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September 29, 2017 | Daily Business Review

The Trump administration is waving off U.S. tourists and evacuating 60 percent of its staff in Cuba, citing "specific attacks" on diplomats.

By Josh Lederman and Matthew Lee

5 minute read

September 22, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

It is the stuff of attorney nightmares. You worked diligently for years for an ­ornery client, when the client comes into the office demanding her file so she can take it to her "new" lawyer. This ­situation generally involves a client who is unhappy with the work you did, perhaps even threatening to sue you for legal malpractice. Often the client owes fees or costs. The situation is always messy. The situation is stressful. A client may insist on receiving their file right then and there.

By Josh J.T. Byrne

7 minute read

July 19, 2017 | Daily Business Review

While cybersecurity and data breaches have been a concern for law firms for the past several years, last month the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility went one step further, issuing new guidance for lawyers as it relates to their handling of client data. Even though the ABA does not set final rules over attorneys, this is another clear indication to the industry that data security must be considered a priority, writes Josh Merkin.

By Commentary by Josh Merkin

11 minute read

May 22, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Over the last few years a string of lower court opinions found Pennsylvania's wrongful use of civil proceedings act, known as the Dragonetti Act, represents an unconstitutional usurpation of the Supreme Court's sole authority to regulate attorney conduct. Chester County Court of Common Pleas Judge Edward Griffith issued the first decision, which held the Dragonetti Act is unconstitutional as applied to lawyers in Villani v. Seibert, No. 2012-09795 (Chester Ct. Com. Pl. 2015). Griffith noted the Dragonetti Act legislates conduct the Supreme Court regulates.

By Josh J.T. Byrne

11 minute read

March 27, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Disciplinary Board is fairly clear about what it expects from attorneys seeking reinstatement. Reinstatement is generally controlled by Pennsylvania Rule of Disciplinary Enforcement 218. A suspended attorney may seek reinstatement nine months before the expiration of the suspension. A disbarred attorney must wait at least five years before seeking reinstatement.

By Josh J.T. Byrne

14 minute read

March 07, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Casey Anthony knows that much of the world believes she killed her 2-year-old daughter, despite her acquittal. But nearly nine years later, she insists she doesn't know how the last hours of Caylee's life unfolded.

By Josh Replogle

10 minute read

February 14, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami calls Trump administration sanctions against him "miserable and defamatory aggression."

By Joshua Goodman and Josh Lederman

10 minute read

January 30, 2017 | FC&S Insurance

Pennsylvania legal malpractice law is continually evolving, but some parts of the law are well fixed and case law continually serves to affirm it. Some…

By Josh J.T. Byrne

6 minute read

January 20, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania legal malpractice law is continually evolving, but some parts of the law are well fixed and case law continually serves to affirm it. Some recent cases from our state appellate courts ­reinforce some of the most basic black ­letter elements of legal malpractice law.

By Josh J.T. Byrne

12 minute read

December 13, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Here are key steps that both in-house and outside counsel should take each time they are faced with an SEC investigation in order to best position a company for credit.

By Neal Marder, Peter Altman and Josh Rubin

18 minute read