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Will the Court ‘Eighty-Six’ the Comey Indictment?

May 5, 2026

By: Scott A. Coffina

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted. Again. Months after a previous indictment was dismissed by the federal district court in the Eastern District of Virginia, the Justice Department recently secured another grand jury indictment against Comey, this time in the Eastern District of North Carolina, which is centered in Raleigh and includes the North... Read more »

Normal Litigation Tactics and Strategy Don’t Apply in Custody Cases

April 16, 2026

By: Robert D. Weinberg

Partner Robert D. Weinberg, Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, authored “Normal Litigation Tactics and Strategy Don’t Apply in Custody Cases” for the AAML’s Pennsylvania Chapter Blog. Rob’s article explores how custody negotiations differ from traditional approaches, emphasizing strategies that prioritize the child’s well-being and support healthier, more stable outcomes. Read the full... Read more »

Beyond the Mirror: The Unique Protections of the Pennsylvania Constitution

March 4, 2026

By: Joshua D. Hill

This article highlights often-overlooked Pennsylvania constitutional provisions that practitioners can leverage to advance more robust arguments on matters of significant consequence to their clients. The Pennsylvania Constitution stands apart from its federal counterpart, not only in age but in scope. Running from July 15, 1776, just days following the signing of the Declaration of Independence,... Read more »

New Ground Broken by the New Jersey Appellate Division in Norcross Decision, but the Outcome Is the Same: Case Dismissed

February 9, 2026

By: Scott A. Coffina

On Jan. 30, 2026, the appellate division of the New Jersey Superior Court affirmed the dismissal of the 13-count indictment against New Jersey power broker George Norcross, and five other defendants, including: Norcross’ brother Philip Norcross, the managing partner of Parker McCay law firm; William Tambussi, who frequently served as counsel to George Norcross; Dana... Read more »

Best Practices For Conducting Witness Interviews In Internal Investigations

February 6, 2026

By: Michael A. Morse

Internal investigations are critical to protecting organizations from legal, regulatory, and reputational risk. They help determine whether a violation of law, regulation, or policy has occurred, and they inform decisions about remediation, discipline, and control enhancements. Among the various tools available to investigative teams, witness interviews are often the most impactful in establishing the facts.... Read more »

DOJ Scores First Homegrown FCA Settlement Against A Private Equity Firm

August 25, 2025

By: Alexander M. Owens

Partner Alexander Owens recently authored “DOJ Scores First Homegrown FCA Settlement Against A Private Equity Firm,” for Westlaw Today. Using his knowledge from trying multiple state and federal cases, Alex discusses the details of this groundbreaking settlement and the likelihood of future FCA enforcement against the PE industry. Read the full article here.
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