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'Erie' and Pa.'s Exclusion of Evidence of Compliance With Government Standards
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that barred evidence of a product manufacturer's compliance with government (and industry) standards in a strict liability design defect case.
People in the News—Oct. 24, 2024—Post & Schell, King Spry
Post & Schell announced that attorney Joseph C. Koerwitz has been elected to partnership in the firm.
The Challenge of Reasonableness in Discovery
Can both plaintiffs and defendants—opposing parties in an adversarial system—ascribe the same meaning to "reasonableness" to cooperate in discovery? Is it reasonable to believe that adversarial parties are likely to reach an agreement as to what is "reasonable" in discovery? The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure answer with a resounding "yes."
Average Partner Pay 'Surges' in Both Equity and Nonequity Tiers
The average origination amount for a partner also shot up last year, amid a general trend of partners maintaining bigger books of business.
Corporate Confidentiality Unlocked: Leveraging Common Interest Privilege for Effective Collaboration
In the complex realm of corporate litigation, the sanctity of attorney-client privilege is often the backbone of a robust defense strategy. Yet, the scope of this privilege can blur when multiple corporations collaborate with separate legal teams. In such situations, the common interest privilege (CIP) becomes a crucial tool, enabling corporations with distinct legal counsel to share information and strategize jointly without forfeiting confidentiality.
With Chair Regularly on the Road, Duane Morris Names First Phila. Office Managing Partner
"The thought now was that we could really use someone who's laser focused on Philadelphia," said commercial litigation co-chair James Steigerwald, who stepped into the role earlier this month.
Penn State Agrees to $1.25M Settlement in Novel 'Cyber-Whistleblower' Suit
The university was accused of failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in 15 contracts involving the Department of Defense or National Aeronautics and Space Administration between 2018 and 2023.
If You Are Too 'Busy' to Communicate With Your Client, You Better Think Again
Clients that are unversed in litigation may have difficulty understanding why their case is "not moving" or "taking so long." Lawyers facing these types of questions cannot simply ignore the client's requests for updates.Trending Stories
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