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• Matthew Kessler Discusses "Direct and Cross Examination" at a New Jersey CLE Seminar
  June 14, 2019
• Anthony Twardowski and Eitan Blanc Secure Judgment for Client in Consumer Protection Class Action
  May 3, 2019
• Dawn Tancredi to Speak at PBI’s CLE Seminar on “Understanding Philadelphia Zoning - 2019"
  April 10, 2019
• Chris Mavros to Speak at the NBI's CLE Seminar on "Top 10 Evidence Mistakes to Avoid"
  April 10, 2019
• NJ Supreme Court Limits Boardable Medical Expenses Where Plaintiffs Elect Reduced Coverage Auto Policies
  April 3, 2019
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys Named 2019 Influencers of Law by The Philadelphia Inquirer
• Ted Schaer to Speak at the Dispute Resolution Institute’s 21st Annual Personal Injury Potpourri
  March 29, 2019
• Matthew Kessler Discusses "The Benefit of Using a Medical Billing Expert on Your PI Case" at a New Jersey CLE Seminar
  March 28, 2019
• Lisa Slotkin to Speak at the NJSBA's 2019 Legal Malpractice Update
  March 7, 2019
• Ted Schaer Speaks at the 8th Annual National Cyber Liabilities Insurance ExecuSummit
  March 7, 2019
• Ted Schaer Speaks at the 2019 CLM Annual Conference in Florida
  March 7, 2019
• Shareholder Ken Fleisher Discusses Real Estate Law on Legal Eagles Podcast
  January 22, 2019
• Zarwin Baum Hosts Advanced Movie Screening
  January 2, 2019
• ALERT: The City of Philadelphia's Council Passed a New Law Impacting Businesses with Over 250 Employees
  January 2, 2019
• Alert: Philadelphia's "Good Cause" Eviction Bill
  January 2, 2019
• Attorney Spotlight: Scott E. Goldstein
  January 2, 2019
• ALERT: Philadelphia's "Good Cause" Eviction Bill
• ALERT: PRESERVE EVIDENCE OR RISK SERIOUS SANCTIONS
  January 2, 2019
• ALERT: New Regulations Issued on Taxable gifts Made Between 2018 and 2025
  January 2, 2019
• Chris Mavros Will Lead a National Teleconference on Gun Injury and Firearm Accident Cases
• Zarwin Baum Continued Its Breakfast Series with 'The Dark & Dirty Little Secrets of Cyber Insurance Coverage'
  December 18, 2018
• Chris Mavros to Speak at the NBI's CLE Seminar on "Building Your Civil Litigation Skills"
  December 7, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Continues its Breakfast Series with "The Dark & Dirty Little Secrets of Cyber Insurance Coverage"
• Christopher Mavros to Speak in Two CLE Seminars Hosted by the National Business Institute
  November 8, 2018
• ALERT: Snap Removals by Forum Defendants
  November 6, 2018
• ALERT: MTK Food Services v. Sirius Am. Inc. and Choice of Law Conflict between NJ & PA
  November 5, 2018
• Don’t Discover Too Late That Your Investigator’s Notes and Statements May Be Discoverable
  November 5, 2018
• ALERT: Don’t Forget to Speak Out About Confidentiality Clauses
  November 5, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Hosts a Guest Chef Night at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
• High School Junior Shadows Zarwin Baum Shareholder Dawn Tancredi
  November 5, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys to Speak at the National Business Institute's CLE in December
  November 5, 2018
• Ted Schaer Presents at Alliant's Cyber Seminar in NYC
  October 26, 2018
• Ted Schaer Presents at the PLRB Regional Adjusters Conference in Connecticut
  October 26, 2018
• Ted Schaer Presents at a Continuing Professional Education Series for CPA’s on ‘Surviving A Cyber Attack’
  September 24, 2018
• Ted Schaer Speaks in Chicago on "How Exposed is Your Bottom Line? Digital Disruption of Business Operations"
  September 17, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Continued Its Breakfast Series with ‘Shifting Your Cyber Risk to Protect Your Bottom Line’
  September 17, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Continues its Breakfast Series with ‘Shifting Your Cyber Risk to Protect Your Bottom Line'
  September 5, 2018
• Alert: The Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act
  September 4, 2018
• Tax Savings from Investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones
  September 4, 2018
• "As-Is" Sales of Residential Real Estate and the Duty to Disclose: Let the Seller Beware
  September 4, 2018
• EMPLOYERS NEED TO BE AWARE OF THE CONCEPT OF CONSTRUCTIVE DISCHARGE
  September 4, 2018
• Zarwin Baum’s 6th Annual PHILAlympics Raises Over $48,000 for Philadelphia’s Ronald McDonald House
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys Represent 2 Leading Wholesalers in Their Sale to a Global Producer of Wigs and Custom Hair Systems
  August 15, 2018
• Christopher Mavros to Speak at the National Business Institute's CLE in August
  July 25, 2018
• ALERT: “Pinged” Cell Phones and Discovery Issues in PA, NJ, and DE
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys Obtain Dismissal of Insurance Producer Malpractice Claim
  July 25, 2018
• Philip Odett’s Client Found Not Liable at Arbitration
  July 25, 2018
• Greg Mallon Successfully Had 11 Claims Transferred by the Court From Philadelphia to Berks County via Preliminary Objections
• Attorneys Ted Schaer and Beth Fitch Named Co-Deans of CLM School of Cyber Claims for the Third Consecutive Year
• Zarwin Baum Continued Its Breakfast Series with ‘Cyber Events: What Officers, Directors and Owners Don’t Know and Why They Can Be Personally Liable for Damages’
  June 21, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Continues its Breakfast Series with ‘Cyber Events: What Officers, Directors & Owners Don`t Know and Why They Can Be Personally Liable for Damages'
  June 19, 2018
• Joe Toddy's Case Published in the New Jersey Jury Verdict Review & Analysis
  June 14, 2018
• Philip Odett Obtains Dismissal with Prejudice by Way of Summary Judgment
  June 4, 2018
• Attorney Spotlight: James Molinari
  May 3, 2018
• HIPAA AND LEGAL CONCERNS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
  May 3, 2018
• Alan Wohlstetter Serves as Pro Bono Counsel to the West Belmont Civic Association
  May 3, 2018
• SCOTUS Expands the FLSA Exemptions
  May 3, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Attorney Makes the World Safe for another Dunkin’ Donuts Cup of Coffee
  May 3, 2018
• Joe Toddy Secures Favorable Verdict in Defense of a Regional Supermarket
  May 1, 2018
• Ted Schaer Speaks on Artificial Intelligence: Robots, Monsters, or Helpful Friends?
  April 30, 2018
• Estate Tax Basic Exclusion Amount Increased From $5 Million To $10 Million
  April 18, 2018
• Christopher Mavros to Speak at the National Business Institute CLE
  April 17, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Continued Its Breakfast Series with ‘How Exposed is Your Bottom Line? Digital Disruption of Business Operations’
  April 17, 2018
• Ted Schaer Speaks at the 7th Annual Cyber Liability Insurance ExecuSummit
  March 20, 2018
• Zarwin Baum’s March Madness Event Raises $300,000 for Philabundance since 2010
  March 16, 2018
• Ted Schaer Speaks on “The Roundabout: Reptile Edition”
  February 21, 2018
• Charity Denim Day Supports The American Heart Association
  February 16, 2018
• Ted Schaer Presents to Brokers, Underwriters and Claims Professionals at Lloyds of London
  February 8, 2018
• Ted Schaer Speaks on Cybersecurity: Battling the Threat to Your Company
  January 18, 2018
• Trial Verdict for Zarwin Baum in Commercial Case
  January 10, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys Successfully Defend a Health Care Professional in Whistleblower Case
  January 9, 2018
• FINRA Arbitration Win
  January 8, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Packs Over 5 Tons of Food at Philabundance’s Hunger Relief Center
  December 12, 2017
• Joe Toddy Speaks at The Institutes Brandywine Valley CPCU Society Chapter Meeting
  December 12, 2017
• Zarwin Baum Welcomes Attorney Dawn M. Tancredi to its Philadelphia Office
  November 3, 2017
• Paul M. Schmidt to Speak at the National Business Institute CLE
  November 2, 2017
• Ted Schaer Speaks on Managing Cyber Issues on the Job
  October 6, 2017
• Ted Schaer Speaks on "How to Avoid a Cyber Attack and What to do WHEN it Happens to Your Business"
  September 12, 2017
• In Commercial Lawsuit Joseph Toddy Secures Victory for Keystone Freight Corp Against Employment Law Firm
  August 10, 2017
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers 2017
  August 2, 2017
• Zarwin Baum Secures Dismissal of Landlord for Fraternity in Social Host Liability Matter
  July 27, 2017
• Schmidt’s Article "Developing Distressed Property: Desirability and Viability” Published in The Legal Intelligencer
  July 25, 2017
• Zarwin Baum Secures Defense Verdict in Negligence Action on behalf of National Bus Carrier
  July 18, 2017
• Kenneth Fleisher and Anya Morrison Davis Represent Lender in Financing Land Acquisition to be Developed into Townhouses and Condominiums
  July 1, 2017
• Darwin Beauvais Secures Approval for Schuylkill Yards Development for Brandywine Realty Trust
  June 22, 2017
• Joseph M. Toddy Secures Favorable Verdict in Defense of a Regional Supermarket
  May 24, 2017
• Joe Toddy Secures Favorable Verdict in Defense of a Regional Supermarket
  May 24, 2017
• Zarwin Baum’s Zoning and Land Use Co-chair, Stephen G. Pollock, is leading the charge to stimulate major development along the Delaware River.
  May 16, 2017
• Philadelphia’s Energy and Water Use Benchmarking Program – Creating Obligations and Opportunities for Owners and Tenants of Commercial and Multi-Family Buildings
  March 10, 2017
• Water and Sewer Bonds: A Low-cost, Low-risk Way to Fund Water Infrastructure
  February 28, 2017
• Zarwin Baum Secures Favorable Verdict in Defense of a Premises Liability Action Against Grocery Store Client
  February 28, 2017
• Zarwin Attorneys Obtain Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Claim
  February 28, 2017
• Neil Rubin Negotiates Purchase of Multiple Parcels for Multifamily Development
  February 28, 2017
• Neil Rubin Successfully Negotiates Commerical Lease
  February 24, 2017
• Zarwin Baum Obtains 1% Liability Verdict in Historic Market Street Collapse Trial
  February 21, 2017
• Zarwin Attorneys Aid Multi-million Dollar Refinance Apartment Project
  February 9, 2017
• ALERT: New City Wage Equity Law
  January 30, 2017
• Darwin Beauvais Secures Initial Approval for Schuylkill Yards Development for Brandywine Realty Trust
  January 30, 2017
• Regulatory Resolution
  January 30, 2017
• Schaer Conducts Cyber Liability and HIPPA Training for North American Society of Periodontist
  January 20, 2017
• ALERT: Changes to the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 Regarding the Death of a Tenant
  January 18, 2017
• Tony Twardowski Reduces Six Figure Tax Assessment To Zero
  January 18, 2017
• Anya Morrison Settles Federal Tax Lien with IRS
  January 18, 2017
• Ted Schaer Discusses the Threat Ransomware Poses
  January 3, 2017
• ALERT: Spoliation of Evidence
  December 21, 2016
• Slotkin Granted Dismissal with Prejudice in Professional Liability Action
  December 19, 2016
• ALERT: The Changing Landscape of Crane Accident Litigation
  December 16, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Welcomes Attorney Eitan D. Blanc to its Philadelphia Office
  December 14, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Continues its Breakfast Series with ‘Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities: How Exposed Are You?’
  December 7, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Welcomes Attorney Matthew P. Kessler to its Jersey City Office
  December 7, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports the Little Smiles Foundation
  December 2, 2016
• Paul Schmidt Appointed to Board of Pennsylvania Resources Council
• Ted Schaer to Speak at IMC Cyber Risks Seminar
  November 16, 2016
• Mitchell Kaplan to Speak at Diversity and Inclusion Conference
  November 3, 2016
• Ted Schaer to Speak at The Cost of Cyber Resiliency Seminar
  October 25, 2016
• Joe Toddy Presents at Mac Risk Conference
  October 25, 2016
• Don’t Forget the Money- Why Distressed Properties are Increasingly Attractive
  October 18, 2016
• Expect More Whistleblower Claims
  October 18, 2016
• Pennsylvania Supreme Court Precludes Claims Against Agents of Contracting Parties Under the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act
  October 18, 2016
• Deone Powell's article "Diversity in the Profession"
  October 18, 2016
• Ted Schaer Speaks With KYW on Fed's Warrant Requests
  October 17, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
  September 30, 2016
• Zarwin Attorneys Aide a Large Nonprofit, Allowing their Services to Continue in Philadelphia
  September 30, 2016
• Paul M. Schmidt Quickly Resolves Penalties for Alleged Stormwater Erosion Control Violations at Construction Site
  September 29, 2016
• Ken Fleisher's Article "Bullish About Philadelphia" in Philly Biz Magazine
  September 29, 2016
• Paul M. Schmidt Quickly Resolves Penalties for Alleged Stormwater Erosion Control Violations at Construction Site
  September 29, 2016
• Zarwin Attorneys to Speak at Accident Investigation Seminar
  September 23, 2016
• Ted Schaer to Speak at EDIC Risk Control Workshop
  September 20, 2016
• ALERT: Sixth Circuit Finds Standing Despite Lack of Hacked Info Use
  September 16, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Continues Its Breakfast Seminar Series with ‘Anatomy of a Data Breach: Defending Against an Invisible Threat’
  September 13, 2016
• Schaer’s Article ‘Defining Attorney-Client Relationships In The Electronic Age’ Published in Law360
  August 29, 2016
• Deone Powell Receives Philadelphia Business Journal Minority Business Leader Award
  August 25, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports the Ronald McDonald House
  August 18, 2016
• The Attorney-Client Relationship in the Electronic Age
  August 9, 2016
• The Largest Data Breach of All Time: Is Your Business Prepared
  August 3, 2016
• Second Circuit Pushes Overseas Data Beyond Feds’ Reach
  July 18, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Co-Founder to Continue Serving as Honorary Consul General to the Republic of Korea Until 2021
  July 18, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports Philadelphia Children's Alliance
  July 15, 2016
• Proliferation of Video Heightens Privacy Paradox
  July 14, 2016
• Limits On Warrentless Surveillance of Your Front Yard
  July 13, 2016
• Ted Schaer Speaks at The International Association of Defense Counsel's Insurance Conference in Bermuda
  July 12, 2016
• Zarwin Volunteer Day at S. Weir Mitchell School
  June 27, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports the S. Weir Mitchell School
  June 23, 2016
• ALERT: New Jersey Coverage Letters Must Set Forth Decisions Unequivocally to Properly Protect Insurers’ Bargained-for Limitations Periods
  June 22, 2016
• Lack of Notice as a Defense to Premises Liability Cases
  June 21, 2016
• Attorney Spotlight: Charity Heidenthal
  June 20, 2016
• ALERT: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Issues Notice to Users of Home-Sharing Services for Failure to Collect and Remit Taxes
  June 14, 2016
• Lead in Drinking Water – Why Coverage Determinations are Not as Easy as You Might Think
  June 13, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports Face to Face Germantown Legal Center
  June 9, 2016
• Pennsylvania Court Rules No Right to Counsel During Neuropsychological Testing
  May 31, 2016
• New Jersey Superior Court Deals Blow to Efforts to Limit Future Medical Costs Based on Application of Affordable Care Act
  May 27, 2016
• Recent Common Pleas Court Decision Calls into Question Defense Attorneys Ability to Sue for Frivolous Litigation
  May 27, 2016
• Gary Zlotnick Represents Litigation Support Services Company in Acquisition
  May 27, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports the Adult Congenital Heart Association
  May 26, 2016
• White House Increases Overtime Eligibility:
  May 23, 2016
• Technical Harm Not Enough for Standing: SCOTUS decides Robins v. Spokeo
  May 16, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports The Anti-Defamation League
  May 12, 2016
• Attorney Spotlight: Paul Schmidt
  May 10, 2016
• Could a Marijuana Operation Set Up In Your Neighborhood?
  May 8, 2016
• Jumpstarting Private Securities Offerings: Internet-Based Advertising and General Solicitation Under Rule 506(c)
  May 6, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Obtains Voluntary Dismissal in Premise Liability Case
  May 6, 2016
• Sharlenn Pratt Negotiates Settlement in Construction Accident
  May 6, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Obtained Summary Judgment in Philadelphia Civil Action
  May 6, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Secured Voluntary Dismissal in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
  May 6, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Secured Summary Judgment of Music Venue
  May 6, 2016
• 6 Steps Companies Can Take to Avoid a Drinking Water Lead Fiasco
  May 5, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Leads the Way in Promoting Alternative Energy Facilities
  May 5, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Favorably Settles Claims By Medical Provider In Novel Lawsuit Against Management Company For Multiple Independent Facilities
  May 3, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Hosts Take Your Child to Work Day
  May 2, 2016
• ALERT: Bad Boy Guarantees and the IRS
  May 2, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Welcomes Attorney J. Fred Lorusso to its Philadelphia Office
  May 2, 2016
• Ted Schaer Talks Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Liability Trends at Cyber Armageddon Webinar
  April 28, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports St.Jude's Math-a-thon
  April 28, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Prevails at Trial in Action Challenging Validity of Mortgage
  April 27, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Obtains Summary Judgment on Behalf of Real Property Purchaser
  April 27, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Negotiates Settlement on Behalf of Title Insurer in Action Against Closing Agent
  April 27, 2016
• Ken Fleisher Represents NJ Landlord in Negotiation of Major Shopping Center Retail Leases
  April 25, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Anya Morrison Davis Represent Lender in Refinancing Multiple Properties in Delaware
  April 22, 2016
• Zarwin Attorneys Close $389 Million Bond Deal for the PA. Turnpike Commission
  April 19, 2016
• Alan F. Wohlstetter and Scott E. Goldstein Successfully Closed a $19 Million Bond Financing for Philadelphia University
  April 19, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports One Day At A Time (ODAAT)
  April 15, 2016
• Sharlenn Pratt Presents at DRI's 18th Annual Personal Injury Potpourri
  April 12, 2016
• ALERT: The Third Circuit Chips Away at the Four Corners Rule, Adding Nuance to Coverage Disputes
  April 6, 2016
• ALERT: Substantial Changes to the Montgomery County Court Civil Rules
  April 6, 2016
• ALERT: Did Tincher Change How Product Liability Cases in Pennsylvania Should Be Defended?
  April 4, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports The Katz Family Charitable Trust
  April 1, 2016
• Defense Summary Judgment In Philadelphia Fire Escape Collapse
  March 4, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Scott Goldstein Represent Lender in Refinancing Office Building in California
  February 18, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher Closes Major Shopping Center Lease in NJ
  February 18, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher Represents Tenant in New Office Lease
  February 18, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher Represents Developer in Financing of Multiple Construction Projects
  February 18, 2016
• Gary Zlotnick and Kenneth Fleisher Represent Borrower in Multi-State Financing of Numerous Commercial Properties With Consortium of Lenders
  February 18, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Scott Goldstein Represent Lender in Apartment Finance Transaction
  February 17, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Scott Goldstein Represent Lender in Shopping Center Construction Loan
  February 17, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Scott Goldstein Represent Lender in Construction Loan for Suburban NJ Office Building
  February 17, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher Represents Lender in Multi-Loan Facility Provided to NJ Owner/Operator of Business and Real Estate
  February 16, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher Represents Lender in Line of Credit
  February 16, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Scott Goldstein Represent Lender in Multiple Apartment Complex Loans
  February 16, 2016
• Werley Secures Defense Verdict for Client in Face of a Multi-million Dollar Demand
  January 7, 2016
• Zarwin Charity Denim Day Supports Little Smiles
  December 7, 2015
• Zarwin Charity Denim Day Supports CHOP's Buddy Walk
  August 21, 2015
• Schaer and Goldstein Defeat a Motion For a New Trial Before a NJ Appellate Court
  July 21, 2015