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Are you ready for … E-filing? |
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The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Civil Division recently promulgated e-filing Rule *205.4 which took effect on 1/1/2008. Don’t get too worked up about it yet, a note in the rule specifically states:
I encourage you to read Dan J. Siegel’s recent article in the Law Practice Management supplement to the Fall 2007 issue of The Philadelphia Lawyer, E-Filing is Coming: Here’s How to Prepare*. He points out the many benefits of e-filing and that the process is meant to make it easier to file and access pleadings and other filings. Most importantly he states:
Stay tuned for effective date information. * © 2007 The Philadelphia Lawyer. Used with permission. |
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Submitted by: Ida Weingram, Head of Outreach Services
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Comments (1)July 6, 2007
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Music in the Park |
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In response to the controversy over the recent enforcement of Fairmount Park Regulations concerning the playing of music in Rittenhouse Square, the City Solicitor has issued a Memorandum on the Regulation of Individuals Playing Music in Parks. Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson should be applauded for requesting advice on how to implement this vague regulation. As a result of city officials working together, revisions to the regulation have been recommended to the Fairmount Park Commission. |
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Submitted by: Kathy Coon, Deputy Director
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July 5, 2006
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Talented Philadelphia Lawyers |
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I had the recent privilege of attending the June 29th meeting of the Minorities in the Profession meeting at the Philadelphia Bar Association where 3 authors, Tonya M. Evans-Walls, Gregory P. Miller and Sheilah D. Vance discussed how they became published. The Podcast for this event is a “must listen to” if you have ever considered publishing a book. It is extremely informative and entertaining. My favorite part is towards the end when Ms. Evans-Walls performs one of her very moving poems. If you are looking for a book to take to the beach with lots of Philadelphia trivia, I recommend reading Becoming His Father’s Son co-authored by Gregory P. Miller, a Jenkins member, and Denise Dennis. It took them 4 years to write this novel about a successful African American attorney at a large Philadelphia law firm and his physician father practicing medicine in North Philadelphia. Sheilah Vance’s book, Chasing the 400, takes place in the 1950’s on the Main Line and in Philadelphia. The main character, Vera, leaves her large family home in Ardmore to work as a model in Harrison’s, the only colored department store in Philadelphia. I really enjoyed Vera’s adventures and was fascinated by the importance placed on being a member of the 400 club. The Literary Law Guide for Authors: Copyright, Trademark, and Contracts in Plain Language was written by Tonya Marie Evans-Walls, managing attorney of TME Law and owner of Legal Write Publications. In addition to providing the basic facts about copyright and trademark law and contracts, it has numerous forms in print and digital format. Ms Evans-Walls is also a very successful poet and has written SHINE! Inspirational Poetry and Seasons of Her. Signed copies of these books are now available in our collection. |
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Submitted by: Kathy Coon, Deputy Director
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December 13, 2005
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Gift Ban for Philadelphia Officials |
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According to Executive Order 002-04, you may not offer traditional holiday gifts or anything of value to Philadelphia officials and employees in the administrative branch of government in the City of Philadelphia. To learn more about the gift ban and other ethics rules, visit the Philadelphia Board of Ethics’ website. Companies or individuals who violate the gift ban, may be subject to sanctions. |
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Submitted by: Kathy Coon, Deputy Director
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