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Court of Appeals Limits Negligent Misrepresentation Claims

Stewart E. Sterk

When does a purchaser have a claim against a party with whom the purchaser has never dealt when that party made a negligent misrepresentation on which the purchaser relied?

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Recent rulings of interest.

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Judge: Divorce Code Does Not Apply in Same-Sex Splits

Leo Strupczewski

An Allegheny County, PA, Common Pleas Court judge has rejected a woman's attempt to have a brokerage account she entered into with her same-sex partner of 20 years divided equally between the two by applying aspects of the state's Divorce Code to the dispute.

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Social Networking

Laurence J. Cutler & Robert A. Epstein

It is all too common for people to reveal on their social networking pages many intimate details of their lives. The use of such evidence in matrimonial matters is quickly on the rise, often providing a "smoking gun" moment for litigators.

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Local Customs and Practices Cannot Determine Custody Cases

Michael E. Bertin

Recently, the Pennsylvania Superior Court published two opinions reiterating the well-established case law mandating a fact-specific analysis of children's best interests by the court in deciding custody disputes, as opposed to relying on local custom, practice or judicial norms.

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College Expense Issues in Domestic Relations Cases

By Paul L. Feinstein

With college expenses going through the roof, divorcing parties are finding it harder to pay for them in the current economy. Statutory and case law throughout the nation should be reviewed to try to solve particular problems because this issue is going to be heavily litigated.

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At 60 Billable Hours Per Week, You Have No Friends

Paula Campbell

Unlike the attorney classes of five years ago, the latest class of attorneys is feeling less pampered and is prepared to immediately accept firm productivity expectations. But are they happy?

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Leading in a Time of Change

Larry Richard

It is during this time of great upheaval that the need for leadership is greatest.

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