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October 20, 2009 |

I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia

William Claude Dukenfield, better known as W.C. Fields, allegedly wanted "I'd rather be in Philadelphia" as his epitaph. It's the kind of sarcastic, back-handed compliment our city gets.
7 minute read
April 13, 2011 |

New York [Hearts] In-House Bar With New Rules

In-house attorneys who are not licensed to practice law in New York will nevertheless be able to offer legal advice in the state under new rules adopted by the Court of Appeals, the state's highest court.
2 minute read
November 01, 2012 |

Few Exemptions Anticipated for N.Y. Pro Bono Mandate

A prospective lawyer who fails to meet the state's new pro bono requirement for admission to the bar can seek a hardship waiver, but Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman said he expects few exemptions to be granted.
7 minute read
August 23, 2013 |

Firms Made Women's Advancement a Business Priority

While women still struggle to gain equality in the legal profession, some Philadelphia-area firms are taking action to ensure their success.
5 minute read
June 28, 2013 |

Potter County Judge Tapped to Hear Paterno Suit

A retired Potter County judge has been named by the state Supreme Court to preside over the lawsuit filed by the surviving family of football coach Joe Paterno and others against the NCAA for the sanctions imposed against Penn State in relation to the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal.
4 minute read
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August 25, 2011 |

Ex-spouse's angry, repeated texting not harassment

Sending 18 angry messages in the space of three hours "shows only the convergence of modern technology and the foibles of human judgment," the court ruled.
4 minute read
March 08, 2001 |

Help for the Hapless

Many attorneys charge ahead with business plans without seeking expert advice, only to find themselves in violation of Bar rules. Now there's the Florida Bar's Law Office Management Assistance Service. The program, the first of its type in the United States, was based on a lawyer assistance model in Australia. "It's the little oversights that will get an attorney suspended or disbarred," says Professor John Berry.
5 minute read
July 17, 2006 |

The Billable Hour's Staying Power

The much-maligned hourly rate structure still is the predominant method of billing for legal services.
6 minute read
April 12, 2011 |

Courts Offer Special Registration to Out-of-State In-House Counsel

In-house attorneys who are not licensed to practice law in New York will nevertheless be able to offer legal advice in the state under new rules adopted by the Court of Appeals. The rules are intended to solidify New York's status as a center of commercial enterprise in the United States by making it easier for national and international companies to operate here, Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman said.
3 minute read

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