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National Law Journal

DC Judge Compels EPA Administrative Record in Toxic Substances Disclosure Lawsuit

U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan ruled in favor of five environmental organizations represented by Earthjustice, granting their motion to compel the administrative record and denying the EPA's motion for judgment on the pleadings.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Legal Aid Society Attorney-in-Chief and CEO Looks Back on Second Year at the Helm

When she arrived at Legal Aid two years ago, Twyla Carter made it her goal to remind the public why the legal service provider matters, and to reclaim its position as critical stakeholders with a constitutional and legal mandate to exist, and integral toward furthering public safety. Going into her third year leading the organization, Carter takes stock of its recent victories.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Steve Bannon Trial for Defrauding 'We Build The Wall' Donors Set for December

Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice April Newbauer on Tuesday scheduled jury selection in the case to begin on Dec. 9.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Financing Property of Not-For-Profit and Religious Corporations

The world of nonprofits represents a wide range of causes and there are different requirements that must be satisfied in connection with such real estate transactions, depending on an organization's purpose and the specifics of the deal. In their Real Estate Financing column, the Jeff Steiner, Scott Weinberg and Tim Swearingen discuss the requirements.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Nonprofit Mergers and Acquisitions: Pros and Cons for This Increasing Trend

There is an important, growing trend among nonprofit organizations to merge in order to conserve resources such as board members, grant funding and donors. Conservation of these resources will help to sustain the programs and services provided by nonprofit organizations for future generations.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts' Partnership With Temple Law Students Provides Insight Into Bail Reform 

With the expansion of the early bail review (EBR) program in March 2021, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, the First Judicial District, and the Defender Association of Philadelphia has attempted to improve bail policy and offer a second chance at pretrial release for select defendants.
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Tangled Titles, Leaky Roofs: Addressing a Service Gap for Homeowners Who Need Repairs

Philadelphia has longstanding repair programs, but a common service gap hurts vulnerable homeowners: those with tangled titles do not qualify. The process of obtaining title to a family home takes months, if not years—precious time these homeowners don't have.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judge Denies Motions to Set Aside Jury Verdict Against NRA, Ex-Officers

Justice Joel Cohen will consider non-monetary relief, including the appointment of an independent monitor, at the next phase in the case.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Complex Relationship Between a Hierarchical Denomination and Its Local Churches

The nuanced, often complex, relationship between church associations and their local church affiliates is best understood through the prism of Supreme Court decisions dating back as far as the 1800s.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Davis Polk Attorney, Veteran Manhattan Prosecutor Feted at Weinberg Center Awards Event

The honorees were recognized on May 6 at the Weinberg Center for Elder Justice's 12th annual Awards of Distinction breakfast.
2 minute read

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