The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Peter Vaira | November 18, 2019
The purpose of today's column is to examine what exceptions there are to the federal grand jury secrecy rules, and how grand jury transcripts may be obtained by practitioners for use in litigation in civil or criminal cases.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Abraham J. Gafni | November 18, 2019
Employers often fail in their attempts to enforce such provisions because they cannot demonstrate that they have satisfied a basic element in making a contract under state law, i.e., securing the acceptance of the employee.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Jules Epstein | November 15, 2019
The testimony—putting aside the concern over remoteness—is permissible in Pennsylvania. The commonwealth's evidence rules specifically allow proof of acts—whether there was a conviction, the act was charged criminally or the incident as just alleged.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Jessica L. Mazzeo | November 14, 2019
As we begin to wrap up 2019, it is more important than ever to make sure we keep abreast of the various changes that are ready to face us as the clock strikes 12 in 2020.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Joseph N. Frabizzio | November 14, 2019
This article provides an overview of issues that trusts and estates practitioners need to consider with regard to marriage and divorce, whether in the planning stages or in the administration of a trust or estate, as well as statutory provisions that attempt to solve for a failure to provide for a spouse or to make changes to a plan drafted prior to a divorce.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Kaitlyn R. Maxwell | November 14, 2019
The benefits of cleaning up and reusing contaminated properties are difficult to overstate—these voluntary cleanups promote reuse of existing infrastructure, protect human health, provide economic benefits to the surrounding area and assist in the preservation of undeveloped green spaces.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Rudolph J. Di Massa Jr. and Jarret P. Hitchings | November 14, 2019
Discussions of student debt often include the blanket assumption that not even bankruptcy can relieve a borrower of his student loan obligations. While this assumption is incorrect, a debtor must provide compelling evidence that an undue hardship will result if the debtor is required to repay the loan.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Raphael F. Castro | November 13, 2019
Cases are won and lost at depositions. Establishing a prima facie case while affirmatively advancing your client's case is the primary objective.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Lauren D. Berkowitz | November 12, 2019
H-1B cap filing season, already a high-stress time of year for sponsoring companies (and their immigration counsel), will likely bring major changes impacting businesses that rely on the visa program to hire skilled and educated foreign nationals.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Howard J. Bashman | November 11, 2019
One proposed amendment—governing the contents and effect of a notice of appeal—is particularly worthy of attention, because it is intended to remove a trap for the unwary that currently exists in federal appellate practice.
Presented by BigVoodoo
The Legal Intelligencer honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
This conference aims to help insurers and litigators better manage complex claims and litigation.
Recognizing innovation in the legal technology sector for working on precedent-setting, game-changing projects and initiatives.
Boutique Law Firm in Englewood Cliffs, NJ is seeking an Experienced Commercial Real Estate/Transactional Attorney for a full-time position. ...
Boutique Law Firm in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey is seeking a Litigation Associate NJ Bar admission required. NY admission a plus but is no...
AttorneyJob Code: LEP023Pay Grade: NFLSA Status: ExemptLegal UnitJob Description:This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer, ...