Philadelphia Enthusiasm Replaced by Anger at Washington, King Tells Members

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The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 39, No. 4 April 2010 QUARTERLY MEETING AND LUNCHEON Bar Launches Presence on Twitter, Facebook O By Michael Petitti

T P B A now ﬁts in your pocket. Get instant access to up-to-the-minute news on Association programs and initia- tives, photos from events, and breaking local and national legal news through the Association’s new Facebook page and Twit- ter feed, both available on many mobile devices as well as online. At the same time, the Association has augmented and re-launched its LinkedIn page as a members-only resource. .e new services can be activated by visiting philadelphiabar.org and clicking on the Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Chancellor Scott F. Cooper presented Immediate- icons. Members must register with each Past Chancellor Sayde J. Ladov with a ceremonial gold box at the March 17 Quarterly Meeting and respective Web site to gain access to the Luncheon, where CNN National Correspondent John new services.

King (right) addressed Bar Association members. Lyons Jeff by Photos .ese sites enable the Association to expand its relationship with members by offering more convenient and immediate Enthusiasm Replaced by Anger at access to issues pertinent to the Philadel- phia legal community. Facebook is the social media Web site Washington, King Tells Members that connects millions of “friends” through personal “pages” consisting of whatever information the user would like to display, O By Ria C. Momblanco tial national reach, but her authenticity at including notes, pictures and videos. Face- a time when people don’t like politicians, book has an estimated 350 million users T      Podcast strikes a chord with a lot of disaffected around the world. enthusiastic support of the Democratic Spotlight Americans.” continued on page 18 Party and President Obama’s hopeful Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to King believes that Obama’s current and optimistic message of change in the podcast from this meeting. political slump “is in an odd way much Washington, to one that is disenchanted of his own making. … It is his overrid- In This Issue with big government and the way things government is so large and powerful that ing promise, and his failure to achieve it, are being run in Washington, CNN’s it poses a threat to individual rights; nine … to make Washington different, that 4 Green Task Force John King told Bar Association members in 10 Americans believe that government is undermining him across the political 5 Marketing Goals at the March 17 Quarterly Meeting. officials are influenced by special interests; spectrum.” King’s keynote remarks, which came 81 percent say federal government According to King, there are two areas 7 Gaining Business just four days before the passage of land- officials are out of touch with average that Democrats need to focus on in order mark national health care reform legisla- Americans; and 86 percent say that the to regain the support that they once had 9 Law Week tion, included his own thoughts on the federal government is broken. at the beginning of Obama’s term. First, Obama Administration and the challeng- “.ink what you will about Sarah Democrats need to address the “eco- 13 Beat the 5K Champ es that it faces going forward. Statistically Palin,” King said of the 2008 Republican nomic anxiety” that is gripping many 15 Raising the Bar speaking, King said recent polls show that Party vice presidential nominee. “Count Americans who, due to rising unemploy- 56 percent of Americans believe that the me as one of those skeptical of her poten- continued on page 14 % ! #$

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2 Philadelphia Bar Reporter April 2010 philadelphiabar.org Frontline

Editor-in-Chief Asima Panigrahi, Esq. Bar Academy Keeps Members Editor Emeritus Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. Plugged In to World Around Them Associate Editors Heather J. Austin, Esq. Ria C. Momblanco, Esq. I       technical skills to suc- By Scott F. Cooper Suddenly, the ostracized Regina Parker, Esq. our Bar Association Academy is here! Af- ceed, but employers become the conversation Thomas Bryan, Esq. ter months of planning, we are proudly often cannot afford such carriers. Edward P. Kelly, Esq. launching a truly revolutionary educa- training. We must keep Since January, we have Sarah K. Lessie, Esq. Mary T. Kranzfelder, Esq. tional service for our Association. ourselves constantly founded a Board of Julia Swain, Esq. As I outlined during my inaugural “plugged in” to the Trustees that includes Nicole Edwards, Esq. remarks last December, the Bar Associa- world around us in order a former justice of the Contributing Editor tion Academy is a bold initiative linking to represent our clients Pennsylvania Supreme Richard Max Bockol, Esq. our attorneys and the city’s vast resources. knowledgeably. Court, members of the In its simplest form, it will be a series In a strained econ- judiciary, some of our Advisory Editors of member-driven courses that connect omy, a well-rounded leading pracitioners, Sunah Park, Esq. Molly Peckman, Esq. our members with Philadelphia’s leading attorney will have a representatives from Marc W. Reuben, Esq. cultural and civic institutions. It will in- competitive edge. .is our leading educational clude behind-the-scenes access to cultural is increasingly important as our profes- institutions and top Bar Association staff. Associate Executive Director, institutions, shared interest groups such sion shares information more and more .is group will design and maintain the Communications as cooking and other non-CLE learning through social media channels and sites highest level of educational program- Mark Tarasiewicz for life. .e courses will be offered at such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. ming. Senior Managing Editor, no charge or at cost to the participating At the same time, a more educated at- .e interconnectivity of the law re- Publications member. As such, we are building this torney is also a better problem solver for quires us to anticipate all approaches and Jeff Lyons Academy without drawing from general both clients and the city in which we all interpretations, in order to make sound Executive Director operating funds. practice. judgments on behalf of our clients. Kenneth Shear Using our state-of-the-art technology .is is an area in which our Bar As- American-Swiss geographer and platform, the Bar Association Academy sociation can and must fill the void. With cartographer Waldo Tobler coined the The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN 1098- offers online registration for courses our vast membership, we are able to gain phrase, “everything is related to every- 5352) is published monthly and available by subscription for $45 per year by the Philadel- through its new Web site at BarAcademy. access to many organizations, so our thing else.” .is fundamental first law of phia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th philadelphiabar.org. Members and local members get the benefits without doing geography has been applied in scientific !oor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2911. Periodicals institutions are able to suggest program- all the leg work. circles for decades. But we also hear it postage paid at Philadelphia, PA POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar Re- ming. We also plan to offer a number But these are not just social activities. used in the business world to suggest a porter, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 of educational courses via video library Can you imagine the impact our Associa- kind of strategic thinking. Your Bar As- Market St., 11th !oor, Philadelphia, PA 19107- 2955. Telephone: (215) 238-6300. Association through the Web site. tion would have on professional develop- sociation is now ready to help bring this Web site: philadelphiabar.org. Newspaper e- When I spoke of a “bold agenda” dur- ment if an associate who knows nothing concept directly to our members. mail address: [email protected]. The edi- ing my inaugural remarks last December, about wine – and who is closed out of Our Academy “kickoff” event on torial and other views expressed in the Phila- delphia Bar Reporter are not necessarily those this project was at the forefront of my those discussions with clients and senior March 29 featured the Philadelphia of the Association, its of"cers or its members. thinking. We live in a world in which lawyers – could learn from the somme- Union soccer team. Registration was Advertising rates and information are available attorneys need to know more than just lier of one of the city’s finest restaurants? continued on page 18 from Howard Hyatt at MediaTwo, 1014 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD, 21211. Telephone: (410) 902-5797. Page 1 skyline photo by Edward Savaria, Jr./PCVB Plenary Session with Author Amy Bach April 13 A   A B day in courtrooms across together toward compromises Tell Us will discuss her groundbreaking new the country and how these with all too often a tragic re- book Ordinary Injustice: How America failures affect the lives of those sult that bypasses due process What You Think! Holds Court at a Tuesday, April 13 most involved: the accused, and shortchanges the rights The Philadelphia Bar Reporter plenary session of the Public Interest Sec- the victims and their families. of those involved. welcomes letters to the editors for tion, in partnership with the Criminal She discusses how the Bach’s observations show publication. Letters should be typed. Justice Section and the Young Lawyers problems in our justice system that those most affected are There is no word limit, but editors Division. are so widespread that they the poor and minorities and reserve the right to condense for A wine and cheese reception will have become invisible to the that the problems in our clarity, style and space considerations. follow the discussion, which begins at 4 professionals who work in the Amy Bach courts must be addressed Letters must be signed to verify authorship, but names will be withheld p.m. in the 11th floor Conference Center system. Bach believes that this blindness is for justice to be truly served. Her call for upon request. Letters may be mailed, of Bar Association headquarters, 1101 due to a system that looks to maintaining transparency in our judicial system, with faxed or e-mailed to: Jeff Lyons, Senior Market St. Copies of her book will be order, even at the expense of justice. She new methods of checks and balances, is Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar available for purchase and there will be describes the overworked public defend- an important step to help reform, and Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, an opportunity to have books purchased ers, prosecutors and judges who work restore confidence in, our justice system. 1101 Market St., 11th !oor, Philadel- signed by the author. phia, PA 19107-2955. Phone: (215) In her critically acclaimed book, Bach To register for the April 13 plenary 238-6345. Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: session with author Amy Bach, visit describes her eight years spent investigat- [email protected]. WebCheck philadelphiabar.org. ing the various failures that occur each philadelphiabar.org April 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 3 GREEN RIBBON TASK FORCE Oil’s Impact Reaches Further Than Your Car

O By Jenimae Almquist range of synthetic fabrics. Although such contains synthetic fibers made from oil. portion-sized, pre-packaged food even less wash-and-wear items may not require Almost every meal that comes to environmentally friendly. At the end of T       dry cleaning with harsh chemicals, most your table has had some connection to the meal, the dishwashing liquid used to augmented not only by the cars we drive, commercial detergents contain petro- petrochemicals beyond the fuel used to clean your plate is also oil-based. but also by the distance various goods leum products in some form. From the transport it. Fertilizers and pesticides that And we have not yet scratched the travel to reach us. Meanwhile, crude oil shampoos we use to the rubber soles of contribute to crop growth and quality surface. Look around you – every single is a component in a surprising number our shoes, many companies are ensuring stem from petrochemicals. .e food plastic item you see contains some form of everyday products. For instance, that we use oil-based products from head preservatives used to retain freshness of petrochemicals. Your car interiors, toys, petrochemicals are found in a wide to toe. Even the carpet below your feet are also oil derivatives, rendering our plastic bags, computers and many types of furniture rely upon plastic, which in turn requires refined oil. .e compact disc or DVD that you pop into one of those plastic players is yet another product containing oil. Of course, the electricity to run the player comes from burning fossil fuels, a process that presents one of the largest challenges to controlling climate change. .e U.S. Energy Information Admin- istration reports that the United States NIGHT with the consumed 7.14 billion barrels of oil in 2008, totaling approximately 23 percent of the entire world’s consumption. T. Boone Pickens, the Texas oil tycoon Deadline to Wednesday, June 9, 2010 turned environmentalist who could likely Order is afford to fuel his own vehicles with pure May 10th! @ 7:05 p.m. gold, proclaims that the “cheap and easy” Phillies vs. Florida Marlins pockets of oil have been exhausted; our reliance upon foreign oil and the cost entailed in oil extraction are both on the A portion of every ticket sold through this event will benefit rise. Although estimates of the remaining the Philadelphia Bar Foundation and SeniorLAW Center. continued on page 17

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4 Philadelphia Bar Reporter April 2010 philadelphiabar.org Make Marketing Naturalization Speaker Goals Attainable, Solos are Advised O By Edward P. Kelly

“F      ”  K A- ord Rice’s constant reminder to the Solo and Small Firm Com- mittee during her “Marketing on a Budget” presentation on March 4. And she provided plenty of suggestions for what should be in every solo or small firm lawyer’s plan. Rice encouraged every lawyer to prepare a written marketing plan that is S.M.A.R.T.: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Reasonable and Timely. In order to give yourself the best chance of success at generating business, you need a cohesive, coordinated plan that is flexible. Putting the plan in writing gives you focus and direction. But Rice cautioned that Chancellor Scott F. Cooper addresses new American citizens at a March 11 naturalization cer- Podcast there is no “magic emony as U.S. District Court Judge Cynthia M. Rufe presides. The Bar Association sponsored bullet” when it comes the cermony at the U.S. Courthouse at 6th and Market streets where 117 people from more Spotlight to marketing and than 40 nations took the oath of citizenship. Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to business develop- the podcast from this meeting. ment. Rice pointed out that we are all in the relationship business, and you need to figure out how to find the “right” relationships. .e most important part of the plan is face- to-face interactions with qualified prospects. And the best piece of advice in this regard is to work with and interact more deeply with your current clients. You need to ask yourself how well you know your clients, and develop a system that will help you get to know them better. Be proactive and schedule lunches, site visits and in-office educational programs for these clients. At the same time, make sure that your clients know the full breadth of your practice. You can create your own “internalized” sales force if you can educate your clients about what it is that you do. Make a point of contacting your clients and always have their needs in mind. As Rice said, “You must give, give, give to receive.” .e rule of thumb is that it takes about seven to 10 “touches” per year for you to be “top of mind.” You must make the time to forge these relationships and give an opportunity for your clients and business prospects to know and to like you, in addition to providing Lyons Jeff by Photos top-notch legal work. Effective networking is an acquired skill and can be learned. It is vitally important to make new connections and maintain current ones. During this process, your sole focus should be “How ABA WILL Academy April 29-30 can I help somebody?” Constantly assess and inventory your network, and give some thought as to the target you are trying to T A B A’ C reach. While attending a networking event, spend five to seven on Women and Young Lawyers Division will pres- minutes with any one person, and employ active listening skills. ent the fourth Women in Law Leadership (WILL) WebCheck Focus on the other person and ask open-ended questions. Ask for Academy on April 29-30 in Philadelphia. Realize For more information, visit abanet.org/women/will.html their business card and, when the conversation has ended, write your leadership potential, learn how to develop busi- something about that person on the back to help your memory. ness and take your career to the next level. When you make a promising connection, be sure to follow-up .e WILL Academy empowers and trains women general counsel, Microsoft Corporation. with an e-mail soon after the event, and suggest getting together lawyers to achieve success and leadership skills. You .e Academy will be held at the Loews Philadel- for coffee or lunch in order to get to know each other better. .en will receive practical advice from and have the op- phia Hotel, 1200 Market St. and is co-sponsored by maintain persistent, consistent regular follow-up. portunity to network with prominent judges, general the Philadelphia Bar Association. Rice ended by noting “social media is more powerful than counsels and practitioners from around the country. Roberta D. Liebenberg, a senior partner at Fine, you can imagine.” Facebook and LinkedIn should be used as You will participate in a number of interactive and Kaplan and Black, R.P.C., is chair of the ABA Com- supplementary tools that augment the face-to-face portions of any highly informative programs that address a wide mission on Women in the Profession. integrated marketing plan. range of important and cutting-edge subjects. Maria A. Feeley, a partner at Pepper Hamilton Keynote speakers include Lynn Laverty Elsenhans, LLP, is co-chair of the 2010 Women in Law Leader- Edward P. Kelly, a partner with Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP, is chair and chief executive officer, Sunoco, Inc., and ship Academy, as well as the Philadelphia liaison to an associate editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. Mary E. Snapp, corporate vice president, deputy the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession. philadelphiabar.org April 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 5 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMMITTEE Hear Chief Judge Michel ‘Unplugged’ June 8

O For registration information for By Jeff Lyons this June 8 event, please visit WebCheck philadelphiabar.org. R F C C Judge Paul R. Michel will be the speaker for “Unplugged: First .oughts Post- law firms and intellectual property as- body of the judicial branch. In 2005 Retirement,” at a Tuesday, June 8 event sociations for planning this event has he was appointed by the chief justice of presented by the Association’s Intellectual been considerable. Chief Judge Michel the U.S. Supreme Court to serve on the Property Committee. will include topics that he has indicated seven-judge Executive Committee of the .e event will be held at .e Union he felt constrained to discuss while on Judicial Conference. League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad the bench, and this will be his first post- Chief Judge Michel has written more St., beginning at 5:30 p.m. and is co- retirement presentation, so this should be than 800 opinions in the diverse legal sponsored by the Philadelphia Intellectual most interesting and enlightening,” said areas covered by his circuit: patent, gov- Property Law Association. Berkowitz. ernment contracts, international trade, “We are very fortunate to have mem- Sponsors for the program include veterans’ benefits, government takings of bers of the Philadelphia IP community Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP; private property, tax, childhood vaccine who were able to faciliate this event for .e Benjamin Franklin American Inn of injuries, military promotions, trademark, Chief Judge Paul R. Michel us,” said Committee Co-Chair Nicole Court; Caesar Rivise Bernstein Cohen civilian government personnel, and Galli. “.is is a spectacular event that will & Pokotilow Ltd.; Connolly Bove Lodge whistleblower cases. By designation of the under Dick .ornburgh as deputy chief help highlight the activity and involve- & Hutz LLP; Cozen O’Connor; DLA chief justice, he has also regularly sat with of the Justice Department’s new Public ment of all IP lawyers in Philadelphia, Piper US; Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; the Second, .ird and Ninth Circuits, Integrity Section, where he directed the which is one of the missions of our com- Duane Morris LLP; Eckert Seamens where he decided constitutional, criminal, “Koreagate” investigation. In 1978 he was mittee,” she said. Cherin & Mellott, LLC; Fish & Richard- administrative, securities, immigration appointed by Benjamin Civiletti as an “During the short time of its existence, son P.C.; Fox Rothschild LLP; Hard- and state law cases. Prior to his appoint- associate deputy attorney general, helping the standing committee on Intellec- ing, Earley, Follmer & Frailey; Panitch ment, he served in the executive and to supervise U.S. attorneys, the Criminal tual Property has enjoyed considerable Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP; Pepper legislative branches of the government for Division, the FBI, and the Marshals Ser- growth, due in large part to great interest Hamilton LLP; Potter Anderson & 22 years. vice. He was one of the authors of the leg- among bar members in this practice area,” Corroon LLP; RatnerPrestia; Saul Ewing .e University of Virginia Law School islative charter proposed in 1978 for the added Committee-Co-Chair Michael J. LLP; Volpe and Koenig, P.C.; White and graduate served as assistant district at- FBI and of revisions to Attorney General’s Berkowitz. Williams LLP; Woodcock Washburn torney and then deputy district attorney guidelines authorizing and constraining “Having the opportunity to host LLP; and Young Conaway Stargatt & for investigations under Arlen Specter in certain FBI investigative practices. the chief judge of the most important Taylor, LLP, as of March 24. Philadelphia, where he was responsible In 1980 he briefly served as acting and closely watched court in the nation Judge Michel was appointed to the for investigating police and public cor- deputy attorney general. From April 1981 on patent matters, particularly within United States Court of Appeals for the ruption. As assistant special Watergate until March of 1988, he served on Sen. 10 days following his May 31 retire- Federal Circuit in March 1988. He prosecutor in 1974-1975 under Leon Arlen Specter’s staff, including as counsel ment from the court, will bring pres- became chief judge on Dec. 25, 2004 Jaworski, he was responsible for inves- and chief of staff. .ere, he worked on tige to the entire legal profession of and since then has served as one of 27 tigating President Nixon’s slush fund, legislation dealing with career criminals, the Delaware Valley. .e support and judges comprising the Judicial Confer- Howard Hughes, Bebe Rebozo, and arms control, gun control, mining safety, enthusiasm we have received from area ence of the United States, the governing Nixon’s secretary, Rosemary Woods. nuclear arms summit meetings and many From 1975 to 1976 he was an assistant other subjects. Most recently, Judge Mi- counsel for the Senate Select Committee chel conducted a mock trial on the clash Thomas A. McDevitt, CFA, CFP Providing ® on Intelligence (Church Committee), between the president and Congress over Financial Advisor | Wells Fargo Advisors comprehensive wealth assisting Chief Counsel Frederick AO the power to wage war for the American management services ✓ Member, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Schwarz in investigating abuses of civil Bar Association Section on International in Charlottesville, VA to Delaware Valley liberties by U.S. law enforcement and Law in 2008, was the keynote speaker at ✓ Member, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute families, corporations, intelligence agencies targeting American the Dec. 5, 2008 Federal Trade Com- of Philadelphia & non-profits. citizens. Michel also helped draft legisla- mission hearing on patent law reform, ✓ Member, Financial Planning Association of the Two Pitcairn Place, Suite 200 tion to ensure that NSA, CIA and IRS and served as a panelist for the American Philadelphia Tri-State Area Jenkintown, PA 19046 ✓ Member, American Institute of Certified Public practices conformed to the Constitution Constitution Society on immigration law Accountants (AICPA) Call Tom McDevitt directly and statutes. From 1976-1978, he served reform in 2007. ✓ Associate Member, Philadelphia Bar Association to schedule an appointment ✓ 15 years of industry experience 215.990.0781 ✓ Temple University, Fox School of Business & 215.572.4221 Bench-Bar at Borgata October 15-16 Management, MBA, 2002 * Office Hours by T P B A’ ence traditionally features a large selection ✓ LaSalle University, B.S., 1990 Appointment Only popular Bench-Bar and Annual Confer- of continuing legal education seminars

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6 Philadelphia Bar Reporter April 2010 philadelphiabar.org Training Program Targets Business Development

O By Chuck Polin and Evan Polin female participants as well as attorneys from different one-on-one coaching session for each participant. .e races and ethnicities. .e participants have been com- program helps each attorney develop a plan of attack, L ,  P B A muting from Philadelphia, the suburbs and New Jersey. track that plan, and learn the business development partnered with .e Training Resource Group to pro- .e one common trait of the participants in this skills that were never taught in law school. Some of vide business development programs for its members. workshop is that they are all looking to improve their the specific skills that these attorneys are learning .e program was created in response to market condi- business development skills. .ey understand that include developing and tracking a plan, differentiating tions and a need for attorneys in the region to develop whether they are running their own firms, or they are themselves from their competitors, developing more or refine their client acquisition skills. with the largest firms in the region, business develop- business from their current relationships, more easily We’ve now successfully run our four-session program ment has become an important aspect of growing their identifying cross-selling opportunities between practice that focuses on developing new business a total of four practice and moving their careers forward. Although groups, and better qualifying opportunities. times and we’ve noticed a very interesting trend. Our each attorney’s background is different, many face the Some of the results that participants are reporting business development program is attracting a very same challenges. Everyone who is participating in the include a more focused plan of attack for business diverse population of attorneys. Participants in the program is looking to find ways to find new poten- development, increased referrals, more new files and program have included attorneys ranging in experience tial clients, develop new opportunities, leverage their increased revenues. Participants are finding that the from one year removed from law school to attorneys current relationships into more files, generate more individual coaching sessions are really helping them to who have been practicing for more than 40 years. .ey referrals and increase their book of business. All of the get on track and work smarter rather than harder. are involved in complex litigation, family law and attorneys are trying to do this while still balancing the For more information or to register for upcoming personal injury matters. Some of the participants come hours that they are required to bill. programs, contact Chuck Polin or Evan Polin at .e from solo practices and some are with the largest firms .e workshop consists of four, two-hour sessions Training Resource Group at 215-320-4650 or visit in the city. We have had an equal number of male and at Bar Association headquarters and one individual www.trainingresourcegroup.com.

Chief Justice Helps Mark Formation of Veterans Court

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille addresses a news conference announcing the formation of the First Judicial District’s new Veterans Court on March 3 at the Criminal Justice Center. Veter- ans Court represents the latest problem-solving court initiative in Philadelphia Municipal Court, addressing a holistic treatment court approach to dealing with justice involving veterans. Veter- ans are directed to representatives of the Veterans Adminis- tration, who are on site in one of the courtrooms. The VA staff schedules eligible veterans for an assessment to determine appropriate needs and levels of care, and directs them to bene!ts to which they may be entitled. Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo FJD Training Session on Electronic Filing April 22

T F J D  Internet from anywhere at any time. .e Deputy Court Administrator Charles A. ference Room 380 of City Hall. Regis- hold a training session on electronic filing system currently provides attorneys and Mapp Sr., Deputy Court Administrator tration begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration on .ursday, April 22. litigants with unlimited online access to Dominic J. Rossi, Prothonotary Joseph forms can be downloaded at courts.phila. Electronic filing of all civil matters all papers and legal documents filed in H. Evers, and Deputy Prothonotary gov. E-mail completed forms to Kara. became mandatory in January 2009. .is their cases. Deborah E. Dailey, along with Harold [email protected]. program will provide in-depth instruction .e faculty for the program includes Palmer, director of application systems .e cost of the program is $125 and on the use of the electronic filing system. President Judge Pamela Pryor Dembe, development and Steven Wulko from includes and electronic version of the It was designed to allow for the filing of Administrative Judge D. Webster Keogh, quality assurance. e-filing manual. .e program has been all civil cases and legal document via the Supervising Judge William J. Manfredi, .e program begins at 9 a.m. in Con- approved for 3 substantive CLE credits. philadelphiabar.org April 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 7 STATE CIVIL LITIGATION SECTION Panelists Offer Thoughts on UM/UIM Practice

OBy Andrew D. Swain require their insureds to commence jury that revised policy the carrier must prove When should an action be filed? While trials. .e carriers have offered different that notice to the insured was provid- the UM/UIM statute of limitations T P S C options for UM/UIM claims since 2005 ed. In the absence of such proof a plaintiff is four years (the statute of limitations held in 2005 that the state Department so it is important to review the policy for can demand arbitration under his or her begins to run when the insured settles his of Insurance did not have the authority the accident year in question. prior policy. Cooper also recommended claim with or obtains an award from the to require mandatory binding arbitra- Panelists for the program included contacting the carrier’s adjuster to see underinsured driver), Cooper explained tion for uninsured motorist (UM) and Harris T. Bock, director of the Dispute if the carrier would agree to arbitration that a plaintiff could unintentionally underinsured motorist (UIM) claims. In- Resolution Institute; Scott Cooper, a even if the policy was amended. Bock waive a bad-faith claim by not filing a surance Federation of Pennsylvania, Inc. v. partner at SchmidtKramer; Katherine commented that a lot of companies are writ in a timely manner within two years. Koken, 889 A.2d 550 (Pa. 2005). While Cole Douglas, a member of Bennett, agreeing to arbitrate these cases and that Under some post-Koken policies, the insurance carriers have had the option Bricklin & Saltzburg LLC; and John A. Koken has allowed them to serve as the UM/UIM claim must be commenced to exclude arbitration, the consensus of Livingood Jr. of Margolis Edelstein. gatekeeper in determining how cases will with the third-party lawsuit. Douglas speakers at the March 3 meeting of the Cooper explained that after Koken each be resolved. Douglas concurred from said that in her experience the majority State Civil Litigation Section found that carrier was required to obtain permission her experience as a defense attorney and of bad-faith claims were filed merely to carriers continue to opt for alternative from the Insurance Department to mod- found that carriers tend to prefer a sole preserve the rights of the plaintiff and that dispute resolution solutions rather than ify its arbitration provision. To enforce arbitrator. continued on page 19 Developments in Investment Management

Investment Companies Committee Co-Chair David F. Connor (from left) joins Amy B. R. Lancellotta and Karrie McMillan of the Investment Company Institute and Committee Co-Chair Michael D. Mabry at the Committee’s March 22 meeting. Lancellotta and McMillan discussed regulatory developments in the investment management industry. Podcast Spotlight Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to the podcast from this meeting. Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY / ETHICS MATTERS VIP Honors S. Jerry Weissman T  P matter, Weissman sought VIP recognizes S. Jerry advice on the best course of Weissman for his outstand- action for her. ing volunteer assistance to As a mentor, Weissman VIP clients. also goes above and beyond Weissman has been the call of duty. Recently volunteering with VIP since he agreed to mentor a new 1998. He consistently treats attorney on a family law case. his family law clients with He took her under his wing

 genuine kindness and tireless and has continued to work Statewide Pennsylvania and New Jersey matters No charge for initial consultation Weissman Representation, consultation, and expert testimony in disciplinary matters commitment. He consistently with her on a variety of VIP and matters involving ethical issues and the Rules of Professional Conduct goes beyond the scope of and fee-based cases. Less than what is expected to ensure that all of his a year out of law school she now has three James C. Schwartzman, Esq. clients’ legal issues are addressed. Recent- of her own VIP cases and is gaining ex- Former Chairman, Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania  Former Federal Prosecutor ly, Weissman accepted a pro bono divorce perience, skills and conﬁdence in Family Former Chairman, Continuing Legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Account Board case. He called VIP shortly thereafter to Court thanks to Weissman’s tutelage and say that a support and a custody matter support. Dana Pirone Carosella, Esq. would need to be opened as well, and For his commitment and dedication to Representing attorneys in disciplinary/ethics matters for 15 years that he would be happy to assist the client our clients and fellow volunteers, Phila- 1818 Market Street, 29th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 with all three. Later, when an issue arose delphia VIP oﬀers its heartfelt apprecia- (215) 751-2863 for the client that involved a criminal law tion to Jerry Weissman.

8 Philadelphia Bar Reporter April 2010 philadelphiabar.org YLD Update The YLD Needs You - as a Law Week Volunteer E ,  Y L April 28, from 5-8 p.m. By Albertine DuFrayne Wolf.” Volunteers act Division coordinates the annual Law On Monday, May 3, the as prosecutors, defense Every year I am Week events on behalf of the Philadel- winner of the Edward F. attorneys and witnesses phia Bar Association and the community Chacker Essay Contest in the criminal trials, reminded of the at large. .is year, Philadelphia will will read his or her es- which include opening importance of making celebrate Law Week from April 26 to say at a naturalization statements, examina- May 3 with the theme “Law in the 21st ceremony welcoming tions and cross-exam- time to introduce law Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging dozens of new U.S. citi- inations of witnesses, to those in the com- Challenges.” zens at the U.S. Court- closing arguments, and Law Week is the Philadelphia Bar house. .e winner is also instructions of the juries munity as well as pro- Association’s expansion of Law Day, provided with a $1,000 in seven different City vide an opportunity which is codified at 36 U.S.C. § 113 college scholarship. Hall courtrooms. At the and defined as a special day of celebra- Another large focus conclusion of each trial, to instill enthusiasm tion by the people of the United States in of Law Week is on reaching out to local the students act as the jury and determine for law and the legal appreciation of their liberties and of their school students to positively reinforce a whether the Big Bad Wolf or Goldilocks rededication to the ideals of equality and strong work ethic and to help them better is guilty of a crime. profession in Philadel- justice under law and for the cultivation understand law and the legal profession. For Law Week to be a success, the phia’s students. of the respect for law that is so vital to the .roughout the week, the Lawyer in the YLD needs several hundred volunteer democratic way of life. Classroom program coordinates attorneys attorneys, law students and paralegals. I In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisen- visiting area schools to enthusiastically encourage and invite attorneys of any age contact the 2010 Law Week Co-Chairs hower established the first celebration address students’ concerns about the law who practice all areas of law and from all Carey Chopko at cchopko@feldman- of “Law Day.” In 1961, Congress issued and the legal issues that affect them as practice settings, including large firms, shepherd.com or Kelly Gastley at kgast- a joint resolution designating May 1 as they enter adulthood, and answer ques- solo practitioners, in-house counsel, [email protected]. the official date for the annual Law Day tions about the legal profession. prosecutors, public defenders, civil trial celebration. .e Philadelphia Bar Associa- On Friday, April 30, the Lawyer for a attorneys as well as attorneys in non- tion expanded Law Day into Law Week Day program pairs attorneys with high traditional jobs, to participate in the 2010 Albertine “Abbie” DuFrayne (adufrayne@pe- in order to accommodate a large number school students to enable the students to Law Week activities. trellilaw.com), an associate with Petrelli Law, of programs and extend the reach of the see what it is like to be a lawyer by observ- I have participated in Law Week activi- P.C., is chair of the Young Lawyers Division. bar throughout Philadelphia. ing in city courtrooms. .e students are ties for the past five years. Every year I am A main objective of the YLD is to able to learn more about the process of reminded of the importance of making introduce law and the legal profession to the judicial system as well as the roles time to introduce law to those in the the public. To do this, the YLD organizes lawyers, judges and juries play in our community as well as provide an op- Legal Advice Live!, an ABA award-win- community. All participants are invited portunity to instill enthusiasm for law BlogLink ning program that is a free ask-a-lawyer to a lunch program, which includes a and the legal profession in Philadelphia’s Visit philawdelphia.wordpress.com event spanning across Philadelphia. Attor- guest speaker from the community. .is students. to read the latest blog entries from neys will provide answers to legal ques- year’s speaker will be former Philadelphia If you are interested in volunteering or the Young Lawyers Division. tions and referral information on a broad Flyers player Bob Kelly, a member of the finding out more about Law Week, range of topics. Legal Advice Live! will 1973-1974 and 1974-1975 Stanley Cup take place on Monday, April 26 at select champion teams. Free Library of Philadelphia branches. .e YLD also partners with several .e YLD also organizes LegalLine, a ser- Court of Common Pleas judges to pro- vice in which volunteer attorneys provide vide volunteer attorneys in cases where free legal advice over the telephone and the facts of the well-known fairytales make referrals to attorneys who par- “Goldilocks and the .ree Bears” and ticipate in the Bar Association’s Lawyer “.e .ree Little Pigs” are used as the Referral and Information Service. .is basis for mock criminal trials during the program will take place on Wednesday, “Trials of Goldilocks” and the “Big Bad YLD Comedy Night May 22 with Dan Cummins C D C- .e event begins at 7 p.m. mins, who has appeared on Tickets are $65 if purchased Comedy Central’s “Live at by May 7 and $80 after May Gotham,” “.e Late, Late 7. .e cutoff for ticket sales Show with Craig Ferguson” is May 17. 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O By Julia Swain ily’s significant involvement in raising the records. in determining if the incarcerated parent child and the child’s preference. Gianvito Termination of parental rights involv- poses a risk of harm to the child. J, ’  v. Gianvito, 975 A.2d 1164 (Pa. Super. ing a child of Native American decent One year of residence in Pennsylva- and mental health records were just 2009). is governed by the Indian Child Welfare nia coupled with a local custody order some of the custody issues decided by An agreement for Pennsylvania to have Act, 25 USCS §§ 1901-1923; and, not was sufficient for Pennsylvania to retain the Pennsylvania Superior Court in jurisdiction is only one factor is determin- under the standard procedures governed jurisdiction and issue contempt findings 2009. .e Family Law Section’s Custody ing if jurisdiction is proper under the by 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 2511. In re T.C., S.C., and sanctions against a mother who took Committee reported on these cases at the UCCJEA, 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5427. A.D. v. and H.C., 984 A.2d 549, (Pa. Super. a child to Turkey, despite all parties being Section’s March 1 meeting. .e present- M.A.B., --- A.2d ----, (Pa. Super. 2010). 2009). in Turkey when the contempt proceeding ers were Michael Bertin, Elaine Smith, In A.D., the parents entered into an Under 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5303(c), a was initiated. Harcar v. Harcar, 982 A.2d Kristine Calalang, John Zurzola and Lee agreement that Philadelphia would be the court is required to appoint a “qualified 1230 (Pa. Super. 2009). Schwartz. forum for any custody filings, although professional” to provide counseling to an A record hearing is required in a juris- mother and the child had ceased residing incarcerated parent who petitions to exer- Julia Swain, a partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, dictional dispute involving a determina- here and moved to numerous residences, cise custodial rights. Cramer v. Zgela, 969 is an associate editor of the Philadelphia Bar tion of the home state of a child who is 6 in and outside the United States. .e A.2d 621 (Pa. Super. 2009). .e qualified Reporter. months old or less. Bouzos-Reilly v. Reilly, Superior Court affirmed a Common profession must testify to assist the court 980 A.2d 643 (Pa. Super. 2009). 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12 Philadelphia Bar Reporter April 2010 philadelphiabar.org Defeat Champ, Win $200 at Bar 5K May 16 O By Manny D. Pokotilow

T’     N W. Clark, the winner of 11 straight legal team competitions at the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Annual 5K Run/Walk. .e first registered Philadelphia Bar Association runner to beat Clark at the 31st Annual 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 16 will receive $200 courtesy of Philadelphia Runner. .e 5K Run/Walk, which benefits the Support Center for Child Advocates, begins at 8:30 a.m. on the Martin Luther King Drive, adjacent to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. “Bryan Mahon, my close friend, training partner and co-owner of Philadelphia Runner, can’t seem to beat me in races so I guess he has to pay others to do it,” joked Clark. Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo “Seriously, the bounty adds both Neill W. Clark (1001) has won 11 straight legal competitions at the Bar Association’s 5K race. This year’s race is May 16. pressure and excitement, and that’s the combination you need to race well. I’m includes all immediate family members Toddy P.C., along with legal supporters, via-email at [email protected]. sure there are some faster lawyers lurking at the reduced rate. Pre-registration is Barrack, Rodos & Bacine; and Berger & the halls of some Philadelphia firms who encouraged. Montague, P.C. Manny D. Pokotilow (mpokotilow@crbcp. just haven’t bothered to show up on race Online registration is available until For more information, contact Eric com), managing partner with Caesar, Rivise, day, so perhaps the money is the motiva- May 14 at www.active.com, where a Marzluf at 215-567-2010 (ext. 146) or Bernstein, Cohen and Pokotilow, Ltd., is co- tion they need to come out and beat me,” service fee will apply. via e-mail at [email protected] or chair of the Charity Run Committee. Clark said. Checks should be made payable to Kristyn DiDominick at 267-546-9211 or .ere will be several competitive divi- the beneficiary of the run, the Support sions with a 5K run competition for all Center for Child Advocates. runners, a 5K run competition for mem- For company and legal team competi- INCORPORATION AND bers of the Philadelphia Bar Association tion applications, please call Michael only and there will be both a legal team Berkowitz at Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY competition and a corporate team com- Cohen & Pokotilow, Ltd., 215-567-2010 petition. In addition, there will be a kids’ (ext. 132), or via e-mail at mjberkowitz@ FORMATION SERVICES dash sponsored by Buchanan Ingersoll & crbcp.com. Rooney P.C. for children ages 5-10. .is .is year, the Bar Association is being free 200-yard non-competitive dash will joined by corporate sponsors FirsTrust, begin after the run. All participants will Wawa, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney receive a giveaway. P.C., Iron Mountain, Philadelphia All participants who complete the run Runner, Brooks, !e Legal Intelligencer, or walk will receive a short-sleeve T-shirt. Landmark Legal Solutions, USI Affinity, .e registration fee for the 5K run is $25, Veritext, Reliable and CPMI. if postmarked by Wednesday, May 12, or .e event is also being joined by legal delivered in person on .ursday, May 13 sponsors Akin Gump Strauss Hauer • PREPARATION AND FILING SERVICES IN ALL STATES or Friday, May 14. For those who register & Feld LLP; Anapol Schwartz Weiss • CORPORATION AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OUTFITS on the day of the run, the fee will be $35. Cohan Feldman & Smalley, PC; Archer If you are a member of the Philadel- & Greiner, P.C.; Caesar Rivise Bern- • SAME DAY SHIPMENT OF YOUR ORDER phia Bar Association and would like to stein Cohen & Pokotilow Ltd.; Cozen • CORPORATE STATUS REPORTS have your time also placed among only O’Connor; DLA Piper; Drinker Biddle members of the Bar, the registration fee is & Reath LLP; Fox Rothschild LLP; Mar- • UCC, LIEN AND JUDGMENT SEARCH SERVICES $40, if postmarked by Wednesday, May shall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & • DOCUMENT RETRIEVAL 12, or delivered in person on May 13 or Goggin; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; 14. .e registration fee on race day will Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP; • REGISTERED AGENT SERVICE IN ALL STATES be $50. Pepper Hamilton LLP; RatnerPrestia; For the 5K walk, registration for each Raynes McCarty; Sandals & Associates, individual is $20. If you wish to run as a P.C.; .orp, Reed & Armstrong, LLP; M. BURR KEIM COMPANY family, the 5K walk will be $60 and that and Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer Phone: 215‐563‐8113 Fax: 215‐977‐9386 2021 ARCH STREET To register for the Bar Association’s PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 31st Annual 5K Run/Walk, visit WebCheck www.active.com. www.mburrkeim.com

philadelphiabar.org April 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 13 QUARTERLY MEETING AND LUNCHEON Ladov Reﬂects on Her Year Leading Bar

O By Jeff Lyons the collection of the Historical Society of thrown a federal court judge under the Diversity Summit. Pennsylvania,” she said. bus for just doing his job? Who could She also touted the work of the As- S J. L    Chancellor Scott F. Cooper made the have foreseen the implosion of a legend- sociation’s Judicial Commission, where 16 box presented annually to the imme- presentation. .e gold box is inscribed ary law firm?” of 17 candidates who were recommended diate-past Chancellor at the March 17 with the message “acquired not by 2009 also was marked by many new by the Commission were elected to the Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon and money, but by character.” and successful accomplishments. “On the Court of Common Pleas and Municipal looked back at the highlights of her year Ladov looked back at the struggles the other hand, Upon Further Review has Court. as leader of the Philadelphia Bar Associa- Association faced in 2009. “Who could celebrated its first anniversary as the Bar’s “Our members who were directly tion. have envisioned the economy taking its newest electronic publication, serving the impacted by the economy have been “Wikipedia tells us that the box was toll on the profession to the extent that needs of lawyers – making sure that they well served by the Lawyers in Transition presented to Andrew Hamilton in 1735 it did? Who would have known that as keep pace with the newest developments program. .rough our collaborative ef- by the people of New York and the other a result, new and extraordinary financial in the law. Civil Gideon has moved from forts, the financial burdens placed on the colonies as they hailed the verdict in the burdens would be placed on the Asso- a vague idea into the Bar’s stated policy Bar Association have resulted in locating John Peter Zenger case with delight, since ciation? Who would have thought that with a task force that pushes forward to additional long-term sources of revenue it insured free discussion of the conduct highly skilled competent professionals make policy a practice. .e Military that resulted in budget surplus as well as of public men. I am sure that they would who accept court appointments to serve Affairs Committee serves the needs of a successful annual conference that ended have included women had they thought the underserved would be thought of as returning service members and those left in the black. Further, as a result of col- about it,” Ladov said. vendors and not get paid? Who would behind to make sure that no one is left laborative leadership efforts, our court-ap- “A group of prominent residents con- have envisioned the possibility of a out. .is year the committee will work pointed lawyers and arbitrators got paid. tributed to the production of a 5½-ounce doomsday scenario where courts would hand in hand with the newly established And yes, the mayor, the governor and the gold box that was presented to Hamilton be closed one day a week if not more? Veterans Court,” Ladov said. She also chief justice of the Commonwealth all as a lasting mark of their gratitude to Who could have foreseen judges behaving talked about new leadership brought into support the construction of a new unified him. .e box was preserved as a family badly in Luzerne County? Who could the Association providing a fresh per- Family Court building,” Ladov said. heirloom for many years and is now in have expected that the press would have spective and the success of the first-ever

Quarterly continued from page 1 ment, foreclosures and personal bank- ruptcies, fear that the American Dream is slipping out of reach. Second, Democrats must address the growing sense among Americans that there is a disconnect – an incongruity between the cost-cutting measures that towns and cities are making and the large spending measures that ap- pear to be coming out of Washington. King refused to predict whether the president’s current struggles – which John King meets with Ria C. Momblanco (from left), Assistant Secretary Sophia Lee, Judge Phyllis W. Beck and Roberta D. range from pushing the healthcare reform Liebenberg before the March 17 Quarterly Meeting. Mayor Michael Nutter (above) also addressed Bar members. bill through Congress, to deciding on the LCD screen were parodied on “Saturday appropriate forum in which to try the Night Live” and “.e Daily Show.” accused 9/11 conspirators – will adversely Despite what some may perceive as aﬀect Democrats in the 2010 House of a glamorous life, King never forgets his Representatives elections. At this point, it humble beginnings. He opened his could still go either way, King said. speech by recalling his childhood in A journalist for 25 years, King, the Dorchester, a blue-collar neighborhood anchor of the new CNN prime-time of Boston. Growing up in a place where show “John King, USA,” has covered six families lived paycheck to paycheck, King presidential elections and has traveled is familiar with the dream of everyday the globe interviewing political lead- Americans “to work hard, play by the ers and reporting ﬁrsthand on major rules, and pass on to your children a international events. He is probably best better life.” It is perhaps this modest back- known in recent years for his coverage of ground that motivated King to spend last the 2008 presidential election in which year visiting each of the 50 states so that he explained demographics and polling he could report on the stories and politi- data through the use of a multi-touch cal views of ordinary Americans. collaboration wall. King’s deft manipula- tion of the “magic wall” was so impressive Ria C. Momblanco, an associate at Fine, Ka- that his renown crossed over into the plan and Black, R.P.C., is an associate editor pop-culture arena where he and the giant of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. Lyons Jeff by Photos

14 Philadelphia Bar Reporter April 2010 philadelphiabar.org Bar Foundation Answer Call for Raising the Bar Campaign Y’   By Amy B. Ginensky for legal services. Now, demonstrated in the hardest of times. of the 33 legal services agencies that are the headlines in !e Le- with $300 per attorney As Wendy remarked, this year the grantees of the Bar Foundation. gal Intelligencer the past being the minimum campaign plans to acknowledge those Philadelphia law firms have repeat- few months: “Law Firm pledge, and many firms firms who have gone beyond the mini- edly recognized the importance of our X Increases PPP Per- contributing much more mum goals set by the Raining the Bar nonprofit legal services organizations – cent,” “Law Firm Y Cuts than that, the campaign campaign. Some firms, hers included, the 33 grantees of the Foundation – by Expenses but Increases has made a huge impact often give more than the basic $300 per their participation in the Raising the Bar Revenues,” “Law Firm on the public interest attorney. “Watching the Winter Olym- Campaign. As Steve, who like Wendy, has Z’s Headcount Down; agencies. pics gave us the idea to award gold, silver twice led the Raising the Bar Campaign, Impacts Revenue.” And our grantees and bronze medals for different levels of recently said, “All our firms receive many .is reporting only need all the help they giving. .is year we are going to acknowl- credible requests for support from worthy confirms the rollercoaster can get. If you’ve been edge those firms that contribute more.” organizations in our community. But economic year the legal reading my columns this Being part of Raising the Bar is easy; it law firms are economic and charitable community has experienced. .e private past year, you’ve heard my drumbeat that requires committing to donate $300 (or forces in Philadelphia and have a unique firms have had to be creative and make because of the economic crisis, the need more) per Philadelphia attorney to the obligation to support the access to justice some hard choices to keep ahead during for the no-cost or low-cost legal services Foundation and/or any of its 33 grantee represented by the Bar Foundation and its the economic challenges of the past year. provided by our public interest colleagues organizations. And, this commitment can network of legal services agencies.” But I want to publish a headline of my has increased while like a lot of us, their be fulfilled by doing things that the firms When Steve, Wendy or another own: “Despite Everything, Law Firm organizations have had to cut staff and have already been doing. For example, member of their Committee call this Generosity is Still in Place.” resources. .e Raising the Bar campaign when your firm sponsors a Bar Founda- year, whether you are one of the 66 firms I know this because last year, 66 Phila- is one way to help bridge gaps in funding tion or a Legal Clinic for the Disabled which signed on for 2009, or one that delphia law firms pledged more than $1 for our grantees. .at translates into legal event, that sponsorship counts toward has not yet committed, please take their million to the Raising the Bar campaign services that have helped to save homes your Raising the Bar pledge. When your call and continue the legal community’s to help our public interest grantee agen- from foreclosure, to save kids from unfair firm makes a direct contribution to the institutional support of the Raising the cies. Although the number of firms was and illegal incarceration, to save women, Bar Foundation or to Philadelphia VIP, Bar Campaign. fewer than in past years, the generosity of children and seniors from abuse and that counts. Or, the Bar Foundation can those firms was just as robust. to help many, many more of the most help with the administration of your Amy B. Ginensky (ginenskya@pepperlaw. .e “Raising the Bar” campaign vulnerable in our communities. charitable donations by distributing funds com), a partner at Pepper Hamilton LLP, is represents the primary mechanism Now that we are all starting to breathe through a “donor option” program to any president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. for structured, coordinated law firm a little more freely, the co-chairs of the charitable giving to the Philadelphia legal Raising the Bar Committee, Bar Foun- services community. .e original purpose dation trustees Steve Bizar of Buchanan 22nd Bar Foundation Golf Classic June 21 of this campaign when it was begun in Ingersoll & Rooney PC, and Wendy 2006 was to increase law firm giving Beetlestone of Hangley Aronchick Segal T P B F’ to help the public interest community. and Pudlin, are rolling out the campaign 22nd Annual Golf Classic will be held Before the advent of Raising the Bar, for 2010. .ey are asking again for the Monday, June 21 at Huntington Valley it was estimated that Philadelphia law institutional support of the legal com- Country Club in Huntington Valley, Pa. firms contributed just $200 per attorney munity’s firms, support that has been .e fee for players is $450. Members of the Young Lawyers Division may play at a discounted fee of $375. A foursome Memorial Gifts Recognized can play at the discounted rate of $1,700. Price includes all greens fees, golf cart, From time to time, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation receives contributions or a lunch, refreshments, dinner and cocktails. fund in memory of someone who has died or, on a happier note, to mark a spe- For those wishing to attend the cocktail cial occasion or honor an achievement. Philadelphia lawyers are a special breed. reception and dinner, tickets are $125. We honor them when we make a gift to the Bar Foundation that is then used to Several levels of sponsorship are avail- assist Philadelphia’s public interest lawyers and the clients to whom they provide able. Tournament underwriters ($15,000) legal services. get a banner hung at the clubhouse en- trance; name on the front cover of the Golf Committee Chair Rod E. Witten- In Memory souvenir program as a sponsor of the berg practices at the 2009 event. Given by A. Harold Datz, in memory of Frank H. Nigro, father of retired event; distribution of skills competition Buffet, Reception or Putting Contest Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice, the Hon. Russell M. Nigro. prizes to winners; eight players plus four Sponsor ($5,000); Golf Cart Signs, Re- Given by A. Harold Datz, in memory of Frank “Chic” Bucciarelli, father and additional guests to cocktail reception; freshment Cabana Sponsor, $3,500; and father-in-law of Dominick J. and Mary Bucciarelli. and VIP parking for golfers. Other levels Hole Sponsor ($2,000). Given by G.A. Taylor Fernley, Arlene Fickler, Susan M. Herschel, Janet include Tournament Cup/Skills Prize For more information, contact Lynne Hershey, Robert P. Lawrence, Linda A. Matrunich and Samuel W. Morris, Jr. Sponsor ($7,500); Luncheon, Cocktail Brown at (215) 238-6347. in memory of R. Nicholas Gimbel, a partner at McCarter & English, a Philadel- phia litigator and a man of varied talents, interests and friends. We thank all who have made donations to the Bar Foundation’s R. Nicholas Gimbel Fund for Legal For more information about the Bar Foundation Golf Classic, visit Excellence in his memory, including these recent contributors. WebCheck www.philabarfoundation.org.

philadelphiabar.org April 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 15 16 Philadelphia Bar Reporter April 2010 philadelphiabar.org In Their Own Words Legal Education a Beneﬁt in Any Endeavor

W’     –  issue and write a tight By Joel C. Trotter tion relevant to their only constant in life is change. Today we brief? task. For litigators, this The analytical and face the early stages of what is proving Assuming medical often means reviewing to be a cataclysmic change in the way school is not in Geof- tens of thousands of logical reasoning skills that Americans view themselves and frey’s future; however, I documents in search of learned in law school how we are viewed by others around would encourage him the nugget needed to the world. America’s assumed role as the to be a lawyer. Not advance their client’s and developed during world leader in business and technology to follow in his dad’s position. For transac- legal practice are fun- is being challenged by competitive forces footsteps or to become a tional lawyers, this can from every corner of the globe. .e world Supreme Court justice, mean learning your damental to success has gone flat, and the reach of the indi- but to develop skills that client’s business inside in any professional vidual now extends beyond national and will help him compete and out so that you can electronic borders. .e uncertainty this in an evolving global negotiate effectively on endeavor, and trans- causes is ominous to some, but should marketplace. their behalf. For each case or transaction, ferrable to other disci- signal opportunity. Because the only A law degree is the professional school the lawyer must become an expert in that constant in life is change, we and future equivalent of a liberal arts degree. .e field. .is requires the analytical skills to plines. generations must embrace the challenge. analytical and logical reasoning skills process large amounts of information, Which leaves the question: how do we learned in law school and developed and the judgment to determine what is best prepare for this change? during legal practice are fundamental to relevant to your case or deal. Once these When I think about what this global success in any professional endeavor, and mental muscles are developed, they can pluralism means for my children, espe- transferrable to other disciplines. Not to be flexed in any number of ways. cially my teenage son, Geoffrey, I consider say that these traits are unique to lawyers, Like a liberal arts education, legal train- apps (i.e., applications) with a law degree. the advice I give him about his future. but they are the essential tools of the ing teaches you to think in a broad sense. Hopefully, I can convince Geoffrey What skills and profession will best pre- legal trade. .ese attributes can be assets .e concept of “thinking like a lawyer” is that if he doesn’t end up saving lives pare Geoffrey for a future that may very beyond the practice of law, and have ap- designed to provide you with the intellec- through medicine, he can help make lives well take place somewhere other than plication in any job where critical thought tual tools necessary for success in a variety better through the practice of law. More- the U.S.? Medicine immediately comes is necessary. Developing a flexible skill set of settings, rather than any one particular over, the skills and training developed as a to mind when considering a valued and that can be utilized in other employment environment. As we enter a time when a lawyer will serve him well throughout his geographically transferrable profession. contexts is important because the typical premium will be placed on being adap- professional careers, whatever they all end Before you accuse me of professional trea- student today can expect to have as many tive and resilient, the fundamental skills up being. Assuming, of course, the guitar son, ask yourself – who would you vote as 14 jobs and three careers during the required for success as a lawyer will con- thing doesn’t work out. off the island first: the person that can course of their lifetime. tinue to be valuable beyond the practice set a broken limb and unclog an artery, Lawyers routinely process large of law. To put this in a way a 15-year-old Joel C. Trotter ([email protected]) is senior or the person trained to see all sides of an amounts of data and extract the informa- can appreciate, you get a lot of different counsel with GlaxoSmithKline.

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Klevan, 1515 Market St., Suite members access to Philadelphia’s newest already had planning meetings with some April 20 at 12 p.m. at .e Union League 1360, Philadelphia, Pa., 19102. Call professional sports team and its top ex- of Philadelphia’s best-known museums of Philadelphia. .e Foundation is the (215) 568-4980 for more information. ecutives is the textbook example of what and cultural institutions. Stay tuned for charitable arm of the Brandeis Law Tickets are $75 each. Tickets for judges, the Academy hopes to offer our members. new programming announcements. Society. students and public service attorneys are .is new team will continue be in the We also welcome your ideas on At the luncheon, scholarships will be $37.50. Tickets for a table of 10 are $600. media and more television coverage will programs you would like to see or help presented to local law students, one in .e Foundation also seeks sponsors of focus on Philadelphia. At the same time, organize. I ultimately envision our many the name of the Hon. Abraham J. Gafni the event at the following levels: Platinum the team’s PPL Park stadium project is a Bar Association groups offering courses (Retired) and one in honor of the Hon. sponsor, $3,000; Gold, $2,000; and Sil- critical part of regional economic develop- on cultural and international matters too. Sandra Mazer Moss. .e event provides ver, $1,000. Sponsors will be recognized ment. Tobler wrote a corollary to his famous assistance to worthy law students who in the program for their contribution. I think it particularly apt that we lead axiom that suggests we have a stronger with this program. In 2010, the sport of relationship with the things around us, uted and discussed among followers. soccer will be played not only in Phila- than with what is far away. I encourage Social Media Anyone can become a “fan” of the delphia but on the world’s largest stage you to get to know the world around continued from page 1 Association on Facebook, or “follow” the at the World Cup in South Africa. .e you a little better. For your professional 13,000-member organization on Twitter. Internet continues to shrink our global development, networking skills and better Twitter is a “micro-blog” that allows for .e Association launched a Facebook community every day. Philadelphia boasts overall health, take a breather from your the mass dissemination of messages con- page last year for its Young Lawyers sports fans (i.e. clients) in every neighbor- desk and join us for a Bar Academy lunch sisting of 140 characters or less, enabling Division that became a popular vehicle hood and in every sector of the business or after-work program. the Bar Association to instantly and for discussing young lawyer activities and community. In a world where “I don’t You’ll be surprised at what you learn. succinctly reach members with important issues, with more than 400 fans currently. understand that,” can mean losing a client legal news and event coverage. In addition to its social media sites, or a case, we are stepping up to reduce the Scott F. Cooper, a partner with Blank Rome Both outlets encourage the exchange the Philadelphia Bar Association main- chance of that happening. LLP, is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar of information on a whole new level and tains blogs for its YLD, Criminal Justice If sports are not your thing, don’t Association. His e-mail address is chancellor@ allow members to interact with the As- Section and Women in the Profession worry. Additional Academy programs on philabar.org. sociation and colleagues like never before. Committee. 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18 Philadelphia Bar Reporter April 2010 philadelphiabar.org Entries Sought for Ginsburg Legal Writing Contest

E      been submitted for any other competition Visit philadelphiabar.org for more the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Eighth during the time when it is under consid- information about the Justice Ruth Annual Legal Writing Competition in WebCheck Bader Ginsburg writing competition. eration for this competition, until after honor of the Honorable Ruth Bader the time when awards are announced. Ginsburg, associate justice of the U.S. years ago. It gives law students the op- second or third year of study during the .e submission must be the work of one Supreme Court. portunity to show oﬀ their legal writing 2009-2010 academic year at one of the author alone (joint submissions will not .e co-chairs of the competition talents. .e winner is invited to the Octo- following six institutions: Drexel Univer- be considered), and the author must certi- are Kathleen D. Wilkinson, partner at ber Quarterly Meeting to be recognized sity Earle Mack School of Law, University fy that the submission has been prepared Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman and and presented with the award,” said of Pennsylvania Law School, Rutgers without substantial editing from others. Dicker LLP and secretary of the As- Wilkinson. “.is is an excellent way for a University School of Law – Camden, Candidates may submit a law review sociation, and Diane Penneys Edelman, law student to distinguish oneself.” Temple University Beasley School of quality submission on any topic relating assistant dean for international programs “We are thrilled that the Bar As- Law, Villanova University School of Law to rights, privileges and responsibili- and professor of legal writing, Villanova sociation has demonstrated a strong and Widener University School of Law ties under federal law. Entries must be University School of Law. commitment to the development and (Delaware Campus). received by Monday, May 10 at 4 p.m. .e Bar Association recognizes the recognition of excellent legal analysis and Part-time law students in their third or .e author of the winning submission importance of excellence in legal analysis writing abilities among Philadelphia-area later year of study are also eligible. Stu- will receive a cash award of $2,500, the and writing skills, and seeks to award law students. .ese skills have always dents must be in good standing at their publication of the winning submission on a student enrolled in an American Bar been important to a lawyer’s success, and institutions. .e submission may not the Bar Association’s Web site and/or in Association-approved or provisionally have become even more crucial in this have been published previously, although an appropriate Bar Association publica- approved area law school for authoring a economy,” said Edelman. it may have been prepared in connection tion. .e winner will be presented with top-quality competition submission. .is competition is open to full- and with a law school course or for a law jour- the award at the Association’s Quarterly “.is competition was created eight part-time law students who are in their nal. .e submission also may not have Meeting in October. Get Advice on Chancellor Submitting to Interviewed Editorial Pages Chancellor Scott F. Cooper meets with Comcast’s Jill Horner before appearing on on April 22 “Comcast Local Edition” on T A’ B-N M March 10. The interview was shown during March. Coo- Committee will host “How and When per was also interviewed by to Share Your Opinion with the Press MyPHL17’s Steve Highsmith - Submitting to Editorial Pages” on on March 6. .ursday, April 22. Members will hear from editorial page

Photo by Michael Petitti Michael by Photo editors from several area newspapers. Panelists will include Bernard Dagenais, editor of the Philadelphia Business Jour- that you are essentially admitting that the nal; Hank Grezlak, associate publisher State Civil claim is worth at least $75,000. Douglas and editor-in-chief of !e Legal Intel- continued from page 8 Podcast noted that plaintiffs may agree to cap ligencer; Lisa Hostein, executive editor, plaintiff’s lawyers have been willing to Spotlight damages at $75,000 to avoid federal court Jewish Exponent; Irv Randolph, manag- defer that aspect of the case until after the Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to removal. ing editor of !e Philadelphia Tribune; underlying UM/UIM claim is resolved. the podcast from this meeting. Will the court sever combined ac- Idelle Howitt, managing editor, Met- Where should an action be filed? Fo- tions? .e majority of court opinions ropolitan Corporate Counsel; and Guy rum selection clauses have been held to in Philadelphia, and if the policy requires have denied motions to sever at the Petroziello, editorial page editor, Bucks be valid. .e Superior Court in O’Hara v. the UIM and third-party claims to be preliminary objection stage. .e panel County Courier Times. First Liberty Ins. Corp., 984 A.2d 938 (Pa. filed in one action, Douglas explained referenced torttalk.com, a Web site that “.e panel will answer questions Super. Ct. 2009), held that an insurance that defense counsel will consider filing has reported on post-Koken decisions. At regarding what they are looking for carrier can require an insured to file a a motion to sever and transfer the UIM the time of this seminar, 19 state court in terms of commentary, how best to lawsuit in the county and state of their claim to the insured’s county. cases either denied severance or consoli- contact them and build relationships, legal domicile at the time of accident. .e Douglas said that the two main car- dated these actions, and only five cases the types of stories that catch their at- plaintiffs in O’Hara filed a petition for al- riers she represents will remove cases to granted severance. .e panel members tention and what not to do or say when lowance of appeal to the Supreme Court, federal court if the case is worth more discussed discovery issues that arise with communicating with the media,” said which is currently pending. Livingood than $75,000, and to allow a jury to consolidated matters and how courts Committee Chair Gina Furia Rubel. said that some carriers, in removing arbi- resolve both the breach of contract and have dealt with the problems in conduct- .e program will take place from 12 tration clauses after Koken, also removed bad faith claims together. In state court, ing discovery when a bad faith action is to 1:30 p.m. at Bar Association head- venue selection clauses. .is resulted in the bad-faith claim would be decided by simultaneously being litigated with the quarters, 1101 Market St., in the 11th more cases being filed in Philadelphia the judge. She said carriers would rather related claims. Floor Conference Center. For more County despite the residency of the be in federal court. Livingood urged pro- information about the Bar-News Media insured since the carriers conducted busi- ceeding with caution on removal. As the Andrew D. Swain is principal in !e Swain Committee, contact Gina Furia Rubel at ness in the city. If the accident happened defense attorney, Livingood commented Law Firm, P.C. in Bensalem, Pa. [email protected]. philadelphiabar.org April 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 19 Arts & Media Latest Political Recounts Get Down and Dirty

O By Marc W. Reuben of the Edwards love child as a way of Elizabeth Edwards suffers from incur- .e extramarital affair with Rielle Hunter protecting Edwards’ chances of winning able but treatable cancer, and Young was more than a departure from fidelity. A       - the 2008 nomination and, in that event, writes that she was no pleasure to work To paraphrase Bogart in “Casablanca,” “a selling books about the 2008 presidential the chances of the author, who worked in with. .is could explain why Edwards crook is tolerable whereas a cheap crook follies is enough to show that it is old the campaign. Pfui! treated her in the Gingrichian manner. continued on page 21 home week in Gomorrah, and three new books tell the story. 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ing a pretty good job of it himself. .e nauseating Arts & Media tendrils of that epic have local associations, best left continued from page 20 to the ethicists. Since the impeachment farce things Flower Show Reception is not.” have gotten even worse. Respectable conservatives left !e Death of American Virtue, written in exquisite the capitol when Alan Simpson retired. Apparently detail by journalist Ken Gormley, follows the battle being a conservative today means admitting semiliter- between Bill Clinton and Ken Starr. .ose two men ate beauty queens and nude models represent you proved themselves genetically incapable of detaching – so desperate are the unwashed to make themselves their privates from public activities. .e story of how heard. If the national cup of tea is being poisoned by an investigation of a land deal tainted by discredited febrile tea baggers, maybe it is a good idea to drink it. financial practices, turned unto a lurid investigation of At a campaign rally, candidate Obama asked an silly sexual hanky-panky would be stomach turning, attendee who had been spouting conservative views but for the Palin phenomenon and other reactionary just why she was in the audience. “Because if McCain follies. Gormley tries to treat his subjects in a balanced dies, Palin would be president.” It was the one honor- Funderburg Margaret by Photo manner. But the protagonists here are so shabby that able sentiment in all of these books. Sam Lemheney, show designer for the Philadelphia no amount of fairness can lift their sordid images. International Flower Show (from left) joins J. William Mills III, regional president, PNC, and Chancellor Scott Starr, whatever his provenance, became a creature of Marc W. Reuben ([email protected]), a sole F. Cooper at a March 4 reception at the Flower Show the rabid right and Clinton is…well. Starr allowed practitioner, is an advisory editor of the Philadelphia Bar for the leadership of the Bar Association as part of the his investigation to be sidetracked by shabby lawyers Reporter. He has been writing about the arts and media ongoing relationship PNC has with the Association. with a blind desire to harm Clinton – who was do- since 1973. philadelphiabar.org April 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 21 Brenda Hustis Bennett G. Picker, Gotanda, a partner senior counsel at People at Manko, Gold, Stradley Ronon Katcher & Fox, Stevens & Young, LLP, was recently re- LLP and former elected chair of the Chancellor of the Dawn M. Tancredi, a Katayun I. Jaffari, Radnor Township Philadelphia Bar As- senior associate with a partner with Saul Environmental Ad- sociation, has been Mattioni, Ltd., has Ewing LLP, has been visory Committee. She was also a speaker named a recipient of the 2010 American been appointed of- elected to the Board at the Sustainability Series: Issues in Sus- Bar Association’s Lawyer as Problem ficer and secretary of of Directors for the tainable Living and Growth in Radnor Solver Award. Picker was recognized the Lawyers’ Club Scleroderma Foun- Township on March 9 where her topic for his unprecedented insight into new of Philadelphia for a dation, Delaware was “Discovering Your Carbon Footprint avenues of dispute resolution. three-year term. Valley Chapter. and How to Tread More Lightly.” Joshua C. Quinter, a Ned Hark, a member of the Law Firm of James C. Schwartz- Patricia Giordano principal with Ka- Howard M. Goldsmith, P.C., recently man, a shareholder of Feldman Shep- plin Stewart Meloff testified before the Pennsylvania House of Stevens & Lee, herd Wohlgelernter Reiter & Stein, P.C., of Representatives Subcommittee on has been unani- Tanner Weinstock presented “Rules of Family Law concerning proposed custody mously re-elected & Dodig partici- Engagement: Con- legislation. as vice chair of the pated in the Rutgers structing a Solid Board of Directors School of Law-Cam- Legal Foundation in Teresa Cavenagh, a partner with Duane of the Southeastern den’s first-ever speed Tough Economic Times at the 41st An- Morris LLP, served as a panelist for a Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. networking event on Feb. 18. .e event nual Metal Building Contractors & Erec- “Women in Leadership” symposium provided law students with the opportu- tors Association’s National Conference in organized by the Pennsylvania Diversity Evan Y. Liu, M.D., nity to meet with a variety of attorneys San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 27. Council on March 4, where she spoke J.D., of Feld- and to learn about career opportunities. about mentoring, particularly with regard man, Shepherd, Roberta D. Pichini, Carolyn M. Chopko to identifying and being a mentor. Wohlgelernter, Tan- H. Ronald Klasko, and Edward Scott Goldis of Feldman, ner, Weinstock & founding partner of Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, David N. Hofstein of Hofstein Weiner & Dodig, was a planner Klasko, Rulon, Stock Weinstock & Dodig, recently presented Levit, P.C. was the moderator for a panel for the health law/ & Seltzer, LLP, spoke the “Effective Use of Exhibits at Trial” to of psychologists speaking on “Dissecting health care panel at a congressional Villanova University Law School students a Custody Case from the Psychologists’ discussion at the Pennsylvania Bar As- briefing hosted by enrolled in Advanced Trial Advocacy. Perspective” presented at the Pennsylva- sociation’s annual Minority Attorney Congressmen Jared nia Bar Association Family Law Section Conference on March 18-19. Polis of Colorado Patrick J. Kelly, Ph.D., a partner at Ballard January meeting in Hershey, Pa. and Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Florida on Spahr LLP, has been appointed to the Michele Grant of Grant Myers LLC has March 4 on “.e EB-5 Immigrant Inves- advisory board of the Wallace H. Coulter Marc S. Raspanti, a been appointed to the board of B. Some- tor Program and American Job Creation.” Department of Biomedical Engineering partner with Pietra- day Productions, a nonprofit theatre arts at Georgia Institute of Technology and gallo Gordon Alfano company in Kensington. Lisa Eldridge and Robert J. Fitzgerald, Emory University. Bosick and Raspanti, shareholders with Marshall, Dennehey, LLP, presented at Ned E. Barlas of Warner, Coleman & Goggin, were fac- Wayne Sachs, a sole the 24th Annual Akin Gump Strauss ulty members at the Insurance Society of practitioner, was a National Institute on Hauer & Feld LLP Philadelphia program “Workers’ Com- featured speaker at White Collar Crime was recently ap- pensation Updates” on March 5. the Penn State Dick- on Feb. 25 in Miami. He also presented pointed to represent inson School of Law at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 16th the United States Todd Kantorczyk, a symposium “Im- Annual Health Law Institute on March and Canada as an partner with Manko, migration Adjudica- 11. international del- Gold, Katcher & tions: Court Reform egate to the Licensing Executives Society Fox, LLP, hosted a and Beyond” sponsored by the Penn Theodore Simon, International. webinar on March State Center for Immigrant’s Rights. principal in the Law 18 where he dis- Sachs spoke on the panel “From the Offices of .eodore Brian M. Pinheiro, cussed the Environ- Prison to the Courtroom” and discussed Simon, appeared a partner with Bal- mental Protection representing immigration detainees be- on NBC’s “Today lard Spahr LLP, has Agency’s endangerment finding and its fore the U.S. Immigration Court. Show” and ABC’s been named to the potential impacts on GHG regulation. “Good Morning Philadelphia Busi- ONAMES ARE NEWS America” on March ness Journal’s 2010 Jill R. Whitelaw, of 5 to discuss his representation of Amanda “40 Under 40” list, counsel to Mont- “People” highlights news of members’ Knox, the American college exchange which recognizes gomery, McCracken, awards, honors or appointments of a student convicted in Perugia, Italy of the professional excellence and outstanding Walker & Rhoads, community or civic nature. Information may be sent to Jeff Lyons, Senior Manag- murder of her British roommate. community involvement. LLP, was a featured speaker at Widener ing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market University’s Annual Joseph L. Messa Jr., founding attorney of Howard M. Goldsmith, principal in the St., 11th !., Philadelphia, PA 19107-2955. Messa & Associates, P.C., recently took Law Firm of Howard M. Goldsmith, Sports and Enter- Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: reporter@ part in a symposium at the American P.C., has been appointed by the Board of tainment Law Symposium, where she philabar.org. Color photos are also Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual Judges of Philadelphia County to serve detailed the steps for finding investors to welcome. conference in New Orleans, La. on the Board of Revision of Taxes. fund a motion picture.

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Speakers: Thomas A. McDevitt, CFA, CFP® & William Kline, CFA When: Friday, April 23rd, 2010. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Where: Temple University, Fort Washington. 401 Commerce Drive. Fort Washington, PA 19034 Credits: 7 Substantive Cost: $125 For Live Seminar (7 Substantive CLE) * $105 For Live Webcast (4 Substantive CLE)

Competitive Intelligence: The Key to 21st Century Competitive Advantage

Competitive Intelligence (CI) is the skilled use of analyzed and processed data for the purpose of management to steal a march on the competition. Business, without Competitive Intelligence, is like playing chess without a view of your opponent’s pieces. In this course, our guest speaker, Dr. Stanley Ridgley, will discuss how the Competitive Intelligence function can enable a firm to seize opportunities while protecting vital information and trade secrets from pilferage. Drawing on his experience as a Temple Professor, and as a Military Intelligence Officer during the Cold War, Dr. Ridgley will discuss how business leaders can utilize models designed by the world’s most sophisticated military intelligence units. This day-long seminar provides an overview of the Intelligence function, its history and development, its use by military establishments, and its adoption by business and legal professionals. It provides case studies – Procter and Gamble, Polaroid, Kodak, Microsoft, Cisco, and General Electric – to demonstrate the efficacy and power of an in-place Competitive Early Warning system as the keystone of an effective CI program. Dr. Ridgley is Assistant Professor of Strategic Management and International Business at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. He holds a Doctorate and Masters in International Relations from Duke University and an International MBA from Temple University. He has also studied at Moscow State University and the Institut de Gestion Sociale in Paris. Dr. Ridgley is a former Military Intelligence Officer and served five years in West Berlin and near the Czech-German border, where he received the George S. Patton Award for Leadership from the 7th Army Academy in Bad Toelz, West Germany.

When: Saturday, April 24th, 2010. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Where: Temple University, Fort Washington. 401 Commerce Drive. Fort Washington, PA 19034 Credits: 7 Substantive Cost: $125 For Live Seminar (7 Substantive CLE) * $105 For Live Webcast (4 Substantive CLE)

McDevitt & Kline, LLC is an Accredited CLE Provider with the PA Supreme Court CLE Board (Provider # 5963). PA attorneys may earn up to 4 CLE per compliance period via Distance Learning programs. McDevitt & Kline, LLC is an approved Distance Learning provider with the PA Supreme Court CLE Board. For more information, please visit www.pacle.org. * Price includes parking, course materials, coffee, doughnuts, lunch, and reporting fees.

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