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Defense Lawyer in D.C. Found Guilty in Fake Evidence Scheme
A federal judge on June 22 found a longtime criminal defense lawyer in Washington guilty for his lead role in a scheme to fabricate evidence, a win for prosecutors in a closely watched case that raised concern in the defense bar.
Sole Source Specifications in Pa. Public Procurement
In today's somewhat lethargic private construction economy, the importance of investment dedicated to public construction is increasing. Government-sponsored construction of schools, municipal and state buildings, stadiums, prisons and other public facilities, paid for by Pennsylvania taxpayers, have taken on increased importance to the regional and state construction economy.
The Honeymoon Is Over. Now What?
Yes, we know that the 2008 Summer Program is not complete. We also know that many, if not all of you, will get offers from your respective law firms and be excited to officially start your careers as attorneys.Bingham McCutchen Adopts 'Merit Lockstep' Compensation System
Bingham McCutchen has joined the ranks of firms that are tweaking their compensation systems, saying Monday it is moving to a "merit lockstep" system that will keep base pay on lockstep but introduce a merit component into bonuses.
Ex-Client Files $192 Million Suit Against Duane Morris
The former head of a Maryland-based credit card processing company is seeking more than $192 million in damages from Duane Morris, alleging that the attorney he hired to assist him in selling a controlling interest in the company failed to disclose his relationship with the buyer, a Baltimore-based venture capital firm.Impeachment panel awaiting word from prosecutor
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (AP) ? State lawmakers studying impeachment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich heard Monday from a political watchdog who said she sees strong links between campaign contributions to him and contracts awarded to work for the state.Superior Court Hopefuls: 10 Brief Biographies
If you thought the state Supreme Court race was crowded, consider that the Superior Court field has nearly half again as many candidates for just as many seats.Arbitrator Upheld Despite 'Glaring' Error
Despite finding that an arbitrator committed a glaring mistake when he premised his ruling on language that did not exist in a collective bargaining agreement, a divided panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the award must stand because it nonetheless draws its essence from the CBA.Competence in Representing Clients With Disabilities
Lauren is a 62-year-old woman who has a history of multiple strokes and was diagnosed with vascular dementia. She manages her severe mobility issues and short-term memory loss with the assistance of a court-appointed guardian, who was appointed after Lauren's most recent stroke. Lauren contacted the Legal Clinic for the Disabled Inc. (LCD) nearly two years ago looking for assistance with housing issues and advanced planning documents.Trending Stories
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