The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Oct 03, 2023

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

At least someone is trying something new. That's the reaction to Cozen O'Connor's new return to work policy, which is getting a mostly positive reaction from firm leaders. Also, the state Supreme Court race has taken a negative turn, and a suburban jury awarded $3.6 million following a rear-end collision.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Bureau Chief

Flexible Working | Analysis

With Phila. Firms 'Stuck in a Rut' on Office Attendance, Cozen Earns Plaudits for Fresh Approach

By Amanda O'Brien

One local firm leader called the firm's policy of asking partners to assign work to office attendees "a good effort"... Read More

Judges | News

Carluccio Campaign Takes Aim at Members of Bar in Rebuke of Attack Ad

By Aleeza Furman

"Because of the increased recognition of the salience of the courts and the close partisan makeup of the Supreme Court... Read More

Personal Injury | News

Suburban Pa. Jury Awards $3.6M Following 'Minor Rear-End Accident'

By Max Mitchell

"Trials are won on the strength of the plaintiff, not the strength of the plaintiffs lawyer," Dilsheimer said. Read More

Law Firm Management

From Bitters to Improv, Lawyers With 'Side Hustles' Navigate Both Risks and Rewards

By Andrew Maloney

"Don't take yourself too seriously, and if there is something you love, do it," said Alan Barinholtz. Read More

Litigation | News

Van der Veen Hartshorn Lawyers (and Some Drones) Help Obtain $11M Settlement for Police Shooting Victims

By Aleeza Furman

Driving the settlement, Michael van der Veen said, was an extensive report on damages the plaintiffs' team built up... Read More

Court Administration | News

Phila. President Judge Fox to Retire From Bench, Teeing Up 2024 Leadership Changes

By Max Mitchell

"Coming through the pandemic put life in perspective," Fox said. "There are some things I would like to do, and not... Read More

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