The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Amanda O'Brien | April 22, 2024
Brian Kent has also stepped down from the board of a nonprofit advocacy organization.
By Craig R. Tractenberg | April 22, 2024
In the case of Waldron v. SVHB Marketing, franchisees' RICO case was dismissed on summary judgment for failure to exhaust the mediation prerequisite to filing a lawsuit against the franchisor and its personnel.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Mark W. Tanner and Bethany R. Nikitenko | April 22, 2024
When a potential client comes to you with a wrongful death medical malpractice case arising from suicide, we encourage you to dispense the myths and remove the stigma, and to evaluate the case with the same analysis as any other medical malpractice case.
Daily Report Online | Analysis
By Thomas Spigolon | April 22, 2024
While some law firms may have increased leverage to boost profitability, firms may also change leverage because they need more associates to assist with complex cases, noted a law firm consultant.
By Luke T. Weber | April 22, 2024
What happens when the law changes and the standard charge is wrong? Since 2021, Pennsylvania Suggested Standard Civil Jury Instruction Number 14.90 "Informed Consent-Nondisclosure" has been in direct conflict with Pennsylvania law.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Michael Brophy | April 22, 2024
With the value of stare decisis now open to question, and the potential of significant personal injury matters now unpredictable at best, the value of informed decision-making facilitated by experienced appellate mediators has become increasingly self-evident. It is an alternative to the expense, duration and uncertainty of appellate decisions well worth consideration.
By Patrick Smith | April 19, 2024
Even though partner moves were down year-over-year, Decipher noted that law firms last year figured out one of the fastest ways to grow: buying partners with books of business.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Samuel H. Pond | April 19, 2024
I have written in the past about the failure of punitive damages to have the deterrent effect they were designed to have. Rather than deter intentional harm or egregious behavior, the threat punitive damages pose is seemingly ignored by corporations and employers who put profits before preventing harm, thanks in part to awards frequently being reduced on appeal.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Daniel J. Siegel | April 19, 2024
Pennsylvania's newly proposed Rule of Professional Conduct 1.20 makes succession planning mandatory. It is a very good start, but hopefully, after public comment, the Disciplinary Board will revise and improve it.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Jeffrey Campolongo | April 19, 2024
The clash centers around the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), the premier organization in MMA, and its fighters, who allege they have been shortchanged in terms of pay and benefits.
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