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News & Events
April 30, 2018

Did You Contact the Mayor Regarding Jenkins Funding?

The President of our Board, Theodore "Ted" Simon, has written a letter to Mayor Kenney. Mr. Simon thanks everyone who has signed our letter of support, those who have already contacted the Mayor, and those that are doing so. Please encourage everyone to reach out to friends and colleagues and ask them to email and call the Mayor at james.kenney@phila.gov or (215) 686-2181 to voice their concerns.
News & Events
April 25, 2018

Save Jenkins: Contact The Mayor

Please take a few moments to let him know how important it is for Jenkins to continue to level the playing field for those seeking justice in Philadelphia. Be sure to tell him that HB 1937 threatens Jenkins’ ability to make a difference in your practice and every day for ordinary Philadelphians who are facing legal challenges.
News & Events
April 16, 2018

Save Jenkins: 630 Of Your Colleagues Are Supporting Us. Join Them.

As of 10/15/18, 630 of your colleagues have signed our letter. Last week I wrote to you about a bill in Harrisburg to defund Jenkins Law Library, and a resolution by the Philadelphia Bar Association to support the bill. Nine Past Chancellors and numerous prominent members of the legal community, including hundreds of your friends and colleagues, have joined...
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April 11, 2018

Jenkins Under Attack, Again

The Philadelphia Bar Association is considering a resolution to jeopardize the funding and future of the Jenkins Law Library. The resolution encourages the Legislature to enact House Bill 1937. This bill will cripple Jenkins Law Library by diverting two-thirds of its primary funding source, court filing fees, to the First Judicial District’s general fund. Join our efforts to Save Jenkins.
News & Events
April 9, 2018
Pennsylvania County Cases, Provided by Jenkins Law Library

New Jenkins Member Database: Pennsylvania County Cases

Jenkins is pleased to announce the launch of our new database: Pennsylvania County Cases . In Pennsylvania, there is no formal process for collecting and archiving county decisions. To fill this gap, Jenkins has amassed one of the most comprehensive collections of Pennsylvania county court...
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January 19, 2018

"Don't Say Velcro" - Creative Trademark Enforcement

Velcro Companies , creators of the original VELCRO® brand hook and loop fasteners, recently won a major jury verdict against YKK Corporation in a patent case from the Middle District of Georgia. It was the first patent jury verdict in the district since 2001, according to a press release from...
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December 28, 2017

Jenkins' 2017 Year in Review

Jenkins spent 2017 continuing to provide quality online and print resources to our members. We shared research tips and tricks via our Research Guides and our blog , our CLE offerings continued to grow, we added new member databases , and our print collection increased by over 700 new titles, many...
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November 22, 2017

Congratulations to Alfonso Madrid!

Alfonso Madrid, who has been a member of Jenkins for 10 years, is being honored with the PNC Achievement Award at the Philadelphia Bar Association's Annual Meeting on December 5, 2017. This award honors significant accomplishments in improving the administration of justice. Mr. Madrid has...
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November 9, 2017

Thank You for Voting for Us in TLI's Best of 2017

The attorneys have once again voted for Jenkins as one of the best "Online Research Providers". This is our eighth year on the list and we have also made it into the Best of 2017 Hall of Fame having placed in the top three, three out of the last four years. We may never beat out LexisNexis and...
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October 30, 2017

Congratulations PBJ's 2017 "Power 100" Honorees

Congratulations to our five members who were honored by the Philadelphia Business Journal's 2017 " Power 100. " Michael Heller , CEO of Cozen O'Connor Jami Wintz McKeon , Chair of Morgan Lewis & Bockius Henry Nassau , CEO of Dechert Bill Sasso , Chairman of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young...