June 13, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Two Ex-ADAs Sue Chester County DATwo lawyers who had worked in the Chester County District Attorney's Office for a combined 36 years are suing the DA's office, claiming that they were fired because of their ages. Both were over 55.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
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February 15, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Shwartz for Circuit SeatThe Senate Judiciary Committee approves U.S. Magistrate Judge Patty Shwartz for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
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May 02, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
Limit on Lengthy Papers Working, McKee Tells BarTo stem the flow of lengthy court papers pouring into judges' chambers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a standing order in January announcing that motions to file briefs over a limit of 14,000 words or 30 pages would be granted only selectively
By Saranac Hale Spencer
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August 08, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Effexor MDL Lands in Rufe's CourtAnother spate of suits stemming from birth defects allegedly caused by an antidepressant has been consolidated in U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe's courtroom in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
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June 19, 2012 | Law.com
Third Circuit OKs 'Mixed Motivations' Instruction in Ethnic-Intimidation CaseThe federal jury that convicted two young men of violating the Fair Housing Act when they beat a Hispanic man to death in 2008 was properly instructed to consider "mixed motivations," the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled on an issue of first impression in the circuit.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
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December 27, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
Brann and Mannion Fill Judicial Seats In Middle DistrictNearly eight months after Matthew Brann and Malachy Mannion were nominated to the federal bench in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, they were confirmed by the Senate unanimously late on December 21.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
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November 28, 2012 | Daily Report Online
Obama taps three for district judgeships, but vacancies persistThe flood of judicial nominations that have come from the White House in recent months, including the three just made for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, could forecast a change in the focus of President Obama's second term - his first having been notable for its dearth of judicial confirmations.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
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November 28, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
Obama Taps Three for District Judgeships, but Vacancies PersistThe flood of judicial nominations that have come from the White House in recent months, including the three just made for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, could forecast a change in the focus of President Obama's second term — his first having been notable for its dearth of judicial confirmations.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
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March 29, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal
Merck In-House Counsel's Letter Is Not Defamatory, Judge RulesA defamation claim against Merck and its in-house counsel can't proceed because it rested on a letter stating the lawyer's opinion, which is not capable of being defamatory, a federal judge says.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
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March 28, 2013 | Daily Report Online
Merck in-house counsel's letter isn't defamatory, Pennsylvania judge rulesA defamation claim against Merck and its in-house counsel can't proceed because it rested on a letter stating the lawyer's opinion, which is not capable of being defamatory, a federal judge has ruled.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
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