Issue of June 18th, 2008

Superior Court Strikes Down UIAB’s Denial of Benefits

The Superior Court has reversed the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board in Ian Moore v. Utility Lines Construction, finding that the board did not scrutinize the situation with the rigor required by case law.    More


Trusts Case in Chancery Court Draws Close to a Final Resolution

In the case of Venhill LP v. Hillman, the final judgment has yet to be filed, per the instructions provided by Vice Chancellor Leo E. Strine Jr. in his post-trial opinion, but it is likely to include a damages award of more than $30 million.    More


Widener Law School Wraps Up First Jurist Academy

The Widener University School of Law wrapped up its first Jurist Academy last week, a summer camp designed to give minority undergraduate students the tools they need to go on to law school.    More



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