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The Philadelphia Bar Association has released its recommendations for judicial retention candidates as the November 4 general election approaches.
PA legal professionals can use these bar association evaluations to inform their understanding of judicial candidate qualifications and the local bench's integrity.
The source provides a Pennsylvania Secretary of State filing resource for business contact and document submission information needed to create or maintain a business in PA.
For PA legal professionals, this central filing reference supports accurate formation and compliance guidance for entity clients who must submit state filings correctly.
The Philadelphia Bar Association Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention has issued its recommendations for judicial candidates in the 2023 election.
PA legal professionals rely on these nonpartisan evaluations to make informed decisions about judicial candidates who will preside over cases in Philadelphia courts.
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Enforceability of employee non-competes varies dramatically by state and is trending toward narrower enforcement nationally. Common defects include geographic scope broader than the employer's actual market, duration longer than necessary to protect a legitimate interest, and lack of consideration beyond continued employment.
An overbroad non-compete is often unenforceable in its entirety, not just blue-penciled down — meaning the employer gets no protection at all. A narrower, defensible clause protects more than an aspirational one.
The clock can pause for: (1) the defendant being out of state in some jurisdictions, (2) the plaintiff being a minor or under disability, (3) the defendant fraudulently concealing the cause of action. The clock does NOT pause for: settlement negotiations, insurance correspondence, or the plaintiff being unaware of the legal theory.
Misreading tolling is the most common malpractice claim against general civil litigators. The defenses are routinely lost on motion to dismiss before discovery even opens.
Most non-compliance findings stem from three avoidable mistakes: claiming credit for the wrong reporting period, missing the ethics-credit minimum, and failing to retain proof of attendance for the audit lookback window (typically 5 years). State bar audits are random but increasing in frequency.
A CLE non-compliance finding is a public record in many states and triggers an administrative suspension that requires reinstatement application. Reinstatement is slower than initial admission in some jurisdictions.
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