Litigation

• Supreme Court To Revisit Punitive Damage Limits (Lee Applebaum), Legal Notes, Vol. 19, Fall 2006

• Technology And Court Room: Federal Courts Enact Rules To Govern "E-Discovery" (Jay Barry Harris), Legal Notes, Vol. 19, Fall 2006

• Firm Litigation Group Helps Client to Significantly Lessen Cost of Litigation, Legal Notes, Vol. 17, Fall 2005

• Utilizing Surveillance and Getting it Admitted Into Evidence (Jay Barry Harris)

• Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules that Defendants in Negligence Actions may still be Subject to Punitive Damage Claims (Lee Applebaum)

• Design Professionals Are Now Vulnerable to Negligence Claims by Contractors (Jay Barry Harris and Lee Applebaum), Legal Notes, Vol. 16, Spring 2005

• Contingent Fee Commercial Litigation: Plaintiffs and Defendants Beware! (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 16, Spring 2005

• Arbitration Clauses Can Limit Your Exposure and Litigation Costs (Jay Barry Harris) Legal Notes, Vol. 14, Spring 2004

• Protect Yourself Against Toxic Mold-And the Lawsuits it May Bring (Diane Sher) Legal Notes, Vol. 11, Fall 2002

• Pennsylvania Radically Alters Joint and Several Liability, Insurance Law Update, Fall 2002

• New PA Law May Discourage Lawsuits (Jay Barry Harris) Legal Notes, Vol. 11, Fall 2002

• Eight Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Loss and Help Avoid Costly Litigation (Jay Barry Harris) Legal Notes, Vol. 7, Spring 2001

• Jury Verdict Raises ADA Concerns For Trucking Companies (Jay Barry Harris)

• Litigation Tactics - Pre Trial: The Defense Perspective (Jay Barry Harris) and Diane Bernoff Sher

• Vicarious Liability And Punitive Damages - Who Should Bear The Loss? (Jay Barry Harris) and June J. Essis

• Third Circuit Decides That EEOC Letters Are Not Automatically Admissible At Trial (Jay Barry Harris)

• Why Litigate When You Can Mediate? - An Introduction to ADR (Jay Barry Harris)

• Nursing Home Risk Administration Recognizing Potential Problem Areas and Reducing Your Risks (Jay Barry Harris)

• Protecting Trade Secrets (Jay Barry Harris)

• Collective Bargaining Agreements are Ineffective in Forcing Arbitration of Employees' Statutory Discrimination Claims (Jay Barry Harris and Barbara E. Brigham)

• ADEA and Reduction in Force - How Employers Can Avoid Claims of Age Discrimination (Jay Barry Harris and Barbara E. Brigham)

• Case Law May Open Door for RICO Plaintiffs (Lee Applebaum)

• THE TRIAL LAWYER'S GUIDE: Attorney's Dilemma-Obtaining Proper Fee From Structured Settlement (S. David Fineman)

• Lawyers: Make Your Client Your Litigation Partner (Lee Applebaum)

Taxation

• The New Pennsylvania Uniform Trust Act May Affect Your Estate (Scott Mustin), Legal Notes, Vol. 19, Fall 2006

• Beware of the Alternative Minimum Tax Trap (David R. White, Jr.) Legal Notes, Vol. 18, Spring 2006

• Win for Taxpayers in Reducing Estate Taxes (David R. White, Jr.) Legal Notes, Vol. 17, Fall 2005

• Lower Interest Rates Can Give Estate Plans A Boost (David R. White, Jr.) Legal Notes, Vol. 17, Fall 2005

• Contingent Fee Commercial Litigation: Plaintiffs and Defendants Beware! (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 16, Spring 2005

• The 2004 Tax Acts - Things You Should Know! (Scott Mustin and Michelle Malloy)

• Pay No Real Estate Taxes for Ten Years in Philadelphia (Gary Krimstock) Legal Notes, Vol. 15, Fall 2004

• Major Change in Philadelphia Real Estate Tax Assessments (Gary Krimstock) Legal Notes, Vol. 15, Fall 2004

• Recent Changes to State Death Taxes; They May Affect You (David White) Legal Notes, Vol. 14, Spring 2004

• Take Advantage of the New Tax Act Now (David White) Legal Notes, Vol. 13, Summer 2003

• Family Limited Partnerships Under Fire Again (David White) Legal Notes, Vol. 11, Fall 2002

• Gift Giving is Still a Good Idea (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 10, Spring 2002

• Real Estate Taxes are Coming Again (S. David Fineman) Legal Notes, Vol. 5, Summer 2000

Mediation and Settlement

• Arbitration Clauses Can Limit Your Exposure and Litigation Costs (Jay Barry Harris) Legal Notes, Vol. 14, Spring 2004

• Superior Court Invalidates Philadelphia County Local Rule Imposing Sanctions for Failure to Settle, Insurance Law Update, Fall 2002

• Why Litigate When You Can Mediate? - An Introduction to ADR (Jay Barry Harris)

• Collective Bargaining Agreements are Ineffective in Forcing Arbitration of Employees' Statutory Discrimination Claims (Jay Barry Harris and Barbara E. Brigham)

• THE TRIAL LAWYER'S GUIDE: Attorney's Dilemma-Obtaining Proper Fee From Structured Settlement (S. David Fineman)

Employment

• An Employee Reinstated With Back Pay Can Still Pursue a Retaliation Claim (Phinorice J. Boldin), Legal Notes, Vol. 19, Fall 2006

• When Can An Employer Use Off-duty Conduct As A Basis For Hiring An Employee? (Phinorice J. Boldin) Legal Notes, Vol. 18, Spring 2006

• Recovering Drug or Alcohol Addict May be Considered a Disabled Person Under the Federal ADA Law (Phinorice J. Boldin) Legal Notes, Vol. 17, Fall 2005

• Recent Supreme court Decision May Increase Employee Age Discrimination Lawsuits (Phinorice Boldin)

• Contingent Fee Commercial Litigation: Plaintiffs and Defendants Beware! (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 16, Spring 2005

• Employers: Avoid Litigation! Know Pre-Employment and Employment Guidelines (Phinorice Boldin) Legal Notes, Vol. 15, Fall 2004

• Identity Theft Causes Privacy Concerns for Employers (Jay Barry Harris) Legal Notes, Vol. 12, Spring 2003

• Cell Phones and Car Accidents - Are Employers Liable? (Diane Sher) Legal Notes, Vol. 12, Spring 2003

• Employee Handbooks Protect Everyone (Diane Sher) Legal Notes, Vol. 10, Spring 2002

• How to Avoid Mistakes in Employee Performance Evaluations (Diane Sher) Legal Notes, Vol. 8, Summer 2001

• Make Sure Your Non-Compete Agreements are Enforceable (Diane Sher) Legal Notes, Vol. 7, Spring 2001

• Violence in the Workplace (Jay Barry Harris) Legal Notes, Vol. 5, Summer 2000

• Why You Need an Attorney When Settling an Employment Claim (Diane Sher) Legal Notes, Vol. 5, Summer 2000

• Jury Verdict Raises ADA Concerns For Trucking Companies (Jay Barry Harris)

• Privacy Issues And Their Impact Upon The Trucking Industry (Jay Barry Harris)

• Third Circuit Decides That EEOC Letters Are Not Automatically Admissible At Trial (Jay Barry Harris)

• Nursing Home Risk Administration Recognizing Potential Problem Areas and Reducing Your Risks (Jay Barry Harris)

• Representing a Corporation and an Officer: a Lawyer's High Wire Act (Jay Barry Harris)

• Protecting Trade Secrets (Jay Barry Harris)

• Collective Bargaining Agreements are Ineffective in Forcing Arbitration of Employees' Statutory Discrimination Claims (Jay Barry Harris and Barbara E. Brigham)

• ADEA and Reduction in Force - How Employers Can Avoid Claims of Age Discrimination (Jay Barry Harris and Barbara E. Brigham)

Contracts

• Buying and Selling on the Internet Presents Some Legal Risks (Lee Applebaum) Legal Notes, Vol. 15, Fall 2004

• Arbitration Clauses Can Limit Your Exposure and Litigation Costs (Jay Barry Harris) Legal Notes, Vol. 14, Spring 2004

• Negotiate Better Bank Loans: A Buyer's Market (Gary Krimstock) Legal Notes, Vol. 13, Summer 2003

• Prenuptial Agreements: Why They Are Needed (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 13, Summer 2003

• If it's Important, Put it in Your Contract (Lee Applebaum) Legal Notes, Vol. 12, Spring 2003

• Make Sure Your Non-Compete Agreements are Enforceable (Diane Sher) Legal Notes, Vol. 7, Spring 2001

• Buyers and Sellers: Use Simple Contract Language (Lee Applebaum) Legal Notes, Vol. 5, Summer 2000

Real Estate

• New Realty Transfer Tax Regulations Change the Landscape of Real Estate In Pennsylvania.

• Win for Taxpayers in Reducing Estate Taxes (David R. White, Jr.) Legal Notes, Vol. 17, Fall 2005

• Major Change in Philadelphia Real Estate Tax Assessments (Gary Krimstock) Legal Notes, Vol. 15, Fall 2004

• Pay No Real Estate Taxes for Ten Years in Philadelphia (Gary Krimstock) Legal Notes, Vol. 15, Fall 2004

• Subleasing is Hot! But is it Right for You? (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 14, Spring 2004

• Your Real Estate: Buying, Selling, Leasing, Financing (Gary Krimstock) Legal Notes, Vol. 10, Spring 2002

• What is Title Insurance and Why do I need it? (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 8, Summer 2001

• Obtaining a Zoning Variance for Commercial Use in a Residential Community (S. David Fineman) Legal Notes, Vol. 6, Fall 2000

• Real Estate Taxes are Coming Again (S. David Fineman) Legal Notes, Vol. 5, Summer 2000

Businesses

• Commerce Court Streamlines Litigation Process (Lee Applebaum) Legal Notes, Vol. 18, Spring 2006

• Uncertainty in the Law Makes it More Important for You to be Listed as a Named Insured (Jay Barry Harris) Legal Notes, Vol. 17, Fall 2005

• Why You Should Incorporate Your Business (Hema P. Mehta) Legal Notes, Vol. 17, Fall 2005

• Arbitration Clauses Can Limit Your Exposure and Litigation Costs (Jay Barry Harris) Legal Notes, Vol. 14, Spring 2004

• Negotiate Better Bank Loans: A Buyer's Market (Gary Krimstock) Legal Notes, Vol. 13, Summer 2003

• If it's Important, Put it in Your Contract (Lee Applebaum) Legal Notes, Vol. 12, Spring 2003

• Family Limited Partnerships Under Fire Again (David White) Legal Notes, Vol. 11, Fall 2002

• Recent Supreme Court Decision Extends A Creditor's Reach (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 11, Fall 2002

• A Matter of Privileges: In-House Attorney-Client and Work Product Claims Face Challenges (Lee Applebaum)

• Make Sure Your Non-Compete Agreements are Enforceable (Diane Sher) Legal Notes, Vol. 7, Spring 2001

• Protecting Trade Secrets (Jay Barry Harris) Legal Notes, Vol. 8, Summer 2001

• Non-Disclosure Agreements Can Protect Trade Secrets (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 6, Fall 2000

• Representations and Warranties in An Acquisition Agreement (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 4, Spring 2000

Financial Planning

• Lower Interest Rates Can Give Estate Plans A Boost (David R. White, Jr.) Legal Notes, Vol. 17, Fall 2005

• Annual Retirement Plan Checkup ((Lowell Raeder) Legal Notes, Vol. 10, Spring 2002

• A Time to Rethink Old Estate Planning Strategies (David White) Legal Notes, Vol. 9, Winter 2001-2002

• Incorporating Retirement Benefits into an Estate Plan (David White) Legal Notes, Vol. 9, Winter 2001-2002

• Saving for College - Revisited (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 9, Winter 2001-2002

• Can College Savings Plans Help You? (Scott Mustin) Legal Notes, Vol. 7, Spring 2001

• The Myths and Realities of Living Trusts (David White) Legal Notes, Vol.6, Fall 2000

• Ten Ways to Know When it is Time to Have Your Estate Planning Reviewed (Michael Krekstein) Legal Notes, Vol. 5, Summer 2000

• We've Got the Power! New Rules for Power of Attorney (Gary Krimstock) Legal Notes, Vol. 4, Spring 2000

• Living Trusts -- A Must for Florida Residents (Michael Krekstein) Legal Notes, Vol. 4, Spring 2000

Practice and Professionalism

• To Use Staff Counsel or Not to Use Staff Counsel - That is the Ethical Question (Jay Barry Harris)

• Seeing Jurors as Equals (Lee Applebaum)

• Is There a Brutus on the Bench? (Lee Applebaum)

• Representing a Corporation and an Officer: a Lawyer's High Wire Act (Jay Barry Harris)

• The Super Bowl and Legal Tradition (Lee Applebaum)

• A History of the Creation and Jurisdiction of Business Courts in the Last Decade (Lee Applebaum)

• Having More Judicial Opinions Can Improve Practice (Lee Applebaum)

• Communication Between Lawyers and Judges: Building Bridges to Strengthen the Process (Lee Applebaum)

• What It Means to the Profession When Lawyers Call Each Other "Disingenuous" (Lee Applebaum)

• What Shall We Do With a Disingenuous Lawyer (Lee Applebaum)

• Lawyers: Make Your Client Your Litigation Partner (Lee Applebaum)

• To Thine Ownself - and Your Clients - Be True (Lee Applebaum)

• Evaluating Gut Instincts Wisely (Lee Applebaum)

• Good Lawyering is Not a Magic Trick (Lee Applebaum)

• What Lawyer's Can Learn From Aesop's Fables (Lee Applebaum)

• Lawyers Who Understand Time Can Avoid Being Its Victims (Lee Applebaum)

• Simple Observations Can Provide Creative Litigation Solutions (Lee Applebaum)

• What to Do If You're Sued (Diane Bernoff Sher)