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The Legal Intelligencer

1,900 Hours and 42 Candidates: What Goes Into a Judicial Evaluation

"The ratings themselves are valuable, but it's really understanding the lengths and the amount of work that goes into it that provides the real meaning," said Matthew Olesh, chair of the Campaign for Qualified Judges, the Philadelphia Bar Association's political action committee.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Carter Mario Attorneys Secure $3 Million Settlement in Workers' Comp Case

"As far as liability goes, it was difficult because our client had no recollection of what actually happened," Andrew Buchetto of Carter Mario said.
3 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Economic Opportunities Prompt a Partner Flight to the Mid-Market

Midsize firms are scooping up laterals from Big Law, drawn to smaller platforms that alleviate billing rate pressures and more.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Class Action Alleges '1 Year Supply' Diaper Genie Refills Were Falsely Advertised

"The deception is stark, and preys on new parents yearning to simplify their lives, believing that they are buying a product that will ensure they do not have to repeatedly run to the store to buy more diaper disposal bags," the complaint said.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Attorney for Parent of Kidnapped, Murdered Children Obtains $3M Settlement From York Police

Raynes & Lawn's Harold Goodman said the resolution puts to rest a suit that would have otherwise been bound for a lengthy slog through the litigation process due to the tricky legal theories at play.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Defense Attorneys' Access to Plaintiffs' Treating Physicians Under Pennsylvania High Court Scrutiny

According to personal injury attorney Joseph Messa Jr., the question of whether defense counsel may communicate with a medical malpractice plaintiff's treating physician outside the bounds of authorized discovery is 'pretty much a no-brainer.'
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

$12 Million Settlement: Meet the Lawyers Behind the Connecticut Litigation

The litigation involved Connecticut and the alleged negligence of the Department of Children and Families.
4 minute read

Globe Street

Transaction Volumes Hit the Wall in All Property Types Last Month

Cap rates are on the rise and there's a wave of maturing loans, plus increasing distressed sales.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Chief Justice Todd, Gov. Shapiro Urge Phila. Bar Members to Advance Access to Justice

"A sustained commitment to public defense is critically important," Gov. Josh Shapiro said, noting that Pennsylvania is one of only two states that does not allot state funding for its defenders.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

'In Everyone's Best Interest': Attorneys Reach $125K Settlement in Slip-and-Fall Suit

"The plaintiff would most likely take a moderate [to] substantial reduction with regards to comparative negligence," defense counsel said. "However, the nature and size of the condition likely would have worked against my client at trial. ... Double-edged sword sometimes."
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