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The Legal Intelligencer

Lansdale Reborn—A Model for Local Redevelopment

Drive through Lansdale Borough and it's hard not to notice the construction projects reshaping the formerly sleepy little community. Lansdale, a densely populated, three-square mile borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, located 28 miles northwest of Philadelphia, and bisected by a rail line, has quickly become a hotbed for redevelopment and public-private partnership projects.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Defendant Maintained It Fully Repaid Promissory Note

In 2015, plaintiff LLBM LLC, a York-based firm, was assigned a promissory note of $50,000 by Gary Lucas. The note had been issued in June 2003, by real estate company Prime Properties Inc. to Lucas, who had loaned it money.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Leaking Home Buyers: Builder Fell Short of Basic Codes

In April 2007, plaintiffs Kevin and Kathleen Johnson purchased a new single-family home built by Cutler Group Inc., in North Wales, for $646,500.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Your Liability Insurer May Be Obligated to Provide a Defense in the Chapter 558 Process

In December, the Florida Supreme Court held that a Chapter 558 notice of construction defect constitutes a “suit” under a commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy so as to potentially trigger the insurer's duty to defend the contractor in the proceedings. The case is captioned Altman Contractors v. Crum and Forster Specialty Insurance, No. SC16-1420 (Fla. Dec. 14, 2017).
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Daily Business Review

Ruling Clarifies Statute of Limitations, Damages in Foreclosure Cases

The decision drew a special concurrence from a judge, who wanted to go further by keeping all missed payments in play.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

While Phila. Waits on Amazon, Lots To Be Gained From Focusing on Israeli Tech Sector

Across the United States, many regions—including very notably our own—have been lining up and spending significant attention and resources on the bidding for Amazon HQ2. Companies, researchers and investors worldwide are rightfully focusing on Amazon and other U.S. tech companies. At the same time, significant numbers of savvy tech players are increasing attention on Israel as a source of innovation, talent and exciting new companies.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Balance in Testimonial Privileges

In his New York Practice column, Thomas F. Gleason discusses 'Ambac Assurance v. Countrywide Home Loans', which provides an informative history of the attorney-client privilege, including the evolution of the “joint defense” doctrine.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Still Accepting Nominations for New Midsize Firm-Focused Awards

Our goal at ALM is to serve the entire legal community, and as part of that, we're adding new wrinkles to our annual Professional Excellence Awards to make sure we get a chance to highlight the great work and achievements across the full breadth of the Pennsylvania legal community.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Lifetime Achievement, Attorney of the Year and Lawyers on the Fast Track Nominations Sought

Each year, The Legal Intelligencer's Professional Excellence Awards honor Pennsylvania law firms and attorneys who have made a significant, positive impact on the legal profession. And this year, as always, we need your help.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Baylor Law to Launch Litigation Management LL.M.

Called the first-of-its kind, the Executive LL.M. in Litigation Management seeks to draw lawyers and in-house counsel who want to get up to speed on the latest technology and strategies for keeping costs down.
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