The Legal Staff

May 28, 2008 | The Legal Intelligencer

A Commonwealth Court panel has ruled that an employer defending against a workers' compensation claim petition on the ground that the injury occurred at the claimant's other job does not have to join the other employer in order to pursue its defense.

By Zack Needles Of the Legal Staff

6 minute read

October 11, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

Plaintiffs' attorneys yesterday vowed to challenge Senate Bill 138, which requires plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases to file suit in the county where their alleged injury occurred.

By Laurie StewartOf the Legal Staff

5 minute read

November 02, 2004 | The Legal Intelligencer

An attorney for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia told Common Pleas Judge Arnold L. New yesterday that plaintiffs who say they were sexually abused in their youth by Roman Catholic priests should have hired lawyers and investigated the church and their alleged injuries sooner to preserve their right to sue.

By David B. Caruso, The Associated Press , and Melissa Nann, of the Legal Staff

5 minute read

July 07, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

The long, hot days of summer are upon us once more. While most of us would probably rather spend these days relaxing next to a large body of water, we'll count ourselves lucky if we can fit in a game of "Angry Birds" on the daily commute.

By The Legal Staff

13 minute read

July 05, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer

Some cases never seem to die; even if individually disposed of, their ancillary litigations press on, seemingly without end.

By Asher Hawkins Of the Legal Staff

11 minute read

June 24, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

A Philadelphia judge, ruling in a case of first impression, has refused to apply the doctrine of equitable tolling to a plaintiff's diet drug suit filed in state court.

By Danielle N. RodierOf the Legal Staff

5 minute read

July 22, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

A Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judge properly exercised the court's discretion to transfer a personal injury case against a DuPont research facility to Bradford County, an en banc Superior Court has ruled.

By Danielle N. RodierOf the Legal Staff

6 minute read

July 03, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

Saying that the shared legal history between the United Kingdom and the United States will allow both nations to ensure legal fairness for all citizens in light of the Sept. 11 attacks, the Right Hon. Lord Peter Goldsmith, attorney general of Great Britain, addressed members of the Pennsylvania legal and professional community Wednesday.

By Laurie Stewart Of the Legal Staff

3 minute read

May 10, 2005 | The Legal Intelligencer

Local political leaders are currently mulling a legislative strategy that would create a bright line dividing judicial candidates and financial influence.

By Asher Hawkins Of the Legal Staff

7 minute read

August 18, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

For two local law firms, last week's massive power outage was their second blackout of the summer.

By Jeff BlumenthalOf the Legal Staff

7 minute read