Editorial Board

December 01, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

Back in 1996, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that the state's General Assembly was required to fund county courts and issued an order for the General Assembly to fund the county courts as required by the state constitution. That order stemmed from the court's 1987 decision that unequal funding for the state's county courts was a constitutional violation.

By The Editorial Board

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June 03, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Sometimes, for various reasons, there comes a time when you and your law firm or law department must part ways. Assuredly, you have seen this process happen involving attorneys you know. But what steps should be taken to make the process as smooth as possible?

By YL Editorial Board

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May 13, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Sometimes, for various reasons, there comes a time when you and your law firm or law department must part ways. Assuredly, you have seen this process with attorneys you know. Did you ever wonder what steps should be taken when parting ways?

By YL Editorial Board

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January 13, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

There is no doubt that the scandal in Luzerne County is not an isolated instance. With three common pleas court judges indicted (and a fourth, who was not accused of wrongdoing, defeated in November's retention election), it is obvious the operation of the court is infected with a cancer of corruption.

By The Legal Intelligencer's Editorial Board

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August 12, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

In our youth, we look forward to summer break, a time filled often filled with vacations, new hobbies and reuniting with old friends. For young lawyers, the idea of summer still holds true. You may find that the summer months are slow; however, this is a great time to further develop your skills as a legal practitioner.

By YL Editorial Board

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June 23, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

We would like to believe, having earned a J.D. and started practicing law in courts and offices around the country, that we have earned the right to be evaluated solely on the merits of our advocacy and advice.

By YL Editorial Board

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March 18, 2011 | Legaltech News

The Young Lawyer editorial board takes a close look at the rapid growth of social media outlets such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. Starting with the premise that their more senior colleagues in big corner offices of law firms don't know much about social media, they conclude that practical advice on social networking is where young lawyers can really add value.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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November 18, 2010 | Texas Lawyer

Perhaps Rodger Gordon has a valid point. This 43-year-old law student at Georgetown University Law Center recently grabbed national attention by taking a leave of absence from school to appeal his recent court loss to the U.S. Supreme Court.

By YL Editorial Board

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November 01, 2004 | The Legal Intelligencer

Oct. 20, 2004, was a dark day for free expression in Pennsylvania. In two separate defamation decisions, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court assured that from that day on, the citizens of the commonwealth will know less about what goes on with their public officials, and in the courts. In doing so, the court failed to appreciate the core First Amendment values at stake, and did a disservice to the Constitution, the media and the people.

By The Legal Intelligencer Editorial Board

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November 12, 2009 | Law.com

Here are the top 10 tips to transition seamlessly a successful legal career, provided by members of the editorial board for The Legal Intelligencer's Young Lawyer. The tips range from practical work tips, like learning the rules of civil procedure, to office-savvy tips, such as making sure to ask questions at the right time and of the right people. And perhaps in a nod to these tougher economic times, the board advises young lawyers not to live lavishly and try to save one-quarter to half of their income.

By Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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