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The Dragonetti Act Is Not a Loser Pays Rule
The Dragonetti Act, Pennsylvania's codification of the common law tort of wrongful use of civil proceedings, is often threatened in an attempt to curtail litigation that is perceived as meritless. Successful defendants are often tempted to pursue a Dragonetti Act case as a way to recoup litigation expenses.The Legal Intelligencer Announces 2020 Professional Excellence Award Winners
The Legal Intelligencer is pleased to announce the 2020 Professional Excellence Award winners. We are delighted to highlight the great work and achievements across the full breadth of the Pennsylvania legal community.Motion to extend trial date denied where plaintiffs failed to meet good cause standard after failing to develop factual record required by Texas asbestos law after two extensions to trial date.
Legal Malpractice and COVID-19: The Devil Is in the Details and Follow the Money
The crisis will not last forever and when it subsides, we will return to our offices and to our normal work routines. COVID-19, however, will leave its mark.US Judge Reinstates Defamation Claims Against 'Spotlight' Attorney Mitchell Garabedian
U.S. District Judge Jan DuBois said the allegation that Garabedian did not plan to actually file suit against a man who was accused of sexual abuse opened up a question of fact as to whether judicial immunity should apply in the case.As Pennsylvania Law Firms Went National, Here's What Happened at Home
Locally founded firms still dominate Pennsylvania, but that may change as large firms everywhere seek a stronger national presence.Defendant was not entitled to a new trial because jury members could not testify as to matters intrinsic to their deliberations.
D-Board Aims to Make Public Reprimands More Public by Bringing Them to Courtroom
"People would look at it and say it just doesn't look like it's very meaningful to do it the way we're doing it," said board chairman Andrew Trevelise. "It is serious, so we decided to do it this way."Pa. Justices to Tackle Venue Rules for Internet Defamation Cases
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case that poses a potential conundrum: How do you determine the proper venue for a defamation claim over information that was published only on the internet?Judicial, Judicious, Judgmental—Misconduct Makes Headlines
Judicial misconduct has been at the forefront of the news recently. On Nov. 12, three Indiana circuit court judges were suspended without pay for 30 to 60 days for their part in an early morning brawl that resulted in two of the judges being shot.Trending Stories
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