The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

May 20, 2024

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

'Old school' expectations about the legal profession are fueling the decline in attorney mental health, according to the results of Law.com's annual mental health survey. But sympathy is running low from some of the older attorneys. Read our first story for more. Also, read why a federal judge is taking a skeptical view of a lawsuit against Amazon, but has decided to allow it to proceed anyways.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Regional Managing Editor

Law Firm Associates | Analysis

'Old School' Expectations Plague Young Lawyer Mental Health—But Not All Predecessors Are Sympathetic

By Dan Roe

"Those who make it to the top by virtue of having withstood this for decades will not really be able to have empathy... Read More

Civil Procedure | News

Judge 'Raises Eyebrow' to Products Liability Suit Against Amazon, but Sustains Claims

By Riley Brennan

In his complaint, the plaintiff had noted ratings and identifiers for the product, and had contended that an Amazon... Read More

Constitutional Law | News

Federal Judge Rejects Penn's Bid to Escape 'Canceled' Professor's Defamation Claims

By Aleeza Furman

U.S. District Judge Gene Pratter of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied a motion from Penn to dismiss claims... Read More

Corporate Representation | News

Manufacturing Industry CLO Returns to K&L Gates After Two Decades

By Amanda O'Brien

Dan Fayock most recently was executive vice president, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary at aluminum producer... Read More

Commentary

Workers' Comp Defense Counsel Should Refrain From Tortious Interference in Contractual Relationship Between Attorneys, Clients

By Samuel H. Pond and Vladimir Dorash

The means used to obstruct the approval of the fee are not only flawed litigation tactics but arguably rise to the level... Read More

Litigation

Calling All Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers: Send Us Your Verdict & Settlement News!

By ALM Staff

Have you, or someone you know, recently been involved in a major verdict or settlement? Read More

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Mark Your Calendar | Legalweek Heads Back To March For 2025

Described as the "best gathering place for many of the leading legal minds across the industry," Legalweek returns to New York City, March 24-27, 2025! Save the date for this week-long legal event where you’ll dive deeper into your professional development, explore topics and strategies tailored specifically to your role, and gain the tools to get legal business done. Registration is coming soon! Learn More

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