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August 08, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia employers and city officials have long bemoaned the brain drain of local university graduates to larger, flashier cities, not to mention the lack of attraction the city holds for recent degree recipients who completed their studies in other parts of the country.

By Asher HawkinsOf the Legal Staff

8 minute read

November 24, 2008 | The American Lawyer

Women lawyers continue to earn less than their male counterparts at every level of a law firm, from associate to equity partner, with the gap widening to $87,000, or 13% less, at the highest level, according to results of the latest annual National Association of Women Lawyers survey. "While promotion to a higher position provides increased status and compensation, it also promotes lawyers to the level of greatest compensation differences between men and women," the third annual report said.

By Lynne Marek / Staff reporter

5 minute read

March 14, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Commonwealth Court has ruled that a man who refused chemical blood-alcohol testing will lose his driver`s license even though the airport police officer who stopped the driver arrested him outside the officer`s territorial jurisdiction.

By Lori litchman Of the Legal Staff

4 minute read

July 14, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

What does a large-firm trusts and estates partner do if his client base begins to balk at increasingly high billing rates? If you are 19-year Dechert veteran Kevin Gilboy, you leave the firm and join two old friends at a venerable trusts and estates boutique.

By Jeff BlumenthalOf the Legal Staff

4 minute read

April 18, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In the first decision on the subject, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled that repair shops can violate trademark law when a substantially different product is returned- even if the owner is fully aware of the repairs.

By THOMAS SCHEFFEYLaw Tribune Staff Writer

4 minute read

September 19, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

Most drivers don`t like having to spend 60 miles in a car. But Drew Dedo, a partner at Rawle & Henderson, relishes covering 60 miles or more. By bike.

By Laurie Stewart Of the Legal Staff

5 minute read

September 22, 2008 | The American Lawyer

The bailouts, bankruptcies and takeovers sweeping the financial industry narrow the universe of marquee corporate law clients, but lawyers say the turmoil will generate work for them, such as employment and shareholder litigation and complex bankruptcy filings.

By Sheri Qualters / Staff reporter

8 minute read

January 31, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

ABA House of Delegates to Hear Proposals on Al Qaeda and EthicsThe legal rights of accused Al Qaeda terrorists and further amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct will be the chief topics discussed by the American Bar Association House of Delegates, who will descend upon Philadelphia next Monday as part of the ABA`s annual mid-year meeting.

By Jeff Blumenthal Of the Legal Staff

9 minute read

May 23, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

In a blow to critics of President Bush`s judicial nominees, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted, 12-7, yesterday to approve D. Brooks Smith for a judgeship on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

By Staff and Wire Reports

5 minute read

April 01, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Two esteemed legal arenas have joined in offering a new professionalism award to a 2nd Circuit attorney who embodies fundamental values of the profession.

By Kellie A. Wagner Law Tribune Staff Writer

3 minute read