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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.
People in the News—Oct. 23, 2024—McMonagle Perri, Barley Snyder
Brian J. McMonagle of McMonagle Perri McHugh Mischak Davis has been elected the 2024-2025 president of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL).
Recent Supreme Court Decisions May Affect Tax Practice
This article discusses the potential impact of two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions—Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System—on tax planning and controversy practice.
Fueled by 3rd Circuit Ruling, Monsanto Urges Phila. Trial Court to Toss $78M Roundup Verdict
Monsanto has placed increased emphasis on its argument that the plaintiffs' claims were preempted by federal law following the company's success on the issue in a federal appeals court.
Third Circuit's 'Johnson v. NCAA' Opinion: What It Means for College Athletics and Beyond
On July 11, in Johnson v. NCAA, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit entered the thorny world of compensation for college athletes, forcefully rejecting the argument that the "amateur status" of college athletes categorically removes them from the ambit of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
People in the News—Oct. 22, 2024—Sweet Stevens, Stradley Ronon
Three attorneys from Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams took center stage at the 2024 Exceptional Children Conference, showcasing their widespread experience in special education law.
At Least a $5M Book of Business: Partner Expectations Tighten
More top law firms have initiated earnings expectations for their equity partners, such as at least $5 million to $7 million in business each year.
Who Got the Work: Morgan Lewis Set to Defend X Corp., Elon Musk in ERISA Suit
Plaintiffs, former Twitter executives, say in their complaint that Elon Musk's acquisition of the microblogging app constituted a "material adverse change" in employment terms and meant they were entitled to severance packages upon resignation.
Pittsburgh Jury Returns $29.4M Against Investment Firm That Accused Terminated Contractors of Fraud
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