled to her profit-sharing plan benefits.
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January 31, 2012 |

Facebook Has Become a Factor for Pa. Family Law Cases

As trial lawyers continue to test the discoverability of information on Facebook without guidance from an appellate court, family law practitioners are reporting that it's becoming a near rarity for a case to get through family court without use of the social media.
7 minute read
February 16, 2012 |

Finding a Comfort Zone in the Kitchen and the Courtroom

Michael J. Newman's mother gave him three cookbooks after he graduated law school five years ago. A new passion was born and the benefits proved to be unexpected for Newman, who found that cooking was cathartic, helping him to deal with the occasional frustrations of a new job. Over time, becoming a better cook made him a better lawyer.
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