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New stories and case digests and some columns focused on key court decisions and issues, as well as news stories on prominent lawyers in trouble, to articles and columns offering advice.
By Alesia S. Sulock and Josh J.T. Byrne | November 17, 2023
In Philadelphia Contributionship Insurance v. Wright, the court rejected an argument that a plaintiff establishes an absence of probable cause merely because the other side lost, stating that such an argument is "repugnant to this court as a matter of policy, this argument fails as a matter of law."
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By Charles Toutant | November 8, 2023
"I was not in a good place," said a client, who is also a lawyer. "They went through a whole iteration of their knowledge of the [Internal Revenue Code], and ... they seemed knowledgeable."
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By Adolfo Pesquera | November 7, 2023
"What we are asking for is a compulsory disciplinary procedure. This is a very quick summary proceeding where the Chief Disciplinary Counsel files a petition with the Board of Disciplinary Appeals," Chuck Herring said.
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By Adolfo Pesquera | November 7, 2023
"What we are asking for is a compulsory disciplinary procedure. This is a very quick summary proceeding where the Chief Disciplinary Counsel files a petition with the Board of Disciplinary Appeals," Chuck Herring said.
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By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | November 6, 2023
Working with defense counsel and insurers experienced in legal malpractice cases is a strong asset in these situations. But here are some common defenses to consider in these scary situations.
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By Abigail Adcox | November 1, 2023
Romero Cabral Da Costa Neto faces a statutory maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, as well as potential financial penalties.
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By Adolfo Pesquera | November 1, 2023
In 2021, one of the lawyers "wrote checks totaling $38,750 for his own personal benefit when the funds should have been used to timely pay the (clients') medical providers," the judgment states.
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By Amanda O'Brien | October 27, 2023
The defunct firm has reached an interim, confidential settlement with plaintiffs Herbert Vederman, Samuel Sidewater and Steven Sidewater, and the parties hope to finalize the resolution in 2024.
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By Cliff Rieders | October 26, 2023
Plaintiff Zachary Greenberg is a Pennsylvania-licensed attorney who regularly gives continuing legal education presentations about First Amendment protections for offensive speech. His presentations involve quoting offensive language from judicial opinions and discussing arguably controversial topics. Greenberg fears his speech at these presentations will be interpreted as harassment or discrimination under the rule.
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By Adolfo Pesquera | October 23, 2023
"Alliance followed Baker's advice, and the fraud remained concealed. Had Baker advised Alliance to discontinue its Questionable Business Practices in the other contexts described herein, Alliance would have done so," the complaint versus Baker & Hostetler said.
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