The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By Max Mitchell | July 10, 2020
The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia and the Judicial Council of the Clifford Scott Green Chapter of the National Bar Association issued a joint statement strongly encouraging the court's Administrative Governing Board to adopt the report's recommendation that the court system review its salaries and promotions for racial equity and seniority, and to make salary ranges available to all staff.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By Zack Needles | Max Mitchell | July 10, 2020
Last month's $6.25 million settlement between the city of Philadelphia and Terrance Lewis—the highest-ever settlement in an exoneration case in Pennsylvania that did not involve DNA evidence—may signal, and possibly even spur, increased interest by the plaintiffs bar in bringing more wrongful conviction civil claims. But lawyers who have handled these cases warn that they're not for the faint of heart—or the ill-prepared.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By Max Mitchell | June 22, 2020
History indicates that large-scale clashes between police and protesters can trigger litigation, and lead to increased costs for local governments.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By Max Mitchell | June 11, 2020
Adoption of the new rule was quickly praised by legal community leaders, including Pennsylvania Bar Association president David Schwager.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By Max Mitchell | June 2, 2020
At least two lawyers have had to self-quarantine after meeting with clients in the prisons who later tested positive.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By Erica Silverman | May 28, 2020
Several firms said they haven't taken a hit financially while working remotely, but they still want to get people back in the office safely and soon.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By Max Mitchell | May 27, 2020
Constitutional mandates must be balanced with juror safety, which all court leaders identified as the top priority.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By Max Mitchell | May 26, 2020
The consensus is Pennsylvania is at least months away from bringing jurors back. Earlier this month, several jurisdictions announced that all jury trials would be postponed until at least early September. Most lawyers, however, said they believe it is unlikely any civil trials will be held for the rest of the year.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By P.J. D'Annunzio | May 20, 2020
"I find these cases professionally offensive," said U.S. Attorney William McSwain of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. "They're damaging to our profession. When you have lawyers taking advantage of people, especially their own clients, that is really reprehensible conduct."
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Lizzy McLellan | May 18, 2020
Size played a significant role in the 2019 success of the state's Am Law 200 firms.
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