May 17, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune
A Brilliant MindEarly in his legal practice, William F. Gallagher won 19 of the first 26 cases he took to the Supreme Court-a streak that has shaped his career. In the mid 1960s that was an especially impressive accomplishment, with appellants averaging less than 20 percent of the wins.
By THOMAS SCHEFFEY Law Tribune Staff Writer
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October 15, 2009 | Daily Business Review
Note buyer wins $4.5 million judgment from Boca developerAttorney Kenneth Curtin said he wasn't surprised by the quick verdict saying developer Gregory K. Talbott was personally in breach of the loan agreement and note by failing to pay.
By Review staff & VerdictSearch
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June 26, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer
Lawyer Team Knocks One Out of the ParkStradley Ronon, Ballard Spahr Groups Club
By Jeff BlumenthalOf the Legal Staff
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May 28, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer
Deloitte & Touche's Challenges to Commissioner Koken's Suit RejectedThe state insurance commissioner's case against Deloitte Touche, filed over the liquidation of Reliance Insurance Co., will go forward now that Commonwealth Court President Judge James Gardner Colins has thrown out all of the accounting firm's preliminary objections to the commissioner's complaint.
By Danielle N. Rodier Of the Legal Staff
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July 19, 2005 | The Legal Intelligencer
Adoptees May Inherit From Biological BrotherThe blood siblings of a 4-year-old boy who died in an auto accident in 2000 are entitled to portions of a $1.6 million settlement reached after the accident, despite the fact that prior to their brother's death, they had been legally adopted, the administrative judge of Philadelphia's orphans' court has ruled.
By Asher Hawkins Of the Legal Staff
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May 27, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer
Two Off Death Row, Thanks to Phila. Lawyers Free Work Pays Off at Morgan LewisIt has taken 15 years, seven figures' worth of unpaid legal hours, trips across the country and some grueling moments, but two Morgan Lewis Bockius attorneys are proud to say they have helped get a Louisiana man off death row and, now, acquitted.
By Danielle N. Rodier Of the Legal Staff
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February 04, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer
Delegates Vote To Alter Attorney Ethics RulesThe American Bar Association House of Delegates approved several amendments to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, including changes to Rule 4.2, which governs communication with a person represented by counsel, and Rule 3.3, which involves a lawyer`s obligation to a tribunal.
By Jeff Blumenthal and Ruth Bryna Cohen Of the Legal Staff
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April 01, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune
High Cost Of Doing NothingIn October, 1999, Robert Choquette was motorcycling north on Wilton Road in Westport when John T. Kelly`s car turned and suddenly sent him flying. When he crashed to the ground his skull was so badly cracked that gray matter was visible, said Brenden P. Leydon, Choquette`s lawyer.
By THOMAS SCHEFFEYLaw Tribune Staff Writer
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August 07, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer
Langer Brings His Class Action Work To Golomb & HonikAfter working together on a referral basis, plaintiff trial lawyer boutique Golomb Honik has joined forces with class action litigator Howard Langer to create a full-service litigation firm. Not surprisingly, the firm's new name is Golomb Honik Langer.
By Jeff BlumenthalOf the Legal Staff
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