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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.
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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.
Of Interest
April 24, 2018

The Law of Agricultural Land Preservation in the United States, by Thomas L. Daniels, John Clark Keene

While agriculture is one of America's leading industries, but until now, there has been no single volume on the law of agricultural land preservation. This book covers the legal principles, federal and state requirements, and the issues that have arisen in implementing public and private...
Of Interest
April 24, 2018

Genetics: A Handbook for Lawyers, Second Edition, by A. Jamie Cuticchia

Genetics: A Handbook for Lawyers , Second Edition explores the implications of recent discoveries in the field of genetics, with easy-to-understand discussions of the science and its application in real cases.
Of Interest
April 24, 2018

Homeland Security and Emergency Management: A Legal Guide for State and Local Governments, Third Edition, Ernest B. Abbott, Otto J. Hetzel, Editors

This Legal Guide provides practical insight and guidance to help legal counsel for state, tribal, and local governments, as well as businesses and citizens to protect lives, property, public safety, and the public welfare consistent with relevant laws and the Constitution--while also ensuring...
Of Interest
April 24, 2018

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook, Fifth Edition: A Practical Guide for Multinational Counsel, Transactional Lawyers and White Collar Criminal Practitioners, by Robert W. Tarun, Peter P. Tomczak

Now fully updated and expanded, The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook is a comprehensive guide for attorneys, at every level, who represent businesses doing international work.
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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.
Of Interest
April 10, 2018

Zero Tolerance: Best Practices for Combating Sex-Based Harassment in the Legal Profession

Zero Tolerance: Best Practices for Combating Sex-Based Harassment in the Legal Profession is a comprehensive update to the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession's previous sexual harassment material. The primary goal of this manual is to provide all too necessary tools to legal organizations...
Of Interest
April 10, 2018

Trust Protectors: A Practice Manual with Forms, by Alexander A. Bove Jr.

This work will examine in detail the role of the protector of the trust, the relationship between the protector and the trustee, between the protector and the beneficiaries, and the protector s responsibilities to the purposes of the trust. It will demonstrate with legal support that the role of...