Aaron Hernandez: Guilty of Murder
Summary: Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez has been found guilty of first-degree murder and has been sentenced to…
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Lauren Murdza Joins DLA Piper
Summary: DLA Piper has announced that Lauren Murzda has joined the firm as a partner in its Philadelphia office.…
Top Law Firms Staying out of Gay Marriage Battle
Summary: Although briefs have been filed in the Supreme Court on both sides of the gay marriage debate, not a…
Kathleen Kane, Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Facing Investigation
Summary: Kathleen Kane faces perjury charges and other allegations that she abused her power. According to the Morning Call, Pennsylvania’s…
United States Cannot Circumvent Foreign Privacy Laws, Microsoft Says
Summary: Although the United States served a warrant on Microsoft in 2013, asking for data to be turned over, the…
Stanford Law Professor Helps Students Cope with Stress
Summary: Joe Bankman, a Stanford Law professor, has created a workshop that helps students reduce anxiety by implementing cognitive behavioral…
Rutgers to Proceed with Law School Merger
Summary: After a few years of planning and debate, Rutgers-Newark and Rutgers-Camden will merge to create one law school. Rutgers…
Dechert Announces $15,000 Raises for First-Year Associate Attorneys
Summary: To remain competitive in the Philadelphia and Princeton markets, Dechert has announced that it will increase its associate salaries…
Prestigious Law Firms Show Impressive Growth in Revenue
Summary: Although on average, law firm revenues increased, these increases were primarily seen in “big law” firms. Last year was…
Appalachian School of Law Continues to Struggle
Summary: The future of Appalachian School of Law is uncertain, as numbers have declined and many feel the best move…
Family Suffers Brush with Death after Terminix Fumigated Area Nearby
Summary: Terminix, an exterminator company, reportedly used a toxic chemical in close proximity to a tropical resort, causing one family…
Law Firms Show Efforts to Reduce Real Estate Expenses
Summary: As rental rates increase, many law firms are exploring ways to cut their real estate expenses. Although many law…