The Legal Intelligencer

01/09/2026

ICYMI. Pennsylvania Judge Faces Discipline for 'Book of Grudges' Criticizing Lawyers, Litigants

The magisterial district judge has been charged with violating standard conduct rules after the surfacing of her alleged “Book of Grudges,” as well as improper demeanor in court, lateness and absence.

01/09/2026

ICYMI. Forget Atticus Finch. Joe Rogan Should Be Your Role Model
http://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2026/01/08/forget-atticus-finch-joe-rogan-should-be-your-role-model/

01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Montgomery Bar Taps Community Builder Colin O'Boyle as President

Colin O’Boyle, Elliot Greenleaf’s trial and appellate attorney based in Blue Bell and incoming president for the Montgomery Bar Association, also emphasized the importance of community building within the bar.

01/09/2026

'Putting Our Best Foot Forward': Duane Morris Eyes Corporate Growth in Miami

Leaders said the Am Law 100 firm—which has been in the region since 1999—is in "hiring mode." The most recent example of that commitment includes cryptocurrency and digital assets specialist Stephen Rutenberg, who arrived a month ago as a partner.

01/09/2026

ICYMI. What to Expect From Pennsylvania's Anti-SLAPP Law

Pennsylvania’s Anti-SLAPP statute provides immunity from civil liability for individuals engaged in “protected public expression,” which includes the exercise of freedom of speech on matters of public concern. The law specifically declares its purpose as addressing the increase in lawsuits “...

01/09/2026

From Jonathan Hugg of Eckert Seamans and Jon Cochran of Stapleton Segal Cochran: "The order establishes procedures intended to move matters faster, encourage more efficient discovery and facilitate settlement."

🔗 https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2026/01/09/philadelphia-implements-new-commerce-case-management-program-order/

01/09/2026

Today's edition of People in the News includes personnel updates about Flaster Greenberg and Saxton & Stump.

🔗 https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2026/01/09/people-in-the-newsjan-9-2026flaster-greenberg-saxton--stump-/

01/09/2026

Fed. Judge Grants Preliminary Approval of $8.5M Settlement Against Pennsylvania-Based Car Dealer

The settlement provides that each class member will receive an average payment of $7,000 to $8,000 after fees, costs and service awards. The court said it will address attorney fees at a later date, with class counsel from HKM Employment Attorneys in Pittsburgh and St. Louis requesting 33% of the se...

01/09/2026

Philadelphia Implements New Commerce Case Management Program Order

The new program order applies to all cases within the Commerce Case Management Program as of Jan. 1, 2026. The order establishes procedures intended to move matters faster, encourage more efficient discovery and facilitate settlement.

01/09/2026

People in the News—Jan. 9, 2026—Flaster Greenberg, Saxton & Stump

Flaster Greenberg announced that Anne M. Madonia, a business attorney with experience in corporate law, has joined the firm’s business transactions department.

01/09/2026

In Test Case for Ethylene Oxide Medical Monitoring, B. Braun Fends Off Class Certification in Pa.

After Jennifer Adams of Hogan Lovells, Sam Silver of Welsh & Recker and Sam Cohen of Gross McGinley represented the company at a weeklong hearing this fall, a state court judge in Pennsylvania last week declined to certify a class of residents near the company’s Allentown facility, which has used ...