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Suicide: Risk Assessment and Ethical Considerations for Pennsylvania Attorneys
April 28, 2020
The Pennsylvania LawyerSuicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. While we have chosen the law as…
Ethics is Easier When You’re Older
April 24, 2020
The Philadelphia LawyerThe Preamble to Pennsylvania’s Rules of Professional Conduct says this about ethical behavior and a certain conflict of interest: [9]…Virtually…
Dismantlecon: BIMCO’s Form Offshore Decommissioning Contract
April 13, 2020
Soundings - American Salvage AssociationIn September 2019, BIMCO, venturing for the first time into waters offshore, released its DISMANTLECON form master services agreement for…
Applying for the Paycheck Protection Program? Here’s what small businesses need to know
April 3, 2020
Technical.ly PhillyWho is eligible? What are the terms? What can it be used for? Will any portion of the loan be…
Pa. Court’s Ruling On Uber Terms Clashes With Case Law
January 30, 2020
Law360If your company uses an online agreement and sells to Philadelphia residents, you will want to know about a Jan….
Drone Usage Beneficial on Projects – But They’re Not Toys
January 15, 2020
Modern Contractor Solutions MagazineDrones are used more and more in construction projects—whether for inspections, surveys, designs, monitoring, progress reports, site management and safety,…
What The Federal Green Light on Hemp Means For Banks
December 11, 2019
Law360Many banks have hesitated or refused to work with hemp companies due to uncertainty about the interplay between the legality…
Heightened Standard for Imposition of Civil Contempt Sanctions Arising from Violation of Discharge Order
November 27, 2019
American Bankruptcy InstituteOn June 3, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court released a unanimous decision in Taggart v. Lorenzen concluding that a court…
Illness to Wellness: Improving Mental Health With Physical Fitness
November 18, 2019
Philadelphia Bar ReporterAn unpopular opinion amongst those of us in the legal profession is that even the busiest lawyers can make time…
New Jersey Law Journal “Diverse Attorneys of the Year”: Fabiana Pierre-Louis
October 30, 2019
New Jersey Law JournalFabiana Pierre-Louis was the first woman of color to serve as attorney-in-charge of the Trenton branch of the U.S. Attorney’s…
Ethical Considerations in Representing Clients at Risk of Suicide
September 3, 2019
For the DefenseSuicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. As criminal defense attorneys, we counsel our…
Bankruptcy Mediation
July 10, 2019
Norton Journal of Bankruptcy Law and PracticeEdward L. Schnitzer, the chair of our firm’s Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Group, published a scholarly essay entitled “Bankruptcy Mediation”…
No-Poach Agreements Versus Antitrust Law
April 19, 2019
Philadelphia Bar ReporterFor those who may not be familiar with no-poach agreements, they have historically been agreements between two or more companies…
Comparison of Euro. Competition, U.S. Antitrust Laws
February 22, 2019
Philadelphia Bar ReporterThere is a divergence between European and U.S. competition law governing private rights of action, collective actions, resale price maintenance,…
New Incentive to Invest in Distressed Communities
January 11, 2019
Philadelphia Bar Reporter“Qualified Opportunity Zones” were introduced just one year ago by the 2017 tax reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,…
New rules for nursing home administrators put residents at risk
December 6, 2018
The Philadelphia InquirerOver the last 12 months, both the federal and Pennsylvania governments have taken actions that could significantly impact safety at…
When Expert Testimony Is Required to Prove Allegations of Online Misconduct
December 4, 2018
For The Defense | Vol. 3, Issue 4Your client is accused of engaging in misconduct on the Internet. Does your opponent need to call an expert witness…
Breaking Barriers for the Baby Boomer Burden: How Removing Interstate Provider Licensure for Telemedicine Can Alleviate Impending Health Care Costs
November 7, 2018
Health Care Liability & Litigation NewsletterIn March 2018, the United States Census Bureau projected that by 2030, all baby boomers will be over the age…
From ‘all natural’ advertising to PR nightmare… Reflections on Rice v. National Beverage Corp (LaCroix)
October 17, 2018
Food Navigator USAIt’s a food and beverage manufacturer’s nightmare: the headline on People Magazine’s website announces you were sued in a class…
International Ocean Bills of Lading- Lost In Translation
September 18, 2018
Vincent DeOrchisAn ocean bill of lading is truly a remarkable creature, born of commerce and the law. One sheet of paper…