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The Public Interest Calendar of Events

On March 27, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold a CLE program titled “Philadelphia Property Tax Foreclosures: Process & Prevention (a Guide for the Perplexed),” from noon-2:15 p.m. (lunch and registration begin at 12 p.m.), at the association's 11th floor conference center, 1101 Market St., Philadelphia.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Despite 'Slump,' Some Regional Law Firms Are Growing—Here's Why

Is the legal industry languishing or booming? It depends on where you look, and whom you ask.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Be on Your Game: How to Crush Your Phone Interview

The phone interview is the first mile marker in the job interview marathon. It's a special situation because it's not face-to-face and relies more heavily on the imagination.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Thoughts on the Tax Code's New 'Harvey Weinstein Rule'   

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 inserted a new subsection (q) into Section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code which denies deductions for payments made in settlements of sexual harassment or sexual abuse cases, and “related” attorney fees.
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The Legal Intelligencer

What Notice Is Required for Mandatory Employee Arbitration?

Increasingly, employers are seeking to impose mandatory arbitration provisions to resolve disputes with employees.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Terminated Mid-Stream: What Are a Contingent Fee Lawyer's Remedies?

In Meyer Darragh v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, 137 A.3d 1247 (Pa. 2016) (Meyer I), the court previously held predecessor counsel (i.e., Meyer) was not entitled to breach of contract damages against successor counsel (i.e., Middlemen) where a contract regarding counsel fees did not exist between the two firms.
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The Legal Intelligencer

The Forgotten and Often Misunderstood Sections of RICO

My last article, dated Jan. 25, visited the RICO pleadings requirement in light of the class action RICO lawsuit filed against Harvey Weinstein. The Weinstein RICO action is brought under the most popular section—Section 1962(c). In the article, I discussed the stringent requirements of pleading and proving civil RICO claims and outlined some of the obstacles for plaintiffs.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I represented a client on a minor matter and I missed the statute of limitations. The value of the case is about $4,000 or $5,000. I brought the client in and reached an agreement to settle the case for the client for $3,500 with a release from liability. The client is happy. Did I do anything wrong?
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The Legal Intelligencer

Why I Moved Laterally: It Was About More Than Money

. Technology and the ease with which people can travel is shrinking the world in which we live; and other market forces are being fundamentally altered by the way people view the world. For this reason, an accomplished legal career looks significantly different than it did 10 years ago. Because lawyers are using different metrics to evaluate success, law firms must do the same to maintain longevity.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Silence Is Your Secret Weapon: Use It to Gain Insight

If you want to get more information, better intelligence and clarity, consider allowing silence to play a supporting role in your communication style. It can be used to great effect.
7 minute read

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