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Former Perkins Coie Partner Moves to Stradley Ronon in Chicago
Richard Peterson is the second partner to jump from Perkins Coie to Stradley Ronon since July, joining Jesse Kanach, who co-chairs the firm's private investment funds practice.
Pa. Firms Set to Finish Year Strong, Thanks to Demand Uptick, Shorter Collections Cycle
Firms based in the commonwealth are finally seeing demand increase after a downturn in 2023.
What Are Forbidden Sexual Relations With Clients?
All “sexual relations” with clients are forbidden under Rule 1.8(j), unless a consensual relationship existed between the attorney and the client when the attorney-client relationship commenced. However, what constitutes “sexual relations” was previously not defined at all in the rule, and that has led to some interesting questions in our increasingly remote and virtual world.
Criminalization of Homelessness Is Not the Solution
This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which upheld laws in the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, that prohibit people from sleeping outside on public property even when there are no available shelter beds. This disappointing and harmful decision allows cities to enforce civil and criminal penalties against individuals who have no choice but to sleep outside, despite the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
Giving Back to My Community as a PVLA Volunteer
During my 3L year, I volunteered as a legal service coordinator with Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers For the Arts (PVLA). I would watch potential clients who were initially distraught or nervous about their legal woes at the beginning of the intake process leave with smiles and reassurance after speaking with or being represented by a volunteer attorney. I knew that once I became a licensed attorney, I would become a volunteer attorney for PVLA.
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Texas Legal Malpractice & Lawyer Discipline 2024
Authors: Charles F. Herring, JR, Jason M. Panzer, Leah Turner
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People in the News—Nov. 18, 2024—Hamburg Rubin, Offit Kurman
Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin announced that financial services attorney Ron L. Woodman has joined the firm as partner in the business law department.
Public Interest Calendar of Events
In this month's calendar, check out a few CLEs, an annual reception, anniversary party and meeting.
How to Support Law Firm Profitability: Train Partners Up
“We’re having this realization in the industry" that law firm partners won't be able to have financial literacy "through osmosis alone," said Fairfax's Kristin Stark.
Monsanto Wins Latest Philadelphia Roundup Trial
A jury returned a defense verdict on Friday in the seventh Roundup trial in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.Trending Stories
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