The Legal Staff

August 02, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

In what firm management said was a move based on economic and practice fit reasons, Wolf Block Schorr & Solis-Cohen has laid off seven associates.

By Jeff Blumenthal Of the Legal Staff

3 minute read

June 03, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

A man could not be punished for his failure to identify himself to Game Commission officers, because he was not the subject of a Terry stop, the Commonwealth Court has ruled.

By Lori Litchman of the Legal Staff

4 minute read

July 02, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Another Philadelphia firm has joined the national elite as Drinker Biddle Reath's debut on the annual AmLaw 100 brings the total to six Center City-based firms on the list. The half-dozen honorees double the number that appeared on The American Lawyer magazine's survey of the country's highest grossing firms three years ago.

By Jeff BlumenthalOf the Legal Staff

10 minute read

May 23, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

A majority of the Commonwealth Court en banc has ruled that reimbursement disputes arising from a provider's agreement to deliver services under the Medical Assistance program may only be heard by the Department of Public Welfare, in a case of first impression.

By Danielle N. Rodier Of the Legal Staff

5 minute read

July 30, 2003 | Law.com

It's no secret that the Philadelphia court system could use additional funding and renovations, but many in the legal community believe that the domestic relations division of the family court requires immediate attention.

By Asher HawkinsOf the Legal Staff

6 minute read

August 06, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

In last month's ChipShots column, we discussed the rationale for building your own Windows-based computer, the costs involved, and the parts and equipment necessary to get the job done. In this month's installment, we'll go over how to put these parts together to create your new machine.

By Brian R. HarrisOf the Legal Staff

8 minute read

July 21, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Democratic Party heavyweight Marcel Groen has left the Bensalem firm he started nearly two decades ago in favor of Fox Rothschild. The 17-attorney firm he left has a new name, Lamm Rubenstone Totaro David, and a bright outlook on the future.

By Jeff BlumenthalOf the Legal Staff

4 minute read

June 17, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

A personnel shakeup at the Philadelphia District Attorney's office, announced Friday, was highlighted by the transfer of Joel Rosen, longtime chief of the major trials unit, to a position as an assistant district attorney in the repeat offender unit. Former chief of the Post Conviction Relief Act unit, Chris Diviny, will replace Rosen.

By Jeff BlumenthalOf the Legal Staff

4 minute read

August 23, 2007 | The Legal Intelligencer

As the state Supreme Court on Tuesday assigned a senior judge from Erie County to temporarily fill in for embattled Superior Court Judge Michael T. Joyce, both major political parties were planning to nominate candidates to run in November to fill his seat when it officially becomes vacant next year.

By Peter Hall Of the Legal Staff

6 minute read

October 23, 2007 | Law.com

Recent lateral moves have some wondering whether intellectual property attorneys are trading in the large-firm life for a return to their boutique roots.

By Gina Passarella Of the Legal Staff

6 minute read