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Hank Grezlak

Hank Grezlak

Hank Grezlak is the editor-in-chief for ALM's legal theme desks and regional publications and oversees Law.com, and has been covering courts and law firms since 1993. He has won numerous awards for his journalism, including several for investigative reporting, columns, and enterprise reporting. In 2016 he was awarded the G.D. Crain, Jr. Award for Distinguished Editorial Career.

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August 12, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

U.S. Justices Refer Death Row Case to Disciplinary Board

The U.S. Supreme Court has forwarded letters in a Pennsylvania death-row case, in which the defendant claimed "federal defenders" were attempting to get involved in his case against his wishes, to the Disciplinary Board of Pennsylvania.

By Hank Grezlak and Max Mitchell

5 minute read

July 07, 2014 | New Jersey Law Journal

Change Is Coming to the New Jersey Law Journal

It's necessary in the Digital Age for publications to change and adapt to the times. And while it's probably overdue, there are a number of changes happening at the New Jersey Law Journal that we believe will improve the publication. We want to make it a more informative and useful news source for our readers and broaden our readership. I'm taking this opportunity to explain our plans.

By Hank Grezlak

5 minute read

June 30, 2014 | Law.com

Tactics of Federal Defenders Under Scrutiny Again

Federal defenders, who have already faced criticism from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and a federal judge over their tactics, are now being asked to explain themselves to the U.S. Supreme Court.

By P.J. D'Annunzio and Hank Grezlak

5 minute read

June 19, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fed. Judge Throws Out Challenge to Pa. Same-Sex Marriage

Pulling no punches, a federal judge has tossed out a register of wills's attempt to intervene in the case that saw Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriages ruled unconstitutional, calling it a "contrived legal argument."

By Hank Grezlak and P.J. D'Annunzio

5 minute read

May 27, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

Jones' Same-Sex Marriage Decision Shows Judges Can Bridge Cultural Divides

Some judges have a good sense of history when dealing with big cases. Rather than passing the buck to a higher court, or puffing up and delivering self-indulgent decisions, they write an opinion that not only makes important law, but makes it easier for society to absorb historical shifts.

By Hank Grezlak

7 minute read

April 08, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

Editor's Note

Last year, when we celebrated The Legal's 170th anniversary, I had numerous people come up to me and say, "This was a wonderful event. It was great seeing so many important figures in one room being honored. You should do this every year."

By Hank Grezlak

3 minute read

January 13, 2014 | Law.com

Federal Probe Into McCaffery Deepens

The federal investigation into Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus P. McCaffery over referral fees his wife received from law firms has deepened.

By Amaris Elliott-Engel and Hank Grezlak

8 minute read

December 02, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

2014 Forecast: Pa. Firms Will Likely Grind It Out Again

The best that most Pennsylvania law firms can expect in terms of revenue growth in 2014 is between 3 and 7 percent, according to a review of both local and national surveys, as well as several years' worth of reported financials and discussions with longtime legal industry observers.

By Hank Grezlak

10 minute read

October 17, 2007 | The Legal Intelligencer

Rumor: Akin Gump's Philly IP Group Leaving

By Hank Grezlak

1 minute read

May 12, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Judge Rules Against Tobacco Co. for Rolling Stone Ad

A Philadelphia judge has ruled that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. violated the multi-state tobacco Master Settlement Agreement with an ad it ran in an issue of Rolling Stone in 2007 and must either run a ?youth oriented anti-smoking advertisement? in the magazine in the next year or pay a sanction of more than $300,000.

By Hank Grezlak

1 minute read