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October 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Falling Back in Love With Certain Estate Planning Strategies in a Falling Interest Rate Environment

With the potential Jan. 1, 2026, sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and the reduction of the federal estate and gift tax exemption to $5 million, indexed for inflation (estimated to be approximately $7.2 million), advisers should consider whether grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), charitable lead trusts (CLTs), intra-family loans, and sales to intentionally defective grantor trusts (IDGTs) should be re-evaluated and re-considered for high net-worth families.
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October 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Oct. 28, 2024—Barley Snyder, Cipriani & Werner

Barley Snyder announced that attorney Kimberly A. Kipnis has recently joined the firm in its York office.
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October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Marketing Co. Sues to Stop Pa.'s New Bar on Lawyers Soliciting Clients Through Text

Among the recently approved rule changes is the addition of commentary explaining that the bar on attorneys using "live, in-person contact" to solicit work extends to contact made through text messaging.
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October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

'Training to Replace Yourself': Kessler Topaz Co-Founder Set to Retire

"It was a goal of mine to be done at the age of 60," said Kessler, whose firm grew from six to almost 100 attorneys. "I never wanted to be the person sticking around."
5 minute read
October 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Election Risk Preparedness: Are General Counsel Ready? (Part 2)  

Part 1 of this article for corporate legal leaders with US operations was about preparing for the initial Election risks. Part 2 offers additional suggestions for preparedness, aimed mostly at reducing costly employee distractions and disruptions.
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October 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Tremendous Outcome': Duane Morris and Blank Rome Reach $102M Settlement With DOJ in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

"This resolution ensures that the costs of the federal government's cleanup efforts in the Fort McHenry Channel are borne by Grace Ocean and Synergy and not the American taxpayer," said Benjamin C. Mizer, principal deputy associate attorney general in the U.S. Department of Justice.
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October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Employee and Outspoken Critic of NFL Settles Suit Alleging Racial Inequality in the League

The central issue in Trotter's lawsuit revolved around his vocal criticism of the NFL's diversity policies and his allegations that this advocacy led to his dismissal. He claimed that during league-wide meetings and in various public forums, he repeatedly raised concerns about the NFL's failure to hire more Black coaches, executives and media personnel.
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October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

What's Your Persona? Using Client Personas to Drive Marketing and Business Development

Developing client personas can help maximize marketing and business development resources as well as boost profitability by bringing in more and better (and perhaps better paying) clients.
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October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

As Appointment Window Narrows, Vacancies on Phila. Court May Linger Until After Primaries

"Not having a full complement of judges is harmful to every aspect of the judicial system—our members, their clients, judges, court staff and clerks," Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Jen Coatsworth said.
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October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Third Circuit Predicts Pa. High Court's Application of 'Gallagher' and 'Donovan' in 'Mid-Century Insurance v. Werley'

The Third Circuit determined that the household exclusion at issue must be enforced in order to be consistent with current Pennsylvania Supreme Court precedents.
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