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Judges Say Social Media and Political Polarization Puts Them in Danger
A panel of federal and state judges at Relativity Fest 2024 discussed how social media has resulted in a spike in harassment and threats against judges and their families. They called on lawyers and bar associations to help.
Mass Torts Litigator Ken Murphy Returns to Big Law
The longtime partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath moved to the Tucker Law Group in 2022. Now he's eager to resume defending larger clients at DLA Piper.
Sex Abuse Claim Against Philadelphia Archdiocese Faces Jurisdictional Challenge Before NJ Justices
Counsel to the plaintiff, Charles Becker of Kline & Specter, argued that McCarthy interacted with D.T. in his professional capacity within the scope of his employment with the archdiocese.
Pa. Supreme Court Denies Taking Due to a Lack of a Public Purpose
In a recent decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Wolfe v. Reading Blue Mountain, affirmed the trial court's ruling that a condemnation was unlawful because it was intended to benefit a single private business rather than the public as a whole.
Davis Polk Capital Markets Attorney Heads to Morgan Lewis
Rahul Patel is the latest hire at Morgan Lewis with SEC experience. The firm said it has more than 20 SEC alumni across the U.S. offices.
People in the News—Oct. 8, 2024—Sweet Stevens, McNees
Two Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams attorneys presented at the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association (PSBSA) annual conference, which was held at Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center in the Poconos on Monday.
Ignorance Is Not Bliss, It Is Dangerous: Hospitals Need to Take Action to Prevent Harm
Preventable diagnostic errors remain a significant cause of harm in U.S. hospitals, yet there is a substantial gap in the implementation of evidence-based practices to stop these errors.
As Strikes Soar, In-House Counsel Seek Strategies for Handling Labor Chaos
"They're just angry. Their brains are on fire. It's how well you can manage those brains on fire," said Deb Smolensky, senior vice president at the consulting firm NFP.
What Judicial Nominations Could Look Like Under a President Harris or Trump
The types of candidates a President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump put forward will depend largely on which party controls the Senate, observers say.
Phila. Attorney Reflects on Client's $1M Win Against Officers' No-Knock Search Warrant
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