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By Carolyn R. Mirabile | March 15, 2018
On Oct. 4, 2016, the waiting period for a no-fault divorce was reduced from two years to one year. The new law became effective on Dec. 3, 2016. The law was prospective and applied to separations which begun on or after Dec. 4, 2016. Now a year later the question becomes what if any impact this new legislation has had on obtaining a no-fault divorce in Pennsylvania.
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By Daniel E. Cummins | March 15, 2018
With the law of products liability cases continuing to evolve in the post-Tincher era, growing pains are being felt by both the courts and practitioners. In particular, as reported in numerous recent articles in the Pennsylvania Law Weekly and The Legal Intelligencer, the trial courts are faced with conflicting positions from the plaintiff's bar and the defense bar on the proper language for jury instructions in post-Tincher products cases.
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By Mark Schultz | March 15, 2018
Since the 1940s, focus groups have been used to provide feedback to product sellers, television producers, governments and political candidates. Focus groups bring together a group of “ordinary people” to share their views on a topic or product.
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By Samuel C. Stretton | March 15, 2018
I saw an article recently about competency and the need for lawyers to become proficient on electronic discovery or else face disciplinary rule violations. I am an older lawyer. What should I do?
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By Alva C. Mather | March 15, 2018
In a recent article, the New York Times featured the role craft brewery expansion is having on reviving formerly downtrodden commercial districts and bringing a new wave of tourism into states through locally focused trails and tours.
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By Barry J. Schindler and Joshua M. Herman | March 14, 2018
A well-drafted petition for inter partes review signals to a patent owner that it has something to lose, should discussions be unsuccessful.
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By Steven A. Wolf | March 13, 2018
The U.S. mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is at an all-time high. The competition between buyers for attractive acquisition candidates is driving up valuations. In fact, transaction multiples of 10 or more are now considered common.
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By Howard J. Bashman | March 12, 2018
On Jan. 22, by a vote of 5-to-2, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that the commonwealth's congressional districts were unlawfully gerrymandered in violation of Pennsylvania's Constitution.
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By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair | March 12, 2018
Many attorneys have some sort of personal relationships with their clients. Many consider their clients to be good or even close friends. Others may…
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By Nathaniel Edenfield | March 12, 2018
Should you try a case in the Southern District of Florida anytime soon, you will undoubtedly focus on your opening statement, direct and cross examinations, and closing argument.
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