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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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March 13, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer

Lower UM/UIM Must Be Declared If Coverage Altered

Every time an insurance customer alters their liability limits it's presumed their UM/UIM limits are equal to it unless they specifically request reduced coverage, the state Superior Court has ruled.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

December 10, 2009 | Law.com

Pa. Conduct Board Tabled Complaint Against Judge in 2006, Chairman Says

A Pennsylvania judicial conduct board voted in 2006 to table an investigation into a detailed complaint filed against former Luzerne County Judge Michael T. Conahan after its chief counsel notified the board of the complaint's existence, according to the current board chairman. The 12-member board did so, however, without seeing the complaint or being advised as to the nature of its allegations, knowing only "there was a criminal investigation going on," the chairman said Wednesday.

By Leo Strupczewski and Hank Grezlak

7 minute read

May 19, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer

State Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Stacking Waiver Case

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will decide whether insurance companies are required to have their customers reject stacked underinsured motorist coverage each time a new vehicle is added to their policy.

By Hank Grezlak

7 minute read

September 11, 2008 | The Legal Intelligencer

In a Post-9/11 World, Our Legal System Has Shown Our True Strength

I don't know about you, but I wake up angry every year on this date. For me, time hasn't done away with the raw emotions of that day. I wake up mad every Sept. 11.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

August 25, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former Luzerne County Judges Withdraw Their Guilty Pleas

Hours after a federal judge rejected a motion by two disgraced former Luzerne County judges to reconsider their plea agreements, the duo's lawyers filed papers formally withdrawing their guilty pleas.

By Hank Grezlak And Leo Strupczewski

6 minute read

March 30, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Truth About Reporting Lateral Moves - and Verdicts Too

Given the positive response and suggestions I've received following my last editorial, I'm going to use this space regularly to talk about what we're doing at The Legal, explain our coverage of particular issues, and talk about general topics in the legal community.

By Hank Grezlak

7 minute read

September 12, 2007 | The Legal Intelligencer

Cappy to Step Down From Pa. High Court

In a stunning close to an at times tumultuous chapter in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's history, Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy told his colleagues in Pittsburgh Monday that he would step down from the bench by year's end, according to sources in Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

By Gina Passarella and Hank Grezlak

9 minute read

December 10, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

JCB Tabled Conahan Investigation in 2006, Chairman Says

The Judicial Conduct Board voted in 2006 to table an investigation into a detailed complaint filed against former Luzerne County Judge Michael T. Conahan after its chief counsel notified the board of the complaint's existence, according to the current board chairman.

By leo strupczewski and hank grezlak

7 minute read

March 07, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer

Why Report on Firm Financials? Easy - Because It's News

I have to admit: Sometimes it's fun to shake things up. Over the past several weeks, a hot topic of conversation in my meetings and phone calls with law firm leaders and legal-industry consultants has been our coverage of law firm financials.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

August 14, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

Some Judges Understand the Evil of Corruption, Some Don't Have a Clue

I pumped my fist in the air at the news federal prosecutors gave notice they wanted to appeal the powder puff sentence U.S. District Judge Ronald L. Buckwalter gave to convicted former state Sen. Vincent Fumo.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read